1. Who can view topics/photos in these forums and galleries? Anyone can view topics, photos and replies. No registration or log-in is required.
   
   
2. 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.
   
   
3. Can I sort the order in which photos or topics are displayed? Yes! Photos and topics can be sorted by either (1) the date the original post (2) the date of the last reply. The Sort by Post or Comment toggle function is found the right side of the page just under the green navigation bar.
   
   
4. What is the "All Photos" gallery? A feature unique to NPN, the All Photos link allows you to view all of the photos posted in the various NPN image critique galleries in one place.
   
   
5. 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.
   
   
6. 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.
   
   
7. How do I prepare my photos to post in the NPN image critique galleries? There are several sources of information on how to do so. The basic information can be found in the Posting Guidelines and in our How To Prepare Your Images For The NPN Forums Using Photoshop Elements article. More advice can be found here. Still have questions? Feel free to post them in the Digital Imaging Forum.
   
   
8. 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 Picks or Staff Showcase galleries, and photos posted in the NPN Photographers gallery.
   
   
9. I see "edit" and "delete" links next to my posts, but not next to anyone else's. Is there something wrong? Other than the forum moderator(s) or the site administrators, only you can see your edit and delete links! These links are provided for you to manage your own posts.
   
   
10. 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.
    
    
    
11. How do I manage NPN email notifications? Log in to any forum or gallery and then select the "Preferences" link. On the Preferences screen there are options for controlling email notifications. More info here.
    
    
12. 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.
    
    
13. I just became a member of the Nature Photographers Network™ - how long do I have to wait to be able to upload photos? To ensure proper care, we process all new memberships manually. We send each new member our "welcome email" within 24 hours, which includes all of the information needed to activate your membership benefits (including the "browse/upload" function on the Post a Photo screen).

Do you have a question about the NPN nature photography discussion forums or photo critique galleries? Please contact us at editor@naturephotographers.net.