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   Susan SJposted 7 years ago

   Can someone tell me where I can get good pictures(free) to add to my HubPages articles?

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      liesl5858posted 7 years agoin reply to this

      Hi! Susan, it is much better to use your own photos in Hubpages really.

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   theraggededgeposted 7 years ago

   There are several really good sites.
   
   Pixabay
   Pexels
   Unsplash
   
   They don't require linking or attribution, although it's a good idea for new writers to mention them in the source box. There are loads more, but those are the ones I use. Plus, I take my own photos too.

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      TIMETRAVELER2posted 7 years agoin reply to this

      I just posted on the forums  that suddenly a moderator is turning down my Heal Dove hubs partially because I'm using stock photos!  I am really upset about this because I have been using them for years without any issue.  Have contacted the team about this and am hoping it's only one moderator, but this seems way over the top...especially after 7 years without any image issues.  Your thoughts?

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         theraggededgeposted 7 years agoin reply to this

         See what the team says.
         
         We are writers, not photographers. The vast majority of the stock photos are taken by photographers or hobbyists with skill and great cameras.
         
         I use about 50/50 stock/my own.

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            TIMETRAVELER2posted 7 years agoin reply to this

            You stated my feelings exactly.  I don't think it's fair to expect people who came here to write to also become good photographers.  That wasn't part of the deal and is why many of us use stock photos.

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               Marcy Goodfleischposted 7 years agoin reply to this

               Same here - not only that, for a while (several years ago) there was a lot of pressure to shoot video. When you publish here, you're expected to do all the research, writing, editing, layout, art, links, and other things that are done in publishing, but most of us who have writing backgrounds came from environments where we primarily did the research, writing, and (of course) self-editing.
               
               I was glad to learn how to use HPs tools for loading content, adding photos, etc., because those are useful skills. I did not like the pressure to produce original photographs and I very much disliked the push to produce videos.
               
               Some niche accounts lend themselves well to original photos, because they are geared to self-help, or they're about cooking, crafts, home repairs, car maintenance, etc. Other niche accounts are less easy to support with photos. I'm more of a generalist (which is less advantageous in a UGC site, but that was and is my history in writing). Most of what I've written does not invite original photos.
               
               Maybe someone will post the current site guidelines for art.

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         chasmacposted 7 years agoin reply to this

         That's strange. The learning centre states:
         
         "You can purchase relatively inexpensive images from sites such as iStockphoto, which has a huge library of both photos and graphics. That said, there are many great sites online where you can find images that you can legally use for free."
         
         Maybe it's a new moderator in need of some training.

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            TIMETRAVELER2posted 7 years agoin reply to this

            I was thinking this and have addressed this issue with the team.  Still waiting for an answer on this one, but find it disconcerting.  The learning center even provides a list of "white " sites that we can use without issue...so you're probably right.  However, I currently have two hubs I have updated based on the directions I was given and to date, neither has been either accepted or refused.  One has been sitting for more than a week, and I resubmitted the updated version almost immediately .  Sure hope you're right, and think you probably are!

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      Susan SJposted 7 years agoin reply to this

      Thank you. This is helpful.

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   sgbrownposted 7 years ago

   I have an account on public domain with over 1,100 photos and try to add to the account daily. Most of my photos have to do with nature. I would be happy for you to take a look and see if there is something you can use.
   https://www.publicdomainpictures.net/en … p?a=136784
   You will have to copy and paste the above link and I am not sure I am allowed to put a link on here, so I hope I don't get in trouble! 

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      theraggededgeposted 7 years agoin reply to this

      There are some lovely photos there, and the free versions are of a good quality, so fine for HP. Thanks. Have bookmarked.

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      Susan SJposted 7 years agoin reply to this

      The pictures are lovely. I am sure they will be helpful.
      Thank you so much.

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      poppyrposted 7 years agoin reply to this

      You’re so kind for sharing this link with us!

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   Darleen Barnardposted 7 years ago

   I use Pixabay quite a bit.  Thank you SGBrown for sharing your link!

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   CYong74posted 7 years ago

   Timetraveler2: Could it be the photos used are too "used?" And thus not suitable from a SEO point of view?

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   Kenna McHughposted 7 years ago

   I haven't heard of unsplash and will check it out and the other link as well. Thank you, both.

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   kenneth averyposted 7 years ago

   I hate to interrupt, but I use Pixabay or WikiMedia Commons and they (photos) have attribution for their photos.

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