Photo upload storage site suggestions sought

doggydude · 10-08-2012, 08:21 PM

Where are you guys posting your images onlien for storage and hosting?

I was using webshots, but they appear to be crapping the bed, so I might as well swallow the loss and start fresh somewhere solid.

duane

**Eric Auer** · 10-08-2012, 08:29 PM

Flickr Pro

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Unlimited uploads (up to 50MB per photo)
Unlimited viewing of your entire photo library
Post photos in up to 60 groups
Download your original, high-resolution photos – whenever you need them
Upload and play unlimited HD videos
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View stats on your account

**boriscleto** · 10-08-2012, 08:45 PM

I've been using Flickr pro for years. There are some great Pentax groups on Flickr too.

Flickr: PentaxOnline
Flickr: Pentax K-5 / K-5 II / K-5 IIs Photographers
Flickr: K-5

photolady95 · 10-08-2012, 09:24 PM

Another for flickr. Pro account gives you unlimited uploads and basic account is 200 photos. I went with the Pro account two years ago. Another thing I like about flickr is they protect your photos and you can make the photos uploaded private so others can't use right click.

claimed4all · 10-09-2012, 05:05 AM

What do people use thats NOT flickr?

Looking for a place to post online, share with family. I am not a pro and I do not want to sell prints online. Just looking for a place to post and share them online.

nono · 10-09-2012, 05:09 AM

I have my own server at home, behind my DSL line. I never found any good hosting service I was not running myself.

**boriscleto** · 10-09-2012, 06:13 AM

Originally posted by claimed4all

What do people use thats NOT flickr?

Looking for a place to post online, share with family. I am not a pro and I do not want to sell prints online. Just looking for a place to post and share them online.

Other than Flickr choices are pretty limited. For completely private sharing there are sites like Dropbox, CX, and Box.net. Flickr alternatives are photobucket and Google+ (formerly Picasa Web Albums).

**paulh** · 10-09-2012, 06:30 AM

Originally posted by boriscleto

Flickr alternatives are photobucket and Google+ (formerly Picasa Web Albums).

I use both of these in addition to flickr. Picasa Web Albums still exists as a standalone service - you don't need a Google+ account. It is linked to your Google account (Gmail, etc). It also integrates nicely with the Picasa photo editor/organizer application.

**boriscleto** · 10-09-2012, 06:35 AM

Originally posted by paulh

Picasa Web Albums still exists as a standalone service - you don't need a Google+ account. It is linked to your Google account (Gmail, etc).

Google+ is linked to your Gmail account as well. Google+ is linked to everything Google does.

Picasa Web Albums and Google+ - Picasa and Picasa Web Albums Help

**paulh** · 10-09-2012, 06:42 AM

Originally posted by boriscleto

Google+ is linked to your Gmail account as well. Google+ is linked to everything Google does.

Picasa Web Albums and Google+ - Picasa and Picasa Web Albums Help

Right - I was just stating that it's not necessary to have a Google+ account to use Picasa Web albums. Using myself as example - I've never signed up for a Google+ account, but have used the Web Albums for years. Now maybe Google gave me a + account, if so, I'm not aware of it.

Blue · 10-09-2012, 06:45 AM

Originally posted by claimed4all

What do people use thats NOT flickr?

Looking for a place to post online, share with family. I am not a pro and I do not want to sell prints online. Just looking for a place to post and share them online.

Image Shack, SmugMug, Zenfolio, and Photobucket are some others. That is not an endorsement by any means.

oeriies · 10-09-2012, 11:35 AM

I use Photobucket Pro. It has pretty much the same feature set as Flickr Pro.

Russ

doggydude · 10-09-2012, 11:44 AM

Excellent options - thanks guys. I've resisted flickr until now...guess I'll go have a look-see...

Won't use Google's services.

Smugmug is on my no-no list for personal reasons, but I know lots of folks who like them.

Worth peeking at Photobucket, too, I suppose...

Thanks gang.

duane

doggydude · 10-09-2012, 12:35 PM

OK, went with a pro account at Flickr for 2 years - seems to have everything I want, but I'll re-examine that statement after a throw a few thousand images in there.

Thanks gang.

SpecialK · 10-09-2012, 12:55 PM

I use Photobucket. I make albums and it works OK.

Flickr renamed the photos I uploaded when I tried them, which was about #165 on the FAQ - seriously. Bailed.

10-08-2012, 08:29 PM	#2
Eric Auer Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2012 Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,211	Flickr Pro Flickr Pro 2012 - TopTenREVIEWS Unlimited uploads (up to 50MB per photo) Unlimited viewing of your entire photo library Post photos in up to 60 groups Download your original, high-resolution photos – whenever you need them Upload and play unlimited HD videos Browse Flickr completely ad-free View stats on your account Last edited by Eric Auer; 10-08-2012 at 08:39 PM.

