Springboard Images: 2013

Sunday, December 29, 2013

Big Savings

Just me posing in front of a giant pig piggy bank. As do most of the photos here, there are many different uses for such a photo. I will often use photos like this when talking about money matters, and when offering up a batch of financial opinion or advice.

As is the rule with all of the photos here, you can use them on your blog, in a bubble, on a hub, lens, or wherever else you feel it will fit what you are looking for. All I ask is that a link back to this site be provided, and acknowledge the copyright. That's it.

Thursday, December 12, 2013

A Great Man

This is a picture of my late grandfather, James Lee Maynard who died a few years back at the ripe old age of 93 years old. He was a great man, full of wisdom and wit, and I thought I would share his image here. He liked his brandy, but he also liked think about health, thus the water bottle. This picture has a lot of uses as well.

Image credit is as follows:

Wednesday, December 11, 2013

Riverbank

Okay, I will readily admit it. Nicomp as he is affectionately called, said I could steal this photo since Google will steal it anyway. This is just par for the course when it comes to this character. I first met him on HubPages, and I have to tell you the guy just has a way with funny. His posts were always 100% good, and 100% witty, and of course 100% funny. So I have just done what he said. I stole it just like Google probably will and decided to put it here, in this forum, this place I call Springboard Images.

Now this cat has found his way to Bubblews. A fine site of course.

As such, the rules are a bit different for the use of this photo than usually applies to the other photos you will find here. Please include the following image credit when using this photo:

Monday, December 9, 2013

Keeping the Fire Alive

Despite this photo being a little bit blurry, I think it still has use and can convey a variety of things. Fall fun, for example, time with family, having a late season barbeque. Of course, as all images go, it is entirely up to you and your imagination how you may find a fitting purpose for this.

To use this photo all I ask is for you to provide a link back to this site. Here is how you can acknowledge the image source:

Front and Center

How often do you think, the cat is the center of attention in your house? The cat, of course, rules the roost and it is her way or the highway almost 100% of the time. This picture is of the wifey and I's cat, Sneakers. Also known as Sneaky Bop, The Bopster, or just plain Sneaky. She answers, by the way, to all of these.

As are all of the images that appear here, feel free to use them as you wish. All I ask is that you link back to this site simply by saying something to the effect of the following:

The same rule applies to all photos that appear on this site. By the way, want to submit your own photo here? Send it to jbauer601@hotmail.com and simply put SUBMIT PHOTO SPRINGBOARD in the subject line and I would be more than happy to put it here and provide a link back to you.

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Friday, November 15, 2013

Cooking Country Style Pork Ribs

This is very simply a photo I took of a country style pork rib dinner I was making. But as all images around here go, there is probably a multitude of uses for such an image. Feel free to use it on a blog, or any other application you can think of on the Internet. These images are free for use. All I ask is that you provide a link back to this site, and acknowledge the copyright information. That's it.

Wednesday, November 13, 2013

Creative Overflowing Trash

This is just a fun photo I took while on the job in a grocery store break room. I thought it was actually a bit amazing, as well as humorous that the garbage can is obviously holding much more than it can actually hold, and rather than anyone taking the trash out, they have been rather creative in stacking the trash as high as they can.

This image, like most of the images on this site can have a variety of uses. Feel free to use it free. All I ask is that a link back to this site be made, and of course please acknowledge the copyright information.

Picture was modified slightly from its original using http://www.picmonkey.com

Monday, November 11, 2013

Enterprise

In honor of Veteran's Day, I decided to post an image I took back when I was stationed aboard the USS Enterprise (CVN-65), on which I served between 1992 and 1996. This photo was taken while she sat in the shipyards, in this one finally out of dry dock, at Newport News Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Company in Newport News, Virginia. She was not fully sea worthy at the time this picture was taken, but she was well on her way.

As are all of images posted on this page, images are free for use. Please provide a link back to this site and denote the copyright information when using them.

Do you have an image you'd like to submit for publication here? You can send them to jbauer601@hotmail.com and type "Springboard Images" in the subject line. When submitting images for consideration, please provide your copyright information and a link to a site you'd like me to link back to.

If you would like to read the HubPages article in which this photo appeared, you can find it at http://springboard.hubpages.com/hub/ussenterprise

Saturday, November 9, 2013

Abandoned

This is a photo I took that I played around a little bit with. I think that is sometimes part of the fun of photography. Just doing a few simple things can really have a huge impact on changing the dynamic of the picture. In this case all I did was take a simple picture and enlarge it to the point that it actually made it more blurry, almost like a pastel painting. But there is perhaps a story in this picture.

