Author Topic: Tutorial 2 - Flickr (Read 8445 times)

The Peregrine Chick · « **Reply #82 on:** April 12, 2011, 22:30 »

Here is a summary of the steps ....

1. Go to page in your Flickr account with the photo you wish to upload.
2. Above the photo, there is an email icon (an envelope) and a Facebook icon and a Twitter icon - just beside the Twitter icon, there is a downward pointing arrow - click on that arrow
3. The pop-up menu that appears, click on the downward arrow beside Grab the HTML/BBCode
4. Click on the radio button (round button) beside BBCode
5. Copy all the coding that appears in the box
6. Paste that code in the reply textbox on the Forum thread where you want to post your photo

Remember, post one or your best photo on the Forum in order to reduce the number of times the Forum has to access your gallery to display your photo - each time it does that, it costs the Project some money. At the moment we are fine, but the more photos we have, the more of our reserve we use up.

So, just display one or two photos and then let folks visit your gallery on Flickr to view more/the rest. The Flickr code we have just used to display your photo here contains a link directly to your gallery, all folks have to do is click on your photo.

One of the advantages of having folks come to visit your gallery, they can leave comments. From someone who leaves comments on photographers' websites, this really is the best way to leave a message about a photo you enjoy and as a photographer who has received complimentary comments, its a great way to collect kudos and answer questions. If you want to see what I mean, check out Dennis' gallery at (www.pbase.com/photosbydennis).

eagle63_1999 · « **Reply #81 on:** April 12, 2011, 22:11 »

Yeah I am off to bed now, have an appointment tomorrow. Night TPC, again ty. See ya all later.

The Peregrine Chick · « **Reply #80 on:** April 12, 2011, 22:10 »

Okay, its 2210 hrs (local) so we'll call it a night tonight.

We'll continue the discussion on Thursday ...

Thanks for coming out folks, hope to see some of you again on Thursday!

TPC

eagle63_1999 · « **Reply #79 on:** April 12, 2011, 22:05 »

No I can't think of any other questions.

The Peregrine Chick · « **Reply #78 on:** April 12, 2011, 22:02 »

Back on topic

Any more questions about uploading photos for this evening?

eagle63_1999 · « **Reply #77 on:** April 12, 2011, 21:54 »

I will check that out when I go through the faq

The Peregrine Chick · « **Reply #76 on:** April 12, 2011, 21:53 »

Anyone else have questions?

The Peregrine Chick · « **Reply #75 on:** April 12, 2011, 21:52 »

Quote from: eagle63_1999 on April 12, 2011, 21:48

That is true TPC, I try to weed out the spammer's

Check to see what Flickr has in place to protect from spammers (which are usually automated responses). Flamers (folks who are being purposefully mean/cruel) are different and they can be members or non-members.

What you might have is the ability to review (some call it "moderate") comments made - that is you see them before they are posted - if they aren't offensive you approve them and they get posted to your gallery, those you don't approve are deleted without them ever seeing the light of day ....

Kinderchick · « **Reply #74 on:** April 12, 2011, 21:49 »

Quote from: Rapidcitymbfan on April 12, 2011, 21:14

Just wanted you to know photobucket is in maintenance mode until around midnight.

As I said last night, I registered an account with Photobucket last evening but could not upload any photos to my photo gallery, so now I know why.

Will try again maybe tomorrow evening and then will likely have questions about Photobucket on Thursday evening.

eagle63_1999 · « **Reply #73 on:** April 12, 2011, 21:48 »

That is true TPC, I try to weed out the spammer's

The Peregrine Chick · « **Reply #72 on:** April 12, 2011, 21:46 »

Quote from: Kinderchick on April 12, 2011, 21:43

Quote from: The Peregrine Chick on April 12, 2011, 21:38
... If you don't have an account and don't want to get one, try leaving a comment, if you can't, no harm done.
Well, I tried to leave a comment in eagle's photo gallery but could not because I don't have an account. So I guess that answers my question.

