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Download of the Day: Flickr For Android

Kristy Korcz — Thu, 29 Sep 2011 05:48:00 PDT

Flickr users come from all mobile walks of life, so what a relief to find that the company is finally releasing a Flickr app for Android users. The app is free in the Android Market, and provides a sleek and simple way to take mobile pics, enhance them with city-themed filters (Paris, Tokyo, NYC, Berlin, etc.), tags, and descriptions, then upload right to your Flickr account along with Facebook, Twitter, and Tumblr.

You can also easily share images with Flickr groups, and mark photos as private right inside the app.

Geeking Out For William and Kate

GeekSugar — Fri, 29 Apr 2011 02:01:04 PDT

Who needs Comic-Con when you have the royal wedding?

Source: Flickr user British Monarchy

5 Reasons Why the iPhone 4 Is the Second Most Popular Camera on Flickr

Kristy Korcz — Mon, 18 Apr 2011 11:33:21 PDT

Flickr is one of the most widely known photo-sharing sites for professional shutterbugs. But according to a new graph released by the Yahoo-owned site, recreational iPhone 4-toting photographers are gaining ground.

The graph shows the most popular cameras used on the site: Nikon D90, Apple iPhone 4, Canon EOS Digital Rebel XSi, Canon EOS 5D Mark II, and Canon EOS Rebel T1i are the most popular. Another interesting graph details the most popular camera phones used for uploads with the iPhone 4, iPhone 3G, iPhone 3GS, HTC EVO 4G, and iPod Touch rounding out the top five. Why is the iPhone so widely used among photographers? I've got five reasons for you. Check them out below.

Portability - The iPhone 4 is tiny, and can slide right into your bag, pocket, or clutch with minimal bulk, which is quite the contrast to bigger, more professional-grade cameras.
Camera apps - Photoshop, Camera+, and Hipstamatic make it easy to turn regular images into something extraordinary.
Social features - Instagram and its offspring, like Postagram, let users share their images with various groups of friends instantly rather than hooking up to a computer, downloading images, then uploading them to their social networks.

See the rest after the jump.

No Good! Flickr Accidentally Deletes User's 4,000 Photos

Kristen Hawley — Thu, 03 Feb 2011 02:00:40 PST

Flickr, the photo sharing and storing site from Yahoo, is an excellent site for displaying and sharing photos. And with 50 million members uploading 4 million photos each day, it's a popular one. While the site generally performs well and is completely reliable, one unfortunate user learned the hard way what happens when you don't back up your photos. A Flickr employee accidentally deleted 4,000 of his photos in error.

Find out what happened and if this could potentially happen to you after the break.

What Do You Know About Greyhounds?

PetSugar — Mon, 31 Jan 2011 10:33:43 PST

Known for its muscular and streamlined body, the Greyhound is a speedy mainstay at dog shows. Plus, this breed also makes a lovable and personable companion. What else do you know about Greyhounds? Take this short breed quiz to find out!

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What Do You Know About Cairn Terriers?

PetSugar — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 04:00:49 PDT

These small fluffy dogs get their name from being great at burrowing among the cairns, or rocky caves. Find out how much you know about Cairn Terriers by taking this quiz!

Flickr User: bitjungle

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Where Is the Best Place to Print Your Digital Photos?

GeekSugar — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 09:30:23 PDT

Reader woodlawngirl recently posted the following question in GeekSugar Q and A:

I took some photos on a recent trip I'd love to print - 8"x10" ideally. What website has the best quality prints? Thanks!

If I'm not printing my own photos at home, I've had success with one printing service. Find out my recommendation (and share your own!) after the break.

Flickr Refreshes Your Photo Page: Here's What's New

GeekSugar — Wed, 04 Aug 2010 10:45:26 PDT

Head on over to your main Flickr page this morning, and you'll notice that it's been polished and shined up with some new features. Flickr is a favorite of mine, letting me upload images to share with friends and family, but it's also a powerful tool for professionals as well. With both types of users in mind, Flickr outlined some new changes it has made to the site in a blog post earlier today, and here, I'll give you a quick rundown on what you'll find. Check out what's new with Flickr below!

The default view of photos is 28 percent larger.
There's a new lightbox feature that allows you to see each photo you select individually with a dark background to minimize distractions.
Navigation got easier with "Newer" and "Older" buttons above each photo.

Learn about the rest of the changes when you read more.

Hidden World of Girls Project Lets Parents Peek Inside

LilSugar — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 13:00:42 PDT

Dear Diary...lots of girls keep their thoughts under lock and key. It's said that many girls grow up believing they can do anything and then become tweens and lose that confidence. The Hidden World of Girls Project gives parents some insight into the minds of their daughters. NPR's initiative asks women to take a picture of a diary page of their youth and upload it to Flickr in an effort to "form a comprehensive tapestry - from elation to depression - of life experiences." The entries thus far include crayon doodles and poetry, an elaborate boy rating system, and records of every day life. Add yours! Or share your best tween kept secrets with your daughter.

Wall-E Searches For His Dad For Father's Day Photo Fun

GeekSugar — Wed, 16 Jun 2010 12:15:25 PDT

Being the big robot fan that I am, you know that Wall-E was one of my favorite Pixar movies to date. So when a friend sent me a link to these pics, depicting Wall-E's quest to find his true father, I knew it was the perfect thing to share leading up to the Father's Day holiday.

The photos tell a touching story of Wall-E mistaking inanimate objects - like an old telescoping viewfinder - for his dad. He searches high and low without any apparent success. Honestly, I can't help but ache for Wall-E to find him, even though I know he's a toy robot!

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I asked the photographer, Flickr's own bats..., to tell me how he came up with this idea. Find out what he said after the break.