Preferred picture hosting site?

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Allnitro

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Hey folks, I'm just getting into photography a bit and was wondering what the best site for picture hosting was. Right now I'm using photobucket. It's a nice easy site to use, but I'm finding that when I download the pics to a site like this the photos look grainy even though they are clear on my computer.



I'm trying to experiment with different ISO settings, but it's tough to see the difference once they hit the site.



I've seen some really nice, clear photos from some of you on this site. How do you do it? Is it the way I'm uploading the photos or is it the host I'm using? Obviously my skill as a photographer has much to do with this, but it's frustrating when they look so good on my computer and so crappy once uploaded. Any advice?
 
Allnitro – I do not have much information on free photo sites but you can try smugmug for a 14 day free trial which is where I store and process my digital media. I would use their free trial period to see if there is a PhotoBucket issue with your pictures. Take hundreds of shots using all the gear and gizmos on your camera during the free trial period. This is a pay site [I was not satisfied with the free sites available] and I have been using their services for a couple of years since I purchased my point & shoot camera and DVD video camera that I use for my business.



I have some galleries open to the public that you are welcome to view when you search paintpolisher at the smugmug site. I like to use the slideshow feature [top right hand button] for viewing.



As soon as I finish this I will process some shots for public viewing of a Life Flight that unfolded starting at photo 184 in the Landscapes - Georgia Fall Foliage 2008 gallery while my bride and I were at the Amicolola State Park viewing and enjoying the fall colors on Monday.



Most of the shot’s in the Landscapes - Georgia Fall Foliage 2008 are from the highest point in Georgia – Brasstown Bald - 4,784 feet above sea level in the Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest feebly attempting to capture the visual enjoyment of Jack Frost.



The Georgia Fall Foliage 2008 will go to my private galleries after Thanksgiving. If you spot a couple of shot’s you like let me know and I will enter in local photo contests.



Check out my galleries and I hope your visit was not wasted.



al
 
I know a lot of people that use Photohost. I use a friends server for my pics and I don't think he's giving out space...Sorry.
 
Photobucket is known to degrade the quality of uploads. I'm thinking of creating an account with Smugmug for general photography, not necessarily for detailing stuff. I've heard a lot of good about them.
 
I use Jalbum, easy to upload, image quality is compressed and reduced like the other sites.



With most good digital cameras, you should get good image quality up through ISO 400-500 at minimum; some are good up to 1200, a few higher than that. Skill of the photographer is a greater factor than the equipment.
 
Phil@DetailersDomain said:
how about using photobucket.com
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I think that's what he is using right now. His complaint is that they degrade the quality of the photographs. I would agree, but the unlimited (nearly) uploads is a huge benefit for me and the ease of use makes it a no brainer.



However, for higher quality images you can try Flickr. It's used by professional photographers as well as amateurs to show off their work. Might be a good place to start. :2thumbs:
 
Phil@DetailersDomain said:
I see sorry about that I guess I read it too quickly.
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I know exactly what you did (because I do it, too). You read the title, skip the content, and post what you think is the right answer based upon the title. Did that today, actually. :)
 
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