Post Flickr Apocalypse - what are you using now?

rr1736 · 07-24-2019, 08:34 AM - **2 Likes**

Flickr is still my choice I can share my photos with the family and the cost is really not to bad.No adds no problems

**Larrymc** · 07-24-2019, 09:56 AM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by pinholecam

Since the change in Flickr policy making it a paid subscription to keep more than 1000 photos, I have stopped putting up any images online.
So now, I'm trying to see what are the good alternatives some of you have moved to.

Generally, I just need a place to easily share the photos onto forums like this one.

Thanks

Good grief! The charge is minimal for a good service that is very handy with unlimited access to your images. I'll wager that you can't find one better anywhere for close to the price. Do you pay for software to process your photos? Why not get something free and get away from paying for that too?

swanlefitte · 07-24-2019, 11:11 AM

I stay at 1000. I delete some to upload more. I had to reevaluate my use. The fact my photos will drop if or when I quit the service makes me not willing to build my content up.

**Larrymc** · 07-24-2019, 12:11 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by swanlefitte

I stay at 1000. I delete some to upload more. I had to reevaluate my use. The fact my photos will drop if or when I quit the service makes me not willing to build my content up.

Don't you store your images locally? Flickr IMHO was not meant to be an image storage facility.

swanlefitte · 07-24-2019, 12:28 PM

Originally posted by Larrymc

Don't you store your images locally? Flickr IMHO was not meant to be an image storage facility.

If I used Flickr for storage I would only have 1000 photos.

**Larrymc** · 07-24-2019, 02:35 PM

Originally posted by swanlefitte

If I used Flickr for storage I would only have 1000 photos.

Sorry, Chris, from this statement: "The fact my photos will drop if or when I quit the service makes me not willing to build my content up". It sounded as if you were using Flickr as cloud storage.

nono · 07-24-2019, 03:01 PM

I'm running my own gallery software (an instance of Piwigo) on my own server. I wouldn't trust anyone else to keep doing a good job for as long as I need the hosting, even if they are today/

**jumbleview** · 07-24-2019, 04:05 PM

Amazon prime allows unlimited number of photos uploaded. There is way to select some and create shared link. Of course, as far as Amazon Prime is far form free, it makes a sense only if you have Amazon prime for some other needs like free delivery, prime movies streaming, and and even Whole Foods discount.

mikeSF · 07-24-2019, 10:07 PM - **2 Likes**

I'm not inclined to leave Flickr just yet, as the VAST MAJORITY of my licensed deals have found me on Flickr. the membership fee is thus quite insignificant.

I'm a stayin'

pinholecam · 07-24-2019, 10:09 PM

Thanks for all the replies...
Perhaps I will try to use Google Drive for now.

On paying.
I am not much of a photographer with nothing notable, nor worthy of paying for, to keep on a paid service.
Flickr has been nothing more than a means to more easily share photos to participate in forums (with like minded folks) and share tidbits of information on camera gear and photography.

**Rondec** · 07-25-2019, 02:22 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by pinholecam

Thanks for all the replies...
Perhaps I will try to use Google Drive for now.

On paying.
I am not much of a photographer with nothing notable, nor worthy of paying for, to keep on a paid service.
Flickr has been nothing more than a means to more easily share photos to participate in forums (with like minded folks) and share tidbits of information on camera gear and photography.

I would disagree with that. You have shared some wonderful photos over the years. That doesn't mean you have to pay for Flickr, but it would be unfortunate if you stopped sharing photos here on the Forum.

I hope you find something that works for you.

kevinWE · 07-25-2019, 03:57 AM

Originally posted by Larrymc

Good grief! The charge is minimal for a good service that is very handy with unlimited access to your images. I'll wager that you can't find one better anywhere for close to the price. Do you pay for software to process your photos? Why not get something free and get away from paying for that too?

You are offering an opinion based on your financial situation. I agree that in general the charge seems minimal, but for those on a very tight budget "minimal" is an extra expense they can not afford.

There are alternative to flickr, you may not get the community experience but you will have free storage space. I already posted links in other threads to use.com. Unlimited and free, no community experience, nothing fancy, just a place to store photo files.

**jumbleview** · 07-25-2019, 07:05 AM

Originally posted by kevinWE

I already posted links in other threads to use.com. Unlimited and free, no community experience, nothing fancy, just a place to store photo files.

What the pedigree if this site "use.com"? Is it safe? Without that knowledge, I will not provide my e-mail or other info to them.

stevebrot · 07-25-2019, 10:50 AM - **2 Likes**

I'm still with Flickr as is everyone that I follow.

Steve

stevebrot · 07-25-2019, 11:32 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by pinholecam

Perhaps I will try to use Google Drive for now.

Let us know how that works for photo sharing here.

Steve

07-24-2019, 04:05 PM	#23
jumbleview Site Supporter Join Date: May 2012 Location: Concord, CA Posts: 1,069	Amazon prime allows unlimited number of photos uploaded. There is way to select some and create shared link. Of course, as far as Amazon Prime is far form free, it makes a sense only if you have Amazon prime for some other needs like free delivery, prime movies streaming, and and even Whole Foods discount. Last edited by jumbleview; 07-24-2019 at 11:12 PM.

