Now who would do a thing like that, George?

Emma. I can see what you are trying with these pics. I don't think you have succeeded very well. The sunrise is the focal point. There is too much else and I would attempt to crop the views so that the sunrise becomes the point at which you focus on when you look at your pics. I like the first one best. It has the atmosphere and magic of a sunrise and that lovely sense of awakening that a sunrise evokes. The size of your pics does not help. About half size would enable the viewer to take in all the shot without having to scan the pics for all the detail. Hope this helps and that I have not been too much of a downer.

Don't confine that to men only!!

I have followed and commented on many of the pictures on the Gallery for the last few weeks. In my opinion, many cannot possibly be representative of Best Photos. I get the impression that others, like myself, find it convenient to upload to the Gallery because of its simplicity. It is this simplicity that I long for to upload to Your Photos. Can that be so wrong to want? It is not my suggestion that the sites are merged, rather that the Your Photos site be alongside the Gallery site and as easily available. Is there an issue that requires the Your Photos site to be buried within the Forum ? If that is the case then I did have a stupid thought and leave well alone.

Except, Terry, I don't know the difference between a C&C photo and a best image photo. I suspect that defining the difference would take up a whole new thread. It is very much down to people's peception. I actually see pics on the Gallery BEFORE being posted on the Your Photos section. Guess it works both ways. Getting on Your Photos, for me, is an exercise beyond me at the moment. Maybe John's rewording of this process might enable me. I shall certainly try....best regards.

Just a thought, and ignore it if it is stupid, as some photos appear on both the 'Your Photos' on the Forum and then also in the Gallery, could the two sites be joined in some manner. I am thinking that it would not only be easier to upload to, but the present Gallery posters could see how the pesent Your Photos site works. Not very well put but I am sure the idea can be grasped.

they are an elephant hawk moth caterpillar. See my pics on the Gallery

It is each to their own, George. If you are practical, then you struggle with the technical world and the other way around. The gallery is a doddle to upload to. I cannot understand why uploading to the Forum cannot be done the same way. Being technical, you can probably explain why, but I doubt I will understand, along with many others. I find it so frustrating, having to upload to a host site, then remember all the different buttons, think you have succeeded and then nothing happens. It has as much to do with memory as ability.

I would consider it a priviledge to have the likes of Malo, John Riley or George comment on my efforts. I am sure I would learn a lot, but there is that but...getting them on the Forum. John..I think the Gallery and the Forum compliment each other. I also think that the Gallery would be much more useful if some of the comments in this thread were addressed, but I think it need to evolve and meet changing needs. Patience is the keyword here, I believe.

I think David has a very valid point. If getting pictures onto the Forum was as easy as putting on the Gallery, there would be many more people using the Forum, including myself. I have tried but my computer skill and ability lets me down every time. Like golf, photography have those who like a challenge and compete and those who simply enjoy the process. The Gallery serves the purpose of those who enjoy the process and wish to share their efforts and the Forum meets the needs of those who wish to improve and learn. I do feel frustrated when I take the time to comment in the Gallery and ask questions and the poster is, apparently, not interested enough to respond.