Best Photo Sharing Website? - Blu-ray Forum

DrinkMore · 06-10-2009, 11:44 PM

I have been looking around trying to find a decent site. I read the review that had listed the top 10 for 2009. With Photobucket being number 1. No thanks on that. Second place was Flickr - which I really like and am thinking about going with.

What do you all think? I just want to be able to share my photos and all that good stuff. I have also tested Flickr with my iPhone and uploading photos is a real snap. I also like the layout much better. Cheaper too if I ever want to go "pro". Which I might do from the get go.

Tell me what you all think. Interested in hearing.

Sussudio · 06-10-2009, 11:45 PM

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Originally Posted by DrinkMore

I have been looking around trying to find a decent site. I read the review that had listed the top 10 for 2009. With Photobucket being number 1. No thanks on that. Second place was Flickr - which I really like and am thinking about going with.

What do you all think? I just want to be able to share my photos and all that good stuff. I have also tested Flickr with my iPhone and uploading photos is a real snap. I also like the layout much better. Cheaper too if I ever want to go "pro". Which I might do from the get go.

Tell me what you all think. Interested in hearing.

i think you already found your answer

my friends have used flickr and love it. shutterfly is another great one. parents use it and order prints from the digital uploads all the time.

ManUtd · 06-10-2009, 11:52 PM

I've been pretty satisfied with flickr for a few years now.

DrinkMore · 06-10-2009, 11:53 PM

Yeah, I did kinda answer my own question. Lol. I guess I am just looking for affirmation. I would love to order prints, but don't trust the quality of some of these online places. I did the CVS thing one time - the nastiest looking pics ever. I only go to one place and they are local. It's a bit of a drive - but the prints are perfect every single time. Deep, rich, colors! None of that washed out crap.

Steve · 06-11-2009, 02:35 AM

I use Photobucket and have been satisfied with it. Pretty much the only reason I use it though, is so I could create my HT gallery. I've never tried Flickr, but it sounds like you like that one the best so I say go for it.

Hammie · 06-11-2009, 04:16 PM

I use flickr and have been really satisfied with it. I like the look and feel of flickr better than photobucket, which I tried, but stopped using.

Psychonaut · 06-11-2009, 04:31 PM

I use Photobucket because it was the first I tried. I rarely upload photos, though.

EQ3282 · 06-11-2009, 04:37 PM

I use Webshots, but I wouldn't recommend it. The premium membership isn't that expensive, but they are probably the least 'connected' (cellular uploads, iPhone compatibility, etc) on the web. They claim Facebook connectivity, but when you click on the FB icon, it just posts a link to your album on your FB page.

Plus, there's no easy way to re-download your collection from them, aside from going picture-to-picture and saving each one. So, not the best if you consider an online pic site as a 'back-up' location.

Finally, I have ordered prints from them once...never again. They were printed on Kodak paper, but the photos themselves looked almost tin-like in appearance, with washed out skin tones especially noticeable (even my non-tech savy mom said they looked like crap).

DrinkMore · 06-11-2009, 04:40 PM

Lots of comments. I like it. Gives a real world idea of what people are using and what they like/dislike.

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Originally Posted by EQ3282

I use Webshots, but I wouldn't recommend it. The premium membership isn't that expensive, but they are probably the least 'connected' (cellular uploads, iPhone compatibility, etc) on the web. They claim Facebook connectivity, but when you click on the FB icon, it just posts a link to your album on your FB page.

Plus, there's no easy way to re-download your collection from them, aside from going picture-to-picture and saving each one. So, not the best if you consider an online pic site as a 'back-up' location.

Finally, I have ordered prints from them once...never again. They were printed on Kodak paper, but the photos themselves looked almost tin-like in appearance, with washed out skin tones especially noticeable (even my non-tech savy mom said they looked like crap).

Yeah, seems the top 3 sites are the ones that have all the good "connectivity" and such. Your story on ordering prints online, is the main reason I do not. Terrible.

Thanks for the info!

Hammie · 06-11-2009, 05:01 PM

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Originally Posted by DrinkMore

Lots of comments. I like it. Gives a real world idea of what people are using and what they like/dislike.

Yeah, seems the top 3 sites are the ones that have all the good "connectivity" and such. Your story on ordering prints online, is the main reason I do not. Terrible.

Thanks for the info!

