20) bigfoto.com
http://www.bigfoto.com/

bigfoto.com is a repository of photos organized by categories and sub-categories. Each sub-category has a brief description about the category. The main categories are America, Asia, Europe, Africa, Pacific, Themes and Miscellaneous. When selecting a category, a page with its description and its sub-categories appears. For example, if you select Themes and then Aviation, the description references the Wright brothers and Charles Lindbergh. Some of the sub-category / thumbnail pages have tips and information related to photography.

The sub-category pages have thumbnails and clicking on one opens a new window with the photo appearing at full size. Another way to browse the site is to go to the site map. At the bottom of the Web site is a link called "pps." This contains PowerPoint presentations for downloading and admiring. The first one has beautiful nature-related shots. You can read the copyright / FAQ section for the rules on using the photos from this site.

19) FreeImages.com
http://www.freeimages.com/

FreeImages.com has over 2300 stock photos. Note this one is FreeImages.com and it's not the same site as the one from the UK. You can read the terms and conditions to verify the rules for using the site's photos. Search for images by using the search tool or you can browse the directory by category. At the top of the category page are links to view photos that have been submitted in the last day, last seven days, last 14 days or all images. Be warned there are roughly 200 pages of thumbnails to go through if you select the All Images link.

The thumbnails page includes the member's name, how many times the photo has been viewed, its file size and its dimensions. When you go into a photo, you can navigate to the previous image, next image or view a slide show. A nicely organized site with quality photos.

18) FreeImages.co.uk
http://www.freeimages.co.uk/

FreeImages.co.uk has over 2500 stock photos. To ensure following the Web site's rules for using its images, read the terms and conditions to ensure following the Web site's rules for using its images. The home page lists the top three galleries, which is currently the home, financial, and flora. Search for photos by clicking on gallery, which takes you to the gallery's index of images. The gallery index page has a search tool for keyword searches. When you select a thumbnail from the gallery page, the picture appears in its full size and doesn't have information.

The site also offers ideas and tips on resolutions and how to get the best use out of the images. FreeImages also has a collection for desktop wallpapers and presentation slides.

17) FreeStockPhotos.com
http://freestockphotos.com/

FreeStockPhotos.com is a resource for free photography for personal or commercial use. There are some restrictions in using photos from the site such as retaining the domain name when using the photo on the Internet, in a Web page, in printed publications or in any product, advertising or packaging. Categories include animals, Christian, Egypt, Israel, Near East, Rome, scenery, sky/weather and wildflower/plants.

When you click on any of the categories, thumbnail-sized images appear all on one page, which can be hard to see in some categories because of the background. However, the images are fascinating and worth a look. Click on the thumbnail to see the larger picture.

16) Free Photographs Network
http://www.free-photographs.net/

Free Photographs Network is a resource for royalty-free stock photographs available for non-commercial use. If you use any of the photographs from the site, you're agreeing to abide by international copyright law. Its terms of service outlines the rules for using the photos from the site. You can browse collections by category or use the search tool.

Categories include animals/nature, emergency services, historical, misc, military, places, scenic, science / technology, sports, theme parks, transport, and special features. After selecting a category, a page appears with multiple photos organized by its photographer. The groups of photos also provide usage information. Click on a specific photo to get the photographer's name, Web site, and usage info.