TwitterTuesday: Silver
We were surprise how much many of you were in sync about your selected topics. You easily found #Silver in the world around you, and we are very happy to see how beautifully you captured its presence.
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Photographer Spotlight: Ryan Dyar
Heading for the mountains? Don’t forget your camera, and these tips and stories from landscape ace Ryan Dyar.
Awe-inspiring landscapes
We thought you’d appreciated a weekday break by viewing this photo selection of serene places that beckon photographers, including six spectacular destinations in Arizona, Scotland, Colorado, Japan, Switzerland, and New Mexico.
Welcome the Hamilton Public Library to The Commons!
Join us in welcoming the Local History and Archives Department of the Hamilton Public Library to The Commons. The department has been collecting and preserving a wide range of materials relating to the historical development of the City of Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, and the Hamilton-Wentworth region since 1914.
Celebrating our favorite monochrome images with Mono Monday
On Flickr, we routinely see fantastic work in black and white, so we’re very excited to showcase some of our favorite images from our members with a new series we’re calling Mono Monday.
‘Roid Week 2014
Today, the Flickrverse begins to celebrate all things instant as ‘Roid Week 2014 kicks off. Read on an join the fun!
The Flickr Weekend Samplr II/2014
Here are some of our favorite photos from last week, check out the photographers to discover more of their impressive work.
California Poppy Reserve
A blanket of bright orange covers the grasslands near Lancaster, California, during May and April. Thousands of spectators annually come to see this seasonal display of California’s official state flower in the 1,781-acres of protected land called the Antelope Valley California Poppy Reserve.
Vesak Day 2014
On May 13 – 15, 2014, holiday celebrations for Vesak Day (aka Wesak, Vesākha) are held predominantly in Asian countries by Buddhists in commemoration of Buddha’s birth, enlightenment, and death.
#TwitterTuesday: Exposure
Yesterday we asked you to show us your most interesting shot with an unusual #Exposure for #TwitterTuesday. You presented a huge variety of analog and digital exposures including long exposures during night and day and even double and triple exposures from around the world.
Welcome the University of British Columbia Library Digitization Centre to The Commons!
Please join us in welcoming the University of British Columbia Library Digitization Centre as our latest member of The Commons. The first albums include historical items related to British Columbia history, immigration and settlement as well as the Canadian Pacific Railway Company and the Capilano Suspension Bridge.
Moments with the moon
Last week, we curated a Moonlit scenery gallery, inspired by the many excellent shots of the moon rises, full moons, and other scenes with moon cameos. Here’s a bonus selection, including the moon in a pink sky from the Antarctic Circle to the moon melting on Lake Michigan’s horizon.