Another Side of Terry Richardson
© Terry RichardsonFrom the Tumblr Terry's DiaryTerry Richardson is one of the most prolific professional photographers on Tumblr. On his site, terrysdiary.com, he posts an average of 88 new photos...
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© Seung Woo Back"I feel that even if I can create a slightly better photographic image, it will still feel like squirting a water pistol underwater."When I came to Japan about four years ago, I was...
View ArticleBehind the Notes: Dan Swenson's Cluttered Bookstore
© Dan SwensonName: **Dan Swenson **Description of image: **An occult bookstore, with books stacked to the cieling **Notes: 33,216Originally posted to: **pythons **Impression cloud of rebloggers: Quite...
View ArticleAre These the "True Finns?"
via Per-LooksInternet fashionistas will have certainly come across the famed blog Hel-Looks, which shows off the impressive style found on the streets of Finland's capital, Helsinki. (Chances are good...
View ArticleBehind the Notes: Valerio Loi's Vials of Emotion
© Valerio LoiName:Valerio LoiDescription of image: **Small vials labeled with emotions ("hope,""joy" etc) shot in a studio. **Notes: 46,055Originally posted to: **Valerio Loi's personal site, which is...
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© Sean Marc LeeName:Sean Marc LeeDescription of image: **A model airplane, held up in front of a photograph of the same model airplane **Notes: 16,905Originally posted to:helloimandrewImpression cloud...
View ArticleBehind the Notes: Joachim Robert's Paris Skyline
© Joachim RobertName:Joachim RobertDescription of image: **A cold-looking Paris skyline **Notes: 34,905 notes (for the modified version)Originally posted to:nosens (original version),...
View ArticleTumblrs to Keep Your Eyes Fresh
© Ed PanarOver the past year or so, I’ve done a small investigation (under the title “Behind the Notes”) into the way that images move around Tumblr. I was interested in asking how the site functions,...
View ArticleRemembrance of Things Never Known: Examining the Inner Workings of Tumblr
© Andrew AcacioWe’re now a few months on from Tumblr’s acquisition by Yahoo!. While a few changes have shown up in the service, it continues to function as one of the largest engine rooms of the...
View ArticleYour Favorite Photo, Now Available in Play-Doh Form
We've seen a number of Tumblr memes come and go. About two years ago, when this site first launched, "Self Pop Tarts" were something of a craze, and I went so far as to interview the man behind the...
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Fine Art The controversial fashion photographer unblinkingly documents the death of his mother on Tumblr… The controversial fashion photographer unblinkingly documents the death of his mother on Tumblr…
View ArticleIn the Digital Sea of Images, Beautiful is Boring
Fine Art Some thoughts on what it means to create and consume images in our Tumblr-centric world… Some thoughts on what it means to create and consume images in our Tumblr-centric world…
View ArticleBehind the Notes: Dan Swenson's Cluttered Bookstore
Fine Art An occult, unkempt bookstore has put some Tumblr users in a tizzy… An occult, unkempt bookstore has put some Tumblr users in a tizzy…
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Fine Art A new Tumblr fashion blog send-up from Finland collects portraits of candidates and members of the True Finns party… A new Tumblr fashion blog send-up from Finland collects portraits of...
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Commercial Photography The popularity of these photos on Tumblr not only led to a sale for the photographer—they also prompted the suggestion of an energy drink line… The popularity of these photos on...
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Fine Art In our latest behind-the-scenes look at viral photos on Tumblr, an image inspired by a cult movie ends up coming full circle… In our latest behind-the-scenes look at viral photos on Tumblr,...
View ArticleBehind the Notes: Joachim Robert's Paris Skyline
Fine Art This crisp image of a cold Paris day made it big on Tumblr—after a not-so-small modification… This crisp image of a cold Paris day made it big on Tumblr—after a not-so-small modification…
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Fine Art From the harsh work of 1960s Japan to the vibrant contemporary photos of today, we've got you covered… From the harsh work of 1960s Japan to the vibrant contemporary photos of today, we've...
View ArticleRemembrance of Things Never Known: Examining the Inner Workings of Tumblr
Fine Art Some reflections after a year of "Behind the Notes," our investigation into how photos go viral on Tumblr and what it means for photographers… Some reflections after a year of "Behind the...
View ArticleYour Favorite Photo, Now Available in Play-Doh Form
Fine Art A new Tumblr is transforming photographs into Play-Doh sculptures—and it's taking requests, too… A new Tumblr is transforming photographs into Play-Doh sculptures—and it's taking requests, too…
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