Illustrated InstructionsA NEW PicturePost site has been created with funding from NASA. See the new site, and the most recent photos, at http://picturepost.unh.edu/.
For free image analysis software, software to rename the photos, tutorials, and guides, see http://mvh.sr.unh.edu/mvhtools/picturepost_intro.htm
Guides include 1) Taking photos using the PicturePosts, 2) Putting your photos on this website, 3) Using this website, 4) Building and installiing your own PicturePost, 5) Using these photographs for science and education, and 6) Making movies using PicturePost images.
Learn about the basics of digital photographs and plants: http://mvh.sr.unh.edu
Special thanks for Jessi Amt, Brian McDonough, Ormar Pinago, and Brent Shannon from Worcester Polytechnic Institute for creating these illustrated guides during their 14-week internship at the Museum of Science, Boston.
Questions, contact John Pickle picklejohnmr@gmail.comhttp://www.smugmug.com/photos/139353649_uXRwr-Ti.jpghttp://www.smugmug.com/gallery/635128_ujeBF/2007-04-08T12:06:33ZCopyright 2009, the copyright holder of each photograph. Some portions copyright SmugMug. All rights reserved.SmugMugTo purchase PicturePosts built from recycled plastic lumber, visit https://omega.mc.net/epsplasticlumber.com/orderform_recap.php
No maintenance for decades!<p><a href="http://www.smugmug.com">SmugMug</a><br />To purchase PicturePosts built from recycled plastic lumber, visit https://omega.mc.net/epsplasticlumber.com/orderform_recap.php
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No maintenance for decades!"><img src="http://www.smugmug.com/photos/139353649_uXRwr-Th.jpg" width="150" height="144" alt="To purchase PicturePosts built from recycled plastic lumber, visit https://omega.mc.net/epsplasticlumber.com/orderform_recap.php
No maintenance for decades!" title="To purchase PicturePosts built from recycled plastic lumber, visit https://omega.mc.net/epsplasticlumber.com/orderform_recap.php
No maintenance for decades!" style="border: 1px solid #000000;" /></a></p>2009-02-13T14:37:49ZSmugMughttp://www.smugmug.comhttp://www.smugmug.com/photos/139353649_uXRwr-Th.jpg2006-10-25 15:38:15To purchase PicturePosts built from recycled plastic lumber, visit https://omega.mc.net/epsplasticlumber.com/orderform_recap.php
No maintenance for decades!<p><a href="http://www.smugmug.com">SmugMug</a><br />To purchase PicturePosts built from recycled plastic lumber, visit https://omega.mc.net/epsplasticlumber.com/orderform_recap.php
No maintenance for decades!</p><p><a href="http://www.smugmug.com/gallery/635128_ujeBF#139353665_xDJ7f" title="To purchase PicturePosts built from recycled plastic lumber, visit https://omega.mc.net/epsplasticlumber.com/orderform_recap.php
No maintenance for decades!"><img src="http://www.smugmug.com/photos/139353665_xDJ7f-Th.jpg" width="150" height="113" alt="To purchase PicturePosts built from recycled plastic lumber, visit https://omega.mc.net/epsplasticlumber.com/orderform_recap.php
No maintenance for decades!" title="To purchase PicturePosts built from recycled plastic lumber, visit https://omega.mc.net/epsplasticlumber.com/orderform_recap.php
No maintenance for decades!" style="border: 1px solid #000000;" /></a></p>2009-02-13T14:38:03ZSmugMughttp://www.smugmug.comhttp://www.smugmug.com/photos/139353665_xDJ7f-Th.jpg2006-10-25 15:38:03Notice there are laminated instructions stapled to the post. This helps people to learn how to use the post and where to find the website.<p><a href="http://www.smugmug.com">SmugMug</a><br />Notice there are laminated instructions stapled to the post. This helps people to learn how to use the post and where to find the website.</p><p><a href="http://www.smugmug.com/gallery/635128_ujeBF#27039067_2fm4h" title="Notice there are laminated instructions stapled to the post. This helps people to learn how to use the post and where to find the website."