As for what this picture could be used for. I think all images, whether they be photographic images or paintings are open to the interpretation of the person viewing it. So it could be used in many different ways.

This picture is actually a city-owned, abandoned property. I took it while on the job, and decided to post it here. As are all of the images you will find on this site, this image is free for use on your own web page, in blogs or articles, or if you happen to be on Bubblews or some similar site, you can use this image there as well.

The only catch? Please link back to this site citing it as the source of the image, and please note the copyright information as well. I have many images to add to this site, and hope you are enjoying what is here so far.

Any comments about the site? Let me know. Any types of images you'd like to see here? Let me know. You can leave a comment here, or you can also email me at jbauer601@hotmail.com. Just put "Springboard Images" in the subject line and I'll be sure to put it at the top of the heap.

Filthy Metal Sink

In setting this site up, what I want to do is to include a versatile bunch of photos. To that end I took this photo of a dirty sink. This, as many pictures may have, could have a multitude of uses in blogs and articles, pertaining to home maintenance, cleaning, sink repair, sink maintenance, plumbing, cleaning products and cleaning solutions, or any other purpose as you see fit.

As are all of the images published on this site, the image is free for use on your web page. All I ask is that a link be made back to this site and that you note the copyright information.

Sunday, November 3, 2013

Brothers

There is always that saying that a picture is worth a thousand words. My sister captured this image of her sons playing in a rain puddle along the street they live on, and as soon as I saw it I thought, this is a fantastic photo. This photo could have multiple uses. Like a picture is worth a thousand words, this picture could have a thousand stories, poems, or vignettes.

The same rules apply to this photo as do all of the others you will find on this site.

Saturday, November 2, 2013

Coffee On The Wall

Just a simple black and white picture of a coffee theme decoration arrangement for a kitchen. This image is free for use with any blog or other article you may wish to use it for. All I ask is that a link back to this site be used, and acknowledgement of copyright be appropriately placed and that is all. Let me know where you have used this image, or any image on this site for that matter by sending an email to jbauer601@hotmail.com and I will be more than happy to provide a link to your site here on this site. Quid pro quo, right? That's what Internet sharing is all about.

And of course, many thanks for stopping by here. I plan to add many more images as time goes on, and so it may be a good idea to stop by here often to see what has been added. In addition, I will be experimenting with certain editing programs and sites to add interesting elements to some of the photos I have taken.

Saturday, October 19, 2013

The Jacksons

Who doesn't like money? It's almost like pizza, you know? Ask someone if they like pizza, and there are few who will say no. I took this picture just having fun with the camera. Sometimes that happens in a moment of boredom. Of course, this picture can be used in a blog or article about the economy, printing of money, or anything money related really.

This is free use image. Use it as you like. Just please provide the copyright information when using it, and of course provide a link back to this site.

As well, I am all for link sharing. If you have an original picture that you have taken, and would like me to post it here, you can send the image via email to jbauer601@hotmail.com and type SPRINGBOARD IMAGES in all caps in the subject line. Provide the year and your name so I can put the correct copyright information under the picture. And provide link you would like me to include in the post. So long as the picture and the link are not inappropriate, I will be more than happy to provide a link to you here.

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Wednesday, October 16, 2013

Members Only

Taken in a private lake subdivision outside of Edwardsville, Illinois called Holiday Shores. As kids we lived here for about six years, and "the beach" was always a cool place for us all to hang out. This photo has many uses, either lake related, or members only related. Feel free to use this image in your Internet content free of charge. All I ask is that copyright information be displayed, and please provide a link back to this site.

Monday, October 14, 2013

No Lifeguard

This is an image of Holiday Shores Lake located in Edwardsville, IL. This image could have many uses to enhance a blog or article as it pertains to swimming lessons, lake safety, vacation spots, or any other use as you feel this image would fit within your Internet content.

This image can be used free of charge. Just denote the copyright information and please provide a link back to Springboard Images. Also, just as a side note, let me know where you have used some of these images. As the Internet is all about sharing, tell me where you have used an image from this site and I will be more than happy to provide a link to your page on the next picture I post. Send an email to jbauer601@hotmail.com and type "Springboard Image Used" in the subject line. I will check it out and would be more than happy to link to your page.

Do you want to donate to this site? PayPal can be sent to jbauer601@hotmail.com as well. Donations are to help keep pictures coming and keep this site free.

Keep checking back often. There is a lot more to come.

