Thematic Flickr Explored

**Rondec** · 01-23-2018, 03:42 AM

Originally posted by Hattifnatt

Thank you kindly.

I only have like 4-5 pictures on Explore, I don't know how their algorithm works but somehow my least favorite pics end up on Explore, while pictures that I'm really happy with never make it

Anyway here's the second one (from Galway, Ireland).

I used to think of it as an accolade, but not so much anymore. I think a lot of Explore has to do with how fast after you post an image you get comments and favs. There's probably more to it than that, but it certainly isn't a judge of which of your photos are best. Even Flickr just calls it a measure of "interestingness" I think.

**BruceBanner** · 01-23-2018, 12:31 PM

Originally posted by Hattifnatt

Thank you kindly.

I only have like 4-5 pictures on Explore, I don't know how their algorithm works but somehow my least favorite pics end up on Explore, while pictures that I'm really happy with never make it

Anyway here's the second one (from Galway, Ireland).

Nice shot. I often feel the same way, like... why are you picking this pic when right next to it is a far better one

Originally posted by Rondec

I used to think of it as an accolade, but not so much anymore. I think a lot of Explore has to do with how fast after you post an image you get comments and favs. There's probably more to it than that, but it certainly isn't a judge of which of your photos are best. Even Flickr just calls it a measure of "interestingness" I think.

I think 'David Kracht' is a flickr admin, I have had him added for a few years and he does upload a new pic every now and then, when my pics hit Explore (from my end) it's him that does the invite (some of the time).

**Rondec** · 01-23-2018, 01:01 PM

Originally posted by BruceBanner

Nice shot. I often feel the same way, like... why are you picking this pic when right next to it is a far better one

I think 'David Kracht' is a flickr admin, I have had him added for a few years and he does upload a new pic every now and then, when my pics hit Explore (from my end) it's him that does the invite (some of the time).

David Kracht has written a script that detects when Flickr adds an image to Explore, but as far as I know he isn't employed by Flickr and doesn't actually choose the images that are selected. He just has a group called "In Explore" that he tries to invite all explored images to be a part of.

The Flickr Explore process is pretty mysterious and seems to have something to do with number of likes versus comments, not being in too many groups, and having images that are big enough.

**BruceBanner** · 01-28-2018, 10:58 PM - **1 Like**

Couple more got into Explore today;

---------- Post added 01-29-18 at 04:59 PM ----------

Originally posted by Rondec

David Kracht has written a script that detects when Flickr adds an image to Explore, but as far as I know he isn't employed by Flickr and doesn't actually choose the images that are selected. He just has a group called "In Explore" that he tries to invite all explored images to be a part of.

The Flickr Explore process is pretty mysterious and seems to have something to do with number of likes versus comments, not being in too many groups, and having images that are big enough.

Ah! That makes total sense now.

**baro-nite** · 01-29-2018, 10:02 AM - **1 Like**

This had a brief appearance in the showcase, before being pushed out to the "long tail":

**savoche** · 01-29-2018, 01:34 PM - **4 Likes**

My sunset shot from South Africa just hit Explore at #106 - my highest so far, I believe

I think it's the first time I've had one from a bit down my stream being picked up.

**baro-nite** · 02-07-2018, 01:19 AM - **3 Likes**

Wowzers, this one's currently at #56. Lego figures may be an advantage, but catching OzzRod is better! (Or is it because this is a K-1 photo of a K-1?)

RK in NZ
K-1, K55/1.8 wide open w/ polarizer, Iridient Developer

**savoche** · 02-07-2018, 01:24 AM

Originally posted by baro-nite

Wowzers, this one's currently at #56. Lego figures may be an advantage, but catching OzzRod is better! (Or is it because this is a K-1 photo of a K-1?)

RK in NZ
K-1, K55/1.8 wide open w/ polarizer, Iridient Developer

Rarely seen in the wild - great catch!

