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Canon 12x IS USM (S3 IS built-in Lens) -- 36-432mm (35mm EQ)

08/08/2005 11:04:41 PM · #1

I keep getting this whilst trying to upload my image - I've done successfully for 21 challenges. - image size to 640 - save at 150 etc...ANY ideas?

-The requested URL could not be retrieved

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While trying to retrieve the URL: //www.dpchallenge.com/challenge_submit_process.php

The following error was encountered:

The request or reply is too large.
If you are making a POST or PUT request, then your request body (the thing you are trying to upload) is too large. If you are making a GET request, then the reply body (what you are trying to download) is too large. These limits have been established by the Internet Service Provider who operates this cache. Please contact them directly if you feel this is an error.

GeneralE

Canon PowerShot S3 IS

08/08/2005 11:06:51 PM · #2

It might be just a couple of bytes over or something. Try reducing the Canvas size (cropping the image) by two pixels in each direction and see what you get.

08/09/2005 12:35:42 AM · #3

I cropped it reduced it to 620 and then 600, reduced the quality prayed still the same...i'm reduced to tears!!!!!!!!!

08/09/2005 12:46:05 AM · #4

I've tried uploading an old entry - same thing.

08/09/2005 12:48:59 AM · #5

What's the possibility that you've reached your storage limit?

08/09/2005 12:56:14 AM · #6

On my PC you mean?

08/09/2005 01:00:34 AM · #7

No. In your DPC portfolio.

08/09/2005 01:08:09 AM · #8

no..only using 3.3 ish of 25

08/09/2005 01:11:31 AM · #9

It's a Duotone image, would that make a difference?

08/09/2005 01:20:36 AM · #10

No. It's not specific to that picture, right? My guess is there is a problem with a setting on your computer, like a popup blocker, or a firewall app, that's interfering. When was the last time you uploaded an image to DPC? Have you made ANY changes since then? Added software? Upgraded anything? If not, I think it's time to send a message to Drew and/or Langdon.

08/09/2005 01:27:28 AM · #11

Thanks for helping on this;) Last time I uploaded an image was my version of the Heida picture. I haven't done anything to the PC since then.
Can you tell me - the box where you change the file sixe to 150 - what should be in the box - I have 'unnamed' is that right?

08/09/2005 01:33:25 AM · #12

I'm assuming you're using PhotoShop. Save for Web. In that Settings field it will say [unnamed]. That's OK. Click the little arrow to the right of that field (not the dropdown). Click Optimize to File Size. Input 150 in the field. Leave the other selections on Current Settings & Current Slice.

This also assumes you've set your image size already.

08/09/2005 01:38:21 AM · #13

PS 7 yes...I've been doing as you said - still get the same message - I can't see what I could possibly be doing wrong - I've been at this for three hours!!!!!!!!!!!!

Canon 12x IS USM (S3 IS built-in Lens) -- 36-432mm (35mm EQ)

08/09/2005 01:40:12 AM · #14

How about a reboot?

GeneralE

Canon PowerShot S3 IS

08/09/2005 02:22:22 AM · #15

Originally posted by amber:

It's a Duotone image, would that make a difference?

Yes, you must convert from Duotone to RGB mode and save in JPEG format. If it's in actual Duotone mode, it can only be saved in Photoshop or EPS format, neither of which will work here.

08/09/2005 02:29:45 AM · #16

I've just rebooted - so am about to try Again! I did convert it to RGB an saved it as a jpeg. I also tried uploading another non duotone image to my portfolio and got the same message.

Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0L IS

08/09/2005 02:34:23 AM · #17

Still get the same thing - what do I do now:((

ShutterPug

Canon EOS-6D

08/09/2005 02:40:03 AM · #18

make sure it is saved as a .jpg and not.jpeg

Pentax DA 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AF

08/09/2005 02:43:20 AM · #19

yes, it's saved as a .jpg

faidoi

Pentax K10D

08/09/2005 02:59:30 AM · #20

Flatten layers?

Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 EX Aspherical DF for Nikon

08/09/2005 03:04:45 AM · #21

Did that, thanks. If I can't get this sorted there is no DPC for me anymore.

Apple iPhone

08/09/2005 06:45:21 AM · #22

when saving, For some reason, you need to make the picture about 148mb There is information in the picture that will take it to the 150mb mark. I had the same problem until i made it a tiny bit smaller than 150mb.

Konador

Canon EOS-500D Rebel T1i

Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS

08/09/2005 06:48:32 AM · #23

From reading the error it seems it's nothing to do with your photo. It looks like it could be a problem with your internet provider not permitting the upload of large files. Have you tried uploading the file to any other free image hosting websites such as //www.imageshack.us/ to see if it works there?

08/09/2005 07:02:11 AM · #24

Ben, Ken P thought the same thing. Why has it suddenly started today? Only thing I can think of is that its a national holiday here today - but why that should make a difference is beyond me.
I got someone to upload it for me, and I'll try that site, thanks;)

Message edited by author 2005-08-09 07:02:43.