Using iCloud as additional backup.

HI
i have a 5c. 8gb. Constantly running out of space to take images when I'm travelling. Is it possible to use iCloud to store images/video, delete the image from my phone, allowing me to be able to take more images using the phone, but still get access to the "deleted" images/video via iCloud when I get home Or view them on my device I.e use iCloud as additional storage and not just "back up".
when I go to delete an image it gives a warning that "this photo will be deleted from photo stream on all your devices"
if I get on wifi, and do a back up, the deleted image will be removed from iCloud??
I Want to be able to keep some deleted images in iCloud, how? Or do I have this wrong, can I save images and video to iCloud and remove them from my device??
Many thanks.

In its current state, iCloud offers backup which does include photos but is only designed for use when completely restoring a phone after a problem and it offers Photo Stream which is designed for transferring photos from one device to another device. Neither of those is what you are looking for. According to the following link to iOS8 Preview (to be released this Fall), a solution for you is coming soon: https://www.apple.com/ios/ios8/photos/
If you need something in the meantime you may want to consider a 3rd party service such as Flickr.

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