Reduction of pixel dimension

**ivanvernon** · 01-05-2014, 03:15 AM

I want to enter monthly photo contest, but my images are too large in pixel count. Can anyone give me some advice on how to modify/reduce dimensions to satisfy photo contest requirements? Thanks in advance.

**jatrax** · 01-05-2014, 08:20 AM - **1 Like**

Either open a Flickr (or other photo sharing account) and post a link here for the contest or use software to resize the image before uploading.

Lightroom, Photoshop, Faststone, Irfanview and many others will do the resize.

Flickr might be better if you intend to post lots of pictures.

**Canada_Rockies** · 01-05-2014, 10:48 AM - **1 Like**

Picasa can do a resize for you, and is free.

**ivanvernon** · 01-05-2014, 04:00 PM

Originally posted by jatrax

Either open a Flickr (or other photo sharing account) and post a link here for the contest or use software to resize the image before uploading.

Lightroom, Photoshop, Faststone, Irfanview and many others will do the resize.

Flickr might be better if you intend to post lots of pictures.

Great. Actually already had Flikr acctg which I used. I put the URL of the Flkr photo in my Forum post, but you still have to click on the URL to see the photo. Is there a way to make the actual photo appear in the Forum post rather than the reader having to click on the URL? Thanks for your patience and assistance.

**Canada_Rockies** · 01-05-2014, 04:13 PM

To post directly, pick up the BB code on the Flickr image. There is a detailed explanation by Adam on the forum somewhere.

**Just1MoreDave** · 01-05-2014, 04:22 PM

Flickr has a lot of ways to bring up the "sharing" options. Here a box pops up when I put the mouse over the "monitor with arrow coming out of it" icon that's now purple. You want the "Grab the HTML/BB Code option". Pick a size, select all the code and copy it. Then paste it into a reply window here, just as plain text - don't use the Insert Image option.

That code gives you a titled image that people can click on to go to Flickr for other sizes or images in your stream, like this:

**jatrax** · 01-05-2014, 06:16 PM

What he said except make sure to grab the BB code not the HTML. I think you have to tick that box but it remembers your choice.

01-05-2014, 03:15 AM	#1
ivanvernon Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Medina, OH Photos: Albums Posts: 7,224	Reduction of pixel dimension I want to enter monthly photo contest, but my images are too large in pixel count. Can anyone give me some advice on how to modify/reduce dimensions to satisfy photo contest requirements? Thanks in advance.

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01-05-2014, 08:20 AM - 1 Like	#2
jatrax Site Supporter Join Date: May 2010 Location: Washington Cascades Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,991	Either open a Flickr (or other photo sharing account) and post a link here for the contest or use software to resize the image before uploading. Lightroom, Photoshop, Faststone, Irfanview and many others will do the resize. Flickr might be better if you intend to post lots of pictures.

01-05-2014, 10:48 AM - 1 Like	#3
Canada_Rockies Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Sparwood, BC, Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,385	Picasa can do a resize for you, and is free.

01-05-2014, 04:00 PM	#4
ivanvernon Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Medina, OH Photos: Albums Posts: 7,224 Original Poster	Originally posted by jatrax Either open a Flickr (or other photo sharing account) and post a link here for the contest or use software to resize the image before uploading. Lightroom, Photoshop, Faststone, Irfanview and many others will do the resize. Flickr might be better if you intend to post lots of pictures. Great. Actually already had Flikr acctg which I used. I put the URL of the Flkr photo in my Forum post, but you still have to click on the URL to see the photo. Is there a way to make the actual photo appear in the Forum post rather than the reader having to click on the URL? Thanks for your patience and assistance.

01-05-2014, 04:13 PM	#5
Canada_Rockies Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Sparwood, BC, Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,385	To post directly, pick up the BB code on the Flickr image. There is a detailed explanation by Adam on the forum somewhere.

01-05-2014, 04:22 PM	#6
Just1MoreDave Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Aurora, CO Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,340	Flickr has a lot of ways to bring up the "sharing" options. Here a box pops up when I put the mouse over the "monitor with arrow coming out of it" icon that's now purple. You want the "Grab the HTML/BB Code option". Pick a size, select all the code and copy it. Then paste it into a reply window here, just as plain text - don't use the Insert Image option. That code gives you a titled image that people can click on to go to Flickr for other sizes or images in your stream, like this:

01-05-2014, 06:16 PM	#7
jatrax Site Supporter Join Date: May 2010 Location: Washington Cascades Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,991	What he said except make sure to grab the BB code not the HTML. I think you have to tick that box but it remembers your choice.

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