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The Ants Have Invaded….No More PICNIK.

By Kristin Hamilton CA REALTOR

Real Estate Agent with Berkshire Hathaway California Realty DRE #01492138

January 21, 2012 04:47 AM

The Ants Have Invaded….No More PICNIK.

Today, while writing my 2012 Jan Blog Challenge and uploading photos into the free site PICNIK, I saw the new message posted.

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I am going to show how easy it is to edit. Here is the picture.

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Cropping it and enhancing the color and clarity.

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I am loading a picture into the site.

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Framing and adding text. I love this reflection image frame and it is now a free feature until site closes.

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Here is the finished photograph ready to be inserted into my blog.

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www.KristinHamiltonBlog.com This site is wonderful and has helped teach me a lot about editing photos. It does so much more than the editing software loaded into my computer. I had used the free service as it met my needs but would certainly be willing to pay the annual fee to keep it.

There are two types of memberships so right now, we all get the upgraded features. That is a plus for 2 months. I am very sad though as I can edit 5 photos in 2-3 minutes.

Does any AR members have a suggestion??? Optional sites???

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dave bothell

NATIONAL REALTY CENTERS - Westland, MI

Thanks for the info,i'll give it a try! there are so many photo enhancers on the market its mind boggling trying to figure which one is the best for your needs!

Jan 21, 2012 04:55 AM

Deborah Byron Leffler BzyBee Real Estate Lady!

Keller Williams Realty Boise - Nampa, ID

oh bummer....we will have to find a new....and easy option for our photos...

Jan 21, 2012 05:01 AM

Kristin Hamilton CA REALTOR

Berkshire Hathaway California Realty - Beaumont, CA

(909) 557-6966- Specialize 55+ Communties Banning

Hi Dave,

I appreciate your concern. Please let me know what you find?

Jan 21, 2012 05:04 AM

C. Lloyd McKenzie

Living Albuquerque - Albuquerque, NM

Living Albuquerque

Good Morning Kristin,

Thanks for providing this information. I actually had Picnik on my bookmark of sites to try. I guess every good thing must come to an end. Have a great weekend

Jan 21, 2012 05:06 AM

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Real Estate Faster - Los Angeles, CA

Appreciate the info, good to know.

Jan 21, 2012 05:07 AM

Kristin Hamilton CA REALTOR

Berkshire Hathaway California Realty - Beaumont, CA

(909) 557-6966- Specialize 55+ Communties Banning

Hi Deborah,

I know, it is a real disappointment and I was so sad when I read it last night. The frame "Reflection Image" has always been a premium selection so now it is free for all. I have been using it elclusively since I found out. What are we going to do?

Jan 21, 2012 05:07 AM

Dick Greenberg

New Paradigm Partners LLC - Fort Collins, CO

Northern Colorado Residential Real Estate

Hi Kristin - I've never used on-line photo editing, since I had started with Photoshop way back with version 1.0, but that's a pricey way to go with a steep learning curve. However, Photoshop Elements is inexpensive - I have seen it for $59, much easier to learn, and still very powerful. And if you're using an iPad or Mac, SnapSeed is an awesome editing app, and costs $5.99 for the iPad.

Jan 21, 2012 05:24 AM

David Shamansky

US Mortgages - David Shamansky - Highlands Ranch, CO

Creative, Aggressive & 560 FICO - OK, Colorado Mtg

Google is EVIL. Everything you get for "FREE" comes with the high price of total invasion of privacy. I, after much thought and recent disheartening from them toss in a little research and canceling out all my gmail accts I use for personal. Its sick how these giants operate and maybe we dont live in a perfect world but I am not going to sit back and just enable and allow them when I have a choice...

Srry to rant... Peace

Jan 21, 2012 06:37 AM

Kristin Hamilton CA REALTOR

Berkshire Hathaway California Realty - Beaumont, CA

(909) 557-6966- Specialize 55+ Communties Banning

Hi Lloyd,

Well just as well that you did not start using it and get proficient and fall it love with it. Then it would be very upsetting to lose it. I may have to try my Cannon EOS editing software that I just got with my camera. But I really like Picnik. Sad....

Jan 21, 2012 09:24 AM

Kristin Hamilton CA REALTOR

Berkshire Hathaway California Realty - Beaumont, CA

(909) 557-6966- Specialize 55+ Communties Banning

Hi Devin,

Thanks for stopping and glad I got the word out. Good luck with your business in 2012 as I know we are all going to be busy.

