Orchids... I'm not sure, but it sounds like it's your link text copied wrong. That's what happens when the x appears. Where is the image now? Here in the gallery?

Jackie... Do you mean the image that some other people have in their sig? I'm not sure, but next time you see it, right-click on that image , then select "properties". That will give you the link. Highlight and copy the url it gives you. Then you can [ img](link)[/ img] as usual.