I believe that is the default that Flickr applies so that it can get more folks to sign up. I believe that anyone can set it so anyone can post, it's just that the account holder needs to go in and actually click the button for it.

For some folks, they don't really care about comments OR they get lots of spam or crank comments when anyone can post a comment so they leave it on a members-only setting just to weed some of those folks out.

eagle63_1999 · « **Reply #71 on:** April 12, 2011, 21:45 »

Oh thank-you for getting that for me. I have been watching birds for over 33 years now and I am trying to get a photo of each bird I see.

The Peregrine Chick · « **Reply #70 on:** April 12, 2011, 21:44 »

Here's the link for the Getty Images information ... Eagle because you have an account, if you are signed in and then click on the links in the text, I believe it will take you to more detailed information.
http://www.flickr.com/help/gettyimages/

Here is the link to more general information on things you can do ...
http://www.flickr.com/help/faq/

Don't get twitched by the amount of information here, just decide what you want to look for and then look to answer one question at a time ... like how you can set up your gallery to accept comments, and then just read up on that one item. When you have that solved, ask your next question. If you try to read through it all, its abit overwhelming (for everyone!!! this is what I do)

Kinderchick · « **Reply #69 on:** April 12, 2011, 21:43 »

Quote from: The Peregrine Chick on April 12, 2011, 21:38

... If you don't have an account and don't want to get one, try leaving a comment, if you can't, no harm done.

Well, I tried to leave a comment in eagle's photo gallery but could not because I don't have an account. So I guess that answers my question.

eagle63_1999 · « **Reply #68 on:** April 12, 2011, 21:40 »

Yeah well give it a week or two, kinderchick, there will be new stuff up

The Peregrine Chick · « **Reply #67 on:** April 12, 2011, 21:40 »

Quote from: eagle63_1999 on April 12, 2011, 21:35

Really? How on earth can I do that, TPC?

One the right side of your photo, a bit further down the page, there is a copyright line ... in your profile area (I believe) you can decide on what level of copyright you want to apply to your photo or photos.

Give me a sec and I'll find the FAQ on Getty Images ...

eagle63_1999 · « **Reply #66 on:** April 12, 2011, 21:39 »

Cool well thank-you for all your help.

Kinderchick · « **Reply #65 on:** April 12, 2011, 21:39 »

Quote from: eagle63_1999 on April 12, 2011, 21:34

Kinderchick try clicking on the photo I posted and see what happens.

WOW! I clicked on your photo, eagle and it took me right to your photo gallery so I could see other photos that you have taken!

The Peregrine Chick · « **Reply #64 on:** April 12, 2011, 21:38 »

Quote from: Kinderchick on April 12, 2011, 21:33

Great idea, TPC! Question then, does an individual who is viewing someone else's photo gallery need to register in that person's photo gallery to leave a comment about their photos?

One of the settings folks can set in their profile is who can post comments - For Flicker I believe there are three levels - anybody, folks who have a Yahoo or Facebook account or no one at all. If you don't have an account and don't want to get one, try leaving a comment, if you can't, no harm done.

eagle63_1999 · « **Reply #63 on:** April 12, 2011, 21:35 »

Really? How on earth can I do that, TPC?

The Peregrine Chick · « **Reply #62 on:** April 12, 2011, 21:34 »

Quote from: eagle63_1999 on April 12, 2011, 21:33

I agree with you about people wanting to share their photos. I have been looking for a place that is free cause I can't afford to pay for a site. I always sign my photos makes a bit of a deterient for people want to claim and theirs.

Flickr also has a licencing levels which makes it illegal for folks to use your photos anywhere. They have partnered with Getty Images who are pitbulls when there are copyright violations. You can even set it up to make money if you want.

Kinderchick · « **Reply #61 on:** April 12, 2011, 21:33 »

Great idea, TPC!

Question then, does an individual who is viewing someone else's photo gallery need to register in that person's photo gallery to leave a comment about their photos?

The Peregrine Chick · « **Reply #60 on:** April 12, 2011, 21:33 »

Anyone have other questions ? About photosharing services like Flickr or Photobucket or PBase?