><img src="http://www.smugmug.com/photos/27039067_2fm4h-Th.jpg" width="112" height="150" alt="Notice there are laminated instructions stapled to the post. This helps people to learn how to use the post and where to find the website." title="Notice there are laminated instructions stapled to the post. This helps people to learn how to use the post and where to find the website." style="border: 1px solid #000000;" /></a></p>2009-02-22T05:27:13ZSmugMughttp://www.smugmug.comhttp://www.smugmug.com/photos/27039067_2fm4h-Th.jpg2005-06-02 18:03:54Notice there are laminated instructions stapled to the post. This helps people to learn how to use the post and where to find the website.<p><a href="http://www.smugmug.com">SmugMug</a><br />Notice there are laminated instructions stapled to the post. This helps people to learn how to use the post and where to find the website.</p><p><a href="http://www.smugmug.com/gallery/635128_ujeBF#27039014_KYjta" title="Notice there are laminated instructions stapled to the post. This helps people to learn how to use the post and where to find the website."><img src="http://www.smugmug.com/photos/27039014_KYjta-Th.jpg" width="112" height="150" alt="Notice there are laminated instructions stapled to the post. This helps people to learn how to use the post and where to find the website." title="Notice there are laminated instructions stapled to the post. This helps people to learn how to use the post and where to find the website." style="border: 1px solid #000000;" /></a></p>2009-02-22T05:27:25ZSmugMughttp://www.smugmug.comhttp://www.smugmug.com/photos/27039014_KYjta-Th.jpg2005-06-02 18:03:33If you want people to use your post, make maps that show where your posts are located and publish in the local newspaper, websites, etc.<p><a href="http://www.smugmug.com">SmugMug</a><br />If you want people to use your post, make maps that show where your posts are located and publish in the local newspaper, websites, etc.</p><p><a href="http://www.smugmug.com/gallery/635128_ujeBF#27038842_9JJKC" title="If you want people to use your post, make maps that show where your posts are located and publish in the local newspaper, websites, etc."><img src="http://www.smugmug.com/photos/27038842_9JJKC-Th.jpg" width="127" height="150" alt="If you want people to use your post, make maps that show where your posts are located and publish in the local newspaper, websites, etc." title="If you want people to use your post, make maps that show where your posts are located and publish in the local newspaper, websites, etc." style="border: 1px solid #000000;" /></a></p>2009-02-22T05:25:34ZSmugMughttp://www.smugmug.comhttp://www.smugmug.com/photos/27038842_9JJKC-Th.jpgMany states provide free aerial photographs - and don't forget Google Earth. Add information about your posts to available aerial photos to make it easier for people to find and use your po ...<p><a href="http://www.smugmug.com">SmugMug</a><br />Many states provide free aerial photographs - and don't forget Google Earth. Add information about your posts to available aerial photos to make it easier for people to find and use your po ...</p><p><a href="http://www.smugmug.com/gallery/635128_ujeBF#27051198_XFnwP" title="Many states provide free aerial photographs - and don't forget Google Earth. Add information about your posts to available aerial photos to make it easier for people to find and use your po ..."><img src="http://www.smugmug.com/photos/27051198_XFnwP-Th.jpg" width="150" height="127" alt="Many states provide free aerial photographs - and don't forget Google Earth. Add information about your posts to available aerial photos to make it easier for people to find and use your po ..." title="Many states provide free aerial photographs - and don't forget Google Earth. Add information about your posts to available aerial photos to make it easier for people to find and use your po ..." style="border: 1px solid #000000;" /></a></p>2009-06-03T04:08:34ZSmugMughttp://www.smugmug.comhttp://www.smugmug.com/photos/27051198_XFnwP-Th.jpgTaking a photo of the post and a watch will help you identify the photos for renaming and you can check the date and time settings of your camera at home.