Trying to find free pictures and Facts

nrbelk · 05/19/2010, 10:16 AM

I would like to start working on an idea/project I have but to do so, I need to find good pictures of coral and fish.

I don't want to steal any ones work or use it without the proper permission.

Are there any places that offer photos and info that I could use in my own project?

phenom5 · 05/19/2010, 11:06 AM

Not sure about the info (available lots of places), but for pictures google Free stock photos. Not sure if you'll find what you want, but there's lots out there.

vivioo7 · 05/19/2010, 01:17 PM

what is this project for

dcombs44 · 05/19/2010, 01:59 PM

Many times, photo owners will let you use their pictures as long as you give them credit. If you find a good site with good pictures, contact the site owner and ask. I'd be willing to bet that most would let you use them.

Of course, if your project is a "for profit" one, the photographer is probably going to want a cut.

returnofsid · 05/19/2010, 02:38 PM

Glad you're taking into consideration that most pictures on the internet are not "fair use." Search Flickr's "Commons" area. All of those pictures have been uploaded with permission for anyone to use.

Another option has already been mentioned. If you happen to see pictures that you want to use, contact the photographer for permission. Most will be more than happy to allow you to use their photos, depending on what you plans are, and if you give them credit.

Post this in the photography forum, for more advice!!

Ralph ATL · 05/19/2010, 05:20 PM

here's a bunch that you can use, just send me the end result if you use any.

http://www.atlantareefclub.org/forum...ad.php?t=30731

BlueCorn · 05/19/2010, 05:22 PM

If this is a commercial venture, you should be paying royalties.

05/19/2010, 10:16 AM	#1
nrbelk Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Idaho Falls, Idaho Posts: 935	Trying to find free pictures and Facts I would like to start working on an idea/project I have but to do so, I need to find good pictures of coral and fish. I don't want to steal any ones work or use it without the proper permission. Are there any places that offer photos and info that I could use in my own project?

05/19/2010, 11:06 AM	#2
phenom5 Unregistered Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Arizona Posts: 5,096	Not sure about the info (available lots of places), but for pictures google Free stock photos. Not sure if you'll find what you want, but there's lots out there. __________________ Rob Current Tank Info: DSA 155 Pro \| ATI Sunpower \| ATB 840 v2 \| Apex \| Wav

05/19/2010, 01:59 PM	#4
dcombs44 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Southern Illinois Posts: 2,913	Many times, photo owners will let you use their pictures as long as you give them credit. If you find a good site with good pictures, contact the site owner and ask. I'd be willing to bet that most would let you use them. Of course, if your project is a "for profit" one, the photographer is probably going to want a cut. __________________ Current Setup: 10 Gallon Skimmerless Zoanthid Tank Lighting: Single 175 Watt Metal Halide (14,000 K Hamilton Lamp) Filtration: 10 gallon sump/refugium and Phosban Reactor Return: Mag Drive 700 Controller: ReefKeeper Lite (Basic Version) Circulation: TBD Age of System: Build is in Progress

05/19/2010, 05:20 PM	#6
Ralph ATL Formerly mysterybox Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Flowery Branch, GA (North ATL) Posts: 1,842	here's a bunch that you can use, just send me the end result if you use any. http://www.atlantareefclub.org/forum...ad.php?t=30731 __________________ Ralph Scheriff

05/19/2010, 05:22 PM	#7
BlueCorn Retired Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 32,908	If this is a commercial venture, you should be paying royalties. __________________ Doug [I]Dodging and burning are steps to take care of mistakes God made when establishing tonal relationships. ~ Ansel Adams[/I]

05/19/2010, 01:17 PM	#3
vivioo7 Registered Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 104	what is this project for

05/19/2010, 02:38 PM	#5
returnofsid Registered Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 3,852	Glad you're taking into consideration that most pictures on the internet are not "fair use." Search Flickr's "Commons" area. All of those pictures have been uploaded with permission for anyone to use. Another option has already been mentioned. If you happen to see pictures that you want to use, contact the photographer for permission. Most will be more than happy to allow you to use their photos, depending on what you plans are, and if you give them credit. Post this in the photography forum, for more advice!!

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