Or something else?

eagle63_1999 · « **Reply #59 on:** April 12, 2011, 21:33 »

I agree with you about people wanting to share their photos. I have been looking for a place that is free cause I can't afford to pay for a site. I always sign my photos makes a bit of a deterient for people want to claim and theirs.

The Peregrine Chick · « **Reply #58 on:** April 12, 2011, 21:32 »

Quote from: eagle63_1999 on April 12, 2011, 21:28

Yeah I have noticed that in Dennis' photogallery. Cooolll. Well I 've learned something new I can head to bed lol Actually TPC if you want to delete the photo put in in the spring notice of birds far and wide

Hey, you know how to do it now and you should post it here

Its a good shot!

The Peregrine Chick · « **Reply #57 on:** April 12, 2011, 21:30 »

We'll do the same kind of thing with Photobucket (and any others) on Thursday evening.

And I'm going to use Dennis' gallery as an excellent example of what can be done with really very little extra effort.

The Peregrine Chick · « **Reply #56 on:** April 12, 2011, 21:29 »

And why shouldn't folks showcase photos they have taken - someone has taken the time to take the photo and would like to share it, so why not do it up right. Since folks have to have a gallery of their own to post photos here, why not take full advantage of the services they are providing you!

eagle63_1999 · « **Reply #55 on:** April 12, 2011, 21:28 »

Yeah I have noticed that in Dennis' photogallery. Cooolll. Well I 've learned something new I can head to bed lol Actually TPC if you want to delete the photo put in in the spring notice of birds far and wide

The Peregrine Chick · « **Reply #54 on:** April 12, 2011, 21:27 »

The advantage is that folks can showcase lots more photos on their galleries than I can support here and folks who want to say "thank you" or ask questions more questions (or kudos) about the photos can do it on the photographer's gallery instead of a couple here where no one will see them.

If you want to know what I mean, visit Dennis' galleries (www.pbase.com/photosbydennis) and you will see that folks posts comments all the time!

eagle63_1999 · « **Reply #53 on:** April 12, 2011, 21:27 »

ty Kinderchick

Kinderchick · « **Reply #52 on:** April 12, 2011, 21:26 »

Quote from: eagle63_1999 on April 12, 2011, 21:20

yahooooooo I did it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Bravo, eagle!!!

eagle63_1999 · « **Reply #51 on:** April 12, 2011, 21:26 »

Oh that is a great way to do it TPC!!!!!! I like you're thinking.

The Peregrine Chick · « **Reply #50 on:** April 12, 2011, 21:25 »

What we are going to be asking folks to do is set up galleries in their Flickr or Photobucket or PBase or whatever photo-sharing service they use and then post ONE photo here with a link to the rest of the photos in the gallery.

That means that there is one photo for my system to post as opposed to 20 photos

AND it means folks who want the words, not all the photos don't have to scroll through so many pages on threads to catch up on what the birds are up to ...

eagle63_1999 · « **Reply #49 on:** April 12, 2011, 21:24 »

lol ty rcf

RCF · « **Reply #48 on:** April 12, 2011, 21:24 »

Quote from: eagle63_1999 on April 12, 2011, 21:20

yahooooooo I did it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

eagle63_1999 · « **Reply #47 on:** April 12, 2011, 21:24 »

okay I am listening

The Peregrine Chick · « **Reply #46 on:** April 12, 2011, 21:23 »

Every time someone looks at a photo on this Forum, the system has to go out and get the image from your Flickr account and I have a limited amount of that in my monthly account ...

eagle63_1999 · « **Reply #45 on:** April 12, 2011, 21:23 »

Now to explain the photo it is a shot of a white faced ibis last spring. This year hopefully I will be able to post my 200th life time bird if I see it when I go on my birdwatching vacation.

The Peregrine Chick · « **Reply #44 on:** April 12, 2011, 21:22 »

Now what is great about this for you is that you need to do very little work for some upcoming changes I'm making to the Forum ...

eagle63_1999 · « **Reply #43 on:** April 12, 2011, 21:21 »

Very cool Ty so much Tracy!!!!!!!!!

