Some of the best posts and blogs I have ever seen, stood out more because of the photos and graphics.  Many of my posted photos are taken by me, but what about some of those awesome graphics and clipart you see in many blogs?  Where do these people find these creative and post-related cool graphics?

Some photos and images are protected by copyright laws and SHOULD NEVER be used in your blog or on your website.  However, there are many websites that also offer FREE graphics, photos, backgrounds and clipart.

Search google for a specific item, and then only select images, graphics and photos that are public domain and not copyright protected or stamped by an author, website, or company.  Since we all have camera phones with digital cameras built in, and many of us do take our own photos, it would be nice to have a place on Active Rain that allowed members to contribute and access graphics and photos for their posts. Until then, there is plenty out there for you to choose from.  

Here are just a few of those sites you might want to check out. 

Here's a few others I'd like to mention:
The Web Squeeze - 40 FREE Photo sites for Commercial use.
FreeFoto.com is made up of 117253 images with 151 sections organized into 3279 categories.
FREE Webpage Headers has hundreds to chose from.  Very nice selection.
FREE Artistic Photos - Nice shots taken for you to use.  Great selections here.
PDPhoto.org - Thousands of royalty free pictures here, more than you'll ever need.
FREE Logo Maker - This one is simply a snap!!
Imagechef.com , Custom Sign Generator  and Glittermaker.com offer FREE and very cool stuff.

There are more than 1,000,000 free images, photos, graphics, clipart and backgrounds out on the web.  They can be used on your websites, your blogs, your flyers, publications, and email etc. If you don't like any of them, or are looking for something custom, use your camera phone or digital, and go shoot your own.

I have written a few posts just based on a photo I had taken, or an idea that came from a particular graphic.  If a picture tells a thousand stories, wouldn't you like access to a thousand pictures?  Enjoy these sites and I wish you continued Blogging successes!!

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Posted by Brad Andersohn on 05/05/2007 10:31 PM   Comments (194)   Graphics and Clipart in the ActiveRain Channel   activerain community support, photos, graphics, clipart, free  
Originally posted at: Real Estate 2.0 Technology : FREE Photos and Graphics and Clip-Art Oh My...
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JAN
04
2009
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Krista - it's always good to review each sites copyright rules and regs.  They do change from time to time and since this post was written over 18 months ago, I'd say that's a good call on anyones part who visits any site that says their graphics and images are FREE. 

There are some really great sites out there and they are FREE but they usually want a link back and or attribution if you use any of their stuff. :-)
1:59pm • #176
Attended Rain Camp

Thanks so much for the response Brad!  Thanks for confirming my suspicions too!  I look forward to checking out the other site to see what I can use.

 
2:25pm • #177
MAR
04
2009
155,003 Points 1 Featured Post Outside Blog

Thanks for the links, this is EXACTLY what I was looking for, I knew active rain would give me the answers I needed!
8:24pm • #178
MAR
05
2009

I really appreciate you sharing this post.  I certainly need it.
7:55pm • #179
JUN
04
2009
495,291 Points Outside Blog Called Shot Master

Brad, thanks for sharing all this infomation. I will surely use some of it.
4:42am • #180
683,571 Points 317 Featured Posts Localism Sponsor Outside Blog Hit Router Attended Rain Camp Called Shot Master

Frank - no problem, If you like and can use this stuff, I have a post about the top 200 free sites of 2008 that has some cool stuff you might like too.  You'll find the link to it on my AR profile page.  :-)
7:08am • #181
JUL
08
2009
117,698 Points

Hi and thanks for another great post. I have been looking for photos that I could use, legally, for my blogs.  I hope to write many in the future. thx again also, for keeping AR running so smoothly at warp speed!
9:56am • #182
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Hi Ginger - this post was written quite some time ago, I'm sure if you Google "Free Images and Graphics",  or even "Free Photos" you'll find a ton of sites that have popped up and now populate the web. Thanks for such a great comment, that was very much appreciated!  :-)
2:05pm • #183
JAN
22
2010
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Bookmarked! Thanks Brad!
4:59pm • #185
FEB
16
2010
170,449 Points

Brad, thanks for sharing, always looking to improve with great visuals!
10:32pm • #186
AUG
01
2010
169,524 Points 1 Featured Post

Thank you Brad!  
10:55am • #187
169,524 Points 1 Featured Post

Most of these sites look like you have to buy images by the image, group of download, month or year.  Do you ask if you can use a picture you find on flickr or photobucket or are you just allowed to use the picture if it is there?
11:43am • #188
JAN
30
2011
Called Shot Master

Brad, thanks for the tips on pics.  I made this my project for the night and I seem to be finding good sources of pics and cartoons that I can begin to use in my posts.  Thank you again for reading my mind and knowing what I would be in search of tonight.  :)
12:29am • #189
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Hi Karen  - there are so many sites that offer images and photos etc, just make sure you read their terms of service and guidelines so you don't get yourself into any kind of copyright issues.  Creative commons is popular and needs to be understood when using the multitude of sites out there.  I am working on a post now showing how to use programs like powerpoint and your own photos to create your own graphics and images. Should be up in the next week or so.  :-)
12:57pm • #190
APR
07
2011

Every time I do an Active Rain search for something techie, I end up on your blog!  Thanks for all the posts and help.
11:12am • #191
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Hi Wendy - nice to meet you.  I'm glad you're finding the information I post useful.  If you ever need anything or have any questions, feel free to contact me anytime, I'd be happy to try and help. :-)
2:20pm • #192
JUN
06
2011
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Brad, someone just turned me on to this list. Seems like a great source for pics!
4:57pm • #193
JUN
07
2011
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Brad, I saw this on a reblog from Elayna Fernandez and wanted to thank you directly!  You are amazing and I don't know what we'd do without you!

11:44pm • #194
JUN
08
2011
683,571 Points 317 Featured Posts Localism Sponsor Outside Blog Hit Router Attended Rain Camp Called Shot Master

DeeDee -  you are too sweet, thanks for taking the time to stop by and say that, you are the best!!  :-)

You made my day for sure!!!
10:19pm • #195
SEP
28
2011
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Found this when I did an internet search for clipart.  Awesome!  Thanks

Aaron
2:04pm • #196

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