Comparison - Pictobrowser vs. Traditional Flickr Slideshow

Takaroa Atoll - Finding Hidden Reefs Using The Color Dodge Effect Using Pictobrowser

Takaroa Atoll - Finding Hidden Reefs Using The Color Dodge Effect Using traditional Flickr slideshow (TFS)

First some facts - Both of these image viewing methods require Flickr. You will need to spend alittle money and get the Flickr upgrade account ($19 a year); both methods require that you insert HTML code into your Blogger post; they both generate the code required; PictoBrowser generates the code in just a few simple steps and then you cut and paste it into your new post, TFS is a cut and paste operation - cut an old entry, paste it into your new post and insert your Flickr Slideshow ID code (ID code for the above 72157594447232890) into the appropriate spot within your post; Pictobrowser requires a minimum of 10-lines of HTML code, TFS requires 2-lines of HTML code; PictoBrowser is not an automatic slideshow, TFS is an automatic slideshow; PictoBrowser includes image titles; TFS requires that you stop the show and select the slide to see the titles; neither one allows for the inclusion of lengthy comments as part of the presentation

Okay, that's enought. I happen to like the look of Pictobrowser for my purposes. It is not that I want a slideshow, but I want to display a series of images that tell a story. On the other hand, the TFS is very easy to use and is a great viewing option.

It has been about a year since I first posted this comparison (12/30/06). I typically use Pictobrowser when I want to display multiple images. It is fast, clean looking and easy for the reader to use. If you would like to give Pictobrowser a try, assuming you have a Flickr account with images, select the INFO button and answer the questions, then cut and paste into your own new post on your own blog and enjoy your creation.

Enjoy!