Thematic Flickr Explored

**mattt** · 02-09-2021, 11:56 AM - **8 Likes**

Today's explore, 19 days since my last. Originally Posted in Single in January.

**ramseybuckeye** · 02-09-2021, 08:31 PM - **5 Likes**

Feb 6

edom31 · 02-11-2021, 07:52 AM - **7 Likes**

Today...

Now the rant:

I am not enjoying what's "explored" anymore. I've seen good shots from our colleagues here, and some of my shots that I believe are good enough to fully share to the world (aka - not this one) - these shots are not getting exposure. I am getting about 1 explore per month, roughly, but my issue is that there are so much better shots than the ones actually making it to explore...

My December shot - It was of a fluffy blanket, that I took in a hurry and posted it just because it fit the theme of one of the groups I enjoy and follow - that was a crappy shot, it was intended just to participate in the group. Sure enough that went in. I guess because of traffic/comments? IDK... The excitement of taking a good shot and hoping it be explore has dissipated. Flickr was much more fun before.

Benz3ne · 02-11-2021, 09:14 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by edom31

Today...

Now the rant:

I am not enjoying what's "explored" anymore. I've seen good shots from our colleagues here, and some of my shots that I believe are good enough to fully share to the world (aka - not this one) - these shots are not getting exposure. I am getting about 1 explore per month, roughly, but my issue is that there are so much better shots than the ones actually making it to explore...

My December shot - It was of a fluffy blanket, that I took in a hurry and posted it just because it fit the theme of one of the groups I enjoy and follow - that was a crappy shot, it was intended just to participate in the group. Sure enough that went in. I guess because of traffic/comments? IDK... The excitement of taking a good shot and hoping it be explore has dissipated. Flickr was much more fun before.

Interesting outlook. For me, with 1,900 photos uploaded to Flickr and not one explored, I can only assume that it's because I don't take photos deemed interesting in the eyes of the Flickr Explore Algorithm*.

*Which is fine, no beef. But I can understand the frustration if the algorithm seemed to have worked previously and is now more randomised and, as such, selecting 'poorer' photos. That raspberry is excellent though. Lovely warm tones and details up the wazoo!

eddie1960 · 02-11-2021, 09:28 AM - **7 Likes**

this one hit Explore overnight (I learned a long time back to turn off Flickr notifications. my Cat Explore went so crazy my phone was moving around the floor and woke me up lol)

edom31 · 02-11-2021, 10:40 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Benz3ne

Interesting outlook. For me, with 1,900 photos uploaded to Flickr and not one explored, I can only assume that it's because I don't take photos deemed interesting in the eyes of the Flickr Explore Algorithm*.*Which is fine, no beef. But I can understand the frustration if the algorithm seemed to have worked previously and is now more randomised and, as such, selecting 'poorer' photos. That raspberry is excellent though. Lovely warm tones and details up the wazoo!

I've seen your photos over time, and liked a whole bunch of them. I can't believe that the algorithm has not noted your work.

Re the raspberry - thank you - I enjoyed doing that shot and was something with thought (not just a simple point and shot moment)...

**mattt** · 02-11-2021, 04:27 PM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by Benz3ne

Interesting outlook. For me, with 1,900 photos uploaded to Flickr and not one explored, I can only assume that it's because I don't take photos deemed interesting in the eyes of the Flickr Explore Algorithm*.

*Which is fine, no beef. But I can understand the frustration if the algorithm seemed to have worked previously and is now more randomised and, as such, selecting 'poorer' photos. That raspberry is excellent though. Lovely warm tones and details up the wazoo!

Interesting to the Algorithm is not explicitly based on pixel information. Judicious placement into groups, usage of keywords, titles and captions, and genuine engagement lead to an increase in algorithmic interestingness. This post sums up the interestingness equation pretty well (surprisingly less than 300K views).