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07-24-2019, 08:34 AM - 2 Likes	#16
rr1736 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Chicago Illinois Photos: Albums Posts: 203	Flickr is still my choice I can share my photos with the family and the cost is really not to bad.No adds no problems

07-24-2019, 09:56 AM - 2 Likes	#17
Larrymc Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Mississippi, USA Posts: 5,251	Originally posted by pinholecam Since the change in Flickr policy making it a paid subscription to keep more than 1000 photos, I have stopped putting up any images online. So now, I'm trying to see what are the good alternatives some of you have moved to. Generally, I just need a place to easily share the photos onto forums like this one. Thanks Good grief! The charge is minimal for a good service that is very handy with unlimited access to your images. I'll wager that you can't find one better anywhere for close to the price. Do you pay for software to process your photos? Why not get something free and get away from paying for that too?

07-24-2019, 11:11 AM	#18
swanlefitte Pentaxian Join Date: May 2015 Location: Minneapolis Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,068	I stay at 1000. I delete some to upload more. I had to reevaluate my use. The fact my photos will drop if or when I quit the service makes me not willing to build my content up.

07-24-2019, 12:11 PM - 1 Like	#19
Larrymc Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Mississippi, USA Posts: 5,251	Originally posted by swanlefitte I stay at 1000. I delete some to upload more. I had to reevaluate my use. The fact my photos will drop if or when I quit the service makes me not willing to build my content up. Don't you store your images locally? Flickr IMHO was not meant to be an image storage facility.

07-24-2019, 12:28 PM	#20
swanlefitte Pentaxian Join Date: May 2015 Location: Minneapolis Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,068	Originally posted by Larrymc Don't you store your images locally? Flickr IMHO was not meant to be an image storage facility. If I used Flickr for storage I would only have 1000 photos.

07-24-2019, 02:35 PM	#21
Larrymc Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Mississippi, USA Posts: 5,251	Originally posted by swanlefitte If I used Flickr for storage I would only have 1000 photos. Sorry, Chris, from this statement: "The fact my photos will drop if or when I quit the service makes me not willing to build my content up". It sounded as if you were using Flickr as cloud storage.

07-24-2019, 03:01 PM	#22
nono Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 248	I'm running my own gallery software (an instance of Piwigo) on my own server. I wouldn't trust anyone else to keep doing a good job for as long as I need the hosting, even if they are today/

07-24-2019, 10:07 PM - 2 Likes	#24
mikeSF Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: East Bay Area, CA Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,620	I'm not inclined to leave Flickr just yet, as the VAST MAJORITY of my licensed deals have found me on Flickr. the membership fee is thus quite insignificant. I'm a stayin'

07-24-2019, 10:09 PM	#25
pinholecam Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: North Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,706 Original Poster	Thanks for all the replies... Perhaps I will try to use Google Drive for now. On paying. I am not much of a photographer with nothing notable, nor worthy of paying for, to keep on a paid service. Flickr has been nothing more than a means to more easily share photos to participate in forums (with like minded folks) and share tidbits of information on camera gear and photography.

07-25-2019, 02:22 AM - 1 Like	#26
Rondec Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Gladys, Virginia Photos: Gallery Posts: 27,653	Originally posted by pinholecam Thanks for all the replies... Perhaps I will try to use Google Drive for now. On paying. I am not much of a photographer with nothing notable, nor worthy of paying for, to keep on a paid service. Flickr has been nothing more than a means to more easily share photos to participate in forums (with like minded folks) and share tidbits of information on camera gear and photography. I would disagree with that. You have shared some wonderful photos over the years. That doesn't mean you have to pay for Flickr, but it would be unfortunate if you stopped sharing photos here on the Forum. I hope you find something that works for you.

07-25-2019, 03:57 AM	#27
kevinWE Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Illinois, USA Posts: 497	Originally posted by Larrymc Good grief! The charge is minimal for a good service that is very handy with unlimited access to your images. I'll wager that you can't find one better anywhere for close to the price. Do you pay for software to process your photos? Why not get something free and get away from paying for that too? You are offering an opinion based on your financial situation. I agree that in general the charge seems minimal, but for those on a very tight budget "minimal" is an extra expense they can not afford. There are alternative to flickr, you may not get the community experience but you will have free storage space. I already posted links in other threads to use.com. Unlimited and free, no community experience, nothing fancy, just a place to store photo files.

07-25-2019, 07:05 AM	#28
jumbleview Site Supporter Join Date: May 2012 Location: Concord, CA Posts: 1,069	Originally posted by kevinWE I already posted links in other threads to use.com. Unlimited and free, no community experience, nothing fancy, just a place to store photo files. What the pedigree if this site "use.com"? Is it safe? Without that knowledge, I will not provide my e-mail or other info to them.

07-25-2019, 10:50 AM - 2 Likes	#29
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	I'm still with Flickr as is everyone that I follow. Steve

07-25-2019, 11:32 AM - 1 Like	#30
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by pinholecam Perhaps I will try to use Google Drive for now. Let us know how that works for photo sharing here. Steve