can you store flickr images from the php api to your own mysql table

Question

can you store flickr images from the php api to your own mysql table, or is the server only temporary and farm id etc, will they change over time?

I am trying to make a simple pinterest type of script which I will store the image url to a mysql table and link through to them directly on my website.

is this possible or do they need to be saved.

Answer 1

"thanks fred, post it as an answer if you'd like and ill tick it."

As per OP's request:

You'd be best saving the image on your own server then, if you're concerned about them potentially changing the URL.

Don't save it as a blob in DB, but physically on your server. Doing a blob will dramatically increase the size of your DB over time.