This means if we remix, transform, or build upon the material, we may not distribute the modified material. For this instance, the image we have selected is non-derivatives. The third sign with a dash inside the circle indicates that either it is derivatives or not. But if you use the image simply in the blog post without the intention of monetary gain just simply making your blog more attractive, this means it is a noncommercial use. The difference between commercial and non-commercial images is that you can use the image for direct monetary gains for the commercial image, such as an image for the banner ads and other forms of ads. For this instance, it is not for commercial use. The ethos is akin to the open source movement in software development, but for photos. For example, you might allow your photos to be shared and modified as long as an attribution is provided, and it’s not used for commercial purposes. The second sign with a dollar sign cross inside the circle indicates either it is commercial or non-commercial. Flickr allows photographers to assign a Creative Commons license to their photos. The main reason I do this is because I have a wedding photography page and I like to showcase some photos on it.

This particular image requires the appropriate credit link back to the source of the image. In this tutorial, I’m going to show you how to display public photos from your (or any one else’s) Flickr photo set onto your website. The first sign with a little human inside the circle indicates the attribution requirement. For this instance, the right reserved by this image is defined by three images sign. As you might notice, at the right bottom of the image that we have selected, this image shows the right reserved.

Using flickr photos on your website