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10-08-2012, 08:21 PM	#1
doggydude Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Kirkland, WA Photos: Albums Posts: 173	Photo upload storage site suggestions sought Where are you guys posting your images onlien for storage and hosting? I was using webshots, but they appear to be crapping the bed, so I might as well swallow the loss and start fresh somewhere solid. duane

10-08-2012, 08:45 PM	#3
boriscleto Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: North Syracuse, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 16,475	I've been using Flickr pro for years. There are some great Pentax groups on Flickr too. Flickr: PentaxOnline Flickr: Pentax K-5 / K-5 II / K-5 IIs Photographers Flickr: K-5

10-08-2012, 09:24 PM	#4
photolady95 Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: May 2009 Location: Cruising the forum watching his back Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,712	Another for flickr. Pro account gives you unlimited uploads and basic account is 200 photos. I went with the Pro account two years ago. Another thing I like about flickr is they protect your photos and you can make the photos uploaded private so others can't use right click.

10-09-2012, 05:05 AM	#5
claimed4all Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Grand Rapids Michigan Posts: 96	What do people use thats NOT flickr? Looking for a place to post online, share with family. I am not a pro and I do not want to sell prints online. Just looking for a place to post and share them online.

10-09-2012, 05:09 AM	#6
nono Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 248	I have my own server at home, behind my DSL line. I never found any good hosting service I was not running myself.

10-09-2012, 06:13 AM	#7
boriscleto Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: North Syracuse, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 16,475	Originally posted by claimed4all What do people use thats NOT flickr? Looking for a place to post online, share with family. I am not a pro and I do not want to sell prints online. Just looking for a place to post and share them online. Other than Flickr choices are pretty limited. For completely private sharing there are sites like Dropbox, CX, and Box.net. Flickr alternatives are photobucket and Google+ (formerly Picasa Web Albums).

10-09-2012, 06:30 AM	#8
paulh Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: DFW Texas/Ventura County, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 33,262	Originally posted by boriscleto Flickr alternatives are photobucket and Google+ (formerly Picasa Web Albums). I use both of these in addition to flickr. Picasa Web Albums still exists as a standalone service - you don't need a Google+ account. It is linked to your Google account (Gmail, etc). It also integrates nicely with the Picasa photo editor/organizer application.

10-09-2012, 06:35 AM	#9
boriscleto Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: North Syracuse, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 16,475	Originally posted by paulh Picasa Web Albums still exists as a standalone service - you don't need a Google+ account. It is linked to your Google account (Gmail, etc). Google+ is linked to your Gmail account as well. Google+ is linked to everything Google does. Picasa Web Albums and Google+ - Picasa and Picasa Web Albums Help

10-09-2012, 06:42 AM	#10
paulh Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: DFW Texas/Ventura County, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 33,262	Originally posted by boriscleto Google+ is linked to your Gmail account as well. Google+ is linked to everything Google does. Picasa Web Albums and Google+ - Picasa and Picasa Web Albums Help Right - I was just stating that it's not necessary to have a Google+ account to use Picasa Web albums. Using myself as example - I've never signed up for a Google+ account, but have used the Web Albums for years. Now maybe Google gave me a + account, if so, I'm not aware of it.

10-09-2012, 06:45 AM	#11
Blue Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Florida Hill Country Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 17,377	Originally posted by claimed4all What do people use thats NOT flickr? Looking for a place to post online, share with family. I am not a pro and I do not want to sell prints online. Just looking for a place to post and share them online. Image Shack, SmugMug, Zenfolio, and Photobucket are some others. That is not an endorsement by any means.

10-09-2012, 11:35 AM	#12
oeriies Inactive Account Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 121	I use Photobucket Pro. It has pretty much the same feature set as Flickr Pro. Russ

10-09-2012, 11:44 AM	#13
doggydude Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Kirkland, WA Photos: Albums Posts: 173 Original Poster	Excellent options - thanks guys. I've resisted flickr until now...guess I'll go have a look-see... Won't use Google's services. Smugmug is on my no-no list for personal reasons, but I know lots of folks who like them. Worth peeking at Photobucket, too, I suppose... Thanks gang. duane

10-09-2012, 12:35 PM	#14
doggydude Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Kirkland, WA Photos: Albums Posts: 173 Original Poster	OK, went with a pro account at Flickr for 2 years - seems to have everything I want, but I'll re-examine that statement after a throw a few thousand images in there. Thanks gang.

10-09-2012, 12:55 PM	#15
SpecialK Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: So California Photos: Gallery Posts: 16,480	I use Photobucket. I make albums and it works OK. Flickr renamed the photos I uploaded when I tried them, which was about #165 on the FAQ - seriously. Bailed.