Hey everyone! 👋
So, I’ve been diving into architecture image scraping lately, and honestly, it’s been a bit of a mixed bag. Some tools work great, others... not so much. 😅
What’s everyone using in 2023 for architecture image scraping? Like, are y’all sticking with Python libraries like BeautifulSoup or Scrapy, or are there better options now?
Also, how do you handle those pesky dynamic sites? Selenium seems to work, but it’s kinda slow. Any faster alternatives?
And don’t even get me started on anti-scraping measures. 😤 How do you guys bypass those without getting blocked?
Would love to hear your thoughts, tips, or even just what’s worked (or failed) for you. Cheers!
Hey! For architecture image scraping, I’ve been using BeautifulSoup for static sites, and it’s been pretty solid. But yeah, dynamic sites are a pain. I switched to Playwright recently, and it’s way faster than Selenium. Handles JavaScript-heavy sites like a champ.
For anti-scraping, rotating proxies and headers are a must. I use ScraperAPI to handle that stuff automatically. Saves me a ton of headaches.
Also, check out Pinterest for architecture images. It’s a goldmine if you can scrape it right!
Honestly, I’ve been using Scrapy for most of my architecture image scraping projects. It’s super powerful once you get the hang of it. For dynamic sites, I pair it with Splash—it’s like Selenium but lighter and faster.
Anti-scraping? Ugh, the worst. I’ve had success with Bright Data’s residential proxies. They’re pricey but worth it if you’re scraping at scale.
Yo! I’ve been experimenting with Puppeteer for dynamic sites, and it’s been a game-changer for architecture image scraping. Way faster than Selenium, and the API is pretty straightforward.
For anti-scraping, I just slow down my requests and use fake-useragent to randomize headers. Works most of the time unless the site is super aggressive.
Also, Unsplash has some great architecture images if you’re looking for high-quality stuff.
I’ve been using Requests-HTML for architecture image scraping lately. It’s like BeautifulSoup but with built-in JavaScript support. Super handy for dynamic sites.
For anti-scraping, I’ve found that Cloudflare bypass tools like FlareSolverr work wonders. Pair that with some good proxies, and you’re golden.
Oh, and don’t forget Flickr! Tons of architecture images there, and the API is pretty scraping-friendly.
Hey! I’m still a fan of BeautifulSoup for simple architecture image scraping tasks. But for dynamic sites, I’ve been using Pyppeteer (Python port of Puppeteer). It’s lightweight and gets the job done.
Anti-scraping is a nightmare, but I’ve had luck with ZenRows. It’s an all-in-one solution for bypassing blocks and handling CAPTCHAs.
Also, DeviantArt has some unique architecture images if you’re into more artistic stuff.
Wow, thanks for all the suggestions, everyone! I tried Playwright based on the comments, and it’s definitely faster than Selenium for dynamic sites. Still figuring out the proxy setup, though—any tips on balancing speed and avoiding blocks?
Also, ArchDaily is a fantastic suggestion! I’ve been scraping it for a bit, and the quality is top-notch.
Thanks again, y’all! This has been super helpful.
For architecture image scraping, I’ve been using Selenium with Headless Chrome. Yeah, it’s slow, but it’s reliable. I’ve heard good things about Playwright, though, so might give that a try.
Anti-scraping? I just use free proxies and hope for the best lol. Not the most elegant solution, but it works for small projects.
Also, Google Images is still my go-to for architecture pics. Just make sure to respect the robots.txt!
I’ve been using Scrapy with SeleniumMiddleware for architecture image scraping. It’s a bit of a setup, but it handles both static and dynamic sites pretty well.
For anti-scraping, I use Smartproxy. It’s affordable and gets the job done.
Also, ArchDaily is a great source for architecture images if you’re looking for something specific.
