Larger Photo Sizes for Species Pages
The exception to our small photograph sizes (225x225 and 300x225 pixels) are the photos placed at the top of species pages. These photographs may be sized from 350x350 to 400x350 pixels. Every photograph used in this larger format must also have one of the two smaller size versions.
Large photographs that normally have the square smaller version should be 350-pixels in height and at least 350-pixels in width. However, the width may be as much as 400 pixels and typically should be somewhat wider that 350 pixels. This permits the display of larger, colorful backgrounds and a more generous amount of margin area than is permitted in small photos. Some examples are given below.
 
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The photo as left is the minimum size of 350x350 for a square large photo. The one at right is a bit wider at 370x350. Notice the amount of margin above and below the moth. From either of these the required smaller 225x225 square can be created.
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The large photo is our maximum 400x350-pixel size. The standard 225x225 square was created from it. This was a relatively rare case of not making the moth as large as possible in the smaller photo. Since the diagnostic black markings are fully visible at this size it was possible to show more of the pretty flowers.
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Large photographs that normally appear as wider (300x225) small photos will almost always be made 400-pixels wide. They must be at least 300 pixels in height and may be as tall as 350 pixels. I usually make them about 400x333 but in this case the size is 400x313 and the standard 300x225 small photo is created from it. Note the margins at right and left of the large photo vs. the required tight margins of the small photo.
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