Guinea pigs wanted

[Doug Nelson]

Same as here, same as the Gallery always has been. Don't submit anything you're unclear about your copyright on.

[Sharon]

Great addition to your site. I sent myself an e-card and received it.

I like the idea of using this sofware for the challenges.

Sharon

[Sanda]

Doug,
just installed Netscape Communicator 4.79 because I thought my browser might have been a bit old but still can't get the gallery link to work. Maybe it will work with Netscape 6.2 but I have IE as well so it's not a problem for me. Just thought I would let you know.

[Vikki]

Doug,
I was just visiting the new "Gallery" again, and was wondering about the status. I must say that it is a very nice addition/feature to the site. However......to be brutally honest, as I looked at the opening page, all I could think was, what does this have to do with restoration?

My point being, it seems an inexplicable shame to have a gallery feature on a restoration site, and not have the restoration work in it.

I know that it's still new, so I'm guessing that it is because the job of converting everything over must be a monumental task. You also mentioned that there are two different systems working independently, which may hinder the process. But in previous discussions, you weren't sure whether you would go in that direction (galleries for retouch), so I'm wondering if you've given that any more thought, as I'd really like to see that feature.

Vikki

[Doug Nelson]

The idea behind the Gallery always has been for the display of retouching, restoration, or manipulation works that members are particularly proud of. The only difference now is that, instead of emailing them to me and having me make up individual html pages for them, they can now be uploaded directly.

As the novelty wears off and users begin to replace their posts, its original purpose will return. In the meantime, I'll think about a more verbose description of its purpose. The only other alternative would be for me to delete un-retouched or un-restored or un-manipulated images, which would not do much to foster our sense of community.

I'll simply state here, since this is the thread where I asked for testers, that the testing period is over, the new Gallery works, and is open for your finest examples of retouching, restoration, and manipulation works.

[Doug Nelson]

It's now a couple of weeks later, and I must say there is some really excellent work being posted to the Gallery.