Poll
Thanks 64 - you're a star!
me too - I'm with-holding my vote in protest!
It is now looks like it gets my vote!
Yay - people power - see 1 person can make a difference :)
All the trees are so beautiful, it would be unfair to vote.
Chezey - you really should have cut a hole in the ceiling - just no dedication!
Great photo, Kari. How did you make the background black & white while the tree and presents are colour? Or do you live in a black & white house? ;)
The question should be 64, where did I get a giant pen from? xx
The house was built in the 50's, so everything was black and white in that era, wasn't it? ;) ...lol.
The photo was taken by Päivi's thirteen year old son. He photographed it on Nokia phone and adjusted the background color to black and white on some application.
Kari
Question: Which Songcrafter has the best-looking Chritsmas tree?
Option 1: kenny mac
votes: 1
Option 2: Tangled Wires
votes: 1
Option 3: Chezedog
votes: 4
Option 4: Haylie
votes: 2
Option 5: Flash Harry
votes: 0
Option 6: Speed Demon
votes: 3
Option 7: Redler
votes: 1
Option 8: 64 Guitars
votes: 1
Title: Post a picture of your Christmas Tree
Post by: 64Guitars on December 23, 2012, 03:11:39 PM
Post by: 64Guitars on December 23, 2012, 03:11:39 PM
Haylie and Chezedog inspired me to create this topic and poll.
https://songcrafters.org/community/index.php?topic=17194.msg214376#msg214376 (https://songcrafters.org/forum/index.php?topic=17194.msg214376#msg214376)
So post a picture of your Christmas Tree. You can include yourself in the photo if you like, though that's not required. I'll add names to the poll of any members who post a picture so we can vote on the best-looking tree.
Voting runs till Jan 1.
Update: I've been asked to provide instructions for resizing your photos, so here they are.
Most modern digital cameras take very high resolution photos, which is great except that the file size is quite big. This can really slow down the loading of pages here at Songcrafters, so you should resize your photos before posting. For these Christmas tree photos, I'd suggest a height of 600 pixels. There are many programs available that can resize images. You probably have several on your computer already. For example, most Windows users probably have a copy of Microsoft Paint on their computer. And most digital cameras come with software that includes resizing capabilities. I use GIMP (http://www.gimp.org/) which is an excellent free graphics program.
Because there are so many programs available, I can't provide detailed resizing instructions for each one. Therefore, you should consult the documentation for your graphics program or search for help online. There are plenty of tutorials and YouTube videos on resizing.
Also, there are many simple image resizing utilities on the web which you can find with a Google search:
http://www.google.com/webhp?hl=en#hl=en&q=resize+image (http://www.google.com/webhp?hl=en#hl=en&q=resize+image)
It's okay to attach large images as long as they don't display on the initial page load. In other words, you can attach the image but don't display it with the [img][/img] tags as that would slow down the loading of the page. Instead, you should attach a reduced image along with your large image and use the [imglink=][/imglink] tags to display the smaller image and link to the large image. This is what I've done for the first few photos posted in this topic. You'll find detailed instructions about using the [imglink=][/imglink] tags here:
https://songcrafters.org/community/index.php?topic=8693.msg116252#msg116252 (https://songcrafters.org/forum/index.php?topic=8693.msg116252#msg116252)
But remember, the [imglink=][/imglink] tags are only to be used when you're posting two sizes of the same image. If you're posting only one (small) image, then use the standard [img][/img] tags instead.
Finally, if you really can't figure this out, then attach your large image and I'll resize it and edit your post, as I've done with the first few large images that were posted.
https://songcrafters.org/community/index.php?topic=17194.msg214376#msg214376 (https://songcrafters.org/forum/index.php?topic=17194.msg214376#msg214376)
So post a picture of your Christmas Tree. You can include yourself in the photo if you like, though that's not required. I'll add names to the poll of any members who post a picture so we can vote on the best-looking tree.
Voting runs till Jan 1.
Update: I've been asked to provide instructions for resizing your photos, so here they are.
Most modern digital cameras take very high resolution photos, which is great except that the file size is quite big. This can really slow down the loading of pages here at Songcrafters, so you should resize your photos before posting. For these Christmas tree photos, I'd suggest a height of 600 pixels. There are many programs available that can resize images. You probably have several on your computer already. For example, most Windows users probably have a copy of Microsoft Paint on their computer. And most digital cameras come with software that includes resizing capabilities. I use GIMP (http://www.gimp.org/) which is an excellent free graphics program.
