(function($){
    $.fn.preloadImages = function(options){

        var defaults = {
            showSpeed: 500,
            easing: 'linear',
            addClass: 'preload'
        };
        var options = $.extend(defaults, options);

        return this.each(function(){
            var container = $(this).addClass(options.addClass);
            var image = container.find('img');

            $(image).css({'visibility': 'hidden', 'opacity': '0'});
            $(image).bind('load error', function(){
                $(this)
                    .css({'visibility': 'visible'})
                    .animate({'opacity': '1'}, {'duration': options.showSpeed, 'easing': options.easing})
                    .parent(container).removeClass(options.addClass);
            }).each(function(){
                if (this.complete || ($.browser.msie && parseInt($.browser.version) == 6)){
                    $(this).trigger('load');
                }
            });
        });
    }
})(jQuery);