And because the photographer had uploaded “extra quality” originals, every image was 10–20 MB in size, full resolution, with all metadata intact (GPS coordinates included on some).
Most "extra quality" professional images are copyrighted. Downloading and using these images for your own projects—even if you found them "open" on the web—is copyright infringement. How to Protect Your Own Images
: When dealing with private images, ensure that you're accessing them through authorized means. Private images are, by definition, not for public consumption, so always respect privacy and access controls.