Because there are so many programs available, I can't provide detailed resizing instructions for each one. Therefore, you should consult the documentation for your graphics program or search for help online. There are plenty of tutorials and YouTube videos on resizing.
Also, there are many simple image resizing utilities on the web which you can find with a Google search:
http://www.google.com/webhp?hl=en#hl=en&q=resize+image (http://www.google.com/webhp?hl=en#hl=en&q=resize+image)
It's okay to attach large images as long as they don't display on the initial page load. In other words, you can attach the image but don't display it with the [img][/img] tags as that would slow down the loading of the page. Instead, you should attach a reduced image along with your large image and use the [imglink=][/imglink] tags to display the smaller image and link to the large image. This is what I've done for the first few photos posted in this topic. You'll find detailed instructions about using the [imglink=][/imglink] tags here:
https://songcrafters.org/community/index.php?topic=8693.msg116252#msg116252 (https://songcrafters.org/forum/index.php?topic=8693.msg116252#msg116252)
But remember, the [imglink=][/imglink] tags are only to be used when you're posting two sizes of the same image. If you're posting only one (small) image, then use the standard [img][/img] tags instead.
Finally, if you really can't figure this out, then attach your large image and I'll resize it and edit your post, as I've done with the first few large images that were posted.
Title: Re: Post a picture of your Christmas Tree
Post by: kenny mac on December 23, 2012, 03:25:08 PM
Post by: kenny mac on December 23, 2012, 03:25:08 PM
Oh go on then ;D. Merry Christmas
Title: Re: Post a picture of your Christmas Tree
Post by: Tangled Wires on December 23, 2012, 03:39:03 PM
Post by: Tangled Wires on December 23, 2012, 03:39:03 PM
Tangled Wires Jnr looking very unimpressed with her parents efforts..
Title: Re: Post a picture of your Christmas Tree
Post by: Chezedog on December 23, 2012, 05:43:00 PM
Post by: Chezedog on December 23, 2012, 05:43:00 PM
Since it's a contest, here's a better pic!
Title: Re: Post a picture of your Christmas Tree
Post by: Hilary on December 23, 2012, 06:10:57 PM
Post by: Hilary on December 23, 2012, 06:10:57 PM
I've got a little Christmas tree
It's looking very sparse
If my husband doesn't stop moaning
I'm going to shove it right up his . . .
Merry Christmas everyone ;D
(https://songcrafters.org/community/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=17203.0;attach=18103)
It's looking very sparse
If my husband doesn't stop moaning
I'm going to shove it right up his . . .
Merry Christmas everyone ;D
(https://songcrafters.org/community/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=17203.0;attach=18103)
Title: Re: Post a picture of your Christmas Tree
Post by: Flash Harry on December 24, 2012, 02:08:46 AM
Post by: Flash Harry on December 24, 2012, 02:08:46 AM
Here's the tree currently slowly expiring in the Flash household with Mrs. Flash's arm in the picture.
(https://songcrafters.org/community/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=17203.0;attach=18087)
(https://songcrafters.org/community/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=17203.0;attach=18087)
Title: Demon Christmas Tree
Post by: Speed Demon on December 24, 2012, 08:29:05 AM
Post by: Speed Demon on December 24, 2012, 08:29:05 AM
Merry Christmas, everybody!
(https://songcrafters.org/community/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=17203.0;attach=18091)
(https://songcrafters.org/community/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=17203.0;attach=18093)
(https://songcrafters.org/community/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=17203.0;attach=18091)
(https://songcrafters.org/community/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=17203.0;attach=18093)
Title: Re: Post a picture of your Christmas Tree
Post by: Hilary on December 24, 2012, 04:37:58 PM
Post by: Hilary on December 24, 2012, 04:37:58 PM
Quote from: 64Guitars on December 23, 2012, 03:11:39 PMUpdate: I've been asked to provide instructions for resizing your photos, so here they are.
Thanks 64 - you're a star!
Title: Re: Post a picture of your Christmas Tree
Post by: Redler on December 25, 2012, 06:30:57 AM
Post by: Redler on December 25, 2012, 06:30:57 AM
Here we go...merry Christmas to all!
