Preferred picture hosting site?

**Allnitro** · 10-20-2008, 07:09 PM

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?

**IBStoney1** · 10-21-2008, 08:56 AM

Allnitro Ã¢â‚¬â€œ 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 shotÃ¢â‚¬â„¢s in the Landscapes - Georgia Fall Foliage 2008 are from the highest point in Georgia Ã¢â‚¬â€œ 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 shotÃ¢â‚¬â„¢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

**Robb** · 10-21-2008, 09:00 AM

Submiturpics.com - Go Ahead, Submit Your Pics!

**sixty7mustang22** · 10-21-2008, 09:28 AM

I would like to know also. Photobucket is OK, but it does degrade the quality of the pictures.

**Labster** · 10-21-2008, 09:35 AM

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.

**Robb** · 10-21-2008, 10:58 AM

Originally Posted by Robb

Submiturpics.com - Go Ahead, Submit Your Pics!

You can use this and make your own gallery :xyxthumbs

**imported_shine** · 10-21-2008, 02:42 PM

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.

**STSInNYC** · 10-22-2008, 10:59 PM

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.

**DetailersDomain** · 10-22-2008, 11:20 PM

how about using photobucket.com

**Holden_C04** · 10-22-2008, 11:34 PM

Originally Posted by Phil@DetailersDomain

how about using photobucket.com

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:

**DetailersDomain** · 10-22-2008, 11:40 PM

I see sorry about that I guess I read it too quickly.

**Holden_C04** · 10-22-2008, 11:43 PM

Originally Posted by Phil@DetailersDomain

I see sorry about that I guess I read it too quickly.

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.