Keep On Playin' Kid

If ever there was an example of kids liking to push buttons, this picture says it all. Mommy is laughing, but Daddy's face is deadly serious. It is as if mommy is saying, "Are you sure you are comfortable with this risk?" This image has a thousand uses.

This image was taken with my brother-in-law, sister, and nephew at the Melting Pot in Missouri. Feel free to use this image as you see fit for your content.

All I ask is that you provide copyright information, and please link back to Springboard Images.

An American Town

I love to show my American patriotism and pride by proudly flying my American flag in the front of my house. This is a great picture to use to write any blog or article about this great country of ours, American pride, and to illustrate home ownership, or communities in the United States.

Of course, I am certain there are plenty of other ideas you may come up with where this image may be useful to be added to your Internet content.

The image you see here is available to be used with no charge. The way Springboard Images works is I share my photo content, and all I ask is that copyright information be displayed when using any of the images here, as well as providing a link back to Springboard Images so that others may find useful photos to use as well.

Be sure to check back often as I will be adding many photos to this blog as time goes on.

Ducks Taking a Bath

A great picture to enhance any blog or article about nature, lake views, and of course anything to do with ducks. Took this picture on a lake in Northern Wisconsin. This image is free for use. If you could provide copyright information when using this image for your Internet content this is all I ask, as well as providing a link back to this blog.

Two Horses Feeding

Photo of two horses eating out of a trough taken while vacationing, I believe it was in Mercer, WI. The actual town was a town or two over and suddenly I cannot remember the actual location. Not that it matters. This free image can surely be used in a variety of articles about horses, horse feeding, animal care, equine care, or whatever application where you feel this image would be useful to enhance your Internet content.

This stock image is free for use. If you could show copyright information and provide a link back to Springboard Images, this is all I ask when using this photo or any of the other photos provided on this blog.

Patriot

This is a picture I took of the front of my house which was edited to black and white, skewed, and then only the flag was colorized. It could be used for any patriotic blog theme or article. I used it in one of my editorials I wrote on Hub Pages. You can find that editorial entitled, "Profile of a Patriot," by clicking here if you would like to read it.

I also used it in posing a question on WebAnswers where I asked, "How does this photo represent American pride?" There were actually some interesting answers to that question which could give you some ideas for uses. The answer can be found here.

Feel free to use this image in your Internet content. It is for use free of charge. All I ask is that a link back be provided back to Springboard Images, and that the copyright information be noted when using it.

Sunday, October 13, 2013

Wisconsin On the Lake (modified)

Sometimes it's fun to just play around with various picture editing web sites, especially the ones that are primarily free. This picture was edited at Pic Monkey using just one of their picture overlays. I thought it gave the picture a really cool look, and so I decided to keep it and post it here.

I took the original photo in 2008 in Northern Wisconsin. You can find the original photo here.

How Springboard Images Works: I created this site since I like taking a variety of photos, and of course the one thing any of us who provide content for the Internet are always in need of are pictures to enhance blogs, articles, and web sites. Every thing on this blog is for use for free. All I ask is that you provide the copyright information, and please provide a link back to this site. That's it. No strings. I'm just one content provider sharing content with other content providers.

If you like what you see here, and wish to use the images but cannot provide a link back to this site, that's fine too. There is no obligation, but you can send a PayPal donation to jbauer601@hotmail.com if you'd like. These donations will also help to keep the camera clicking away and will keep pictures coming. This site has only just begun, but soon it will contain many, many more photos. I hope you enjoy your time on Springboard Images and I thank you for stopping by.

Feel free to leave a comment about the site, the photos, or other things as they matter to this page. But keep in mind that nasty comments and spam will be deleted immediately.

Laying Down New Tile

A photograph that could be used in an article or blog relating to construction, home improvement projects, remodeling, floor tiling or some other use. This image is free for use in your content project. I only ask that the copyright information be displayed when using this image, and would like to have a link back to Springboard Images.

You may also link back to the following website: http://springboardblog.blogspot.com

Wisconsin on the Lake

Lake scene taken in northern Wisconsin. A great picture to describe a vacation spot, outdoor sports such as fishing or boating, or even in a blog or article about lakes, fishing, or vacationing in the northern states of the United States.

This image is free for use. I only ask that the copyright information be displayed when using the image, and I would also appreciate a link back to Springboard Images.

Dowtown at Night

Photo taken in downtown St. Louis, Missouri at night. This image may be used for blogs or other Internet material free of charge. Please provide a link back to this website and provide copyright information when posting.