Interesting Flickr Groups & Members
Written by Nikki-ann on Saturday, 13 September , 2008 at 12:42 pm
As you might know, I often upload my photographs to Flickr. It saves my webspace and offers the ability for viewers to leave comments.
This morning I have been looking around Flickr and found a few groups and members that may interest some of my readers.
The first of these is Who are these (unidentified) people? Flickr members are invited to post photos from their photo collections where they can’t identify the people. So this is certainly a Flickr Group that would appeal to family historians and genealogists. When adding a photo, remember to include as much information as you can. I don’t know if any people have been identified through the group, but if you don’t take a chance then you may never know. It’s worth a try, right?
Forgotten Faces is a Flickr Member rather than a group, but he uploads old photos and postcards of (you’ve guessed it) forgotten faces. There are many interesting photos of groups, families, weddings, children, soldiers etc and information about the images is included. The pictures are uploaded by Rob who has his own blog, also called Forgotten Faces.
Next up is The Smiling Victorian where members are invited to submit photos of smiling Victorians (and Edwardians). As I’m sure you know, a lot of portraits from back then show the sitter with sober or stoic faces (even in happy events such as weddings), so these photos are a refreshing change.
Finally, we have Mysterious Vintage Photos. This group shows and asks for antique and vintage photos which are full of questions such as “What’s going on here?” or “What is the purpose of this?”.
Enjoy!
If you have know of some Flickr Groups or other websites that may be of interest do let me know!
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Comment by kristyk
Made Saturday, 13 of September , 2008 at 2:24 pm
I love flickr! Here are a few links for you:
And since you seem to like old photos…
Vintage Photographer’s Shadow a group for vintage photos that includes the photographer’s shadow
Big Happy Fun House Not on flickr, but tons of great and funny old pics
Michele sent me!
Comment by Karen
Made Saturday, 13 of September , 2008 at 2:40 pm
I’m going to check these out! I love Flickr too 
Have a great weekend!!
Comment by david mcmahon
Made Monday, 15 of September , 2008 at 11:41 am
Thanks for the visit and the comment, Nikki.
What a great shot this is.