<p><a href="http://www.smugmug.com">SmugMug</a><br />Taking a photo of the post and a watch will help you identify the photos for renaming and you can check the date and time settings of your camera at home.</p><p><a href="http://www.smugmug.com/gallery/635128_ujeBF#27064722_MT2Xe" title="Taking a photo of the post and a watch will help you identify the photos for renaming and you can check the date and time settings of your camera at home."><img src="http://www.smugmug.com/photos/27064722_MT2Xe-Th.jpg" width="150" height="113" alt="Taking a photo of the post and a watch will help you identify the photos for renaming and you can check the date and time settings of your camera at home." title="Taking a photo of the post and a watch will help you identify the photos for renaming and you can check the date and time settings of your camera at home." style="border: 1px solid #000000;" /></a></p>2009-06-03T02:47:46ZSmugMughttp://www.smugmug.comhttp://www.smugmug.com/photos/27064722_MT2Xe-Th.jpg2005-06-25 19:50:04Adding information directly to your post is helpful for others to take their own photos.<p><a href="http://www.smugmug.com">SmugMug</a><br />Adding information directly to your post is helpful for others to take their own photos.</p><p><a href="http://www.smugmug.com/gallery/635128_ujeBF#27038953_4Yzct" title="Adding information directly to your post is helpful for others to take their own photos."><img src="http://www.smugmug.com/photos/27038953_4Yzct-Th.jpg" width="150" height="150" alt="Adding information directly to your post is helpful for others to take their own photos." title="Adding information directly to your post is helpful for others to take their own photos." style="border: 1px solid #000000;" /></a></p>2009-02-22T05:26:27ZSmugMughttp://www.smugmug.comhttp://www.smugmug.com/photos/27038953_4Yzct-Th.jpg2005-05-02 07:54:25If you want to make your own, make sure the octagon has flat edges that are equal in length.<p><a href="http://www.smugmug.com">SmugMug</a><br />If you want to make your own, make sure the octagon has flat edges that are equal in length.</p><p><a href="http://www.smugmug.com/gallery/635128_ujeBF#27038913_6KhBV" title="If you want to make your own, make sure the octagon has flat edges that are equal in length."><img src="http://www.smugmug.com/photos/27038913_6KhBV-Th.jpg" width="150" height="150" alt="If you want to make your own, make sure the octagon has flat edges that are equal in length." title="If you want to make your own, make sure the octagon has flat edges that are equal in length." style="border: 1px solid #000000;" /></a></p>2009-06-03T07:29:51ZSmugMughttp://www.smugmug.comhttp://www.smugmug.com/photos/27038913_6KhBV-Th.jpg2005-04-05 08:08:29FPRmap.jpg<p><a href="http://www.smugmug.com">SmugMug</a><br />FPRmap.jpg</p><p><a href="http://www.smugmug.com/gallery/635128_ujeBF#27049756_SF7nx" title="FPRmap.jpg"><img src="http://www.smugmug.com/photos/27049756_SF7nx-Th.jpg" width="150" height="116" alt="FPRmap.jpg" title="FPRmap.jpg" style="border: 1px solid #000000;" /></a></p>2009-06-02T20:35:27ZSmugMughttp://www.smugmug.comhttp://www.smugmug.com/photos/27049756_SF7nx-Th.jpgFPRaerialPicturePosts.jpg<p><a href="http://www.smugmug.com">SmugMug</a><br />FPRaerialPicturePosts.jpg</p><p><a href="http://www.smugmug.com/gallery/635128_ujeBF#27049740_vfYER" title="FPRaerialPicturePosts.jpg"><img src="http://www.smugmug.com/photos/27049740_vfYER-Th.jpg" width="150" height="150" alt="FPRaerialPicturePosts.jpg" title="FPRaerialPicturePosts.jpg" style="border: 1px solid #000000;" /></a></p>2009-02-22T05:27:49ZSmugMughttp://www.smugmug.comhttp://www.smugmug.com/photos/27049740_vfYER-Th.jpg