“lightning through my camera”

SLOWLORIS was hanging out a window when she was struck by lightning. You may find the video disturbing, but please rest assured that she’s ok:

Because you insisted, here’s the unedited screaming version. I also added video from a minute before the lightning struck so you can get an idea of how hard it was raining. From what i understand, it went through my left hand holding the camera, crossed my back and exited out of my right hand holding onto the metal railing. No entry or exit wounds, just a really good zap!

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The Flickr Collection on Getty Images

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Getty ImagesYou all take remarkable photographs. From documenting momentous change to capturing the small precious moments around you, the Flickr community has been sharing some remarkable photographs for over four years.

Team Flickr has long wanted to create a way to make it easier for those who use photos as a part of their daily business to do so in a way that respects the talent and rights of our members.

The great folks at Getty Images and Flickr are joining forces to create a collection of royalty free, rights ready and rights managed photographs. This announcement is just the first step and there’s a lot to do before we launch. We’ve created a FAQ to address what we think will be the initial questions.

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Sparklers!

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Stars and Stripes    Heart Sparkler

With the number of wildfires currently burning out of control in California, it was “ixnay on the ireworksfay” in many local counties this weekend. We here at Team Flickr have been living vicariously through your 4th of July sparkler photos.

Photos from john.reilly, ControlSix, and Kimmiero.

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Happy Canada Day!

DSC00622    Happy Canada Day !

Happy Canada Day!!

Canada Day Magic

Phil's Parents Visit in Vancouver    Canada Day 2008

Team Flickr wishes all of our Canadian members a Happy Canada Day!

Photos from Lao Er, Amadika, About News46, marty_pinker, aiaichristmas, and poppymaher.

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