Photographer Julia O’Farrow is a Brooklyn-based visual storyteller working across film and photography. With a cinematic eye shaped by years of collecting and studying images, she brings intention and energy to everything she turns her lens toward — from street portraits to cultural moments alive with community. We’re thrilled to feature her in this edition of the Flickr x Black Women Photographers Spotlight.
You really stepped up in sharing your fantastic photos of wildlife throughout the week. This time around for our weekly series, have a look at the piercing yellow eyes of a Long-crested Eagle, an elk family appreciating road-sign guidance, the insect known for decapitating its lovers, and a whole lot more.
Russell Savory specializes in capturing amazing images of wildlife, but says that if you want the perfect shot, you have to be patient.
Click through to take a look at our Twitter Tuesday selection featuring our favorite contributions to yesterday’s Blur theme.
Join us as street photographer extraordinaire, Troy Holden, tells us about his passion and his upcoming exhibition at the San Francisco Museum at the Mint.
To commemorate Autistic Pride Day, Flickr photographers share a glimpse into the world of autism, in their own words.
If you’re Boris Behncke, you can photograph strombolian eruptions and lava flows from the comforts of home. Boris lives in Tremestieri Etneo, Sicily, where he tracks the nearby activity of Europe’s tallest volcano nearby, Mount Etna. He’s not alone in aiming his camera to capture earth ruptures and molten rock.
Today’s Twitter Tuesday theme is “blur”. Share a matching photo with @Flickr on Twitter using the hashtag #TwitterTuesday.
Flickr members inspire with their photography, no matter which camera they use. While the platform is well-known for stunning DSLR imagery, the iPhone is now the most popular camera on Flickr. It’s also wonderful to see so many folks in our community going beyond casual selfies to create beautiful work.
The perennial family of plants called Polemoniaceae — mostly known by the vibrantly pink flowers of the moss phlox species — bloom in dazzling fashion during the spring in Japan. The gardens of the Fuji Shibazakura Festival, Tokyo, and Hitsujiyama Park, Chichibu City, feature grand displays and arrangements of these plants.
To participate in Mono Monday each week, tweet @flickr with the #MonoMonday hashtag or leave us a comment on our Facebook page. Thank you as always for sharing your inspiration with us!
Photographer Susannah Benjamin has always had a knack for storytelling. Before she could read or write, Susannah told stories by drawing photos. As she got older, her passion evolved to writing, ultimately blending her words into stunning photography. Years later, her narrative photography would lead her to an incredible job that caught the attention of superstar, Beyoncé.
