Some real life examples of why citing/fair use matters with images too!
Image from: http://pixabay.com/en/lifesaver-life-ring-life-preserver-24966/
While most of these image sources are meant to provide freely usable images, please check the exact licensing restrictions carefully.
Use Creative Commons to search Wikimedia and Flickr. Some definitions:
"Creative Commons is a nonprofit that enables the sharing and use of creativity and knowledge through free legal tools. Its free, easy-to-use copyright licenses provide a simple, standardized way to give the public permission to share and use your creative work — on conditions of your choice. It offers an alternative to full copyright."
"Wikimedia Commons is a media repository that is created and maintained... by volunteers....it provides a central repository for freely licensed photographs, diagrams, animations, music, spoken text, video clips, media of all sorts."
"Flickr is a way to store, sort, search and share your photos online. Many Flickr users have chosen to offer their work under a Creative Commons license, and you can browse or search through content under each type of license."
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