**pepperberry farm** · 02-16-2021, 04:56 AM - **5 Likes**

from Saturday:

Jan178 · 02-16-2021, 10:59 AM - **7 Likes**

Today

wintery

18-55WR on K-200d

LeRolls · 02-17-2021, 09:32 PM - **6 Likes**

This one just got explored.

**ramseybuckeye** · 02-23-2021, 04:30 PM - **6 Likes**

Going on now, Interestingly this was in the group Flickr Friday, which seems that pics in it get explored often, even though they are usually not that good..

**Weevil** · 02-23-2021, 10:12 PM - **4 Likes**

Mee too going on now ! Looks this one is at the end of the list (ranked #493 as of now)

La Lune / The Moon
Gibbeuse croissante / Waxing Gibbous
2021.02.21
Saint-Georges-de-Clarenceville, Quebec
La Lune / The Moon [2021.02.21] | Curculion | Flickr

La Lune / The Moon [2021.02.21]

Pentax K-1 + Sigma 500mm F4.5 EX DG APO
1/800, ƒ/5.0, ISO 400

**mattt** · 02-25-2021, 09:23 PM - **3 Likes**

Today's explore... 18 Days since my previous explore

Posted in Single in February yesterday.

**Weevil** · 02-26-2021, 11:51 AM

Originally posted by mattt

Today's explore... 18 Days since my previous explore

Posted in Single in February yesterday.

Great compo!
Nice fish! Salmon or Steelhead ?

**mattt** · 02-26-2021, 04:11 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Weevil

Great compo!
Nice fish! Salmon or Steelhead ?

@Weevil If I recall correctly that was a big fat female Steelhead.

02-23-2021, 10:12 PM - 4 Likes	#1392
Weevil Site Supporter Join Date: May 2012 Location: Near Montréal, Québec Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,439	Mee too going on now ! Looks this one is at the end of the list (ranked #493 as of now) La Lune / The Moon Gibbeuse croissante / Waxing Gibbous 2021.02.21 Saint-Georges-de-Clarenceville, Quebec La Lune / The Moon [2021.02.21] \| Curculion \| Flickr La Lune / The Moon [2021.02.21] Pentax K-1 + Sigma 500mm F4.5 EX DG APO 1/800, ƒ/5.0, ISO 400 Last edited by Weevil; 02-23-2021 at 11:33 PM.

02-26-2021, 11:51 AM	#1394
Weevil Site Supporter Join Date: May 2012 Location: Near Montréal, Québec Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,439	Originally posted by mattt Today's explore... 18 Days since my previous explore Posted in Single in February yesterday. Great compo! Nice fish! Salmon or Steelhead ? Last edited by Weevil; 02-27-2021 at 08:11 AM.

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02-09-2021, 11:56 AM - 8 Likes	#1381
mattt Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Niagara Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,907	Today's explore, 19 days since my last. Originally Posted in Single in January.

02-09-2021, 08:31 PM - 5 Likes	#1382
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02-11-2021, 07:52 AM - 7 Likes	#1383
edom31 Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Garden City, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,349	Today... Now the rant: I am not enjoying what's "explored" anymore. I've seen good shots from our colleagues here, and some of my shots that I believe are good enough to fully share to the world (aka - not this one) - these shots are not getting exposure. I am getting about 1 explore per month, roughly, but my issue is that there are so much better shots than the ones actually making it to explore... My December shot - It was of a fluffy blanket, that I took in a hurry and posted it just because it fit the theme of one of the groups I enjoy and follow - that was a crappy shot, it was intended just to participate in the group. Sure enough that went in. I guess because of traffic/comments? IDK... The excitement of taking a good shot and hoping it be explore has dissipated. Flickr was much more fun before.

