Jock, I cannot say I understand your "press Ctrl V" (but then I do not understand most PC/computer tricks!).

All I do is, go to the Photobucket image I want to copy here into a post, click on the "IMG Code" associated with it (which then indicates that it has been copied), return here to the text I am preparing for posting, right click and select 'paste' - and there you have the IMG reference back to Photobucket which will become the photo when you preview or submit your completed post.

I have not explained that clearly because I do not know the correct terminology, but I think it can be followed!!

Good Luck, and

Take care,
Ham.