My New Addiction

Upper Branches of Gum Tree in my Neighborhood
@bagarad (14283)
Paso Robles, California
November 14, 2017 11:38pm CST
I mentioned in a previous post that I have a new addiction. It's Clickasnap. I joined a year ago, uploaded about ten photos, and let it sit until last week. Suddenly I decided that I really enjoyed sharing photos there and seeing the photos of others, and having the chance to earn a few pennies as people viewed my pictures. My free membership lets me upload just seven photos a day, but right now that's enough. So far I have 91 photos uploaded and they average about ten views apiece. I have 50 followers. I'm pretty happy with that for a week's active participation. I find that looking at the work of other hobbyists and the professionals on the site helps me see photography in a new way and encourages me to try new approaches. I still like nature photography best, and most especially I like photographing and studying trees. I take pictures of all the views I can to make sure I've got close-ups of leaves, bark, fruits, and many artististic views, if possible. Then I have something to go on when I take out my field guides. It frustrates me when I can't figure out how to identify a tree. Do you take photography seriously? Are you a Clickasnap member? In case you are and want to connect there, I use the Barbrad handle. I'd love to see what you've done. If photography isn't your thing, do you have some other hobby where you express your creativity? If so, how did you get into it?
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Darcy Nemo
@YrNemo (20261)
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15 Nov 17
I wish I could play piano or guitar beautifully. They all need practice, lots, and I can't afford the time to do that. (Used to be very good when I was a teen. Now, just lukewarm!)
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Barbara Radisavlejvic
@bagarad (14283)
• Paso Robles, California
15 Nov 17
I used to enjoy playing both, but never had lessons and never got good. Just did it mostly for myself.
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Darcy Nemo
@YrNemo (20261)
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17 Nov 17
@bagarad I used to use flickr. I still have some photos there I think.
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Barbara Radisavlejvic
@bagarad (14283)
• Paso Robles, California
22 Nov 17
@YrNemo I still have some there, too.
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Angie
@andriaperry (116860)
• Anniston, Alabama
15 Nov 17
Is there a referral link that will help you if I join? If so leave it for me on facebook, I would live to join.
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Barbara Radisavlejvic
@bagarad (14283)
• Paso Robles, California
15 Nov 17
Referral links aren't necessary. I'll send you my profile link so that we can find each other.
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lady Di
@lady1993 (27225)
• Philippines
15 Nov 17
wow i have never heard of that. i like taking pictures of plant and animals, way up close... but i do not share them i think i may join this though, can you pm me a referral link?
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lady Di
@lady1993 (27225)
• Philippines
16 Nov 17
@bagarad oh, thank you for that info may i ask for your username instead?
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lady Di
@lady1993 (27225)
• Philippines
17 Nov 17
@bagarad thanks for that i'll try it this weekend
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Barbara Radisavlejvic
@bagarad (14283)
• Paso Robles, California
24 Dec 17
@lady1993 I found you and followed you, but you haven't uploaded any new photos lately.
The Horse
@TheHorse (205201)
• Walnut Creek, California
22 Dec 17
I love taking photos, but I just share them here and on Facebook (and in my YouTube music videos).
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The Horse
@TheHorse (205201)
• Walnut Creek, California
24 Dec 17
@bagarad Makes sense. I have a handful that would be considered "pretty." Actually I always try to "compose" my photos, even the ones of speakers, since I don't take that many.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (325295)
• Rockingham, Australia
15 Nov 17
This sounds a good site. The free option is a good idea too. I guess if you want to you can take a different option later.
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Barbara Radisavlejvic
@bagarad (14283)
• Paso Robles, California
16 Nov 17
Yes. I may upgrade later. I was going to do it this week. It's like three pounds a month, or maybe it's five if you don't pay a year up front. Then I realize I won't have time to upload more than 7 photos a day for a while anyway for a while. What's nice is that if you upgrade for a month, you can always downgrade. If you aren't trying to sell your photos there, downgrading wouldn't make a difference. You'd just have a month to upload a lot of your very best photos at once and start accumulating paid views faster. But I'm going to wait. I have over a hundred photos there now and over a dollar in paid views.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (325295)
• Rockingham, Australia
17 Nov 17
@bagarad That's all sounds good. Hope you're able to earn something there over time.
