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You can find below some of the online image databases that provide photographs which are royalty free and can be used in course and web site creation.
If you are using software such as the KnowledgeNET then you can simply cut and paste and then edit this content in order to create online courseware or content for your students.
Please check the individual rights associated with each object as these vary from object to object.
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85000+ |
CalPhotos is a collection of 85,295 images of plants, animals, fossils, people, and landscapes. A variety of organizations and individuals have contributed photographs to CalPhotos. Please be aware that these various contributors maintain copyright and follow the usage guidelines provided with each image. |
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Approx 10000+ (unspecified)) |
You need to register to view non-watermarked images but an excellent collection of high quality images covering a wide range of themes. Especially good selection of thumbnails. |
| Creative Element | Cr103 is a library of free abstract graphics and design ideas that you can cut and paste into your own work or use just for insipiration. You can also share and promote your work by uploading it for use by others . | |
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5000+ |
If you are looking for animal pictures here is the place to go but just remember this is the home of the US wildlife service not the African division!. |
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8000 |
Not just images of Saskatchewan! An excellent collection of farming, scenery, animals . . . Good quality. |
| Every Stock Photo | 3 7000 000 | This is a search engine for free photos. These come from many sources and are license-specific. You can view a photo's license by clicking on the license icon, below and left of photos. |
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Approx 100000+ (unspecified) |
This is photo sharing software but also a photo commons where those that pout photographs in here allocate © status for use by non-profits such a school. This is a huge resource for schools with a wide range of topics themes etc. A search for bridge returned thousands of returns. |
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3000+ |
Predominantly US based location photos but also some good NASA and animal shots. |
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70 000 |
70 000 images that are royalty free for private non-commercial users |
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10000+ |
The photos here are free for personal and professional use and are of a mixed quality varying from stunning to average. |
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Approx 20000 |
Once you get over the name this is a great site with a huge collection of photos. Click on the image archive on the left hand side and search away. Over 4000 animal shots alone let alone insects (different category). Other categories include objects, scenes, people, textures and still life |
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National Library of Australia Picture Library
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67000 |
A tremendous collection of both historical and contemporary images covering all aspects of Australia: its people, places and history. |
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2200 |
Excellent open source collection of photographs for schools and projects. On two occasions this site did not load first time so try again if first not successful. |
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Approx 1000s (unspecified) |
Pics4Learning is a copyright-friendly image library for teachers and students. The Pics4Learning collection consists of thousands of images that have been donated by students, teachers, and amateur photographers. |
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2500 |
Small but excellent high quality library of images, 3D illustrations and textures. |
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2000 |
A small but high quality collection of photographs and 3D rendered images. |
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The Garst Photographic Collection
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20000 |
These slides were photographed over a period of 25 years as the Garsts travelled to Asia, Europe, Australia, Africa, and the Americas while filming for Mutual of Omaha's Wild Kingdom television series. More than 700 animal species, including mammals, reptiles, birds, insects and aquatic wildlife are represented within this slide collection. |
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30 000 |
More than 30,000 images from the Alexander Turnbull Library collections. Most are of early NZ life and people. |
| Wellcome | 100 000 | Wellcome Images is one of the world's richest and most unique collections, with themes ranging from medical and social history to contemporary healthcare and biomedical science. |
| WikiMedia | 1000 | A small but growing collection of high quality pictures and diagrams |
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