Jan 21, 2012 09:26 AM

Kristin Hamilton CA REALTOR

Berkshire Hathaway California Realty - Beaumont, CA

(909) 557-6966- Specialize 55+ Communties Banning

Hi Dick,

I will check that software out because you are so right, Photoshop is extremely expensive. I guess I have 2 months to make a decision and get proficient. I just keep hoping Google will change their mind and keep Picnik alive!

Jan 21, 2012 09:29 AM

Kristin Hamilton CA REALTOR

Berkshire Hathaway California Realty - Beaumont, CA

(909) 557-6966- Specialize 55+ Communties Banning

Hi David,

I use gmail as I am told it is free of viruses but I use my KW account for business. I have heard that from others about Google too. I was so upset over all the publicity about the iPhone having a way to record all the sites you go to on the phone and able to track you that I ended up with the new Samsung Rocket Galaxy phone and it has a bigger screen so I do not have to put my reading glasses on. It is brand new and fast and I have been pleased. Even with my background, I do not like the idea of anyone recording my selected sites but..... I still use Google. They are so big and have bought some many other companies. I just can't understand why they would shut down our PICNIK site??? So confused?

Jan 21, 2012 09:38 AM

Anna "Banana" Kruchten

HomeSmart Real Estate - Phoenix, AZ

602-380-4886

Well that's a bummer.....guess it's on to another easy to use product. Google is here to stay.....and it's also a bit like big brother knowing everything about everyone.

Jan 21, 2012 11:09 AM

Mary Yonkers

Alan Kells School of Real Estate/Howard Hanna Real Estate - Erie, PA

Erie/PA Real Estate Instructor

Kristin--Me, too, I am so sad and mad, too. In the back of my mind I keep hoping that maybe they are teasing us or trying to entice us to buy a new programs for higher price. I am going to wait and see as I don't think it's over.

Jan 21, 2012 11:59 AM

Kristin Hamilton CA REALTOR

Berkshire Hathaway California Realty - Beaumont, CA

(909) 557-6966- Specialize 55+ Communties Banning

Hi Anna,

I just downloaded the Google Picasso 3 program. It doesn't do anything more than the photo editing program, Microsoft picture manager that I already have but I do like how it brings the photos forward. I was looking for creative kit but ended up with Picasa 3 instead. Confused?

Jan 21, 2012 01:48 PM

Kristin Hamilton CA REALTOR

Berkshire Hathaway California Realty - Beaumont, CA

(909) 557-6966- Specialize 55+ Communties Banning

Hi Mary,

See my last comment to Anna, I do not like the Google option they are giving us. I have the same thought in the back of my head....this is a test and then they will say OK we will keep it open if everyone pays. I am agreeable to pay the $25 yr for the use of Picnik. I am sad, mad, and do not see any good alternatives right now!

Jan 21, 2012 01:52 PM

John McCormack, CRS

Albuquerque Homes Realty - Albuquerque, NM

Honesty, Integrity, Results, Experienced. HIRE Me!

Kristin - Not that probably will matter or do any good, I saw on Facebook a page that is asking for signatures to keep Picnik available. I noted many Rainer's on there so I too went for it and signed up. Just FYI. Probably time to drag out the ole Photoshop which takes longer than Picnik. Ugh.

Jan 22, 2012 02:48 AM

Than Maynard

Coldwell Banker Heart of Oklahoma - Purcell, OK

Broker - Licensed to List & Sell - 405-990-8862

I had just started using it. Now to learn something new. :-(

Jan 22, 2012 04:54 AM

Kristin Hamilton CA REALTOR

Berkshire Hathaway California Realty - Beaumont, CA

(909) 557-6966- Specialize 55+ Communties Banning

Hi John,

I am excited to hear that. I will go to facebook and sign it. I want to keep Picnik. I think some AR members think this is just some trick to get more interest and then charge everyone to keep it going. I would be willing to pay the annual fees.

Thanks for the heads up.

Jan 22, 2012 05:27 AM

Kristin Hamilton CA REALTOR

Berkshire Hathaway California Realty - Beaumont, CA

(909) 557-6966- Specialize 55+ Communties Banning

Hi Than,

I am so sad and last night I downloaded the Picasa from Google but no frames or stickers. Not nearly as nice so I may have to buy an editing software program. I may have one in my Cannon stuff so I need to check that out as well. So much to do and only so many hours in the day.

Jan 22, 2012 05:29 AM