Wait, Flickr Didn’t Already Have An iPhone App?

Of course they don't have an app. I feel like Flickr has been rather sluggish since it's been taken over by yahoo.

I think there is room for a new photo sharing site to take over the scene. Allowing more compatibility with other service and more customization. That's just my opinion though.

Daveed

Awesome, millions and millions of uploads of photos of nothing. That won't kill the Flickr infrastructure. This is why I won't be renewing my Flickr Pro account in March. At least have two websites, one for professional or people who at least give a damn. Then have another site for the morons who take pictures with a cell phone. Hell, you can even give it a cool name, like, um, Myspace?

@OCEntertainment: There's still no Picasa app. But maybe Picasa being a Google property has something to do with that.

hopefully it's better than the piece of shit Photobucket app.

A way to upload bulk sets of images would be nice as well, but I know that's wishful thinking.

While it's not as stripped-down simple or fast as FlickIt, I think it's not too bad. Plus, can't beat "Free" pricewise.

eh, call me when 4chan has an iPhone app. I wants my hentai on the go.

"Wait, _________ feature wasn't already part of the iPhone?"

Good to see Flickr is keeping the iPhone experience consistent. Therefore, app approved.

@Daveed: facebook is my mobile photo upload destination.

@OMG! Ponies!: Be careful of accidental shutdown of the UPS or power strip under your desk. I've shut down my system with my feet once, not cool man, not cool.

@OMG! Ponies!: You're lucky that you're a lawyer, or you wouldn't be allowed to use all of that f***ing sarcasm. As I'm not a sailor, I'm not permitted to curse.

@envador: I'm like Mister Rogers. I change my shoes at work from my sneakers to dress shoes. And I'm then too lazy to bring the extra pairs home.

@Diddle my Skittles: I'm with you!

In fact, I don't think that most people should be allowed to have cameras. Cameras should only be reserved for a select cadre of professional people. I'm sick and tired of seeing people taking pictures of mundane things like pets or family members or tourist attractions. That is not what photography is for.

Also, unless you're a licensed professional writer, you shouldn't be allowed to write. No computer. No typewriter. No pens or pencils. No one cares about the mundane details of some anonymous person's life; why should they be allowed to share it with the world?

Come to think of it, the computers should only be for professional computer programmers. A writer (while possibly professional) isn't a professional computer user. Writers should make do with typewriters and pens.

Calculators should only be owned by professional mathematicians and accountants. Microscopes should only be owned by scientists and professional physicians.

And of course, since bloggers aren't professional journalists, blogs should be outlawed.

The tools of technology are highly sophisticated and should only be used by professionals who have proven that they have the skill, aptitude, and passion to use such tools.

@OMG! Ponies!: what's with the shoes?

@EBone: There's no App for that (yet) but there is:
@[www.farmersalmanac.com]

@Diddle my Skittles: I guess I'll have to be one of those blurry-visioned plebeians that doesn't give a fucking iguana's queef about serious photographers or the various sites they may use to share their work. If I want to stuff my Flickr page with LEGO shots, random doodles, LOLcat knockoffs and FAIL pics, I will happily do so without any concerns. If the golden photogs can't handle the pedestrian images that fly well below their standards, well boo-freaking-hoo.

@Diddle my Skittles: The last decent picture I ever took of my mother (who has about a month to live) was taken with a crappy iPhone camera. It undoubtedly is of no importance to you. To me, it means the world. And having one more place to store it so that I can hold onto that photo for as long as possible is more valuable than you can possibly understand.

The ability to take a picture wherever, whenever is of immense value. How many newsworthy events were captured the instant they happened because someone had a cameraphone. Saddam Hussein's execution was filmed with a cameraphone. How many moments like a baby's first step or a last photo of a loved one were captured with a crappy cameraphone? Spare me the argument about how a photo's value is tied to the quality of the camera.

And you didn't HAVE to go with Flickr Pro. You chose to. Have you considered hosting your photos on your own website? Or using an external drive to store your photos locally?

Finally, why is it any of your business how other people choose to use services that they pay for? I use Flickr to store little photos that catch my eye when I'm out and about and to upload photos I take with my cameras. None of these are for commercial use. But that's not your business! Who the hell are you to pass judgment on others?

If an 8 year-old wants to take 1,000 pictures of her puppy and then upload them to the internet, it's not for you to say that what she's doing has worth.

Flickr is about storing photos - any photos. It doesn't matter if they're commercial or amateur or well-composed or taken with a 5 year-old webcam.

@plasticmouse: Gizmodo must be a very odd place for you.

Have you checked to see if The Farmer's Almanac has a website? :-)

@OMG! Ponies!: Get this picture off flickR now. This is not a professional photo, i mean the lighting is all wrong, your subject knows he is being photographed, and i see more feet than legs. Also not Black and White or Sepia toned and not nearly processed enough.

I want this photo run through no less than 3 HDR merges and we are going to need to crank up the bloom lighting cause its not nearly annoying enough to excite the Serious(c) Photog that FLICKR WAS MADE FOR!!!!!!!!!one1

Eulatos

@Diddle my Skittles: What makes it worse is THESE "people" who are uploading all these "photos" think they are just enjoying themselves and sharing those pictures, but little do they know they are taking a giant dump on your parade pictures you took last year that won 7 awards.

I mean, i know i can just go and browse ONLY the pictures I want to see, but when you got soccer moms uploading pictures i just get so furious about it i have to view every single one of them to fuel my elitist rage which keeps my frapping arm strong when looking at High Class sepia toned picture of a coca cola spilt on the ground.

THE NERVE!! FlickR(c) is for serious photographers taking pictures of serious things, like leaves and junk and stalin and stuff broseph.