The Peregrine Chick · « **Reply #42 on:** April 12, 2011, 21:20 »

Now click on your photo and see where you go ...

eagle63_1999 · « **Reply #41 on:** April 12, 2011, 21:20 »

yahooooooo I did it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

The Peregrine Chick · « **Reply #40 on:** April 12, 2011, 21:20 »

Whoo hoo!!!

eagle63_1999 · « **Reply #39 on:** April 12, 2011, 21:20 »

IMG_8402 by Nuts4Photography, on Flickr

The Peregrine Chick · « **Reply #38 on:** April 12, 2011, 21:19 »

Now just paste it here, nothing else ...

eagle63_1999 · « **Reply #37 on:** April 12, 2011, 21:19 »

I copied the bbc code

The Peregrine Chick · « **Reply #36 on:** April 12, 2011, 21:18 »

Oh, so very close Eagle, but with its recent change Flickr has made it even easier than ever for you.

You do not have to use the little photo/image button you just need to paste the BBCode you copied from Flickr

IMG_8402 by Nuts4Photography, on Flickr

eagle63_1999 · « **Reply #35 on:** April 12, 2011, 21:17 »

what did I do wrong this time?

eagle63_1999 · « **Reply #34 on:** April 12, 2011, 21:16 »

[/url]
IMG_8402 by Nuts4Photography, on Flickr[/code][/img]

eagle63_1999 · « **Reply #33 on:** April 12, 2011, 21:16 »

Okay let me try that lol

and RapidcF ty

The Peregrine Chick · « **Reply #32 on:** April 12, 2011, 21:15 »

Quote from: Rapidcitymbfan on April 12, 2011, 21:14

Just wanted you to know photobucket is in maintenance mode until around midnight.

Thanks for letting me know RCF, timing is everything isn't it

Same principle as Flickr, just different steps so we can do Photobucket on Thursday no problem.

The Peregrine Chick · « **Reply #31 on:** April 12, 2011, 21:14 »

The code we copied was the HTML code and it is used on websites and blogs and places like that.

What we need is the bbc code, so click on the radio button beside BBCode and then copy that code ...

RCF · « **Reply #30 on:** April 12, 2011, 21:14 »

Just wanted you to know photobucket is in maintenance mode until around midnight.

eagle63_1999 · « **Reply #29 on:** April 12, 2011, 21:14 »

Okay I got the whole thing copied and tried posting but still no go. I clicked on the photo link and the code link and put the copied stuff in between and still got nothing.

The Peregrine Chick · « **Reply #28 on:** April 12, 2011, 21:13 »

Very very close, we just need to part of what we actually copied ...

eagle63_1999 · « **Reply #27 on:** April 12, 2011, 21:12 »

The Peregrine Chick · « **Reply #26 on:** April 12, 2011, 21:12 »

Now paste the code here and it looks like this ....

<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/11681557@N05/4590374118/" title="IMG_8402 by Nuts4Photography, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4048/4590374118_90419a1602.jpg" width="384" height="270" alt="IMG_8402"></a>

eagle63_1999 · « **Reply #25 on:** April 12, 2011, 21:11 »

eagle63_1999 · « **Reply #24 on:** April 12, 2011, 21:10 »

yes those two options were there

The Peregrine Chick · « **Reply #23 on:** April 12, 2011, 21:11 »

click on the little downward pointing arrow beside Grab the HTML/BBCode ...

The code that shows is the code you want to copy - copy it all ...

The Peregrine Chick · « **Reply #22 on:** April 12, 2011, 21:10 »

The menu box that pops up says

Grab the Link

Grab the HTML/BBCode

eagle63_1999 · « **Reply #21 on:** April 12, 2011, 21:10 »

yep found the l ittle arrow lol

The Peregrine Chick · « **Reply #20 on:** April 12, 2011, 21:09 »

Okay, now look right above your photo ... there is a little envelope, then the facebook icon and then the twitter icon then a little downward pointing arrow ....

click on the downward pointing arrow ...

eagle63_1999 · « **Reply #19 on:** April 12, 2011, 21:07 »

Yes I have flickr open in another window and the picture ready to try and add to the page lol

The Peregrine Chick · « **Reply #18 on:** April 12, 2011, 21:06 »

Quote from: eagle63_1999 on April 12, 2011, 21:05

\okay so what am I doing wrong?

