davidmeiner

Bringing back past portfolio comments would be a huge plus for many users, I think. We all appreciate honest input and recognition from others and it's a damn shame this feature disappeared. Members, let's rally behind this promise and make sure it happens! I very reluctantly renewed my subscription for 2018, but only to give this redone site a chance and see how things go.

Yes Ray, that is the most irritating part of it although once pn fixes that I suspect I'll find another unresolved bug to complain about. Also, every time there is a subsequent comment on a photo that I commented on, I get the email saying there has been a comment on one of MY photos.

Yes, I continue to get these messages too. It is not MY photo that someone has commented on. It's usually an additional comment on a photo I've previously commented on. Please! Can't photo.net get something so simple cleaned up?

Let's say someone does a Google search and chooses to view my photo.net photos. Is there a way I can re-order the images that appear? As things currently are, I would prefer a different set of photos to appear at the top of my portfolio. Thanks to anyone who answers this. (I've been staying away from the site for a while and perhaps this has already been answered.)

I also have received messages stating that "Commented" posted on my portfolio or photo. Annoying. Who is "Commented"? Also, this has never been a comment or post on my own portfolio or photo. It's always a subsequent comment on a photo or portfolio I've left a comment on. Another gripe.... I posted a question about photo sizing quite a while back and never received a reply. (Granted, there's too much to deal with right now.) This new site format is still so disappointing. I only have a look about once a week lately. Waiting for more improvement before I return with any regularity.

Why, when I click on a photo, is it displayed so large? I only see approximately one-half to one-third of many images on my 21-inch desktop monitor. Scrolling to see entire photo is annoying and not how I want to view a photo. Is everyone else seeing images this way? So much larger than with previous p.n site.

Not sure I'm in the correct thread to post this. I am set up to receive email notifications, and received a message from photo.net that is confusing. Something else to work on, perhaps? The title of the message is "Commented Posted on your Portfolio" and the message states "The photo test received the following comment..." Again, confusing. I clicked the provided link, thinking someone commented on my portfolio. What I found was a comment, after one I had made, on a photo of a different member.

Can someone please tell me how to edit gallery titles?[/quote

Can someone please tell me how to edit gallery titles?

Duh.... I answered my own question. Go to Galleries. Hover over the long horizontal photo and select "edit gallery". Edit the title and select "save edits".

Can someone please tell me how to edit gallery titles?

Trying to maneuver around in this new site feels like I'm trying to drive a car with three flat tires. Way more frustrating than I can politely share here! Is there a user guide that tells me how to use the site? Maybe I'm missing something obvious. It seems like someone has messed with my photos, scattered them about, and not put them back where they found them!! I need to know how to reorder galleries and photos. There is so much more to ask and comment on, but for now this is all. Thank you.

Yes. What are you trying to accomplish is a good question. So far I hate, hate, hate the change. Right off the bat I look at my portfolio and the images are all a mish mash arrangement, and everything is in a vertical format, and most of my pictures are meant to be horizontal.

I have been a constant member of photo.net for over 10 years. This is going to be the final one if things don't get sorted. Which makes me very sad.

I agree with the "mish mash arrangement" comment! I have totally unrelated photos showing up with photos shot in Africa, for instance. VERY disappointing.

Where have our portfolio comments from the past gone? Are they still available?

<p>Franz, I would agree that the Tetons is a great area. Also, Banff and Jasper in Canada are wonderful. The Oregon and California coasts are so photogenic as well. Other areas to consider are the Sawtooth range in Idaho and the central Oregon region near Bend. I think you would find them both quite beautiful and fascinating.</p>

<p>North Cascades and Oregon.</p>

<p>I was once in London during early July and it was around 90 degrees. People in the standing-room-only space at Wimbledon Centre Court were passing out from heat exhaustion! Of course this might have been a rarity, but my entire time in Britain that year was very warm. I would recommend avoiding July and August if you want cooler temperatures.</p>

