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CSS

Posted by Thomas Pohlman
Thomas Pohlman
2,906 Points

Missing HTML-CSS image question

Hello all- I am attempting to build my first landing page using HTML and CSS, and am encountering problems with replacing images (using code borrowed from one of the lessons.)

To outline the issue: I have a single root folder on an external hard drive that contains my html and css files, along with all the peripheral jpeg images, so as not to encounter problems with subfolders. (downloaded from the lesson). When I tried replacing the background image (.main-header) in css with my new image /* url(‘img/NewTomBio.jpg') */ - I have a broken link (question mark) appear in the browser.

Apologies for the length of the code attached below / Thanks for your help!

/--html:--/ ```<!DOCTYPE html> <html> <head> <title>TomPohlmanCreative</title> <link rel="stylesheet" href="css/style.css"> <meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width"> </head> <body> <header id="top" class="main-header"> <span class="title">Journey Through the Sierra Nevada Mountains</span> <h1>Lake Tahoe, California</h1> <img class="arrow" src="img/arrow.svg" alt="Down arrow"> </header>

    <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 -->

    <div class="secondary-content t-border group"> 
  <div class="resorts">
    <img src="img/resort.jpg" alt="Resort">
    <h3>From Tents to Resorts</h3>
    <p>
      Lake Tahoe is full of wonderful places to stay. You have the ability to sleep in the outdoors in a tent, or relax like a king at a five star resort. Here are our top three resorts:
    </p>
    <ul>
      <li><a href="#hotels">Lake Tahoe Resort Hotel</a></li>
      <li><a href="#resorts">South Lake Tahoe Resorts</a></li>
      <li><a href="#lodging">Tahoe Ski Resort Lodging</a></li>
    </ul>       
  </div>

  <div class="tips">
    <img src="img/mtn-landscape.jpg" alt="Mountain Landscape">
    <h3>Pack Accordingly</h3>
    <p>
      One of most important things when it comes to traveling through the great outdoors is packing accordingly. Here are a few tips:
    </p>
    <ol>
      <li>Bring layers of clothing</li>
      <li>Pack sunscreen</li>
      <li>Carry extra water just in case</li>
      <li>Pack light</li>
    </ol>
  </div>
    </div><!-- End .secondary-content -->

    <footer class="main-footer">
        <p>All rights reserved to the state of <a href="#">California</a>.</p>
        <a href="#top">Back to top &raquo;</a>
    </footer>

</body> </html>```

/--css:--/ ```/* Web Fonts -------------------- */

@font-face { font-family: 'Abolition Regular'; src: url('../fonts/abolition-regular-webfont.eot'); src: url('../fonts/abolition-regular-webfont.eot?#iefix') format('embedded-opentype'), url('../fonts/abolition-regular-webfont.woff') format('woff'), url('../fonts/abolition-regular-webfont.ttf') format('truetype'); }

/* Base Styles -------------------- */

  • { box-sizing: border-box; }

body { color: #878787; margin: 0; font: 1em/1.5 "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; }

h1, h2 { font-family: 'Abolition Regular', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; }

h1 {
font-size: 5.625rem; /* 90px/16px */ text-transform: uppercase; font-weight: normal; line-height: 1.3; text-shadow: 0 1px 1px rgba(0,0,0,.8); margin: 12px 0 0; }

h2 { font-size: 3.3125em; /* 53px/16px / font-weight: normal; line-height: 1.1; margin: 0 0 .5em; / 0 0 26px */ }

h3 { font-size: 1.25em; /* 20px/16px / color: #48525c; line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 1.7em; / 34px */ }

img { max-width: 100%; margin-bottom: 20px; border-radius: 10px; }

ul, ol { margin: 30px 0; }

li { margin-bottom: 10px; }

/* Pseudo-classes ------------------ */

a:link { color: rgb(255, 169, 73); text-decoration: none; }

a:visited { color: lightblue; }

a:hover { color: rgba(255, 169, 73, .4); }

a:active { color: lightcoral; }

/* Main Styles --------------------- */

.main-header { padding-top: 170px; height: 850px; background: url(‘img/NewTomBio.jpg') no-repeat center; background-size: cover; color: white; }

