As guardians, the United Nations helps keep the peace and ensure safety amongst the borders of our countries. Despite the oceans’ thousands of miles in between countries and miles upon miles of borders, most countries don’t remain okay on their own. Countries love and hate each other as siblings, but need each other and the United Nations all the same.
Today is World Ocean’s Day — a day that inspires people around the globe to show their appreciation for the ocean world by launching new campaigns and initiatives, promoting special events at aquariums and zoos, hosting aquatic and beach cleanups, educating people about conservation programs, holding art contests, film festivals, and sustainable seafood events.
Flickr is home to millions of photographers from around the world, each with a unique perspective, view, and experience. Among those many millions of photographers are millions of women with cameras, smartphones, and visual voices.
World Religion Day is celebrated worldwide on the third Sunday in January each year. This year marks the 67th year this day has been observed to recognize and appreciate the diversity of religion and culture among us.
Oh, the things we put our pets through! Why is it so fun to dress up Fido in a sweater and put a hat on the cat? And yet, they still remain so loving and loyal. Perhaps this is why we love our pets so much, and why they deserve a day in the spotlight for all we make them do.
The Your Best Shot 2016 Flickr group has produced some breathtaking photography this year. It had been such a pleasure for us to curate this magnificent collection into topical galleries for your viewing pleasure. Today’s pick is beautiful food.
World Wildlife Conservation Day is celebrated this year on December 4th to raise awareness of the devastating effects illegal poaching has on endangered wildlife.
We’ve just opened the Your Best Shot 2016 Group to submissions and will be accepting submissions through January 7th. Please upload your favorite photo to […]
When it comes to food photography, a 100mm macro lens is among the favorite primes for professionals — often offering the perfect slice of selective focus for our eyes to dwell on.
Take a Hike Day was established by the American Hiking Society and occurs annually on November 17th. We hope you will be inspired to celebrate with the people featured here, by enjoying the rugged, natural beauty of the world around you, that is waiting everyday to be discovered and explored.