Amazing Free Hi-Res Photography
Amazing Free Hi-Res Photography
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THX

Original Poster:

2,348 posts

151 months

Sunday 1st June 2014
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I'm looking to fill some picture frames with amazing hi-res photography, but I'm tight as an arse and don't want to pay for the images.

Where do I go?

Both sensible answers and abuse welcome.

pidsy

8,699 posts

186 months

Sunday 1st June 2014
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I've got photography all over my house and there are a good few images by PH's talented photographers.

I just pm'd people who's images I liked and asked if I could have a high res copy to print out and frame.

Most were more than happy to, mentioning its nice to know their picture is up somewhere. A couple asked for a few beer tokens (substantially cheaper than mass produced images from online stores). Some, understandably so, told me to get lost!

Not sure what subject matter you are after but I found the urbex guys and girls to be particularly helpful.

GravelBen

16,482 posts

259 months

Sunday 1st June 2014
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Like he said, never hurts to ask if you've seen a photo you like on PH - worst case is they just say no.

MysteryLemon

4,968 posts

220 months

Sunday 1st June 2014
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As much as it's probably a bit naughty, go to google images, set the search parameters to large or some high MP count and then search for the subject you want. Grab the file and send it off to which ever printer you prefer.

Not like you're taking the image and selling it as your own or using it for a commercial project. Printing it for display on your wall in your home is fair game imo. If the photographer wanted to protect their images, they shouldn't be uploading high res originals to places google images references.

Of course, if google can point you to the photographers website, no harm in asking first. Most (especially amateurs) will be delighted that someone wants to have their photo on their wall.

markmullen

15,877 posts

263 months

Sunday 1st June 2014
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MysteryLemon you couldn't be more wrong. They are far from fair game.

Your argument about uploading high res images is like saying if you leave a door open at home then the burglar is within his rights to take what he wants.

MysteryLemon

4,968 posts

220 months

Sunday 1st June 2014
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I did say it was naughty.

If you allow someone to steal your stuff then they will. Leaving your front door open doesn't entitle someone to take what they want but you would be a fool to sit there and let them get on with it.

If you upload high res originals without watermarks then youre only fooling yourself into thinking people won't take them and use them.


markmullen

15,877 posts

263 months

Monday 2nd June 2014
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MysteryLemon said:
If you upload high res originals without watermarks then youre only fooling yourself into thinking people won't take them and use them.
And if you think you can defend an action against you for unauthorised usage on this basis you are deluded.

MysteryLemon

4,968 posts

220 months

Monday 2nd June 2014
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I'm not suggesting you could, but something that's just going to be printed and displayed on your wall at home is never going to have that problem.

Crimefighter

152 posts

165 months

Tuesday 3rd June 2014
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www.interfacelift.com

Not car specific, but all the images are free and available to download at a variety of resolutions

pidsy

8,699 posts

186 months

Tuesday 3rd June 2014
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Crimefighter said:
www.interfacelift.com

Not car specific, but all the images are free and available to download at a variety of resolutions
some nice stuff on there.

MysteryLemon

4,968 posts

220 months

Tuesday 3rd June 2014
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Crimefighter said:
www.interfacelift.com

Not car specific, but all the images are free and available to download at a variety of resolutions
Well considering my suggestion was shot down... Maybe worth reading the terms of that site before you go downloading and printing those images...


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Crimefighter

152 posts

165 months

Tuesday 3rd June 2014
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True enough, I guess they are intended for virtual Wallpapers only.

I don't see the harm in using them for the OP's intention however, assuming the images would be used for decoration not distribution.

markmullen

15,877 posts

263 months

Tuesday 3rd June 2014
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Crimefighter said:
I don't see the harm in using them for the OP's intention however, assuming the images would be used for decoration not distribution.
The harm is that the artist would, not unreasonably, rather you bought prints from him or her, than printing your own.

THX

Original Poster:

2,348 posts

151 months

Tuesday 3rd June 2014
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I figured it wouldn't be a popular question - I did find a site offering 'free for any use' but I'll be careful what I use from others.

Cheers all!

markmullen

15,877 posts

263 months

Tuesday 3rd June 2014
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THX said:
I figured it wouldn't be a popular question - I did find a site offering 'free for any use' but I'll be careful what I use from others.
No problem at all if someone is giving their stuff away, it is the assertion that you can use anything you find which wound me up.