Instagrammers Capture Protests in Brazil

Thousands gathered in Brazil’s largest cities starting over the weekend and running through tonight to protest what started as a fight against bus-fare increases and has evolved into one of the biggest movements since the nation’s military dictatorship ended in 1985. Protesters are voicing frustration about a variety of issues, including inflation, government corruption, tax rates and the cost and delays associated with next year’s World Cup soccer tournament.

In São Paulo, thousands took to Avenida Paulista to march and wave Brazilian flags. In Rio de Janeiro, marchers stormed Avenida Rio Branco. In Brasilía, protesters danced atop the roof of the Congresso Nacional. To view more photos, visit the #vemprarua and #protestorj hashtags.

China’s Loveliest Mountain: Huangshan (黄山)

Want to see more photos from Huangshan? Visit the Huangshan (黄山) location page and check out the #huangshan and #黄山 hashtags.

Huangshan (黄山), or “Yellow Mountain,” is situated in east China’s Anhui province. It’s known for sweeping views of jutting granite peaks that emerge just above the clouds, sturdy pine trees and must-see sunrises over the North Sea. As a result of its scenic beauty, the site is a major tourist destination in China. Over 15 million tourists visited in 2007 alone.

Those who visit Huangshan have the opportunity to stand on the world’s highest bridge, known as The Bridge of Immortals. Visitors can also climb several hundred steps past mysterious caves to Lotus Peak—Huangshan’s highest summit at an altitude of 1,837 meters (6,027 feet).

Weekend Hashtag Project: #WHPthanksdad

Weekend Hashtag Project is a series featuring designated themes & hashtags chosen by Instagram’s Community Team. For a chance to be featured on the Instagram blog, follow @instagram and look for a photo announcing the weekend’s project every Friday.

This weekend’s tag was #WHPthanksdad, which asked participants to share photos of special moments with their dads in honor of Father’s Day. Every Monday we feature some of our favorite submissions from the project, but be sure to check out the rest here.

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News

• NPR: Via Instagram, Insight Into Turkey’s Protests
• Huffington Post: Instagram Celebrity Dogs, Tuna, Biggie, Trotter and Dagger, Instameet In San Francisco

Get Involved

• Weekend Hashtag Project: #WHPthanksdad. View photos from the last project, #WHPaquarium.

Around the Community

• Atop the Desert Fortress of Masada (מצדה)
• Exploring Japan’s Modern Ruins with @neji_maki_dori
• Capturing la Biennale di Venezia on Instagram

Spotlight: Bangkok (กรุงเทพมหานคร)

Spotlight Since launching, we’ve seen Instagram spread from our headquarters in the Bay Area to every corner of the globe. In this series we’ll highlight top users from countries and cities with thriving Instagram communities.

In 2012, Bangkok, Thailand, proved to be one of Instagram’s most photographed cities. More photos were shared at Suvarnabhumi Airport than anywhere else in the world!

With such a vibrant Instagram community, how could we not do a Bangkok spotlight? To get a local’s perspective of Bangkok, be sure to follow these Instagrammers:

• Athipan Wongsuebyut, graphic designer with a keen eye for patterns and close ups — @awnoom
• Diawdd Pongsakorn, black and white photographer — @diawdd
• @woody_chai, urban movement and architecture — @woody_chai
• Zcongklod Bangyikhan, magazine editor-in-chief and cycling enthusiast — @zcongklod

The FIFA Confederations Cup Kicks Off on Instagram

Want to view more photos from the Confederations Cup? Visit the Estádio Nacional de Brasília Mané Garrincha location page.

Today marks the start of the Confederations Cup, a football (soccer) tournament held every four years by FIFA as a rehearsal to the World Cup. Eight national teams will duke it out in cities across Brazil for a chance at the title. Tonight, the opening match between Brazil and Japan will take place in Brasilia, and tomorrow Mexico and Italy will compete in Rio De Janeiro, followed by Spain and Uruguay in Recife.

