Okay, that last sentence is probably an overstatement, but iStockphoto really is a fantastic website. While you do have to buy the images available, the cost is relatively minor and you don't have to pay royalties. You can dig around in their massive (no, really, it's huge) collection and only buy images when you need them. Images are available in many sizes with various uses in mind (web, poster, presentation, etc.) The cost of the image varies with the size and content.
iStockphoto lets you see recent uploads, look at seasonal images, browse through categories, or conduct a keyword search. If you want to participate in the community if the website, iStockphoto offers articles, online forums, steel-cage image match ups, and design spotlights. In addition to the photos, iStockphoto also has illustrations, videos, audio, and flash.
Once you've created a (free!) account, you can save images to your light box, purchase credits, friend other users, and subscribe to content feeds.
iStockphoto is a great and inexpensive way to make your presentations, papers, or what-have-you look professional and polished.
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