From pivotal moments to quiet ones, Flickr photographers and historical archives come together to document 250 years of American life.
We are happy to welcome the Congregation of Sisters of St. Joseph in Canada as our latest member of The Commons. Check out its historical collection including records related to the many hospitals and programs built by the Sisters across Ontario and western Canada.
Last week’s #FlickrFriday theme was #LightsCameraAction.
Face the Imminent Danger ahead with your head up high!
We are very happy to welcome the University of Victoria Libraries (UVic) as the newest member of the Flickr Commons. Read on to learn more about the institution’s historical collection.
Part of the secret to Patty Maher’s unique work is the importance she gives to details. The costumes, the colors, the movements are all areas of intense focus for this Canadian photographer. “I think they really make or break a photo so I spend a good amount of time planning them out.” Click through to read the whole interview.
Last week’s #FlickrFriday theme was #ThingsMoneyCannotBuy.
Get your set ready, your actors in place, it’s show time! #LightsCameraAction!
The Black Heroines Project began as a way to help Marc Bushelle’s 5-year-old daughter Lily learn about African-American women whose strength and courage have made a difference in the world. His photos featuring Lily beside photos of iconic women have gone viral and have led to a number of fascinating surprises.
Looking at 7.6 million public Flickr app photos, Flickr and Yahoo Labs researchers found that filtered photos are 21 percent more likely to be viewed on Flickr and 45 percent more likely to be commented on.
