Flickr Weekend Samplr XI/2014
It’s the weekend and we feature another inspiring selection of noteworthy photos we discovered throughout the week. Enjoy!
Close-up shark photos aim to break ‘Jaws’ stereotype
George Probst is used to being called crazy. The web designer from Blacksburg, VA, shocks most people when he tells them that he swims with sharks. But after many thrilling dives and hundreds of up-close and personal photographs, he hopes others will see these mysterious underwater giants in a whole new light.
Flickr Friday: The #Tempest selection
Our last Flickr Friday theme was #Tempest. You shared impressive photos of which we selected a few of our favorites to showcase below. To enjoy […]
Cosplay: Fans bring fantasy characters to life
From time to time, storied heroes, reckless warriors and up-and-coming adventurers gather alongside vile villains, deranged AIs and other notorious figures to celebrate and share their stories and plans of impending conquest.
Throwback Thursday: Night scenes
In this week’s throwback journey, we’re exploring night photography that captures the mood at a Swedish amusement park, a drive-in of North Carolina, Theatre Row of Missouri, and more offered in archives from The Commons.
Photographer Spotlight: Steven Maguire
Lightning, tornadoes and thunderstorms: Steven Maguire shares his tips to capture top-notch storm photos.
Wildlife Wednesday: Smiling deer to stalking cheetah
In this week’s photo selection, let’s take a look at an expressive deer, the rabbit-like species resembling guinea pigs, a chick showing off its webbed feet to mama, and more.
Photographer Spotlight: Ed Lu, astronaut
Ed Lu is an astronaut, an accomplished scientist, and the CEO of a foundation that is working to protect the earth from asteroid impacts. He’s also a great photographer who has spent 206 days in space, including 6 months aboard the International Space Station.
Twitter Tuesday: The Love Selection
Click through to enjoy our weekly Twitter Tuesday selection. This week, we are showcasing some of our favorite Love photos.
Wrecks of Truk Lagoon by Catherine Marshall
We noticed Catherine Marshall has been busy capturing what she’s seen in her diving adventures. And after admiring over 200 of her photo albums, we asked Catherine to give us a little insight into her story as an underwater photographer, particularly her explorations of Japanese military shipwrecks in Micronesia.
Twitter Tuesday: Love
Our Twitter Tuesday theme is Love. You have until midnight to tweet your favorite love shot to @flickr using #TwitterTuesday for a chance to be featured on the Flickr Blog tomorrow.
Mono Monday: Reflections of you
This Mono Monday, we’re looking at ourselves, in mirrors and other reflective surfaces. The photos below capture these slightly staged yet authentic moments of consciousness. […]