<p>We very much enjoyed the Quepos and Manuel Antonio National Park area in Costa Rica. The variety of birds is extraordinary and we also saw crocodiles, sloths and monkeys. We flew in a small plane rather than getting there by road. Not sure how the drive would be.</p>

<p>I always count on the two BEST months of the year (temperature and weather-wise) in the Pacific Northwest to be August and September. Go for it !!</p>

<p>Michael, you have received some excellent advice already, but I would just like to agree with Bob on the architectural tour by boat. It is very good! There is so much to see in the heart of Chicago. You could spend several days or more there. Many years ago I was able to take a road trip to Green Bay, Wisconsin and Door County (including Washington Island) and that was beautiful. Perhaps something to consider. Have a great trip!</p>

<p>David, you have already received a lot of advice. Believe me, whatever you end up spending, this will be one of the most memorable trips you will ever take. Our trip included Zambia and Botswana (remote camps reached by bush planes), and the Cape Town area (for very interesting city and countryside sights and wine country touring). If you would like relatively small camps with fewer people, outstanding open-vehicle game drives, excellent food and accommodations, I'd suggest looking at the Sandibe and Nxabega camps. These are both in Botswana. Tongabezi is a very nice camp in Zambia and there is a nearby school (Tujatane) that offers an excellent cultural experience. We saw pretty much all the game you could hope for, but it took until our last day in Botswana to see lions. Fabulous way to end the trip though!! I know you'll have an excellent time! </p>

<p>Seems like I recall that in Morocco taking a photo of someone is equivalent to stealing their soul (or something to that effect). I usually tried to capture photos discreetly and respectfully. Kids would occasionally pose and then appreciate coins for their willingness. I also recall that photos of police or military facilities wasn't allowed. Use caution! Sounds like a great and memorable opportunity you have. Enjoy!</p>

<p>I will never forget the beauty of Caddo Lake. Check it out if you get a chance.</p>

<p>Adrian, Stephen offers excellent weather input. While I would consider June somewhat unpredictable, the last half of July can be downright hot some days. Think 40 degrees Celsius! Seattle had a few days in a row of that kind of heat in July 2009. Granted, it's rare to get that hot. But late July through part of September is the ideal time for dry weather in the area. Have a great trip, and I wish you excellent weather!</p>

<p>I would certainly recommend September over April. In this area, I always say the most reliable best-weather months of the year tend to be August and September. </p>

<p>Mary, the best weather months (in my opinion) are August and September. You can, however, have a great time in Oregon and Washington at any time of the year if you are prepared to accept the weather conditions. Even a rainy day can produce some nice photos! In Oregon, Cannon Beach is fantastic. In the Seattle/western Washington area you might like the drive to Fairhaven (south of Bellingham) via Chuckanut Drive. It is one of the most scenic drives in the area. Of course there is the Mt. Rainier area and Mt. Baker, but clouds may deter you from even seeing them. </p>

<p>Amy, I was at the Falls on the Zambia side in September 2006. While interesting and impressive, at that particular time of the year there wasn't the amount of water flowing that produces the fabulous photos one sees in the guide books. My advice is to visit Mosi-Oa-Tunya on the Zambia side (although I did not go to the Zimbabwe side). If you do so, consider having a look at the Tongabezi Lodge and the nearby Tujatane School. The lodge is a great place to stay for a couple of nights or longer and the school is a rewarding cultural experience worthy of the contributions (financial and otherwise) it receives from some of the past visitors. Both of these places were highlights of our trip to Zambia, Botswana and South Africa. I know this doesn't directly answer your questions but I hope it might be helpful in planning your trip. Have a wonderful time! (Perhaps you'd like to see my collection of photos from the area, although I haven't posted any from the Falls.) - David</p>

<p>I'm not addressing your specific questions, but will offer one idea to consider. When in London, I've found it extremely rewarding to buy an Underground pass that allows unlimited travel. To disembark from multiple stations throughout the day and see completely different neighborhoods or sights at each stop is a great way to find varied photographic opportunities. For someone with limited time, this allows one to cover a lot of territory quite quickly. Have a great time!! As you know, London is one of the world's most interesting cities. </p>