Storing Graphic Files

I am trying to sort out how one can store and retrieve graphic files when
using Postgresql. From reading the docs and other material I have been able
to find, it would appear as though to store images they have to be stored as
Largew Objects. My problem is that I can not get my head around how this is
accomplished. I would appreciate it if someone could explain in simple terms
(or even an example) how to accomplish the storing/retrieving of images in
the database.
Thanks in advance.

Wallace Mills

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