TOPIC 1: Choosing and Storing images for your site

Images can be used to set the tone for your site in less time than it takes to read a description. Images should be relevant, convey information, convery the right mood, be instantly recognizable, and fit the color palette of your site. It is important to remember that all images are subject to copyright, so you cannot just steal images from another website. The best option is either to use your own photos or find stock photos. Lastly, it is important to save these to your "images" folder inside of your site root folder (AND NAME THEM!!) so that you can link them easily on your site.

TOPIC 2: Three Rules for creating images

According to the author, there are three rules to remember when you are creating images for your website:

1. Save images in the right format
   Websites mainly only use images in jpeg, gif, or png format. If you choose the wrong format, your image may not look as sharp as it should and your website will load slower with larger files (such as png)
2. Save images at the right size
   Be sure to save the image at the right size (width and height) it will appear on the website. If it is smaller than intended, it can end up distorted or stretched
3. Measure images in pixels
   Computer screens are made up of pixels. The number of pixels per screen tends to vary. But, saving in pixels will insure that you are using the right sixe for web.

TOPIC 3: Images in CSS

Something I found interesting in this chapter is the CSS for background images. Adding background images will but the photo behind whatever text is shown. With the ability to use things like "background-position" and rollovers to align and adjust the photo(s), the result makes for a very professional and impressive website.