I still have one little question. When using the plant ID numbers, do we just put in the number, or do we copy the whole "Plant ID: 123456." I haven't done this for a while, and just don't remember.

Just the number..........

Take Paul2032's idea - go to nurseries, stores, parks, even the landscaping in front of buildings - all would make good subjects. Of course, you would have to research to find the plant ID's, but that part can be a good rainy day activity.

Had my car tire repaired this morning and my little dog and I checked out the local landscaping. I was trying to identify plants; the dog had other plans.

Good dog Ubu.

The multi-plant images are really most useful when the subject is plants in either their native habitat or in landscapes (public or private). The idea is to give gardeners planting combination inspiration.

If you don't have any inspirational photos in your own yard, arboretums, demonstration gardens, etc are all good places to go

I find the 'long-shot' views that include multiple plant photos much more helpful than those of a tight focus on 2 or 3 companion plants, although there is certainly room for both approaches. I really like when the plants are tagged so when I research a given plant using our database, I not only see lots (!) of close-ups of the bloom, hopefully a few photos of the entire plant, and ideally one or more multi-plant photos showing the plant incorporated into a landscape. Keep 'em coming!

I like long shots also but only if the plants tagged are recognizable and not just a small out of focus spot of color.

goldfinch4 said:Here is a set of great instructions from @valleylynn: http://garden.org/ideas/view/v...

Maybe the name "Making 'Image Sets'" should be changed to reflect the new name.
Making Multi-Plant Photos

Who can make those changes?
@dave

Great idea Evan.

I received a T-Mail yesterday from an ATP regular which indicated that my Multi-plant Photos and other photos are not the correct size for easy viewing. I don't know how to remedy that so I guess no more pictures from here unless I can figure it out but I have other things on my mind right now.

Paul, what is wrong with the size? I don't have any problems viewing them.

Paul, there is nothing wrong with the size of your photos. I can't understand why anyone would have told you that.

Paul, I just went & looked & have no problem. They are a bit long from top to bottom so one has to scroll down some but seriously! I surely wouldn't complain about your photos, they are stupendous!

Please don't stop. I don't think you know how many of us look forward to seeing your next photos to come out. Funny thing is, I can immediately pick your photos out from the rest on my home page. You have a very distinctive style. I love it.

I'm going crazy over the one with the decorative grass surrounded by rudbeckia. How stunning!

I changed the title of that tutorial, Lynn.

Thank you Dave.

Multi plant photos are my favorites. I love close-up shots, duets, small and large areas. I can learn something from all photos.

Paul - please excuse the person who said he/she couldn't view your photos as they weren't large enough. They come through just fine here. Don't stop submitting any photos.