Where do you get your images?

@Joe... Not real sure how you click on a pic as you suggest.... to see if it is free or for pay.

@Sunil a. So this Pixabay is a site that you submit your images to and people are able to use them if they want.....? free of charge? I have liked them on Facebook and I get their pictures that they send they always say from which member the picture was sent in from.... So.. I am guessing that those beautiful pictures that I get I can use as I like.... at least that is what I am thinking???? Ye

I type in the topic and "public domain" or "free" then switch google over to images.

Once I find a pic I like, I click on it to see if it's truly free or available for pay. If it's not free, I move on.

Wikipedia images are really good about telling you what you can or can't do with their pics. The licenses are important. The rumors about Getty Images going after people is completely true and they are pretty ruthless about it. Better safe than sorry.

If the picture was taken by someone, ask

Won't let me put the link - but look up reaction gifs on google you might like it!

@CW Johnson you sure do. The real point is if you have the skills to do that, why not do it with something that is not subject to the problem or even create your own from scratch?

I am a photographer, not a good one though. Yes I use Pixabay when there is no financial gain for posting my original work, thanks.

@Rimmy you have been reported and deleted...

Sometimes from the internet and mostly create on photoshop.

Do you have to worry about copyrights if you edit the images; add effects, resize, change colors, etc?

@Warren.. Thanks for that I thought that was how it was! I was cringing when I saw some of those comments. Your always much appreciated.

Any images from the Internet are automatically copyright, unless you receive specific permission to use them. If you use Google search and then apply the images you find to your own commercial purpose, it's like waiting for a bomb to go off right next to you.

I have my own library of images which I shoot myself, or I use Getty.

Thanks for the input everyone. @Zoran... I always worry about that too.
@Joe.. nice site! I could see me sitting on that beach with a toddie in my hand!

I shoot with a camera or a search on google (watch out for copyright)

Google search the topic and my own camera, as seen at http://hotcaribbeanholidays.com - just be careful not to have too much fun over there... ;-)

I take them either from my Camera or download it from internet.

Thanks Warren.. I have not heard of either of those Pixabay, Morgue Files... I have 2 wonderful cameras... as well as a flip...BUT>>>>>> I am a terrible picture taker..I always cut off the heads of people as well as they usually come out blurry. I often have my finger showing in the picture too. Silly Cindy
I just checked out both of them... Thanks for the TIP!

My camera, Pixabay, Morgue Files or create them with Photoshop Elements.

The Merchant?.... Does that mean the person you are working for?

I get my images from the merchant.