Want to follow the Confederations Cup action on Instagram? Be sure to tap the blue location page above this image for photos from the opening game in Brasilia tonight and follow these players and football-lovers on Instagram:

• Cesc Fàbregas Soler, Spain — @cescf4bregas
• Neymar, Brazil — @njunior11
• Javier “Chicharito” Hernandez, Mexico — @CH14_instagram
• Iker Casillas, Spain — @ikercasillasoficial

This Weekend’s Hashtag Project: #WHPthanksdad

Weekend Hashtag Project is a series featuring designated themes & hashtags chosen by Instagram’s Community Team. For a chance to be featured on the Instagram blog, follow @instagram and look for a photo announcing the weekend’s project every Friday.

Many countries around the world are celebrating Father’s Day this weekend, so we’re dedicating this hashtag project to dads. The goal this weekend is to share moments with and memories of your dad. Some tips to get you started: if you’re with your dad this weekend, take a portrait or capture a moment of the two of you together sharing a favorite activity; share photos of the objects that remind you most of your father; or if you’re a dad yourself, share photos of a special moment with your kids.

PROJECT RULES: Please only add the #WHPthanksdad hashtag to photos taken over this weekend and only submit your own photographs to the project. Any image taken then tagged over the weekend is eligible to be featured right here Monday morning!

The Making Of: @PhloemStudio’s Hand-Built Furniture

Phloem Studio (@phloemstudio)—named after the vascular structure of plants—is the Portland, Oregon-based creation of furniture designer and craftsman Benjamin Klebba.

From its North Portland workshop, Phloem produces beautiful, hand-crafted furniture and documents the process through Instagram. Says Ben, “I post pictures of designs coming together, furniture parts in process, the finished pieces, as well as things that catch my eye in everyday life.” Instagram is also a source of daily inspiration. “I’ve found many creative types out there who I admire,” Ben says.

To add a regular dose of furniture envy to your feed, follow @phloemstudio on Instagram.

Atop the Desert Fortress of Masada (מצדה)

Want to view more photos from Masada? Visit the Masada (מצדה) location page, and be sure to check out the view from the top.

In the Israeli desert overlooking the Dead Sea sits Masada, an ancient ruined city atop a tall plateau. More than 2,000 years old, the settlement’s significant fortifications were erected between 37 and 31 BCE by King Herod, who also built a palace in the city.

In 72 CE, Jewish rebels that had taken control of the city several years prior came under siege by the Roman army. Over the course of a year the Romans bombarded Masada while building a ramp up the side of the plateau, eventually overcoming the city’s defenses.

The ramp and the army’s fortifications remain to this day, and tourists can either walk up the narrow snaking foot path or take a gondola to the top. Explore more photos by visiting the Masada location page.

How I Shoot: Danny Clinch’s Concert Photography

Want to view more photos from Bonnaroo? Visit the Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival location page and the #trueroo hashtag.

Danny Clinch (@dannybones64) has photographed musicians and documented their performances since the mid-1980s when he was an intern for Annie Leibovitz. Along the way, Danny has captured Bob Dylan, Johnny Cash, Bruce Springsteen, Tupac Shakur and Björk in his signature unobtrusive style. He posts some of those intimate, modest moments on Instagram and even shared a few of his concert photography tips with us:

• Try to find a point of view that is different from the people around you.
• The most interesting photograph is not always of the lead singer at the microphone.
• Watch what happens between songs.
• Try different angles. The view from the furthest seat in the house can be as rewarding as the front row.
• Develop relationships with people in the music industry—both venue employees and band members—for behind-the-scenes photo opportunities.

Starting tomorrow, Danny will be photographing the four-day Bonnaroo festival (@bonnaroo) in Manchester, Tennessee. Follow him and performers like The XX (@the_xx_), Reggie Watts (@reggiewatts), Porter Robinson (@porterrobinson), Alana Haim (@babyhaim) and The National (@ntnl) for a behind-the-scenes look at the music and comedy festival.