


The Photographic Journal Interview (Excerpt): Chloe Aftel
Starting today, we’ll be posting excerpts every other Thursday from The Photographic Journal. Their engrossing interviews have captivated us for some time, and now we’re sharing them with you. First up, photographer Chloe Aftel, a fantastic artist and long-time Flickr member.

Rosetta’s Philae probe has successfully landed on a comet! (updated)
This morning at 16:03 GMT, history was made as the European Space Agency’s Philae probe successfully landed on the surface of Comet 67P/Churyumov–Gerasimenko. The mission has been unfolding in real time on the ESA’s Flickr stream.

Become a travel photography pro in this free workshop from Lonely Planet, Flickr, and Blurb
Join us Wednesday, November 12th, for a free, online, travel photography workshop hosted by Flickr, Lonely Planet, and Blurb.

Powerful photos tell foster children’s stories
Twenty-four-year-old imaginative photographer Rob Woodcox creates mysterious, surreal, and whimsical portraits. Rob’s recent project, “Stories Worth Telling,” is a series of photos that honors the stories of foster children and raises awareness about their lives.

Flickr Friday: Electricity
It’s not only one kind of energy that light the bulbs, it is one of the most important thing to drive the world. Even our life also needs some kind of #Electricity to keep us moving on. It is the theme for #FlickrFriday this week.

Flickr Friday: The Mist and Fog Selections
The last week #FlickrFriday theme was #MistAndFog, and we’ve got so many great submissions from all of you. You showed us all sorts of creativity, beauty and imagination, from landscapes to people surrounded by thick air.

Travel photography pro tips: Join Flickr, Lonely Planet, and Blurb
We’re thrilled to invite you to participate in a free, online, travel photography workshop sponsored by Lonely Planet, Flickr, and Blurb next Wednesday, November 12th at 2 pm Pacific Time

Throwback Thursday: Voting and elections
In this week’s throwback journey, let’s venture into what elections were like in history. From polling booths to campaign fever to old-school cartooning, dig into these picks available in the photographic archives from The Commons.

Wildlife Wednesday: Migrating birds
For this week, we’re highlighting the survival behavior of birds through remarkable photography. Snow geese, cranes, and other species instinctively navigate the skies and fly long distances in flocks to find better food availability and reach seasonal breeding grounds.

Twitter Tuesday: The Analog Selections
The #TwitterTuesday theme for this week is #Analog, and we’ve got a lot of lovely and creative images from all of you. Some of the photos convey a sense of nostalgia, make us to remember the wonderful old times of the past.

Photographer Spotlight: Brendan Marris
As an avid underworld explorer and photographer, Brendan Marris has compiled iconic shots of the vast cave systems in the U.K., particularly the chambers and tunnels of South Wales. He’s kindly shared his experiences in a spelunker’s paradise — full of crystal-lined chambers, dangerously slick passageways, and amazing natural mazes.