Flickr

[|Flickr] has a very simple purpose: allow people to share their photos to the world. The method behind executing it is simple for the average person as well (ie. you do not have to be extremely techie to do this). Generally speaking, Flickr is a tool to gives photographers (of all talents and skill level) to share their //stories//.
 * What is Flickr?**

Vancouverites should be proud of this creation. Started in 2004 in the city of...Vancouver...Flickr was acquired by IT giant Yahoo! in 2005. Flickr has given many people a good choice in storing images on the web. The workers behind Flickr also redefined the concept of storing digital photography to make it stand out from the crowd. Photos should not be limited to being grouped into 'albums' but rather a single image is deemed as a 'set' image and many images can be views as a 'slideshow'. This is an attempt to erase the concept that images must be uploaded in bunches. This is true for past generations but only because the method the photos were made hampered as photos were taken from a film that inevitably had a multiple of pictures. Thus if you had taken only one image in, say a month, that's okay! Upload it and share it to your family, friends, and the world.
 * Local History...and Changing Concepts**

Tags is an option for uploaders since this helps others find your photos. If you are an avid hockey fan and think that you can take better pictures than those so-called professional hockey Gettys, show them who's boss by uploading and //tagging// your photos with the appropriate words like 'NHL', 'professionalhockey', 'GMPlace', etc. Tagging becomes invaluable as it makes it that much easier to find people's photos. If you are a meterologist, you can even find the spectacular views and scenaries that people have captured around the world.
 * Tagging Photos**

...you can sell your very own photos to Getty, the world's largest distributor of still-images. Flickr and Getty have signed a [|5-year agreement] where Getty can offer contracts to Flickr users so Getty can use the images. You can make as much as $100, 000 from just one photo! Of course, since this is an official contract, offerees need to abide to rules etc.
 * Speaking of tagging...**

To get your account, simply go to [|Flickr]. The account is free and you just give some information (make sure you have your Yahoo! account ready). The free account is a basic account where a [|limit] of 100 MB of storage is applied along with 2 videos (90 sec each max). With the latest advancement in digicam technology, it is not unusual to have huge images. Size down the images to 'web-friendly' or its equivalent before uploading it onto Flickr (storage space cannot be saved or returned when deleting)
 * How to Get Your Own Flickr!**

Not only can you simply upload and shift your images around, you can also edit the photos to your like. You can also, of course, browse for other photos and look for specific ones using the tag function.
 * What You Can Do with Flickr**

Tell the world or your family a story using your pictures only and making a slideshow. You can even make some money off from uploading your photos! You do not have to be a professional, all you need is the interest in photography to get started.
 * Make a Story**