Okay, just sent the sample image that isn't working (it's not the only one that isn't working, but it for sure is the one failing every time).
I don't know why some images will upload, but others will not. This one worked, but other images I tried uploading will not work. Very strange behavior.
Hmm. I tried "Reply" -ing to this message with another image link, but it fails. I just get the spinning icon for a few seconds, then nothing...
Odd. I can't post any photo if I try to "Create a Post" either in the Upload image field, nor can I upload if I create a blank post, then try to upload an image in the body of that blank message.
When i try to use the Upload an Image in the "Create Post" interface, I can choose the file, then it fails with the red banner in the lower left, saying something about image dimensions exceed limit. I didn't have that issue when I hit "Reply" to the photo you posted. That seemed to have worked just fine.
But, if I try to Create a post with a photo, it fails with the red banner warning on image dimensions, and if I try to Create a Post with just text, then try to edit it later and insert a photo, that fails with NO message or error indication of any kind. It just spins the icon for a bit, then returns to the text interface for the body of the message.
Bummer, as I love uploading photos.
Oh, this is in the web interface on Firefox on MacOS Monterey, 12.6.8. It fails the same way on Firefox on the Ventura beta as well. It also fails identically using both Safari and Chrome on those OSes.
I tried uploading from the Memmy app in iOS, but it fails with no error when uploading images. Just FYI.
Okay, trying to reply with image...
Looks nice! Probably more sturdy than mine, as it weighs twice as much. But, mine is strictly for backpacking, so weight was my number one consideration. Please post shots from its use!
No worries. The whole point of online discussion communities like this is to learn new things, meet people you’d never come across otherwise. It’s all good. Hope y’all have a great weekend!
Gotcha. No, AYSO stands for "American Youth Soccer Organization" and therefore the AYSO National Games are a youth tournament. While many AYSO players have gone on to professional careers, and even the US National team (AYSO alumni include players such as Alex Morgan and Julie Ertz for the women, Landon Donovan for the men, as a few examples), AYSO is focused on youth soccer. The World Cup is for adults playing for their respective National teams...
As a referee? Not for me. Perhaps for some of the excellent younger referees who choose that path. I just enjoy the organization, and being a part of the joy of competition.
I spent last week refereeing at the AYSO National Games, in Irvine, California. I just happen to be a soccer referee, and had the opportunity to officiate at the tournament. The National Games are held every two years, at different locations around the country. This year, it was in California, so I took the opportunity to join in on the fun. It was really hot (average high 80s) and humid as heck. The heat on the turf fields (fake grass) got so hot, the rubber pellets melted into the plastic of my turf shoes!
Still, it's always inspiring to be a part of such events. I hope you find inspiration in your week as well.
Cheers, all.
Well, I use this one - it's a Sirui AM-025K-CN carbon fiber tripod.
Here's what one of the legs looks like up close:
When it's fully extended it's 52" tall, so a little shorter than eye-height, mostly. It works well for landscapes when backpacking. Here it is in its shortest configuration, just sitting on my ottoman:
I wanted something portable, with an Arca-swiss plate head, as I use Arca plates on all of my gear. Since I go backpacking with my cameras, I needed lightweight, but sturdy enough to hold my full-frame 6D with 70-200 f/2.8L lens. I now use an R5 with the RF 70-200 lens.
I did weigh it, and with the head, the tripod by itself is 903.2g or 1.99lbs.
I weighed my R5 body with new 70-200 lens, and it's exactly 1827g or 4.03lbs.
I bought the tripod back in 2019, and it fits my use case well. It is NOT as sturdy in the wind as a much heavier aluminum tripod. I do have one that is rock solid in all conditions, and is slightly taller, but I find that I never really use it anymore, with image stabilization being so much better these days. I prefer the light weight and portability of smaller, collapsible tripods.
I really liked the Peak Design carbon fiber travel tripod, but it weighs a little more at 2.81lbs, and costs over $600 new. I'm happy to pay for quality, but for backpacking, weight is more of a consideration for me right now. The Sirui is only $149, so the bang for the buck worked better for me.
Cheers.
I did try sizing it down, but it still failed - what are the limits so that I can set them appropriately when I export from Lightroom?