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 Post subject: Photo Reference for Artists?
PostPosted: Wed Mar 19, 2008 5:17 pm 
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Does anyone know of a free online resource for photos that artists can use as reference? I'm looking for everything from people, interiors, exteriors, etc.

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PostPosted: Wed Mar 19, 2008 5:42 pm 
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I've been using those flickr groups that combine thousands of photos based on content.

I also use the small preview photos that are available on the pay sites.

I needed airline interiors to use for reference for a recent page. One trip to flickr and I found a group that had thousands of photos of interiors, airline food, people interacting in the plane... they have the same for offices, homes, the beach, the woods... all free.

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PostPosted: Wed Mar 19, 2008 6:32 pm 
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I'll try flickr. Thanks!

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PostPosted: Wed Mar 19, 2008 6:35 pm 
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That page is excellent, by the way.

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PostPosted: Wed Mar 19, 2008 6:45 pm 
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Monk wrote:
That page is excellent, by the way.

It sure is! I used to clip photos and keep files, now I just google images. I even use google for comic book ref. Flikr sounds like a great idea!

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PostPosted: Sat Mar 22, 2008 10:51 pm 
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If you don't need large res I Stock Photo is pretty good: http://www.istockphoto.com/index.php

I have another one that has some free high res images as well, but it's at work.

And I'll echo. That page looks great.

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