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Recent Flickr Convert.

dianaliu — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 23:45:15 -0600

Fascinating that facebook will "store four image sizes for each uploaded photo", how can I get to the higher quality pictures instead of downloading the sad 30 KB or less images?

I think that facebook pictures have been abused. The picture taking orgy it has spawned has led to hundreds of indiscriminate, repetitive pictures being uploade, documenting every little detail that may have been funny at the moment, but looks extremely posed afterwards.

I recently started using Flickr more to share my photos. Flickr is much more open, allowing more people to discover through search or sharing. Also, I find that Flickr's monthly limit (100 MB-decent) makes users think twice before uploading the 90 photos taken every 10 minutes at last night's party. The photos' on Flickr are of much more valuable because of the 'scarcity' and because they are better organized with tags and statistics.

I can see how Facebook may be better for those more into the "social" aspect of photo sharing though.

As for me, I'm importing my Flickr photostream into Facebook so everyone benefits. There's a bit of a lag (sometimes till the next day!) but I find it to be the best way for me to share.

ps- I only have 147 tagged pictures. =)

Love your ideas

Creatively Belle — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 22:01:28 -0600

What a great post, I love your practical and passionate ideas.

A friend of mine has a beautiful montage of images elegantly flicking through as her screen saver that is the best I've seen.

I've noticed lately at the shopping centre a photography shop showing a panoramic landscape sized printed montage of family photos as Christmas gift ideas that would be great for granparents too.

All the best with your photos!

Smiles,

Belinda

Great Christmas Presents Earring Holders - great presents and no more messy jewelry tangles!

Photos are an affordable option

lauriewrites — Sun, 23 Nov 2008 22:00:34 -0600

And I really like putting them together - it's fun.

I really don't think we should put ourselves in financial holes to buy stuff for people (although I've been guilty of it for sure) so if this works for you, go for it.

Laurie

Great Idea for my thrifty Christmas

halflifecrisis — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 13:01:38 -0600

I'm broke this year, and I've been dreading the Christmas addition to my credit card bill. I thought about creating art for people, but each piece of art takes a while, and I know I don't have time. I didn't think about photos! My hard drive is overflowing with images that I've taken over the last year, and I know I can find something special for everyone.

If I need more gifts I plan to try etsy.com because I'll feel better about my credit card bill if the money is going to other starving artists. :-)

http://www.halflifecrisis.com

Film vs. Digital

sandglow — Sat, 08 Nov 2008 12:02:03 -0600

Laurie-

Great and informative post for people! I have been shooting film and digital for the past 20 years, and have gone 100% digital now- especially after working for Canon. I have to say, there is a certain place in my heart for film- and I agree with you 1000% about Photoshop can't make a bad photo look good! The biggest thing that I tell people about digital is that is opens a whole new way that you take photos. It opens your imagination to do something you might never DREAM of doing with film simply because you can see your results instantly! It pushes you to do CRAZY things and get caught up in the moment, becoming childlike with what you have done. Everytime I hear the old debate about film vs. digital, I have to remind myself that is the biggest and most often overlooked beauty of the LCD screen! It just allows you to push your creativity to another degree; by getting caught up in the moment. I know for a fact I have shot things with digital that I would have otherwise missed out on if it were film, because I was inspired about what I just took or I didn't have to worry about how many rolls I had left! I have utmost respect for film shooters, but I strongly think each format has it's own special appeal, and can be valuable to have both to fall back on! Thanks again for a great article, I will keep it handy to pass along to others!

ps- Here is a great link to Canon Digital Learning Center (if you haven't seen it)- TONS of info, tips, articles for inspriation!

http://www.usa.canon.com/dlc/controller?act=HomePageAct

Incredible indeed

Maria Niles — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 18:04:18 -0600

So many Americans participated yesterday it was absolutely incredible. And, yes, I share your happiness with the change we voted for.

Thanks so much for your comment :)

Awesome video, Gena

Maria Niles — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 18:01:11 -0600

I love the music, it made me tear up. Democracy in America rocks! Thanks for sharing your morning with us :)

Yea! I' m Happy true!

osoleomar48 — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 02:38:33 -0600

Yes! Today i'm Happy true! The Change is here ! It was incredible day....!

Great post & wonderful tips

NicoleB — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 02:27:44 -0600

Great post & wonderful tips & ideas!

www.NicoleB.org

Sleepy But Still Amazed It Happend - My Video

Gena Haskett — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 01:35:29 -0600

Composite of this day. There is a lot of work ahead for all of us. This is not a one day thing. But it was one incredible day.

Gena - Out On The Stoop

Great post and photos

Maria Niles — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 00:58:25 -0600

I'm jealous you snagged both the starbucks and the krispy kreme!

This was a neat idea!

Coleroo — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 00:01:18 -0600

I totally wanted to get some great photos - but we voted at 6:30 pm and I didn't realize until we got there that darkness does not make for good election photos. lol

So I posted what I could.. :)

~ Jack's Mommy (aka Coleroo)

Actually, you may be right

Denise — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 21:13:57 -0600

If we look at my tiny district 80.

~Denise
BlogHer Community Manager

Flamingo House Happenings

What's your Congressional District?

Maria Niles — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 21:03:23 -0600

I'm curious - I wouldn't be surprised if we have a higher percentage go for Obama in mine. :)

More hardcore than here? lol

Denise — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 21:00:17 -0600

Nah. I'll suffer through living in Obama-land with crummy stickers. It's the status quo, might as well get used to it.
:-)

You're kind to offer, though.

~Denise
BlogHer Community Manager

Flamingo House Happenings