.title { font-size: 1.625rem; /* 26px/16px */ letter-spacing: .065em; font-weight: 200; border-bottom: 2px solid; padding-bottom: 10px; }

.intro { font-size: 1.25em; /* 20px/16px */ line-height: 1.6; color: initial; }

.primary-content, .main-header, .main-footer { text-align: center; }

.primary-content { padding-top: 25px; padding-bottom: 95px; }

.secondary-content { padding-top: 80px; padding-bottom: 70px; border-bottom: 2px solid #dfe2e6; }

.callout { font-size: 1.25em; border-bottom: 3px solid; padding: 0 9px 3px; margin-top: 20px; display: inline-block; }

.main-footer { padding-top: 60px; padding-bottom: 60px; border-bottom: 10px solid #ffa949; }

.t-border { border-top: 2px solid #dfe2e6; }

/* Layout Styles ------------------ */

.primary-content, .secondary-content { width: 75%; padding-left: 50px; padding-right: 50px; margin: auto; max-width: 960px; }

.wildlife { color: white; text-align: left; padding: 18% 24%; border-top: 10px solid #ffa949; margin: 105px 0 60px; background: #434a52 url('img/bear.jpg') no-repeat center; background-size: cover; box-shadow: inset 0 0 50px 10px rgba(0,0,0, .8); border-radius: 10px; }

.arrow { width: 50px; margin-top: 150px; }

/* Floated Columns ------------------ */

.resorts, .tips { width: 46.5%; }

.tips { float: left; }

.resorts { float: right; }

/* Float Clearfix ------------------ */

.group:after { content: ""; display: table; clear: both; }

/* Media Queries -------------------- */

@media (max-width: 1024px) { .primary-content, .secondary-content { width: 90%; } .wildlife { padding: 10% 12%; margin: 50px 0 20px; } }

@media (max-width: 768px) { .primary-content, .secondary-content { width: 100%; padding: 20px; border-top: none; } .main-header { max-height: 380px; padding: 50px 25px 0; } .title { font-size: 1.3rem; border: none; } h1 { font-size: 5rem; line-height: 1.1; } .arrow { display: none; } .intro { font-size: 1rem; } .resorts, .tips { float: none; width: 100%; } .main-footer { padding: 20px 0; } }```

hazal gökalp
hazal gökalp
2,998 Points

hi Thomas It would be easier to read your code if you can put the ``` sign to the beginning and end of your code as mentioned in Markdown Cheatsheet :)

5 Answers

hazal gökalp
hazal gökalp
2,998 Points

ok first you have to add the ".main-header " class to your HTML i guess that's the first reason that image doesn't show. second, i use thimble and it only accepted both images in "" signs only:/ I don't know wheter it's a thimble issue or not

Thomas Pohlman
Thomas Pohlman
2,906 Points
Thomas Pohlman
Thomas Pohlman
2,906 Points

Thanks hazel- It is working now / It was the combination of replacing the quote mark with a tick mark and removing the img/ designation from the file path since all the files are in the same root folder.

franksteff
PLUS
franksteff
Courses Plus Student 1,168 Points
franksteff
franksteff
Courses Plus Student 1,168 Points

Hey guy, I don't see an error in your code if you have a broken link just control the path of your image. Are you sure that the name is the same? are you sure that is a jpg and not png?

hazal gökalp
hazal gökalp
2,998 Points
hazal gökalp
hazal gökalp
2,998 Points

also i think the problem is about the left mark you have used in your link (‘img/NewTomBio.jpg') it should be: url('img/NewTomBio.jpg') or url("img/NewTomBio.jpg") hope it works

Thomas Pohlman
Thomas Pohlman
2,906 Points
Thomas Pohlman
Thomas Pohlman
2,906 Points

Thanks for the fast reply hazal and Frank! I have not found the root of the problem yet - but in my haste to ask the question > I should have noted that there are three total images on the page that are not loading in the browser (one of which was the new image - url("img/NewTomBio.jpg") that I was trying to swap-out.) I am wondering if "something" has occurred to the code when opening in my text editor (using Mac Text/Edit) ? I did verify the jpg extension and fixed the " in the url. Thank you both / much appreciated!