Some tips and tricks - yes I know some are repeats.
1. Make a separate file to store your photos in that are resized for the forum. That way you know where they are. You don't inadvertently write over your original photo. You don't reuse a name for an upload and overwrite a previous photo.
2. Save the uploads page as a favorite/bookmark. Then you don't have to go looking for it.
3. When you bring up the 'uploads page' do it in a separate window from where you are wanting to post your picture. When the 'successful' screen comes up, leave it there. You can copy and paste the information into the "Image" box in your post. And you can go back and get it again if you need to.
4. On the 'Uploads' page, after you select the file to upload and click 'Open' your cursor is still in that window. Use your arrow keys to move to the right and see the exact name of your file including the extension. Write it down.
6. When you paste the information into your 'Image' box in your post and you enter your email and file name, you don't need the path on your computer, just the file name and extension. (Some of the computer people will be shaking their heads, but trust me, I have inside information that its been tried.)
7. An extremely easy place to make a mistake is spaces and capital letters. If you get the dash or red x, look for a typo.
8. Don't get frustrated! Figure it will take you a few tries to get it right. Leave your attempts in place and we can figure out the problem.
Anyone else want to add some possible pitfalls?
I know there are beautiful photos of lighthouses out there that I haven't seen. Come on and give it a try. I have set this thread so that I get an email anytime there is a post and I will solve what I can and the Saints will march in when necessary.