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Before posting photos, topics or comments, be sure to review our Posting Guidelines as well as the following resources;

• The Art of Image Critique
• More Thoughts on Photo Critique
• Photographer Rights - A Matter of Policy
• Nature Photographers Network™ Code of Conduct

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NPN Nature Photography Discussion Forum and Image Critique Gallery FAQ

1. Who can view topics/photos in these forums galleries? Anyone can view topics, photos and replies. No registration or log-in is required.
   
   
2. May I download any of these photos for my own use? All photos in these galleries are copyright the respective photographers! Please honor these rights and contact the photographer directly to inquire about the use of their photo.
   
   
3. Who can post topics and/or photos in these forums/galleries? Any registered user may post photos, topics or replies once they are logged in.
   
   
4. How can I post a photo if I am not a member of the Nature Photographers Network™? You can post a photo by linking to it on another site. For example, if you have a personal website, upload the photo to it and link to the photo from our image critique galleries to make it appear.
   
   
5. How long will my photo remain on display in an image crtique gallery? All photos are automatically deleted 35 days after the date of posting. The only exceptions are photos that are selected for the weekly pick or staff showcase galleries, and photos posted in the member photo gallery.
   
   
6. Why so many views of my photo with so few comments in comparison?This is due to several facts;
   
   
   • The NPN image critique galleries are open to public view - no registration or log-in is required to simply view the galleries and all of the images they contain. However, registration/log-in is required to post comments.
   • NPN is highly ranked in the major search engines, resulting in an average of 90,000 unique viewers/1.5 million page views per month (link opens in new window). In combination with our open galleries, many nature lovers (and buyers of nature photos!) easily find us via search engine and “surf in” to enjoy the excellent photography posted by our members and gallery participants.
   
   
   
7. Why should I become a member of the Nature Photographers Network™? There are many excellent reasons to do so! A full list of membership benefits, including photo hosting and access to member-only forums/galleries can be found here.

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