I would like to post photos on a site that is accessible to others but that is A) somewhat respectful of personal information (i.e. nothing owned by Facebook); and B) is not too silly looking (Imgur). Is there any good option, or is Flickr still worthwhile? I don’t mind if the site charges a reasonable fee. Thank you.
I’ve had a pro account for some 8 years now; still waiting for that Flickr comeback!
I still think Flickr is one of the best options out there for photos. It’s still a favorite of mine, even with the fee. I think it looks great, and it’s a photo centric site.
Did everyone abandon it? kind of, but not really. The hardcore audience is still around I think.
Beyond the reasons you listed, it’s also been helpful as a tool for gear research. There are other tools for finding images taken with a certain lens or body but it is a useful alternative.
I use it not as a social media (kind of dead in that aspect imo), but as a backup of my photos I can reach from anywhere should I need, and to show galeries to relevant people, like, I send my photos I took on a trip to my friends that were there, or to the model on a TFP shoot.
It is a decent option to store, share and let download jpeg’s in an unlimited storage for a decent price.
I love and pay for Flickr. It’s being revitalized too- more people are using it again. Great way to meet fellow enthusiasts and they let you upload full size and zoom in.