Extra points for using the K55

**BruceBanner** · 02-07-2018, 01:43 AM

Originally posted by baro-nite

Wowzers, this one's currently at #56. Lego figures may be an advantage, but catching OzzRod is better! (Or is it because this is a K-1 photo of a K-1?)

RK in NZ
K-1, K55/1.8 wide open w/ polarizer, Iridient Developer

Originally posted by savoche

Rarely seen in the wild - great catch!

Extra points for using the K55

What's better than an Ozzrod pic? A picture of Ozzrod taking a pic!

**ffking** · 02-09-2018, 03:35 AM - **1 Like**

Here's another baffling explore, for today - I sometimes wonder if they don't just select every nth picture based on some sort of prime number based algorithm - there was no special,interest in this (for obvious reasons) before it hit Explore

**savoche** · 02-09-2018, 05:20 AM

Originally posted by ffking

Here's another baffling explore, for today - I sometimes wonder if they don't just select every nth picture based on some sort of prime number based algorithm - there was no special,interest in this (for obvious reasons) before it hit Explore

I have a couple of those. I'm still convinced that Flickr uses Explores to encourage activity.

**pepperberry farm** · 02-09-2018, 05:31 AM - **2 Likes**

before I left for Texas last week, these two hit Explore

**BruceBanner** · 02-09-2018, 01:20 PM

Originally posted by pepperberry farm

before I left for Texas last week, these two hit Explore

Nice shots.

**pepperberry farm** · 02-13-2018, 03:59 AM

Originally posted by BruceBanner

Nice shots.

thank you...

it's odd that flickr seems to be now doing 'explore' picks in pairs... anyone else have this happen?

**pepperberry farm** · 02-13-2018, 04:02 AM - **3 Likes**

like these two - both hit explore last night:

02-13-2018, 04:02 AM - 3 Likes	#570
pepperberry farm amateur dirt farmer Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: probably out in a field somewhere... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 41,656	K-3 with SMC A 200mm f4 like these two - both hit explore last night:

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01-23-2018, 03:42 AM	#556
Rondec Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Gladys, Virginia Photos: Gallery Posts: 27,650	Originally posted by Hattifnatt Thank you kindly. I only have like 4-5 pictures on Explore, I don't know how their algorithm works but somehow my least favorite pics end up on Explore, while pictures that I'm really happy with never make it Anyway here's the second one (from Galway, Ireland). I used to think of it as an accolade, but not so much anymore. I think a lot of Explore has to do with how fast after you post an image you get comments and favs. There's probably more to it than that, but it certainly isn't a judge of which of your photos are best. Even Flickr just calls it a measure of "interestingness" I think.

01-23-2018, 12:31 PM	#557
BruceBanner Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2015 Posts: 5,404	Originally posted by Hattifnatt Thank you kindly. I only have like 4-5 pictures on Explore, I don't know how their algorithm works but somehow my least favorite pics end up on Explore, while pictures that I'm really happy with never make it Anyway here's the second one (from Galway, Ireland). Nice shot. I often feel the same way, like... why are you picking this pic when right next to it is a far better one Originally posted by Rondec I used to think of it as an accolade, but not so much anymore. I think a lot of Explore has to do with how fast after you post an image you get comments and favs. There's probably more to it than that, but it certainly isn't a judge of which of your photos are best. Even Flickr just calls it a measure of "interestingness" I think. I think 'David Kracht' is a flickr admin, I have had him added for a few years and he does upload a new pic every now and then, when my pics hit Explore (from my end) it's him that does the invite (some of the time).

01-23-2018, 01:01 PM	#558
Rondec Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Gladys, Virginia Photos: Gallery Posts: 27,650	Originally posted by BruceBanner Nice shot. I often feel the same way, like... why are you picking this pic when right next to it is a far better one I think 'David Kracht' is a flickr admin, I have had him added for a few years and he does upload a new pic every now and then, when my pics hit Explore (from my end) it's him that does the invite (some of the time). David Kracht has written a script that detects when Flickr adds an image to Explore, but as far as I know he isn't employed by Flickr and doesn't actually choose the images that are selected. He just has a group called "In Explore" that he tries to invite all explored images to be a part of. The Flickr Explore process is pretty mysterious and seems to have something to do with number of likes versus comments, not being in too many groups, and having images that are big enough.

