Which is best method to store and retrive Images?

There are two methods to save and fetch images.
1) Store images in database as BLOB
2) Store Image path in database 


Now in first we will have to use the handler to display the image and in second one we have to provide the full qualified path for image to display on page...


I have a question which is the best way to deal with the images???
Which one is the best way to deal and why?
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