About 140pix
People post more than just 140-character messages on Twitter. Services like Twitpic, yfrog and TweetPhoto make it easy to share images on Twitter. This blog is simply a collection of pictures that Twitter users from Southern California have shared with the public.
How can I get one of my pics on here?
Just make sure the location on your Twitter profile is set to somewhere in Southern California, then use Twitpic, yfrog or TweetPhoto to post pictures. One of these days, your bound to post an image related to one of my blog entries.
What about a post about …?
Got a great idea for 140pix? Well, let me know in a tweet, of course.
Can you please remove one of my pictures?
Absolutely. I try not to post anything that will embarrass anyone (too much) or get them in trouble. If you see an image that you posted, send me an @140pix reply on Twitter.
Why are some of these pictures so blurry?
If you have the means to buy a phone with a top-notch camera and the skill to catch the perfect subject in optimal lighting conditions, more power to you. Please excuse the rest of us as we continue to do the best we can with what we have.
How do you know where these pictures were taken?
I don’t. The location above each picture is taken from the contributor’s Twitter page. It is unverifiable and frequently outdated. I won’t post information I know to be factually incorrect, but this is not a journalistic exercise. This is just a fun side project, so please excuse the occasional geographic error.
Why do I have to visit another site to see the bigger images?
The Twitpic site states that “if you use a Twitpic thumbnail in your app, the photo must link back to its original photo page.” And hey, they’ve provided the thumbnails, why wouldn’t I want to give them a little “link love?”
Any other editions?
If I ever get around to it, I hope to make other versions of this blog, centered around different geographic locations and/or topics of interest.
Is this an F.A.Q.?
No. I’m writing this page before talking with anyone extensively about the site. No one has asked questions, frequently or otherwise.
Who made this thing?
My name is Kevin Sablan. I blog about links, journalism and social media at Almighty Link. During the day, I’m part of the web team at the Orange County Register. If you feel so inclined, connect with me on various social networks and lifestreaming platforms, including Twitter, LinkedIn, Friendfeed, Tumblr, Storytlr, Delicious, Last.fm, imeem, Blip.fm, Vimeo, YouTube, 12seconds.tv and Digg. If that isn’t enough there’s this little bio.
