Best way to host photos to share here?

bertwert · 01-12-2016, 05:20 PM

Just what the title says.

Thanks for any help!

photolady95 · 01-12-2016, 05:22 PM - **1 Like**

I use Flickr.

bertwert · 01-12-2016, 05:27 PM

Originally posted by photolady95

I use Flickr.

Problem with Flickr is you need to sign up with Yahoo and to register with Yahoo you need a phone number, which I don't have.

**BigMackCam** · 01-12-2016, 05:29 PM

Originally posted by bertwert

Just what the title says.

Thanks for any help!

You can just create albums as part of your account and store images in there. It's easy to link them into your posts. There's a limit though (can't remember what it is). If you need more storage space, or if you really appreciate Adam and the folks here providing such a great platform for us to talk and share knowledge, you can donate and I'm pretty sure that gets you extended storage

bertwert · 01-12-2016, 05:31 PM

Originally posted by BigMackCam

You can just create albums as part of your account and store images in there. It's easy to link them into your posts. If you need more storage space, or if you really appreciate Adam and the folks here providing such a great platform for us to talk and share knowledge, you can donate and I'm pretty sure that gets you extended storage

I know I can, but I (unfortunately) can't afford to donate and am worried I'll run out of storage too quickly.

**BigMackCam** · 01-12-2016, 05:36 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by bertwert

I know I can, but I (unfortunately) can't afford to donate and am worried I'll run out of storage too quickly.

Understood. How big are your files? I always resize my JPGs to 1000 pixels on the long side, 100k maximum file size. That's *more* than good enough for posting here - really, it is. You should get plenty of use from the basic album facility here before you come close to running out of space... and then you can always switch to another host. Your images here won't disappear.

Adam · 01-12-2016, 05:41 PM

Originally posted by bertwert

I know I can, but I (unfortunately) can't afford to donate and am worried I'll run out of storage too quickly.

As a Pentaxian you should have a fair amount of space. You should have quite a bit of space with the gallery + albums, assuming you've already maxed out your attachments,

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bertwert · 01-12-2016, 05:43 PM

Originally posted by Adam

As a Pentaxian you should have a fair amount of space. You should have quite a bit of space with the gallery + albums, assuming you've already maxed out your attachments,

Good point, I forgot I am now (mysteriously) a Pentaxian.

**BigMackCam** · 01-12-2016, 05:48 PM

Originally posted by bertwert

Good point, I forgot I am now (mysteriously) a Pentaxian.

Excellent news. Now, just keep the file sizes low and you're good to go!

bertwert · 01-12-2016, 05:49 PM

I'll probably use my Album/Gallery here but not sure how long only 150 images will last

Has anyone used 500px for photo sharing?

**robgski** · 01-12-2016, 06:54 PM

My first year on the forum I used only the forum storage, it was fine. Periodically, I'd clear out my forum albums, especially those that got no feedback.

For Flick you can use any 10 digits as a phone number.

**boriscleto** · 01-12-2016, 07:07 PM

Originally posted by robgski

For Flick you can use any 10 digits as a phone number.

How do you get the verification text?

**robgski** · 01-12-2016, 07:40 PM

I really don't remember needing that, and I signed up in November

bertwert · 01-12-2016, 07:41 PM

Originally posted by robgski

I really don't remember needing that, and I signed up in November

Can't register without:
https://edit.yahoo.com/registration

**UncleVanya** · 01-12-2016, 07:42 PM

Originally posted by boriscleto

How do you get the verification text?

20 Ways to Make Free Internet Phone Calls (Jan. 2016)

Or you can ask a friend to help out.

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01-12-2016, 05:22 PM - 1 Like	#2
photolady95 Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: May 2009 Location: Cruising the forum watching his back Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,712	I use Flickr.

01-12-2016, 05:27 PM	#3
bertwert Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Golden, BC Posts: 15,173 Original Poster	Originally posted by photolady95 I use Flickr. Problem with Flickr is you need to sign up with Yahoo and to register with Yahoo you need a phone number, which I don't have.