Kari
(https://songcrafters.org/community/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=17203.0;attach=18108)
Kari
(https://songcrafters.org/community/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=17203.0;attach=18108)
Title: Re: Post a picture of your Christmas Tree
Post by: T.C. Elliott on December 25, 2012, 09:12:41 AM
Post by: T.C. Elliott on December 25, 2012, 09:12:41 AM
I was gonna vote for speed demon, but it ain't an option *pout*
Title: Re: Post a picture of your Christmas Tree
Post by: Hilary on December 25, 2012, 09:45:28 AM
Post by: Hilary on December 25, 2012, 09:45:28 AM
Quote from: T.C. Elliott on December 25, 2012, 09:12:41 AMI was gonna vote for speed demon, but it ain't an option *pout*
me too - I'm with-holding my vote in protest!
Title: Re: Post a picture of your Christmas Tree
Post by: Flash Harry on December 25, 2012, 10:21:57 AM
Post by: Flash Harry on December 25, 2012, 10:21:57 AM
Quote from: T.C. Elliott on December 25, 2012, 09:12:41 AMI was gonna vote for speed demon, but it ain't an option *pout*
It is now looks like it gets my vote!
Title: Re: Post a picture of your Christmas Tree
Post by: Hilary on December 25, 2012, 10:25:28 AM
Post by: Hilary on December 25, 2012, 10:25:28 AM
Quote from: T.C. Elliott on December 25, 2012, 09:12:41 AMI was gonna vote for speed demon, but it ain't an option *pout*
Yay - people power - see 1 person can make a difference :)
All the trees are so beautiful, it would be unfair to vote.
Chezey - you really should have cut a hole in the ceiling - just no dedication!
Title: Re: Post a picture of your Christmas Tree
Post by: 64Guitars on December 25, 2012, 10:30:23 AM
Post by: 64Guitars on December 25, 2012, 10:30:23 AM
Quote from: Redler on December 25, 2012, 06:30:57 AMHere we go...merry Christmas to all!
Kari
(https://songcrafters.org/community/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=17203.0;attach=18108)
Great photo, Kari. How did you make the background black & white while the tree and presents are colour? Or do you live in a black & white house? ;)
Title: Re: Post a picture of your Christmas Tree
Post by: Hilary on December 25, 2012, 11:34:58 AM
Post by: Hilary on December 25, 2012, 11:34:58 AM
QuoteGreat photo, Kari. How did you make the background black & white while the tree and presents are colour? Or do you live in a black & white house? ;)
The question should be 64, where did I get a giant pen from? xx
Title: Re: Post a picture of your Christmas Tree
Post by: Redler on December 25, 2012, 09:56:57 PM
Post by: Redler on December 25, 2012, 09:56:57 PM
Quote from: 64Guitars on December 25, 2012, 10:30:23 AMGreat photo, Kari. How did you make the background black & white while the tree and presents are colour? Or do you live in a black & white house? ;)
The house was built in the 50's, so everything was black and white in that era, wasn't it? ;) ...lol.
The photo was taken by Päivi's thirteen year old son. He photographed it on Nokia phone and adjusted the background color to black and white on some application.
Kari
Title: Re: Post a picture of your Christmas Tree
Post by: 64Guitars on December 26, 2012, 04:27:44 PM
Post by: 64Guitars on December 26, 2012, 04:27:44 PM
The only Christmas Tree in my house this year.
(https://songcrafters.org/community/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=17203.0;attach=18123)
Sad, isn't it? But at least my mic smells nice.
(https://songcrafters.org/community/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=17203.0;attach=18123)
Sad, isn't it? But at least my mic smells nice.
Title: Re: Post a picture of your Christmas Tree
Post by: Speed Demon on December 27, 2012, 06:36:33 AM
Post by: Speed Demon on December 27, 2012, 06:36:33 AM
64G, this still beats having your mic smell like a water buffalo farted on it.
(https://songcrafters.org/community/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=17203.0;attach=18129)
(https://songcrafters.org/community/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=17203.0;attach=18129)
Title: Re: Post a picture of your Christmas Tree
Post by: Hilary on December 27, 2012, 07:31:46 AM
Post by: Hilary on December 27, 2012, 07:31:46 AM
Not to be outdone by Kari, I've posted a photo of my tree with a Black n White background xx
(https://songcrafters.org/community/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=17203.0;attach=18133)
(https://songcrafters.org/community/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=17203.0;attach=18133)
Title: Re: Post a picture of your Christmas Tree
Post by: Redler on December 27, 2012, 09:19:50 AM
Post by: Redler on December 27, 2012, 09:19:50 AM
Nice one, Haylie and 64 :) :) :) . The fireplace gives a cozy feel :)
Kari
Kari