I know for sure iCloud doesn't work without the internet, but to make sure; does the transferring of photos from iPhone 5s to iCloud work if there is no internet or whatsoever?  
  Like if I take photos without the wifi on, and then delete those photos later, will those photos I took be transferred to iCloud?  
  Just a bit confused here.
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Can iCloud work without internet/wifi/cellular data?