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CSS CSS Basics (2014) Basic Layout Styling the "Wildlife" div with Background Properties

Posted by beatagozdziaszek
beatagozdziaszek
9,945 Points

How can i target a picture in CSS?

I have tried everything and this code seems not to work. (It doesn't work in my work space either as I cannot set the picture to the header. )

.wildlife { background: url ('img/bear.jpg'); }

Do I need to add anything in HTML to make it work?

style.css 
/* Complete the challenge by writing CSS below */
index.html 
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
  <head>
    <title>Lake Tahoe</title>
    <link rel="stylesheet" href="page.css">
    <link rel="stylesheet" href="style.css">
  </head>
  <body> 
        <div class="primary-content t-border">
            <p class="intro">
                Lake Tahoe is one of the most breathtaking attractions located in California. It's home to a number of ski resorts, summer outdoor recreation, and tourist attractions. Snow and skiing are a significant part of the area's reputation.
            </p>
            <a class="callout" href="#more">Find out more</a>
      <div class="wildlife">
        <h2>Check out all the Wildlife</h2>
        <p>
          As spawning season approaches, the fish acquire a humpback and protuberant jaw. After spawning, they die and their carcasses provide a feast for gatherings of <a href="#mink">mink</a>, <a href="#bears">bears</a>, and <a href="#eagles">bald eagles</a>.
        </p>
      </div><!-- End .wildlife -->
            <a class="callout" href="#wildlife">See the Wildlife</a>
        </div><!-- End .primary-content -->
  </body>
</html>
Jeremy Hill
Jeremy Hill
29,567 Points

You need to add an <img> tag wherever you want the picture to be placed and then you can give it an ID and then add that selector in your css file:

html:

<img id="mypic" src="myimage.jpg" alt="My Image">

CSS:

#mypic{
  attributes go here
}

2 Answers

Andres Asad
PLUS
Andres Asad
Courses Plus Student 35 Points
Andres Asad
Andres Asad
Courses Plus Student 35 Points

Hey Beata, It's so simple.Add some height and width to your CSS class.It will work.

Example: .wildlife { background: url ('img/bear.jpg'); background-repeat:no-repeat;[For remove repeating your images] height:200px; width:250px; }

Happy coding!

Steven Parker
Steven Parker
231,269 Points
Steven Parker
Steven Parker
231,269 Points

:point_right: Actually, your only problem is the space between "url" and parentheses "(" following it.

:x: .wildlife { background: url ('img/bear.jpg'); }
:white_check_mark: .wildlife { background: url('img/bear.jpg'); }