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55) Photo Repository
http://www.pyed.net/eye/

This site has a small and high quality free stock photo collection with close to 300 photos. Smaller sites may offer viewer photos, but they often have photos of objects, people and places you won't find anywhere else for free. The terms of service clearly explain how you can use these photos.
Photo Repository has nine albums, which have photos relating to nature, food, life forms, textures, recreation, objects, buildings, landscapes and signs. Discover photos by exploring the latest uploads, most recently commented photos, most viewed, top rated, favorites and random.
Registration is required to access the image's page, but not to search the collection. Any page with thumbnails can be viewed without registration. You just won't be able to access the higher resolution images until signing up. So you can see if the site has photos you like before taking the time to register.
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54) diwiesign studio stockphoto archive
http://www.diwiesign.com/index...

diwiesign studio stock photo archive is a personal collection with over 500 images on dirt or industrial themes. All images are royalty free for personal and non-commercial use. Review the FAQ before downloading and the disclaimer (on the left side of the page).
This distinctive collection most likely has images you won't find in any others. You can browse the collection's most popular images or watch the random slide slow. The site has a search box for searching outside collections.
Images cover a gamut of topics such as railway, old looking objects, wooden substances and rocky surfaces. I'm sure this collection has a few surprises that would be a find for you.
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53) Stockcache Gallery
http://stockcache.com/gallery/

Stockcache Gallery offers a collection of free stock photography licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 2.5 License. It also has an associated blog provides updates on the gallery as well as news related to photography.
The collection has over 800 files sorted into 77 categories. THe home page displays four random files and the four newest files along with their dimensions and file sizes. Category pages display all the images in thumbnails. Click on one that catches your eye to see a larger view, get its details, rate it, download it in its original format or as a zipped file or send it as an ecard to a friend.
The Hotlist, which appears in the top menu, displays the most popular files. Stockcache Gallery's search feature comes with a few ways to narrow your search results or you can click on a keyword from the keyword list. This is a well-organized gallery with quality photos.
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52) unprofound.com
http://www.unprofound.com/

unprofound.com is a collection of photos sorted by basic colors instead of the usual categories. White, however, isn't white as it's a "everything else" category. You can also use the simple search tool to find photos. The home page displays the most recently submitted photos.
The home page explains the terms of use that you can use it any way you like, but do not distribute the photos. Pick a color, any color to see its photos and the name of the photographer. Click on the photographer's name to see the person's profile and complete collection.
unprofound.com is rather a profound site with a nice collection and a unique way to find photos.
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51) Piotr.Pix
http://www.piotrpix.info/

Piotr.Pix is an image database of over 900 images taken by one person. They come in a resolution of 1600x1200 and you can download and use them as long as you follow the outlined rules shown on the home page. If you want to download the 1600x1200 images, you must register for a free account. As soon as you register, check the Control Panel and modify the settings to your preference.
The images are sorted into seven categories: Nature, Creatures, Views, People, Vehicles, Misc, and Personal. You can also browse top images and new images. Once you've registered, you can click on the image to see its full size, information, comment box and rating feature. You can also add it to your favorites (Lightbox), send an eCard and download it as either a JPG or zipped file.
The page is available in English and German. The site has an advanced search tool where you can use AND / OR, select a category and select the fields to search. It's an impressive collection considering it's from one person.