Mpix for the win if you want online ordering and shipping. Ritzpix is you want online ordering and one-hour pickup at a local store. Always remember to choose 'no color correction' for your prints, especially if you use photo software on your computer.

mikejet · 06-11-2009, 05:19 PM

Am I the only Picasa user here?

DrinkMore · 06-11-2009, 05:19 PM

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Originally Posted by louhamilton

Mpix for the win if you want online ordering and shipping. Ritzpix is you want online ordering and one-hour pickup at a local store. Always remember to choose 'no color correction' for your prints, especially if you use photo software on your computer.

I did the RitzPix thing a couple times. There WAS a store right down the street. It closed down due to "bad economic times". Problem was they priced themselves out of the market. I was not impressed with their photos. Washed out and the color was lack luster.

Hammie · 06-11-2009, 05:49 PM

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Originally Posted by DrinkMore

I did the RitzPix thing a couple times. There WAS a store right down the street. It closed down due to "bad economic times". Problem was they priced themselves out of the market. I was not impressed with their photos. Washed out and the color was lack luster.

That's probably why they closed it.

The one near me does great prints. I have got to know them so they know exactly how to process my prints.

DrinkMore · 06-11-2009, 07:24 PM

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Originally Posted by louhamilton

That's probably why they closed it.

The one near me does great prints. I have got to know them so they know exactly how to process my prints.

Thats good. Yeah, thats probably why they closed. Sad really. Looks like they had the same equipment as the place that does my prints right. Oh well.

toef · 06-11-2009, 07:32 PM

Flickr I found ok, but don't they limit the number of pictures you can upload per week or month or something?

Even though I probably wouldn't reach that limit, I just found it somewhat annoying.

Photobucket is sort of the same way. I think they limit you to 1gb. But I still use it because I don't upload pictures at all, other than pictures I made in PhotoShop, or things like that, so it's ok to have.

If I ever want to post a picture, but don't want to hotlink it from another website (like when I post pictures on this forum), I usually just upload it to ImageShack, which works fine, because ImageShack doesn't require an account, so I don't have to worry about ever running out of space (and since I'm only posting the pictures as jokes in forums, it's not like I ever care to see them all again, so I don't care if I lose track of the ImageShack URL).

Anyhow, of the 3, I think Flickr might be the best for people who actually care to upload pictures. It seems the easiest to access on a phone, or to integrate into a website (WordPress has plenty of Flickr widgets).

b0bby · 06-11-2009, 07:44 PM

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Originally Posted by mikejet

Am I the only Picasa user here?

you aren't. i was going to mention picasa it works great. i dont have an account of my own but i view my sisters often as she takes tons of photos at family outings. picasa has been a great service for my family thus far.

kefrank · 06-11-2009, 10:35 PM

The Picasa application is by far the best photo organizing software I've used on a PC. I also prefer the web sharing interface of Picasa to other sites, because it is simple, clean, and ad-free.

DetroitSportsFan · 06-11-2009, 10:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Psychonaut

I use Photobucket because it was the first I tried. I rarely upload photos, though.

Same here. It's easy to use.

DrinkMore · 06-18-2009, 06:02 PM

Well, I went with Flickr. I loved the interface, simple and clean. I also went pro. $25 bux a year, can't argue with that

I have several hundred photos up there now. Check them out. Thanks all for the input here - it did help!

Hammie · 06-19-2009, 03:34 AM

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Originally Posted by DrinkMore

Well, I went with Flickr. I loved the interface, simple and clean. I also went pro. $25 bux a year, can't argue with that

I have several hundred photos up there now. Check them out. Thanks all for the input here - it did help!

Not sure about all the Fantasia stuff, but your vintage photos are very cool. Are they family or just old photos that you have found?

06-10-2009, 11:44 PM	#1
DrinkMore Banned Member since:Apr 2007 Location:That's What She Said! Blu-ray collection:140 Blu-ray reviews:7 Trading Score:3	Best Photo Sharing Website? I have been looking around trying to find a decent site. I read the review that had listed the top 10 for 2009. With Photobucket being number 1. No thanks on that. Second place was Flickr - which I really like and am thinking about going with. What do you all think? I just want to be able to share my photos and all that good stuff. I have also tested Flickr with my iPhone and uploading photos is a real snap. I also like the layout much better. Cheaper too if I ever want to go "pro". Which I might do from the get go. Tell me what you all think. Interested in hearing.

