Flickr problems

[mr_phillip]

Thanks all. I used the flash uploader again this morning, still one minute per 4x6 low rez. I just loader 20+ pic and used the computer for something else.

The latest file transfer uploader 3.5 from Jan 2008 still does not work. It says it is transfering in process, just never get anything done.

I have a Mac.

If you're using a Mac then I really do recommend checking out FlickrExport from connectedflow.com. There are versions for both iPhoto and Aperture and I find it's well worth the cost of purchase (I'm really not fond of Flickr's own Mac clients).

Out of interest, what kind of resolution are you uploading? I limit mine to 72dpi RGB, and scale them down during upload using FlickrExport to 2000px on the longest edge. Obviously the larger the files you're uploading, the slower the process is going to be.

 

[bcostin]

I have a pro account (see my sig) and use it all the time. I prefer the newer Uploadr app but never had any problems with the old one. My wife has had occasional glitches when she uploads large batches (more than 50 photos at a time) but I have not experienced these problems.

Make sure you have the automatic image resizing turned off in Unploadr. It slows things down, and you'll probably get better results doing your resampling in your photo editor anyway.

 

[blazeicehockey]

I've found that the secret to getting lots of views and comments on flickr is to post photos OF your camera rather than photos FROM your camera 😛

I found I get more views if I post a pic of of a naked girl holding a camera :angel:
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Footnote:No I don't honest! I'm beginning to get bored with view chasing. I'ts even less worthy a cause than pixel peeping 🙂

 

[peterm1]

I use it from time to time but not extensively. I find that photobucket is a better host for photos I want to annex to a forum post (like this one.) I find Flickr infuriatingly difficult to navigate and find my way around but I can just about use it ok for simple processes like posting an image or two. I have to say I do not really like it much for this reason.

 

[RayPA]

I use Flickr as my primary online gallery. I *used* to have problems with the newer uploader, but I think it was browser-related. IIRC, it worked better with Firefox than with Safari. Anyway, the problems just stopped/ I've been using the newer uploader with no problems at all.

I also use Flickr and just bought myself a "pro" account.
I'm very happy with it, although I wish that I could get more comments on my photography overthere.

I think a big part of flickr is social networking. It's about contacts and groups and making connections so that your images are seen. I don't think anyone should put too much value into the number of comments an image gets over there, unless you've cultivated a good select group of contacts, who you respect and whose work you respect.

There are a lot of people on flickr who can literally put up anything and get 60+ comments, most of which are innocuous anyway. And often it seems that comments beget comments. That is, people will comment just because a lot of other people have commented.

It's a strange phenomenon, and I end up feeling bad for the photographers. I'd rather get a handful of comments or clicks from the people I know and respect than a hundred innocuous comments and twice that many clicks from out of the blue.

🙂