Looking for photos of diverse geoscientists to add to this collection? Here are recommended places to find openly licensed images you can submit. When submitting, ensure you select the appropriate copyright license for your image.

🔍 Creative Commons & Open Sources

🔎 Openverse
Search over 800 million openly licensed images — the official Creative Commons search tool
📚 Wikimedia Commons
A vast collection of freely reusable media files
📷 Flickr Creative Commons
Millions of CC-licensed photos with clear license information per image
🌐 Google Images
Filter by Tools → Usage Rights → Creative Commons licenses

© Understanding Copyright — Which License Should You Choose?

🔄 Creative Commons

Allows sharing and adaptation under Creative Commons terms. Use the CC License Chooser to find the right license for your image.

🚫 No Financial Gain

Non-commercial use only (CC BY-NC). This image may be shared and adapted freely, but not for profit or commercial purposes.

🔒 By Permission Only

All rights reserved. Anyone wishing to use this image must contact the owner directly for explicit written permission. Learn about fair use.

❤️ By Donation

Use permitted in exchange for a donation to a personal GoFundMe, an institutional fund, or a bursary supporting research or fieldwork.

📖 License & Copyright Reference Links

⚖️ Creative Commons License Chooser
Step-by-step guide to choosing the right license for your image
🏛️ Stanford Fair Use Guide
Understand when permission is required to reuse an image
📋 Flickr’s Creative Commons Guide
Practical real-world reference for all license types

🔗 See Also

🔍 ImageSeeking for Fantastic Visual Metaphors
📈 Upping Your Image Quotient

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