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What makes a photograph go viral?

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What makes a photograph 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  

Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Roy, many times I will see the same post on many friends as it goes viral, and are the ones that you go --- AWWWW! 

May 29, 2015 08:18 AM
The Julie Morales Team
RE/MAX Cinco Ranch - Katy, TX
Real Estate Questions? Call (832) 367-3412

Thank you for the awesome advice! I will take a look at those pictures...

May 29, 2015 08:30 AM
Bob Crane
Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified - Stevens Point, WI
Forestland Experts! 715-204-9671

Thanks for the post Roy,  I try to have camera in hand too.  I do try to include at least one photo in every blog - it helps to keep my interest as well as the readers.  It's just more appealing that way.

May 29, 2015 08:31 AM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Thank you very much for your comments. It is always good to hear from you.

May 29, 2015 09:02 AM
Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Roy,

I love that picture of the passion flower.  I loved when it was outside on the wall outside our bedroom sliding glass door, and I could see it from the bed.  

Great photography is what made Architectural Digest Magazine.  Paige Rense  the first editor in chief alwas went through each photo with a magnifiying glass.  She would reject ones with the slightest nearly invisible flaw.  We insist that our clients are just as scrupulous with their photos of homes they have listed.  

This type of photo sells the home, and can go viral, although that is not the foremost intent. A

May 29, 2015 09:10 AM
Grant Schneider
Performance Development Strategies - Armonk, NY
Your Coach Helping You Create Successful Outcomes

Roy - I will read it.  I am know your photos fit into that category.

May 29, 2015 10:06 AM
Scott Godzyk
Godzyk Real Estate Services - Manchester, NH
One of the Manchester NH's area Leading Agents

I will have to check that out. Maybe i can learn something,  Hope things are well, have a good evening. 

May 29, 2015 10:39 AM
Myrl Jeffcoat
Sacramento, CA
Greater Sacramento Realtor - Retired

I rarely leave home without having a camera of one kind or another with me. There have been far too many times in the past,when a special moment went by and wasn't captured because there was no camera!

May 29, 2015 11:41 AM
Katerina Gasset
The Gasset Group & Get It Done For Me Virtual Services - Provo, UT
Amplify Your Real Estate & Life Dreams!

Hello Roy, awesome share. This is very informative and will surely prove helpful to readers out there.

May 29, 2015 12:24 PM
Gabe Sanders
Real Estate of Florida specializing in Martin County Residential Homes, Condos and Land Sales - Stuart, FL
Stuart Florida Real Estate

Thanks Roy.  I'm hoping that soon, one of your photos will go viral.

May 29, 2015 09:31 PM
Gita Bantwal
RE/MAX Centre Realtors - Warwick, PA
REALTOR,ABR,CRS,SRES,GRI - Bucks County & Philadel

Roy, thank you for sharing the information. Have a good day.

May 29, 2015 10:53 PM
Kristin Johnston - REALTOR®
RE/MAX Platinum - Waukesha, WI
Giving Back With Each Home Sold!

Roy you are a talented photog and I always love looking at what you bring us!

May 30, 2015 12:24 AM
Anita Clark
Coldwell Banker Access Realty ~ 478.960.8055 - Warner Robins, GA
Realtor - Homes for Sale in Warner Robins GA

Roy: We never know when a photo will go viral so we need to include them in every blog post we write.

May 30, 2015 12:49 AM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Your comments are very much appreciated. I began my Saturday morning with a long photowalk.

May 30, 2015 01:39 AM
Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties
Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 - Clarksville, TN
The Dedicated Clarksville TN Realtor-(931)320-6730

There is so much to keep up with. I feel like I am maxed out and cannot take on learning whether a photo goes viral or not. Just saying.

May 30, 2015 12:37 PM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Good Monday morning to all! We expect heavy thunderstorms in Maryland today. A flash flood watch has been posted for the area.

A FLASH FLOOD WATCH is in effect for Montgomery County. Expect locally heavy rains that may cause flooding within the next 24 hours. 

Flash floods kill more people every year than any other weather hazard. Do not drive through flooded areas. If you live in a flood prone area, be prepared to move to higher ground if flooding develops.  Please stay alert for any warnings.
May 31, 2015 10:13 PM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Best wishes to you and your family for a Very Happy New Year!

Enjoy the holiday weekend as you create fond memories.

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Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Thank you very much for your comments. 

Have a great day and an outstanding week.

Dec 08, 2016 05:26 AM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

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

May 02, 2018 05:47 PM