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.

Philadelphia’s Magic Gardens

Philadelphia’s Magic Gardens (PMG) preserves the mosaics of Isaiah Zagar and educates visitors about folk art and the history of Philadelphia’s South Street. By making art accessible to the public, PMG fosters civic engagement, community beautification and artistic collaboration.

Adventures in Antartica

Antarctica, the southernmost continent that spans 5.4 million square miles of icy terrain, contains incredible desolate landscapes and teeming wildlife. And a lucky few Flickr members have made the journey to this majestic destination …

#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.

Tribute to ‘Alien’ artist H.R. Giger (1940 – 2014)

A staff member of the H.R. Giger museum, told AP that the artist H.R. Giger has died. Born in 1940, he was a pioneer in bringing us a nightmarish vision of the macabre world. His most notable work appears in “Aliens” and “Dune” sci-fi movie classics that catapulted his status into stardom. In his museum and bar at Gruyeres, Switzerland, his oeuvre is in full display.

Mars on Earth

The European Space Agency just posted this curious photo to their photostream that could be taken right out of a science-fiction movie. Check out the post for the whole story.

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.

Photography helps teen heal after near-death experiences

It takes most of us a lifetime to face our greatest fears, but to be able to confront them at a young age is remarkable. Austen Sorensen, a 17-year-old photographer, was terrified of the water after nearly losing his life multiple times in the ocean. But through an unlikely support system, he felt compelled to overcome his demons.