Flickr and Photo Sharing - LJ5
Photo sharing is a way that helps social media progress. Without
the ability to photo share social media may not be as popular. Twitter,
Facebook, and Instagram have all upgraded for users to upload to their “stories.”
These stories allow timed photo sharing for things you do not necessarily want
on your page but still want to share. Many people cannot express themselves in
words but instead pictures. These photo sharing apps allow users to create a
brief description of their photos and allows them to create albums to create a
larger following base. Not only will the pictures you take attract others but
the way you set up your photography albums will also attract others. Although I
personally will not use photo sharing apps on a regular basis it is a way to
have your photos online for others to view. This process may also have the
ability to free up more space on your electronic devices since you can store
photos elsewhere.
In the article “The man behind Flickr on making the service awesome again.” It stated that the Flickr app felt like an abandoned product. I can agree with this statement because honestly, I have never heard of the app before the assignment for my class. Flickr is another photo sharing app that allows you to like and comment on albums and pictures. This app rated number six in the “21 best photo sharing sites and apps in 2021.” I personally probably will not use Flickr again unless it is for a project. I enjoy using Cloud photos because it is much more private as I do not like to share everything. With cloud photos I can still create albums and share my pictures privately with family and friends. One thing that I do like about Flickr is the ability to customize how you want. This app reminds me of Myspace of how you can change your background on your profile. This will be another way that attracts many people which is another reason why Flickr has had the ability to grow. I would recommend others to Flickr but my own personal preferences of sharing many things online I would not be using often.
Phungglan, J. (2021, September 22). The 20 best photo sharing sites and apps in 2021. Backlight.
Jeffries, A. (March 20, 2013). The man behind Flickr on
making the service 'awesome again'. The Verge.
Hi Arianna! Just like you, I had never heard of Flickr before this assignment! But through the readings this week and trying Flickr myself, this helped me realized that there are a lot more photo-sharing apps out there than I thought. There are a ton of ways to share your pictures, whether you’re looking for a quick way to securely transfer photos, showcase your best photography skills, or share photos from your iPhone (Phungglan, 2021). I usually only use Google Photos, but I'll try to keep an open mind in the future for other apps like this.
ReplyDeleteHey Arianna,
ReplyDeleteFantastic post; I appreciate how quickly you can build your Flickr profile by submitting photos and categorizing them correctly so that other search engines, such as Google, may see them. It's an easy and low-cost method to share your content and photos with others, with the added benefit of privacy.
Hi Arianna,
ReplyDeleteGreat points! This assignment enabled me to explore other photo sharing services outside of iCloud or other cloud sharing. I personally did not like Flickr because I do not see the appeal of sharing my life so publicly. Even with the privacy settings, I do not see myself utilizing this service and will remain private.