Spring is in the air and so is a whole lot of Flickr energy. This past month we’ve announced an exciting, first of its kind photography festival, featured some incredible photographers on the blog and through Flickr galleries and boosted the signal for our Photojournalism Flickr group. Here’s a quick recap to catch you up on all of the details and exciting announcements.Â
Flickr officially announced MODE, a brand new and immersive three-day photography festival coming to Minneapolis, September 18-20. Built on Flickr’s 22 years of connecting photographers worldwide, MODE is designed to bring the community together in person for the kind of creative energy and connection that only happens face-to-face. To learn more about MODE and some of the awesome lineup announced so far, visit modefestival.com.
Speaking of creativity, we recently interviewed Melissa Johnson, aka Web Betty. Melissa is a Colorado based photographer who celebrates the community around her by capturing joy, color, artistic expression and connection through her photography. To learn more about Melissa’s journey as a photographer along with some tips on how to photograph the unique beauty and personalities of the communities around you, don’t miss our newest edition of Photographer Spotlight on the Flickr blog.Â
For Women’s History Month we joined the celebrations happening around the country amplifying women’s voices, visions and at Flickr, photography. This month we featured three photographers who shared galleries of their work along with personal stories about their photography and what photography means to them. Make sure to spend some time getting to know each one of them and then hand out some faves and follows to other women photographers that inspire you. Also, keep an eye out for this month’s Explore Takeover, going up on Thursday March 26th. We’ve dedicated all 500 images of March’s Takeover to the women on Flickr and it’s not one to miss!
Our Photojournalists of Flickr group is the place for photographers passionate about documenting the world as it unfolds. Whether you’re capturing breaking news, everyday moments or the stories that don’t make the headlines, this community is built for you. Join to share your work, discover powerful imagery from fellow photographers and be part of a group that believes photography has the power to inform and connect us all.Â
To celebrate the upcoming MODE festival, we’ve launched a photo challenge inspired by the MODE themes. Join the MODE by Flickr group, check out the current theme (Motion) and submit up to 5 photos using the challenge tag. Each month we’ll choose a winner to receive a MODE box packed with festival goodies including a Flickr Pro Interactive Pass for MODE. The first theme is Motion, so start shooting. Head to the MODE by Flickr group to join and visit modefestival.com to learn more about the festival coming to Minneapolis, September 18-20.
That’s a wrap on this month. Stay tuned to the Flickr blog as there are more exciting announcements just around the corner!
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The Jacob’s Creek Classic Chardonnay 2024 is a quintessential expression of modern Australian winemaking, hailing from the sun-drenched vineyards of South Eastern Australia. In the glass, it presents a brilliant pale straw color with subtle green hues, hinting at its youthful freshness. The aromatic profile is an inviting bouquet of ripe stone fruits, particularly peach and nectarine, layered with vibrant notes of melon and a delicate touch of toasted oak.
On the palate, this vintage offers a well-rounded and creamy texture, a result of careful winemaking techniques such as malolactic fermentation and extended yeast contact. These methods soften the wine's natural acidity, allowing the flavors of lemon zest and succulent yellow fruits to shine through. The influence of oak is handled with restraint, providing just enough structure and a hint of vanilla-spice to support the fruit without overpowering the wine's characteristic brightness.
Designed for early enjoyment, this Chardonnay is a versatile companion for a variety of culinary pairings. Its creamy finish and medium body make it an excellent match for rich seafood dishes like grilled salmon, or classic poultry favorites such as creamy chicken pasta. Whether shared at a casual summer gathering or served alongside a weeknight dinner, the 2024 Classic Chardonnay delivers the reliable quality and approachable style that has made Jacob's Creek a global staple.
The winery in Rowland Flat serves as the spiritual and physical home of the iconic Jacob’s Creek brand, standing on the site where Bavarian immigrant Johann Gramp planted the Barossa Valley's first commercial vineyard along the banks of the creek in 1847. Today, the estate is anchored by a world-class visitor center known for its striking sustainable architecture, featuring expansive timber beams and floor-to-ceiling glass that frames the rolling Barossa Ranges. Visitors to the site can immerse themselves in the region's viticultural history through guided tours of the heritage vineyards—including a century-old mulberry tree—or indulge in contemporary experiences like the "Double Barrel" tasting and seasonal dining at the Harvest Kitchen. More than just a production facility, the Rowland Flat estate is a pillar of South Australian wine tourism, blending 19th-century history with modern hospitality to showcase the evolution of the Barossa's unique terroir.
The former England captain and head coach argues that elite stars need a proper training block to peak at 2027 World Cup – but warns even best-laid plans get ripped up
England’s legendary World Cup-winning captain Martin Johnson says the current management should consider resting key players this summer to boost the chances of history being repeated in Australia next year. Johnson was among several senior squad members who did not tour Argentina in the buildup to their 2003 global triumph and suggests a similar policy could assist England’s 2027 campaign.
In 2002 England beat the Pumas 26‑18 in Buenos Aires with only eight of their subsequent World Cup-winning squad involved. Johnson is fully aware that post-game recovery and conditioning techniques have moved on significantly but believes the current captain, Maro Itoje, and others require careful handling if they are to prosper in 2027.
Continue reading...New Nasa chief, Jared Isaacman, has outlined several changes to flagship moon programme Artemis
Nasa is cancelling plans to deploy a space station in lunar orbit and will instead use its components to construct a $20bn base on the moon’s surface over the next seven years, its new chief, Jared Isaacman, said on Tuesday.
Isaacman, who was sworn in at the agency in December, made the announcement at the opening of a day-long event at Nasa’s Washington headquarters at which he outlinedchanges he is making to the agency’s flagship moon programme Artemis.
Continue reading...WASHINGTON (ANP/RTR) - De Amerikaanse regering stuurt volgens onder meer de Wall Street Journal nog eens 3000 militairen naar het Midden-Oosten. Het gaat volgens het gemelde plan om militairen van de 82e luchtlandingsdivisie die worden beschouwd als elitetroepen.
Het is niet bekend waar in het Midden-Oosten de militairen naartoe gestuurd worden. In de regio zijn er al 50.000 Amerikaanse militairen op verschillende plaatsen gelegerd. Afgelopen week werd bericht dat het Pentagon nog eens 2500 mariniers naar de regio stuurt.
Er is volgens bronnen nog geen enkel besluit genomen over een eventuele inzet van Amerikaanse militairen op Iraans grondgebied. De Amerikaanse regering van president Donald Trump lijkt te proberen met Iran te praten over beëindiging van vijandelijkheden.
De Amerikaanse regering stuurt volgens onder meer de Wall Street Journal nog eens 3000 militairen naar het Midden-Oosten. Het gaat volgens het gemelde plan om militairen van de 82e luchtlandingsdivisie die worden beschouwd als elitetroepen.
Het is niet bekend waar in het Midden-Oosten de militairen naartoe gestuurd worden. In de regio zijn er al 50.000 Amerikaanse militairen op verschillende plaatsen gelegerd. Afgelopen week werd bericht dat het Pentagon nog eens 2500 mariniers naar de regio stuurt.
Er is volgens bronnen nog geen enkel besluit genomen over een eventuele inzet van Amerikaanse militairen op Iraans grondgebied. De Amerikaanse regering van president Donald Trump lijkt te proberen met Iran te praten over beëindiging van vijandelijkheden.
A new edition of On Liberty, a canonical work of political philosophy, “is the first to officially name Harriet Taylor Mill as a co-author alongside John Stuart Mill”.