You just haven't copied the correct code ... once you know where it is it will be a simple copy and paste, trust me.

So, have you got a second window open with your Flickr gallery?

eagle63_1999 · « **Reply #17 on:** April 12, 2011, 21:05 »

\okay so what am I doing wrong?

The Peregrine Chick · « **Reply #16 on:** April 12, 2011, 21:03 »

Quote from: eagle63_1999 on April 12, 2011, 21:03

Ah okay so should I try photobucket?

Nope, Flickr works fine, its not tough ...

The Peregrine Chick · « **Reply #15 on:** April 12, 2011, 21:03 »

What I need you to do is open your Flickr account in a new window

eagle63_1999 · « **Reply #14 on:** April 12, 2011, 21:03 »

Ah okay so should I try photobucket?

The Peregrine Chick · « **Reply #13 on:** April 12, 2011, 21:02 »

Flickr has set up a system where you can't just use the URL at the top of their page ... they have set it up so you have to specifically go for the information ...

eagle63_1999 · « **Reply #12 on:** April 12, 2011, 21:02 »

eagle63_1999 · « **Reply #11 on:** April 12, 2011, 21:01 »

eagle63_1999 · « **Reply #10 on:** April 12, 2011, 21:00 »

Okay let me try again

The Peregrine Chick · « **Reply #9 on:** April 12, 2011, 20:58 »

Now I'm going to use the photo or image code to insert a photo. What you need to do is click on the "quote" button just to the right of this text and then read the rest of my message. The photo/image code won't appear when the message is posted because it posts the photo instead ..

What I did was push the button and this is what appeared

<-- this is the image code, it tells the forum that the link is to a photo

Then I copied the url address from the photo I wanted to post (more on where to find that next) and I put it between the photo/image code

By putting the address between the photo/image code, it tells the forum to show it as an image

eagle63_1999 · « **Reply #8 on:** April 12, 2011, 20:56 »

okay I just tried uploading a photo so why didn't it work?

eagle63_1999 · « **Reply #7 on:** April 12, 2011, 20:55 »

eagle63_1999 · « **Reply #6 on:** April 12, 2011, 20:52 »

Yup I see the button for the photo thing.

The Peregrine Chick · « **Reply #5 on:** April 12, 2011, 20:50 »

Then this part is easy ...

When you type your reply to this message, look at all the buttons above the text box. One line has formatting information - Bold, Italics, Underline etc - the next line is for adding photos and links to websites and the like. The second button from the left is a square which is suppose to be an image of a photo, meaning that is the button to push if you want to add a photo to your post.

Take a look and see if you can see what I'm talking about ...

eagle63_1999 · « **Reply #4 on:** April 12, 2011, 20:44 »

well I have flickr if that helps you know where I am lol and I have photos uploaded to flickr. I just wnat to know how to upload a photo to the forum here.

The Peregrine Chick · « **Reply #3 on:** April 12, 2011, 20:44 »

Works for me ...

Do you have any specific questions or do you want to just start with general stuff?

eagle63_1999 · « **Reply #2 on:** April 12, 2011, 20:43 »

I am here we can talk about photos if you would like.

The Peregrine Chick · « **Reply #1 on:** April 12, 2011, 20:42 »

Hey all, Larry was driving so I did get to my front door at 8:30 and then straight to the computer

Happy to talk with anyone about this now or we can wait for Thursday. Today's roadtrip wasn't planned until yesterday and we left this morning expecting to get back for 6-6:30. Took a bit longer in the end - the wind didn't help us much.

On Thursday, I have nothing planned so I will log in earlier and stay online as long as folks have questions to ask about posting photos et al ...