There are a number of web services out there that let you store your photos online for sharing. These include Facebook, Flickr, Imageshack and Photobucket. I'll explain how to use Photobucket and Facebook.
I recommend using photobucket if you have lots of photo's. It's also integrated into the site, so adding a photo is really simple. The address is http://www.photobucket.com" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;. It is the easiest web service to use and you do not need code experience and you don't need to resize your photos before posting to your topic.
The easiest way:
1.) You need to create an account and upload your photographs to Photobucket.
2.) Once you've done that, you can start a new topic or reply to an existing one. You can then easily add photographs to your topic. If you are replying, you will need to have clicked on this
. It will not work on the quick reply at the bottom of the page.3.) Once you've typed your message, simply click on the Photobucket button below all the smilies. You'll see them to the right of your screen. --->
4.) This will pop up a new window which is linked to your Photobucket account. Simply scroll through your photographs until you see the one you want. When you click on it, it will get a heavy blue border. Click on the 'Paste Media' button at the bottom of the pop-up and the correct code is inserted into your post. It should look something like this:
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[img]http://i1210.photobucket.com/albums/cc413/RupertKW/DSCF3276.jpg[/img]The alternative Photobucket Image method.
1.) Simply upload your photo's to Photobucket as before.
2.) Once you have uploaded your photo's, click on the photo you want to upload.
3.) To the right of the photo, you will see a box headed 'Image Links'. Should be just below the advert.
4.) Click in the 'IMG code' box. It's the last one of the 4 options. It will automatically copy the link and code to your clip board.
5.) In your message, paste the link into your forum post. You don't need to do anything else. Not necessary to resize or anything.
6.) Preview your post and your photo's should be showing in your post.
Alteratively, if you hover your mouse over a photo in your Library or Gallery, you will see a little cog
icon appears on the top right hand corner of the photograph. If you click on this, you will see a list of options. Click on 'Get Links'. Select on the last one that says 'IMG codes (for forums, boards). Paste the code that is automatically copied to your clipboard into your post and your ready to go. Complete the steps as above.Once again, your code in your post should look like this.
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[img]http://i1210.photobucket.com/albums/cc413/RupertKW/DSCF3276.jpg[/img]Using Facebook
If you have a Facebook account and you upload photographs to Facebook, it is easy to repost them here without too much trouble.
1.) Log into your Facebook account and visit the photograph that you want to share.
2.) Once you have the photo open, right-click on it and select 'Open in new tab'. Your browser should open the photo in a new tab or window.
3.) Copy the link from the address bar. It should look like this
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https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/543993_101626793349077_1276618400_n.jpg5.) Paste the address bar link that you copied earlier between the 2 'IMG' tags and your photo is ready to be uploaded. It should look like this:
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[img]https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/543993_101626793349077_1276618400_n.jpg[/img]I hope this helps. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to ask. You'll find loads of help here.