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06-10-2009, 11:52 PM	#3
ManUtd Blu-ray Count Top contributor Member since:Feb 2008 Location:In my HT Home Theater Gallery:1 4K collection:15 Blu-ray collection:829 Blu-ray reviews: 5 Trading Score:5	I've been pretty satisfied with flickr for a few years now.

06-10-2009, 11:53 PM	#4
DrinkMore Banned Member since:Apr 2007 Location:That's What She Said! Blu-ray collection:140 Blu-ray reviews:7 Trading Score:3	Yeah, I did kinda answer my own question. Lol. I guess I am just looking for affirmation. I would love to order prints, but don't trust the quality of some of these online places. I did the CVS thing one time - the nastiest looking pics ever. I only go to one place and they are local. It's a bit of a drive - but the prints are perfect every single time. Deep, rich, colors! None of that washed out crap.

06-11-2009, 02:35 AM	#5
Steve Blu-ray Knight Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:May 2008 Location:Anna, TX 4K collection:128 Blu-ray collection:416 Trading Score:41	I use Photobucket and have been satisfied with it. Pretty much the only reason I use it though, is so I could create my HT gallery. I've never tried Flickr, but it sounds like you like that one the best so I say go for it.

06-11-2009, 04:16 PM	#6
Hammie Blu-ray Champion Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:May 2008 Location:Washington, DC Metro Home Theater Gallery:53 Blu-ray collection:545 DVD collection:12 Trading Score:12	I use flickr and have been really satisfied with it. I like the look and feel of flickr better than photobucket, which I tried, but stopped using.

06-11-2009, 04:31 PM	#7
Psychonaut Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Apr 2008 Location:Second left after Wal-Mart Blu-ray collection:111	I use Photobucket because it was the first I tried. I rarely upload photos, though.

06-11-2009, 04:37 PM	#8
EQ3282 Senior Member Member since:May 2008 Blu-ray collection:32 Blu-ray reviews:1	I use Webshots, but I wouldn't recommend it. The premium membership isn't that expensive, but they are probably the least 'connected' (cellular uploads, iPhone compatibility, etc) on the web. They claim Facebook connectivity, but when you click on the FB icon, it just posts a link to your album on your FB page. Plus, there's no easy way to re-download your collection from them, aside from going picture-to-picture and saving each one. So, not the best if you consider an online pic site as a 'back-up' location. Finally, I have ordered prints from them once...never again. They were printed on Kodak paper, but the photos themselves looked almost tin-like in appearance, with washed out skin tones especially noticeable (even my non-tech savy mom said they looked like crap).

06-11-2009, 05:19 PM	#11
mikejet Banned Member since:Sep 2008 Location:Los Angeles, CA Blu-ray reviews:5 Trading Score:29	Am I the only Picasa user here?

06-11-2009, 07:32 PM	#15
toef Blu-ray Champion Member since:May 2008 Location:Isla Nublar 4K collection:229 Blu-ray collection:545 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:4	Flickr I found ok, but don't they limit the number of pictures you can upload per week or month or something? Even though I probably wouldn't reach that limit, I just found it somewhat annoying. Photobucket is sort of the same way. I think they limit you to 1gb. But I still use it because I don't upload pictures at all, other than pictures I made in PhotoShop, or things like that, so it's ok to have. If I ever want to post a picture, but don't want to hotlink it from another website (like when I post pictures on this forum), I usually just upload it to ImageShack, which works fine, because ImageShack doesn't require an account, so I don't have to worry about ever running out of space (and since I'm only posting the pictures as jokes in forums, it's not like I ever care to see them all again, so I don't care if I lose track of the ImageShack URL). Anyhow, of the 3, I think Flickr might be the best for people who actually care to upload pictures. It seems the easiest to access on a phone, or to integrate into a website (WordPress has plenty of Flickr widgets).

06-11-2009, 10:35 PM	#17
kefrank Special Member Member since:Jul 2008 Blu-ray collection:60	The Picasa application is by far the best photo organizing software I've used on a PC. I also prefer the web sharing interface of Picasa to other sites, because it is simple, clean, and ad-free.

06-18-2009, 06:02 PM	#19
DrinkMore Banned Member since:Apr 2007 Location:That's What She Said! Blu-ray collection:140 Blu-ray reviews:7 Trading Score:3	Well, I went with Flickr. I loved the interface, simple and clean. I also went pro. $25 bux a year, can't argue with that I have several hundred photos up there now. Check them out. Thanks all for the input here - it did help!

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