02-11-2021, 09:14 AM - 1 Like	#1384
Benz3ne Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: Cymru Posts: 2,356	Originally posted by edom31 Today... Now the rant: I am not enjoying what's "explored" anymore. I've seen good shots from our colleagues here, and some of my shots that I believe are good enough to fully share to the world (aka - not this one) - these shots are not getting exposure. I am getting about 1 explore per month, roughly, but my issue is that there are so much better shots than the ones actually making it to explore... My December shot - It was of a fluffy blanket, that I took in a hurry and posted it just because it fit the theme of one of the groups I enjoy and follow - that was a crappy shot, it was intended just to participate in the group. Sure enough that went in. I guess because of traffic/comments? IDK... The excitement of taking a good shot and hoping it be explore has dissipated. Flickr was much more fun before. Interesting outlook. For me, with 1,900 photos uploaded to Flickr and not one explored, I can only assume that it's because I don't take photos deemed interesting in the eyes of the Flickr Explore Algorithm. Which is fine, no beef. But I can understand the frustration if the algorithm seemed to have worked previously and is now more randomised and, as such, selecting 'poorer' photos. That raspberry is excellent though. Lovely warm tones and details up the wazoo!

02-11-2021, 09:28 AM - 7 Likes	#1385
eddie1960 Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Toronto Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 13,666	this one hit Explore overnight (I learned a long time back to turn off Flickr notifications. my Cat Explore went so crazy my phone was moving around the floor and woke me up lol)

02-11-2021, 10:40 AM - 1 Like	#1386
edom31 Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Garden City, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,349	Originally posted by Benz3ne Interesting outlook. For me, with 1,900 photos uploaded to Flickr and not one explored, I can only assume that it's because I don't take photos deemed interesting in the eyes of the Flickr Explore Algorithm.Which is fine, no beef. But I can understand the frustration if the algorithm seemed to have worked previously and is now more randomised and, as such, selecting 'poorer' photos. That raspberry is excellent though. Lovely warm tones and details up the wazoo! I've seen your photos over time, and liked a whole bunch of them. I can't believe that the algorithm has not noted your work. Re the raspberry - thank you - I enjoyed doing that shot and was something with thought (not just a simple point and shot moment)...

02-11-2021, 04:27 PM - 2 Likes	#1387
mattt Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Niagara Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,907	Originally posted by Benz3ne Interesting outlook. For me, with 1,900 photos uploaded to Flickr and not one explored, I can only assume that it's because I don't take photos deemed interesting in the eyes of the Flickr Explore Algorithm. Which is fine, no beef. But I can understand the frustration if the algorithm seemed to have worked previously and is now more randomised and, as such, selecting 'poorer' photos. That raspberry is excellent though. Lovely warm tones and details up the wazoo! Interesting to the Algorithm is not explicitly based on pixel information. Judicious placement into groups, usage of keywords, titles and captions, and genuine engagement lead to an increase in algorithmic interestingness. This post sums up the interestingness equation pretty well (surprisingly less than 300K views).

02-16-2021, 04:56 AM - 5 Likes	#1388
pepperberry farm amateur dirt farmer Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: probably out in a field somewhere... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 41,625	from Saturday:

02-16-2021, 10:59 AM - 7 Likes	#1389
Jan178 Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Rovaniemi, Finland Photos: Albums Posts: 963	Today wintery 18-55WR on K-200d

02-17-2021, 09:32 PM - 6 Likes	#1390
LeRolls Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: PSL, FL Posts: 4,504	This one just got explored.

02-23-2021, 04:30 PM - 6 Likes	#1391
ramseybuckeye Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Hampstead, NC Photos: Gallery Posts: 17,288	Going on now, Interestingly this was in the group Flickr Friday, which seems that pics in it get explored often, even though they are usually not that good..

02-25-2021, 09:23 PM - 3 Likes	#1393
mattt Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Niagara Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,907	Today's explore... 18 Days since my previous explore Posted in Single in February yesterday.

02-26-2021, 04:11 PM - 1 Like	#1395
mattt Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Niagara Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,907	Originally posted by Weevil Great compo! Nice fish! Salmon or Steelhead ? @Weevil If I recall correctly that was a big fat female Steelhead.

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