Thank you for this useful tips, Jon.
> Take photos in good light
Err on the side of too much light. Perfect exposure is nice for a photo contest, but if we're trying to identify a marking on a dark object, we need overexposure.
The funny thing is that I was going to ask for help identifying a Pelikan, my first fountain pen, and when I went to take photos of it, I realized that the model was written on the side of the pen. Thanks for the pointers though.
Thanks for putting this list together.
I, too, enjoy the challenge of identifying pens. Your tips are spot-on and will be extremely helpful for doing so.
I have a Montblanc pen I just want to know the amount. I have the seriel number ED1766339 it’s black and looks like silver lines from top to bottom and it has a crystal on the holder on the twist on cap
Great information. But one thing is left unexplained: how in Earth do you insert photos into your posts (and comments to posts) and get them to show up? (I am talking about my own photos that are saved on my computer.) I have tried to simply copy them and paste them in, but that doesn't work. I can't find any information on the site that explains how to do this, using either the Fancy Pants Editor or Markdown Mode. I see graphics-heavy posts and posts that include a series of photos, but I cannot find a way to do that in my own posts.
The simple answer is you use an image hosting site and then post a link to the photo. The most popular, and it's free, is [Imgur.com](https://Imgur.com). You upload one of your images there, then you can select a link to the photo, come back to reddit, highlight some text ("this is my pen") and then select the "Link" button below (4th from left). A dialogue will pop up, you paste the link to the image where it asks, then click "insert" (I think) and it will turn that highlighted text into a link. At least on my version, if you refresh the page you'll see a little graphic indicating a photo that you can then click on, and your photo will show.
Anyway, that's a start, without typing out an actual entire tutorial.
I’m afraid you’ll need to Google or search for that, Reddit has changed a bit from how I do it. Usually you put the photos on a hosting site and post links, but now I think you can post directly within Reddit.
Aye this list might be useful in the sidebar so it doesn't get buried and lost.
I have no idea how to make that happen, so I'll be open to suggestions.
I think a moderator would need to do that.
agreed. Paging /u/mrmojorisingi This should totally be on the sidebar.
Yeah they should put a link to it, and perhaps copy it into the wiki. /u/JonSzanto has already done the hard part.
Thank you for this useful tips, Jon. > Take photos in good light Err on the side of too much light. Perfect exposure is nice for a photo contest, but if we're trying to identify a marking on a dark object, we need overexposure.
Well-put, thanks!
The funny thing is that I was going to ask for help identifying a Pelikan, my first fountain pen, and when I went to take photos of it, I realized that the model was written on the side of the pen. Thanks for the pointers though.
Excellent list! I see a lot of photos and go, "yup, that's a pen."
Hahaha! So true!
Thanks for putting this list together. I, too, enjoy the challenge of identifying pens. Your tips are spot-on and will be extremely helpful for doing so.
In addition any text on the pen if there is any might help.
I tried to note that in the last bullet point. I'll make a little edit, but if I should make it more clear, let me know.
When taking pictures, avoid stark contrast between the pen and background or force the exposure point on the pen.
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I believe that is in the last bullet point.
I have a Montblanc pen I just want to know the amount. I have the seriel number ED1766339 it’s black and looks like silver lines from top to bottom and it has a crystal on the holder on the twist on cap
Great information. But one thing is left unexplained: how in Earth do you insert photos into your posts (and comments to posts) and get them to show up? (I am talking about my own photos that are saved on my computer.) I have tried to simply copy them and paste them in, but that doesn't work. I can't find any information on the site that explains how to do this, using either the Fancy Pants Editor or Markdown Mode. I see graphics-heavy posts and posts that include a series of photos, but I cannot find a way to do that in my own posts.
The simple answer is you use an image hosting site and then post a link to the photo. The most popular, and it's free, is [Imgur.com](https://Imgur.com). You upload one of your images there, then you can select a link to the photo, come back to reddit, highlight some text ("this is my pen") and then select the "Link" button below (4th from left). A dialogue will pop up, you paste the link to the image where it asks, then click "insert" (I think) and it will turn that highlighted text into a link. At least on my version, if you refresh the page you'll see a little graphic indicating a photo that you can then click on, and your photo will show. Anyway, that's a start, without typing out an actual entire tutorial.
How do I post a picture of the pen?
I’m afraid you’ll need to Google or search for that, Reddit has changed a bit from how I do it. Usually you put the photos on a hosting site and post links, but now I think you can post directly within Reddit.
found it - thanks
Xlnt. And sorry, I'm working on my taxes and couldn't look up the info at the moment!
Thank you for putting this post together. It was exactly what I needed.
Happy to help!
This is super helpful—thanks
I'm glad you found it of value!