Managing and sharing your photos online has never been easier. Flickr is loaded with options sure to suit everyone’s needs. Read on to learn more.
In a recent Bright Hub discussion I was asked, “What photo sharing tool do you recommend? ” I figured what better way to answer that question than with an article bragging about my favourite online photo sharing website. The answer - as I’m sure you’ve already deduced by this article’s title - is none other than Flickr . Here’s why:
Loaded with Options
On Flickr’s “About” page, they claim they are “…the WD-40 that makes it easy to get photos or video from one person to another in whatever way they want.” I wouldn’t disagree with this statement. They provide you with tools to organize your photos, several uploading options, get updates from family and friends, receive comments from other Flickr members, send out a “guest pass” for those who don’t have a Flickr account, and so much more!
There are two types of account you can have with Flickr. Flickr’s Basic account is free. If you’d like to have a Pro account it will cost $24.95 for a one year subscription. You don’t need to pay to take advantage of the features. The Basic account will be more than enough for a lot of people, but even if it isn’t, the fee certainly won’t break the bank. Here is a comparison of the two (information taken from Flickr’s FAQ page):
Basic Account:
- 100 MB monthly upload limit (10MB per photo)
- 3 sets
- Photostream views limited to the 200 most recent images
- Post any of your photos in up to 10 group pools
- Only smaller (resized) images accessible (though the originals are saved in case you upgrade later)
Pro Account:
- Unlimited photo uploads (20MB per photo)
Unlimited video uploads (90 seconds max)
Unlimited storage
Unlimited bandwidth
Unlimited photosets
Archiving of high-resolution original images
The ability to replace a photo
Post any of your photos or videos in up to 60 group pools
Ad-free browsing and sharing
View count and referrer statistics
I’d also like to point out that Flickr has Privacy Controls. This is a great option for those who would like to only share their photos with family and friends. With the privacy settings, you’re in control over who views your photos.
For a full list of Flickr’s features, please visit Flickr’s “Magical Feature Tour ”
