Morguefile

Morguefile is one of the premier sites for finding web design freebies. It is billed as a "public image archive for creatives by creatives." In short, this just means that its users add stock photos to the site from numerous artists. Its best feature, after the images, is that they are so easy to browse and access. They image content is well organized and you have the option of viewing thumbnails of images to speed up your search for the perfect image even more.

Flickr: Creative Commons

Flickr: Creative Commons is a section of the base Flickr site that houses images submitted by users that have a Creative Commons license. Flickr, the main site, is known for its array of shared photos and its communal atmosphere, and the creative commons section allows you to take advantage of those images contributed by users that you may be able to use in your own work.

Stock.xchng

Although Stock.xchng may have an unconventional name, its library of over 350,000 photos by more than 30,000 photographers puts many other such sites to shame. These images are yours to use for personal projects or for commercial website design. With the plethora of photos here you can spend your time browsing if you need a little inspiration for your own projects. This is a resource that is not to be missed.

Stockvault.net

Stockvault.net is one of the ultimate spots on the internet for designers and photographers to meet up and share their work. With over 19,000 members and over 3700 photographers at present, its more than 14,000 stock photos are sure to provide you with the image you need for your latest endeavor.

Everystockphoto

Everystockphoto is a site that lives up to its name. Its collection is currently well on its way to 5 million photos. If you can't find what you're looking for here then you probably won't find it anywhere. Part search engine and part image library, this site is a dream when you need to find the right photo. And the best part, as with all these sites, is that all these images are free.

Lost And Taken

Lost and Taken is a home for stock textures without copyrights. This is a special site because if you can't find exactly what you're looking for then the person maintaining the site takes requests and suggestions. Even if you can't find it here, you might be able to find the help you need.

This ultimate guide to web design freebies can help you to take your web design efforts to the next level. You know that the right images can make or break a web site so these sites give you more than you could hope to use. Take the time to browse these sites and find what you need. It won't cost you a thing.

Thomas Rheinecker writes about various web development career topics, including how to choose the best web design school for a particular student.