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What does it take for a photograph to go viral?

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What does it take for a photograph to go viral?

 

Successful bloggers have learned that high quality photographs attract more readers and subscribers to their blogs and social media sites. Georgia real estate professional and ActiveRain blogger Anita Clark suggested that we take a look at the top viral photographs on Facebook to get a better understanding of what it takes to go viral. This link was provided by Anita in her popular Facebook Fridays blog.

Top 21 Viral Photos On Facebook

Bloggers should try to include at least one photograph in every blog that they write. If you follow my blogs, you know that I always suggest having a camera in hand to capture the special moments that you will want to share.

 

 

Passion Flower, Bees, Brookside Gardens, Imagination IMG_7435 A

Photograph by Roy Kelley

Roy and Dolores Kelley Photographs

Posted by

Roy Kelley, Retired, Former Associate Broker, RE/MAX Realty Group

Gaithersburg, Maryland  

Comments (21)

Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Roy-thanks to you, I always have a camera of some sort with me and I'm always looking for "Kodak" moments.

Feb 27, 2014 08:51 PM
Gabe Sanders
Real Estate of Florida specializing in Martin County Residential Homes, Condos and Land Sales - Stuart, FL
Stuart Florida Real Estate

Roy, I certainly think that some of your beautiful images of flowers should go viral.

Feb 27, 2014 08:59 PM
Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties
Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 - Clarksville, TN
The Dedicated Clarksville TN Realtor-(931)320-6730

Roy, Your photos are beautiful and make my day. I look forward to my bouquet every day.

Feb 27, 2014 09:00 PM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Thanks so much for your comments. It is always good to hear from you. Thanks to Anita for the topic for this blog.

Passion Flower, Bees, Brookside Gardens, Imagination IMG_7436 A

Feb 27, 2014 09:06 PM
Noah Seidenberg
Coldwell Banker - Evanston, IL
Chicagoland and Suburbs (800) 858-7917

Roy I would say it takes the quality of a photo exactly like you show here. Very beautiful. You are such a good photographer, I wonder if you are a pro?

Feb 27, 2014 09:17 PM
Andrew Mooers | 207.532.6573
MOOERS REALTY - Houlton, ME
Northern Maine Real Estate-Aroostook County Broker

Time goes by as the old Kodak moments ad would remind. You miss all the photos you never take. Like basketball hoop shots. Don't just capture sticks, bricks but what happens around them. That is what we are selling with emotion rich real estate property listings.

dog sheep photo

Feb 27, 2014 09:27 PM
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Roy, sure would like a photo of one of my listings to go viral!    Will need to see what Anita has to say.

Feb 27, 2014 09:47 PM
Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Roy,

We have seen so many of our photos go viral on Google and other places.  You make excellent points.  Have a great weekend. A

Feb 27, 2014 10:26 PM
Kristin Johnston - REALTOR®
RE/MAX Platinum - Waukesha, WI
Giving Back With Each Home Sold!

I know your photos go viral on FB etc...I love them, especially the flowers this time of year!

Feb 27, 2014 11:12 PM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Thanks, again, for your comments. I would love to see some of my photographs going viral.

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Feb 27, 2014 11:20 PM
Patricia Feager, MBA, CRS, GRI,MRP
DFW FINE PROPERTIES - Flower Mound, TX
Selling Homes Changing Lives

Roy... I've seen mine go viral too!

Feb 28, 2014 12:04 AM
Anita Clark
Coldwell Banker Access Realty ~ 478.960.8055 - Warner Robins, GA
Realtor - Homes for Sale in Warner Robins GA

Thanks for the reshare Roy...those photos that went viral on Facebook were pretty moving, especially the Marine wife.

Feb 28, 2014 06:11 AM
Sondra Meyer:
EXP Realty, LLC - Corpus Christi, TX
See It. Experience It. Live It.

Hi Roy, I always enjoy the photographs you include with your blog posts.  Thanks for sharing the link Anita wrote about.    Most of those photographs evoke emotion.

Feb 28, 2014 11:23 AM
Kristin Hamilton CA REALTOR
Berkshire Hathaway California Realty - Beaumont, CA
(909) 557-6966- Specialize 55+ Communties Banning

Hi Roy,

Great advice. I always put in at least one photo as I think the photos keep the readers attention and especially if it is a long blog.

Feb 28, 2014 01:17 PM
Conrad Allen
Re/Max Professional Associates - Webster, MA
Webster, Ma, Realtor

Hi Roy.  No viral just viruses  I am suffering with a nasty cold.

Feb 28, 2014 07:22 PM
Maria Gilda Racelis
Home Buyers Realty, LLC-Manchester, Bolton. Vernon,Ellington - Manchester, CT
Home Ownership is w/in Reach. We Make it Happen!

Goor Morning Roy: Your photos add life to your friends here and in other social network. It is the lively beauty of nature that we are denied of during the hibernation period.

Feb 28, 2014 07:43 PM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Your comments and support are always appreciated. Have an outstanding weekend.

Dahlia, Brookside Gardens, Imagination IMG_7154 A

Feb 28, 2014 09:53 PM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

I make it a habit to post a reblog each day. It is an easy way to pay it forward. 

Mar 07, 2018 12:10 PM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

It is sometimes a good idea to revisit old blogs and reblogs. We might even find some good ideas for new posts.

Apr 21, 2018 02:29 PM