SYS Guidlines

[Sime]

As this forum is named this is the place to just share your shots...

Please stick to using "Share Your Shots" for images you don't want detailed feedback on, either because you are very happy with them and don't want all the "rotate it, crop it, adjust the colours" comments that frequently come in a critique or because you don't think your picture stands up to detailed examination (eg. it was a quick snap taken with a friends point and shoot which you like despite the technical failings).

For people posting images:

1. To keep it fair for everyone, PLEASE just only post one thread per day in the whole of SYS. If you post more than one thread within a 24 hour period, moderators and admins reserve the right to delete excess threads.

2. Please post no more than four images (or five attachments) in the beginning post. Further pictures (same numbers) can be added after a further 24 hours or after at least two other people have replied to the thread.

3. Please keep images to 740px on the longest side. Mods reserve the right to resize oversize images or delete them until resized. This is easy to put up the proper size if you use flickr. If you feel it is necessary for us to see a larger size, link to it.

Also, please note that with the sheer volume of threads that get started some threads may get lost in the masses. If you don't get the attention you feel you deserve, how about trying to give a little time to other people's posts as a positive way to respond? BTW, if you request critique on one of your threads, moderators and admins reserve the right to move the thread to a more appropriate location (using just the first image posted).

For others, if you'd like to respond to the post you might like to:

1. Give feedback/encouragement
2. Ask a question or get more information
3. Please do not post critiques of the images in Share Your Shots. If you'd like to make suggestions on how someone could improve their shot, there are lots of people in the Critique sections who would love your input.

Helpful information:

1. Posting Pictures from Photo Sharing Sites (A visual guide)
2. FAQ

[jack russell]

Sime, I know we just went to 740 longest side a short while ago .. is it 700 now or typo? thx

[Sime]

Originally Posted by jack russell

Sime, I know we just went to 740 longest side a short while ago .. is it 700 now or typo? thx

Hey Ian, It's what ever doesn't push the stage out -----> see that advert, if it's pushed out of the way everything looks weird... So I want to keep it looking sort of normal -

This is 740


This is 700


what works better?

[Angelb]

I do mine in 700 but I like the look of the 740 it centres the photo more.

BTW I like the shot, love it in b&w.

[Sime]

The only thing I worry about (less so these days I guess) is that some people have little internet connections and the bigger the image, the slower the load times... I think we'll revisit size, but time will tell... For now the FAQ says 740 - so whatever I think, upto 740. And thanks :-)

[jack russell]

who's crappy shot is that in the example? LOL, love the sky and the paddle down .. I'll adjust my size thing to 700 .. not much diff ..

[Sime]

Originally Posted by jack russell

who's crappy shot is that in the example? LOL, love the sky and the paddle down .. I'll adjust my size thing to 700 .. not much diff ..

hahaha WHACK! ;-) ...No worries, 700 seems OK... We used to have it at 600 and it was just a little bit to small to have an impact, if you know what I mean.

[Narginia]

Does the one post per 24 hour period apply for all of the individual forums for SYS? For example I have four pictures from a trip this weekend. One is macro, two are wildlife and one is landscape. So I can post in say macro specific SYS but need to wait 24 hours to post in the landscape forum of SYS? Just making sure I get it right now that its all different! Thanks!

[Nicole]

It does cover all sections. So yep, if you post in macro, you need to wait 24 hours to post in landscape. But maybe you have a few more macros to throw in

[Narginia]

Originally Posted by Nicole

It does cover all sections. So yep, if you post in macro, you need to wait 24 hours to post in landscape. But maybe you have a few more macros to throw in

Thanks for the speedy response! I do have some different angles to throw in!