Very unhappy member I have been a top 10% contributor for several years but I have decided not to renew my membership. When I joined it was all about gaining points and awards. I accumulated over 4 million points and then the points disappeared and we got "coins". The top prices/rewards needing 80,000 coins were bought straight away although the top person on the leaderboard had at the time only a quarter of that, so I don't know what happened there. I live in the UK and most of the rewards are only applicable to to people living in the US. This is apart from E-books which I find quite basic and of no use to me. I have raised the question as to what is happening with the points on several; occasions, but only ever received a glib answer. I also won a contest several months ago, but I have never received the prize which was a canon lens. I have asked when I will receive my prize time and time again via email, but to-date still haven't received an answer. I received a message on viewbug messages from Ollie who apparently is a co-founder, this was when my membership had lapsed. I have returned his message asking the questions above, but of course never received a reply. This is a sad state of affairs as I liked the camaraderie of the site. But enough is enough.

The best photography site everanage a very lean site with… You manage a very lean site with quality images. The only comment I feel like making is that you enhance very beautiful images but which are often too modified by correction programs. I consider "photograph" the image that comes out of the camera with little modification. Many of the contest-winning images are visually striking but do not represent reality. They become "images" and are no longer "photos". I am a lover of Salgado's photography and therefore you understand well that I don't appreciate too much modified photos. You are still number one! Compliments.

Having started at the bottom and worked… Having started at the bottom and worked my way up in this profession, I've always encouraged 'beginners' and helped them as best I could. I even wondered if my assistants and/or students wouldn't produce greater pics than me......I really hoped they would!

I have been using Viewbug for a few years and love it! … I have been using Viewbug for a few years now and they are a great company that gives photographers both professional and hobbiests a chance to show off there talent in the photography world. I have had the privilege to see the most beautiful, interesting photos from around the world right here on Viewbug! I also get to meet some of the best photographers. I love Viewbug for the tips, ideas and suggestions they offer as well. It's a great place for displaying your talent for the world to see!

Great Photography Platform I have been a member of Viewbug for several years. Tons of contests with valuable prizes awarded. I am a bit disappointed to not have placed near the top in any contest over all these years, but it is a fun and encouraging platform for photographers of all skill levels.