01-28-2018, 10:58 PM - 1 Like	#559
BruceBanner Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2015 Posts: 5,404	Couple more got into Explore today; ---------- Post added 01-29-18 at 04:59 PM ---------- Originally posted by Rondec David Kracht has written a script that detects when Flickr adds an image to Explore, but as far as I know he isn't employed by Flickr and doesn't actually choose the images that are selected. He just has a group called "In Explore" that he tries to invite all explored images to be a part of. The Flickr Explore process is pretty mysterious and seems to have something to do with number of likes versus comments, not being in too many groups, and having images that are big enough. Ah! That makes total sense now.

01-29-2018, 10:02 AM - 1 Like	#560
baro-nite Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: North Carolina, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,294	This had a brief appearance in the showcase, before being pushed out to the "long tail":

01-29-2018, 01:34 PM - 4 Likes	#561
savoche Master of the obvious Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Lowlands of Norway Posts: 18,311	My sunset shot from South Africa just hit Explore at #106 - my highest so far, I believe I think it's the first time I've had one from a bit down my stream being picked up.

02-07-2018, 01:19 AM - 3 Likes	#562
baro-nite Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: North Carolina, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,294	Wowzers, this one's currently at #56. Lego figures may be an advantage, but catching OzzRod is better! (Or is it because this is a K-1 photo of a K-1?) RK in NZ K-1, K55/1.8 wide open w/ polarizer, Iridient Developer

02-07-2018, 01:24 AM	#563
savoche Master of the obvious Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Lowlands of Norway Posts: 18,311	Originally posted by baro-nite Wowzers, this one's currently at #56. Lego figures may be an advantage, but catching OzzRod is better! (Or is it because this is a K-1 photo of a K-1?) RK in NZ K-1, K55/1.8 wide open w/ polarizer, Iridient Developer Rarely seen in the wild - great catch! Extra points for using the K55

02-07-2018, 01:43 AM	#564
BruceBanner Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2015 Posts: 5,404	Originally posted by baro-nite Wowzers, this one's currently at #56. Lego figures may be an advantage, but catching OzzRod is better! (Or is it because this is a K-1 photo of a K-1?) RK in NZ K-1, K55/1.8 wide open w/ polarizer, Iridient Developer Originally posted by savoche Rarely seen in the wild - great catch! Extra points for using the K55 What's better than an Ozzrod pic? A picture of Ozzrod taking a pic!

02-09-2018, 03:35 AM - 1 Like	#565
ffking Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Old South Wales Posts: 6,038	Here's another baffling explore, for today - I sometimes wonder if they don't just select every nth picture based on some sort of prime number based algorithm - there was no special,interest in this (for obvious reasons) before it hit Explore

02-09-2018, 05:20 AM	#566
savoche Master of the obvious Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Lowlands of Norway Posts: 18,311	Originally posted by ffking Here's another baffling explore, for today - I sometimes wonder if they don't just select every nth picture based on some sort of prime number based algorithm - there was no special,interest in this (for obvious reasons) before it hit Explore I have a couple of those. I'm still convinced that Flickr uses Explores to encourage activity.

02-09-2018, 05:31 AM - 2 Likes	#567
pepperberry farm amateur dirt farmer Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: probably out in a field somewhere... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 41,656	before I left for Texas last week, these two hit Explore

02-09-2018, 01:20 PM	#568
BruceBanner Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2015 Posts: 5,404	Originally posted by pepperberry farm before I left for Texas last week, these two hit Explore Nice shots.

02-13-2018, 03:59 AM	#569
pepperberry farm amateur dirt farmer Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: probably out in a field somewhere... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 41,656	Originally posted by BruceBanner Nice shots. thank you... it's odd that flickr seems to be now doing 'explore' picks in pairs... anyone else have this happen?

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