Web Tool Smackdown - Flickr

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Hello friends! In today's blog I want to tell you more about a Web Tool I have discovered recently. It is called Flickr. Flickr is a dynamic Web 2.0 tool that revolutionized the way people share and explore photographs online. The tool was launched in 2004 and serves as a sharing platform for  amateur and professional photographers to upload, organize, and share their images with a global audience. The service offers robust features such as tagging, geotagging, and the ability to create albums. This set up makes it easy for users to categorize and find photos. Additionally, Flickr supports community engagement through groups and discussions. It also organizes different events and competitions for photographers where they can connect over shared interests and inspirations.


One of the most useful features that I find on Flickr is its extensive search functionality, which allows to discover photos based on various criteria, including tags, locations, and even camera types. This is a great tool, especially for COMM majors and people working in marketing to find high-quality images for personal or professional use. Over the years, Flickr has maintained its relevance by continuously evolving its interface and features, ensuring a seamless and enjoyable user experience. Flickr is open for everyone, you do not have to be a professional photographer to share your works of art. I personally use it to enjoy the beautiful images, which all of you should see!



Comments

  1. Lauren TheophallNovember 5, 2024 at 5:22 AM

    Flickr sounds like a much fancier Camera Roll. I see how this would be useful to Comm majors who need to find specific photos of things, but this could be useful to anyone who is looking for free pictures for a project or something similar. The tagging feature is really helpful too.

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  2. Jamie TheophallNovember 5, 2024 at 9:05 AM

    Flickr seems like a giant, collaborative photo album. I love how it is so organized so users can find exactly what they are looking for. This is definitely a great tool for people looking to build photography portfolios.

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  3. Ryan NguyenNovember 6, 2024 at 6:41 PM

    Flickr seems useful for artist showing off their works. I liked how you briefly showed Stockton's account to showcase how a page worked. I liked how you showed and explained the features on the slideshow and website directly.

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  4. DevonJ14November 6, 2024 at 7:51 PM

    Flickr seems like a great space for collaborating and getting to learn more about photography. It looks like it has a great community to allow photographers to share feedback with one another and improve their skills over time.

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  5. Shantajah HarrisNovember 7, 2024 at 1:52 PM

    Hi! I find it very interesting that there’s a website out there that’s able to post whatever you want and connect with people at the same time! Almost like Pinterest. I think I’ll use this to connect with other teachers in the future

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