Hi:

Less a new feature request, more some thoughts, ideas re the module here; hope some help.

First, though: many thanks for the module; does some very nice things.

I think there's scope for improvement re the name (which is a "feature", and important I think). Photo albums might be better. I also think it best to standardise: i've found that within my site, the module becomes "photos" [folder], "photo upload" [via Administer], also Album I think; and there's a "Latest images" block, that might be best called "Latest photos in albums" [there is otherwise chance to wonder what this block is, maybe wonder if to do with Image Module, say)

Not sure what's happening re piclens (which worked in recommended version), or dfgallery (works for me in dev version of Album Photos). The info suggests that can use both, but maybe it's one or the other.
If one or the other, depending on Album Photos version, maybe say so.

I think the Flash view link could be more prominent; dfgallery does look highly impressive.

Elsewhere, I've added to support request re full size images. Some might not want to keep full size images. Some might want to use images at sizes they are uploaded. Maybe can have choices here.
Also, I don't really want people having direct links to images - not keen on images being stolen. Here, too, maybe can have choice to not link to full size images. (Viewing them w Flash maybe fine, if can't download them)

I wonder about bandwidth use when viewing slideshows, especially in Flash. Can this lead to high bandwidth use? If so, mabye can suggest using "disallow" to the slideshow in robots.txt (I've tried this, just in case).

I really like the dfgallery; wonder if possible to make this like a block, and resize: if so, perhaps could look good on a website frontpage, say, using Panels Module perhaps.

Anyway, hope these notes are of some use, and I look forward to seeing further progress with the module.

Comments

eastcn’s picture

1)In 2.0, piclens support from the core removed. If someone needs, I might consider supporting of modules, e.g photos_swfu.module.

I like dfgallery, but it only supports jpg.

3)You can limit image size, here: admin/settings/uploads (Maximum resolution for uploaded images), photos.module will follow this setting

4)Privacy picture will be the focus of the next version.

5)dfgallery block? good idea

Thank you for your suggestions

eastcn’s picture

DocMartin’s picture

Thanks for the responses; glad privacy is coming - and glad you are actively developing the module (just noticed newer version added today, which I'll download n add)

Good too re dfgallery progress.

I don't really need piclens support; was just a bit confused reading the info.

Hope you'll standardise naming, too.

nathaniel’s picture

Status: Active » Closed (works as designed)