PhotoZook.com - Online Photo Community

If you're looking for pictures in the internet but don't want to be overwhelmed by cluttered sites that bombard you with imagery, check out PhotoZook.com. PhotoZook is an online photo community where users can post, vote on, comment on, and search for photos. The site automatically displays the most popular photos (ranked in descending order by number of votes), but if you don't see anything you like you can easily search for more through a variety of search options, including but definitely not limited to: tag clouds, categories, and browsing the photos of top users. To post a photo, site registration is required (it's free).

"This site is currently in Beta. All images are protected by US and International Copyright Laws. The original photographer retains all rights to their image. It is unlawful to download and use these images without express written consent from the copyright owner."

The site's simple yet striking interface is definitely its high point; clearly sites focused on visual arts should be pleasing to the eye. In line with its understated elegance lies a similarly designed functionality; it's incredibly easy to search for photos and post photos, and the votes feature is great for the amateur photographer looking to gain credibility and assess his or her abilities.

The site doesn't have a lot of registered users yet. How will PhotoZook get the word out in order to compete with sites like Webshots? Though the site's simplicity will attract some, it will likely deter others; does the site plan on expanding its features, or will it stick with its relatively humble options?