Summer’s first supermoon
During the second weekend of July 2014, the full moon came closest to the Earth (a phenomenon called supermoon), which will be the first of three occurrences within the summer.
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Manhattanhenge 2014
On July 11-12 at dusk, droves of photographers brought out their cameras to capture the sun setting in alignment with the street grid of Manhattan, an NYC spectacle appropriately called Manhattanhenge.
Precious Petra of Jordan
Designated as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1985, the ancient city of Petra, Jordan, offers carved-rock architecture unlike any other, some of which may have been built back in the 5th century BCE.
July stormscapes
To begin this month, severe storms passed through much of the United States. Lightning ripped through the sky on the East Coast, and foreboding clouds triggered tornado-warnings in Colorado. Many photographers turned their cameras to the tumultuous sky and caught remarkable weather moments.
Throwback Thursday: Women’s fashion
In today’s throwback journey, let’s review the fashion trends from the past. From the flashy outfits of the 1960s to the ruffled dresses of the 1870s, these photos give a glimpse of garb history.
Photographer Spotlight: Eduardo Acierno
Eduardo Acierno realized his first success in photography using an old point-and-shoot camera; he edits his amazing work with a free, open-source software program. He wants to drive home a point, that anyone can take great photos and anyone can do it with modest equipment.
Wildlife Wednesday: Pilanesberg
In this week’s photo selection, let’s take a photographic journey to South Africa’s well-known safari zone and more worldwide destinations for a look at assorted wildlife.
Throwback Thursday: Festivals & celebrations
In today’s throwback journey through the photographic past, let’s take a closer look at festivities and celebrations around the world, from water melon eating contests, to the cheerful music of Louis Armstrong, and the Sydney Harbour Bridge opening celebrations.
Flickr Weekend Samplr VIII/2014
The weekend is here and that means it’s time for our weekly Samplr featuring some of our favorite photos of last week. Go for a stroll through the Flickrverse to find more talented photographers you would like to follow. The weekend is beautiful!
Flickr Weekend Samplr VII/2014
The weekend is the time for our weekly Flickr Samplr. Enjoy these pictures and make sure to check out the streams of our candidates. Thank you for following.
Happy Camera Day!
Through the years, photography has touched every one of our lives on many personal levels, from old black and white snapshots to camera-phone selfies. To celebrate National Camera Day, we have highlighted some of the most influential cameras from photography’s history and the lasting moments they continue to help us capture.
Flickr Friday: Golden Hour
Our new Flickr Friday theme is all about that special moment when the sun starts its descent and the light turns orange, the magical time for portrait and landscape photography alike: The Golden Hour. Read on to participate.