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Barbara Radisavlejvic
@bagarad (14283)
• Paso Robles, California
17 Nov 17
@JudyEv It won't make me any richer than what I do here, but I enjoy it.
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April
@thislittlepennyearns (58103)
• Defuniak Springs, Florida
15 Nov 17
I just joined I will look for you. I haven't figured out how to upload a photo.
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Barbara Radisavlejvic
@bagarad (14283)
• Paso Robles, California
22 Nov 17
@thislittlepennyearns I remember that name. I think I did find and follow you.
April
@thislittlepennyearns (58103)
• Defuniak Springs, Florida
22 Nov 17
@bagarad Okay cool. I'll hopefully have time today to look through your pictures.
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April
@thislittlepennyearns (58103)
• Defuniak Springs, Florida
16 Nov 17
@bagarad I found it finally..and my problem with uploading photos was because I was on the mobile website. But I follow you, my screen name there is southernfriedliv
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changjiangzhibin89
@changjiangzhibin89 (16517)
• China
15 Nov 17
Sounds like lt is a great site,however I usually just use my smartphone to take some photos of something ,which are nothing to write home about.The tree in the picture looks like eucalyptus.
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Barbara Radisavlejvic
@bagarad (14283)
• Paso Robles, California
16 Nov 17
It is a eucalyptus, but they are also called gum trees.
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Sanjeev
@sjvg1976 (41132)
• Delhi, India
15 Nov 17
No i am not on to any site where one can upload images. Moreover I don't like photography.
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Barbara Radisavlejvic
@bagarad (14283)
• Paso Robles, California
15 Nov 17
Everyone is different. What do you like to do when you have free time?
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Sanjeev
@sjvg1976 (41132)
• Delhi, India
16 Nov 17
@bagarad I like to watch t.v. and talk to my kids when have leisure time.
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Barbara Radisavlejvic
@bagarad (14283)
• Paso Robles, California
16 Nov 17
@sjvg1976 I don't much like TV, but I did used to enjoy talking to my kids when they were around. Talking to kids is one of the most important things you can do.
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M.-L.
@MALUSE (69416)
• Germany
23 Nov 17
Is there fixed amount of money you earn per view?
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Barbara Radisavlejvic
@bagarad (14283)
• Paso Robles, California
25 Nov 17
It's currently 0.14 cents per view. A view is counted as a paid view if someone looks at your photo for at least five seconds on the photo page -- not as an embed in a feed or any other way.
Hanni Harel
@Hannihar (129371)
• Israel
15 Dec 17
I love taking pictures and want to check it out. Thanks for sharing the information with us and the picture. Is the tree ok or is that how it is?
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Barbara Radisavlejvic
@bagarad (14283)
• Paso Robles, California
24 Dec 17
I'm not sure I understand your question. I think I did post this tree there -- just with a bigger file size.
ARM
@responsiveme (22926)
• India
15 Nov 17
That looks like an eucalyptus tree...Good photo
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Barbara Radisavlejvic
@bagarad (14283)
• Paso Robles, California
16 Nov 17
It is a eucalyptus tree. They grow like weeds in California. I believe in Australia they are known as gum trees.
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Paula Tranchina
@Ganma7 (3664)
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25 Dec 17
Very interesting! Thanks for the info
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Barbara Radisavlejvic
@bagarad (14283)
• Paso Robles, California
25 Dec 17
If you like photography, check it out.
Hoang The Luan
@Bopsalay (145)
• Phuket, Thailand
16 Nov 17
Nice shoot bro
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Barbara Radisavlejvic
@bagarad (14283)
• Paso Robles, California
16 Nov 17
I'm a woman. Did you know that?
Desiree Palomo
@Dyvette16 (4301)
• United States
21 Nov 17
Love the picture . I like to take pictures as well when I see a beautiful sight , I have not heard of this before but I will definitely check it out !
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Barbara Radisavlejvic
@bagarad (14283)
• Paso Robles, California
22 Nov 17
Be sure and message me if you join so I can see your photos. Sometimes it's hard to find a profile if you aren't sure of the user name.
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Desiree Palomo
@Dyvette16 (4301)
• United States
22 Nov 17
@bagarad will definitely do ! Will probably look around it first
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