Eulatos

In related "long overdue" news, why is KodakGallery still in beta? Are they trying to completely kill their brand?

@Diddle my Skittles: You're completely right. I think that while some people might actually find a way to squeeze something interesting out of a cell phone, that isn't what we'll be seeing from this.

@OMG! Ponies!: I remember about one or two months ago that Giz posted a story about how the iPhone was the number 1 used camera on Flickr. My response to that was that most of those pictures were of crappy quality and of no real importance. I still stand by my claim.

This is simply a matter of using a certain tool in a proper manner. I went with Flickr because I shoot everything in camera RAW. With most photo sharing sites at the time having size limits of 5MB or less, I had to go with Flickr Pro. I have been on Flickr for what, two years now, and it truly was, and kind of is a great site for people who want to take photography seriously as a hobby. I joined a couple local groups, and got invited to outings and shoots. I remember the first time I used a speedlight at night. The other photographers looked at me like I wore a swastika at a holocaust museum. They showed me about shutter speed and exposure. That's what Flickr should be about. Not about some ditzy Tila Tequila wannabe uploading her 300 pictures of her getting wasted at her boyfriend's kegger. There are sites for that, like Myspace, Facebook, hell, use Snapfish. just don't use Flickr.

Then again, I know people with TI-89's who have no idea what a 2 sample T-test is, or how to initiate it on their calculator.

@KingOwl: To be fair, it's inspired by Andrew Keen's "The Cult of the Amateur", a screed about how the lack of standards, review, and accountability on the internet - especially on blogs - is a terrible threat to culture.

@OMG! Ponies!: I was about ready to vehemently disagree with you, until I realized the thick sarcasm. Good show.

KingOwl

I am very grateful I am not obsessed with iphone apps. Although, if I told you I don't actually use a mobile phone at all you would probably tell me there is something fundamentally wrong with me anyways. And you would be right.

I hate people being 'in touch' 24/7. Bring back the 80's *sigh*

plasticmouse

@OMG! Ponies!: Ah the great iPhone camera debate. I love this one. I see validity on both sides of the fence.

I am in a slightly unique situation because although I am not a professional photographer, I DO sometimes indirectly make money from my photos as a result of web design projects.

Also, even though I love my DSLR, I have to admit some of my favorite photos of late have been taken with an iPhone.

The iPhone / Flickr middle ground I have found is that while I may take some photos with the phone, I always touch them up before upload to Flickr.

I created a photo set of these pictures here: [www.flickr.com] so you can see what I mean. Not fantastic shots by any means, but OK enough.

Finally, I can look down on everyone else whilst I upload hi-def closeups of flower genitalia and old people in high contrast lighting, on the go!

@Eulatos: They've had Picasa for Mac for some months. Go download it.

[picasa.google.com]

just b/c it has the word "pro" in it doesn't mean "professionals only." snapfish, kodakgallery and the others don't allow others to download photos and really are geared for people to order prints, mugs and tees. flickr's usage varies depending on the user and it's nobody's business if we want to use it to upload cell phone apps for our parapalegic home-bound brother to view random cell phone shots throughout the day, or if i'm trying to gain some business, or want everyone from the wedding to be able to see the pix or friends from the weekend. if you're that good, get your own site or just sit by the phone and i'm sure you don't need flickr.

the reason flickr is popular is b/c it's not only for professionals, but also for people who wouild never make a dime off of their photography but are rich in friends and family and wish to share that with them.

if it was just for pros and didn't have people who suck at photography like us alleviating the costs, you'd be paying alot heftier subscription price and may not even get a potential client should one of us "bad photographer" happen to stumble on one of your photos and want to hire you.

phonzie

@OMG! Ponies!: Well they still dont have picassa on the mac, so i think the picassa team is probably doing a whole lot of nothing.

Eulatos

Why the hell do we need these apps make the users go through the site like everyone else.

Remember the part about the Iphone having the real web therefore there should be no need for an app or customized iphone version of a site.

I cannot say enough about Mobile Fotos as an iphone app. The developer I really quick to email back, the interface is stellar, and easy to use....

Dave Diem Martinez

@Xjep: You know that all of those little controls and links would be nigh unusable on any mobile phone without going through lots of pinch-zooming, yes? You probably can view most of the page in its entirety, but if all you want to do is upload pictures or view your stream, why the hell do you want to go through the trouble?

@Kaiser-Machead: Don't forget hi-res lawnchairs w/shadows in black and white!

@Xjep: Do you have an iPhone, or perhaps an Android or WinMo phone that utilizes apps like this?

I don't mind using Safari on the iPhone to view pages like Facebook or ESPN, but it's inconvienent to always be zooming, or waiting for load times if I'm on EDGE. Having a native App that's customized for the device is much faster and user friendly.

I've been very satisfied with MobilFotos up to now, which has perfectly good viewing and uploading and even plays my uploaded videos (not sure how since they're Flash). I'll check out the new client at some point but not in any hurry.

lightningrob

this app is awesome!

mricyfire

Also, no zooming.

Just installed it and I have to say it's weak. You can search but no advanced searching, no sorting by Relevance, Interesting, Date, no Favorites when logged in, basically NO features. This is a beta product at best.

@plasticmouse: There must be something wrong with me too, since I agree with you. Fuck yeah cassette tapes!

@Eulatos: You know the best place to meets girls is at a babies clothing section of a department store. The trick is, talking to the girls when their moms aren't around.

I really wanted to take your rabble rabble rabble insulting rant seriously. However, I can't. But know, you have my pity.

Why doesn't Gizmodo have an iPhone App?

I would love to keep up on Apple's event tomorrow via an app, in addition to stories and things.

Gene Kieca