01-12-2016, 05:29 PM	#4
BigMackCam Digitiser of Film Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: North East of England Posts: 20,659	Originally posted by bertwert Just what the title says. Thanks for any help! You can just create albums as part of your account and store images in there. It's easy to link them into your posts. There's a limit though (can't remember what it is). If you need more storage space, or if you really appreciate Adam and the folks here providing such a great platform for us to talk and share knowledge, you can donate and I'm pretty sure that gets you extended storage

01-12-2016, 05:31 PM	#5
bertwert Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Golden, BC Posts: 15,173 Original Poster	Originally posted by BigMackCam You can just create albums as part of your account and store images in there. It's easy to link them into your posts. If you need more storage space, or if you really appreciate Adam and the folks here providing such a great platform for us to talk and share knowledge, you can donate and I'm pretty sure that gets you extended storage I know I can, but I (unfortunately) can't afford to donate and am worried I'll run out of storage too quickly.

01-12-2016, 05:36 PM - 1 Like	#6
BigMackCam Digitiser of Film Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: North East of England Posts: 20,659	Originally posted by bertwert I know I can, but I (unfortunately) can't afford to donate and am worried I'll run out of storage too quickly. Understood. How big are your files? I always resize my JPGs to 1000 pixels on the long side, 100k maximum file size. That's more than good enough for posting here - really, it is. You should get plenty of use from the basic album facility here before you come close to running out of space... and then you can always switch to another host. Your images here won't disappear.

01-12-2016, 05:41 PM	#7
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,594	Originally posted by bertwert I know I can, but I (unfortunately) can't afford to donate and am worried I'll run out of storage too quickly. As a Pentaxian you should have a fair amount of space. You should have quite a bit of space with the gallery + albums, assuming you've already maxed out your attachments, Adam PentaxForums.com Webmaster (Site Usage Guide \| Site Help \| My Photography) PentaxForums.com server and development costs are user-supported. You can help cover these costs by donating or purchasing one of our Pentax eBooks. Or, buy your photo gear from our affiliates, Adorama, B&H Photo, KEH, or Topaz Labs, and get FREE Marketplace access - click here to see how! Trusted Pentax retailers:

01-12-2016, 05:43 PM	#8
bertwert Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Golden, BC Posts: 15,173 Original Poster	Originally posted by Adam As a Pentaxian you should have a fair amount of space. You should have quite a bit of space with the gallery + albums, assuming you've already maxed out your attachments, Good point, I forgot I am now (mysteriously) a Pentaxian.

01-12-2016, 05:48 PM	#9
BigMackCam Digitiser of Film Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: North East of England Posts: 20,659	Originally posted by bertwert Good point, I forgot I am now (mysteriously) a Pentaxian. Excellent news. Now, just keep the file sizes low and you're good to go!

01-12-2016, 05:49 PM	#10
bertwert Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Golden, BC Posts: 15,173 Original Poster	I'll probably use my Album/Gallery here but not sure how long only 150 images will last Has anyone used 500px for photo sharing?

01-12-2016, 06:54 PM	#11
robgski Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Shenandoah Valley, Virginia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,793	My first year on the forum I used only the forum storage, it was fine. Periodically, I'd clear out my forum albums, especially those that got no feedback. For Flick you can use any 10 digits as a phone number.

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01-12-2016, 07:07 PM	#12
boriscleto Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: North Syracuse, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 16,475	Originally posted by robgski For Flick you can use any 10 digits as a phone number. How do you get the verification text?

01-12-2016, 07:40 PM	#13
robgski Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Shenandoah Valley, Virginia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,793	I really don't remember needing that, and I signed up in November

01-12-2016, 07:41 PM	#14
bertwert Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Golden, BC Posts: 15,173 Original Poster	Originally posted by robgski I really don't remember needing that, and I signed up in November Can't register without: https://edit.yahoo.com/registration

01-12-2016, 07:42 PM	#15
UncleVanya Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2014 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,398	Originally posted by boriscleto How do you get the verification text? 20 Ways to Make Free Internet Phone Calls (Jan. 2016) Or you can ask a friend to help out.