May 2012
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Skydeck Chicago
@heilmann
@tree_lover
@mr_izreal
@amelieamaral
@tobyhagler
Browse #willistower and #skydeck for more photos from the Skydeck.
Want to know what it’s like to stare straight down to the street from 103 stories up? Head to the Willis Tower in Chicago (formerly the Sears Tower), where you can step out onto an...
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Beliebers Flock to Oslo for Free Show
@guroja
@kiiim
@nathii97
@andreaglad
@mnergard
Want to see more photos of Justin Bieber’s Oslo concert? Check out pictures taken at the Oslo Operahuset.
Justin Bieber performed a free six-song concert yesterday in Oslo, Norway that nearly caused a state of emergency. Swarms of people rushed the venue, a dozen fans...
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Manhattanhenge
@ reedreeder
@ heidiologies
In NYC? Be sure to tag your photos #manhattanhenge!
Don’t miss out on Manhattanhenge! Tonight is one of only two times a year when the setting sun aligns perfectly with Manhattan’s east-west street grid. This makes for a perfect chance to snap photos of the sun setting between the skyscrapers of Manhattan! Take a...
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Daw Aung San Suu Kyi visits Thailand
@panuw
@sasipa
@nattility
@sasipa
@mr_pigo
@sensemiyahrocker
@nattility
@nattility
@sasipa
Want to see more photos of Suu Kyi’s visit? Check out pictures tagged with #assk and #suukyi
Nobel Peace Prize winner Aung San Suu Kyi left Myanmar for the first...
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2012 Summer Olympics Torch Relay
@bec_sweeney
@thegigglesnapper
@choccie11
@handave
@oliverjevans
@raboyd
Want to see more? Browse photos tagged #torchrelay and #olympictorch. Also be sure to follow @olympics on Instagram!
The 2012 Summer Olympics torch relay is already in progress, running from 19 May - 27 July, leading up to the...
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Weekend Hashtag Project: #electricalsky
@miltoncross
@kdkuiper
@dankhole
@dearsomeone
@crotography
@capadavandal
@gldmtn
@lucasishuman
@tonoariki
@robrash
@inkedfingers
@timvanrooyen
Weekend Hashtag Project is a series featuring designated themes &...
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Indianapolis 500
@claytonbeyer
@coolhandclint
@stephe914
@ritaelise
@dukedynamite
@joatess
@jackhaines
@andrewrurik
@zchthms
Browse more photos from the race tagged #indy500 and on the Indianapolis Motor Speedway location page.
It’s estimated that more than...
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Golden Gate Bridge 75th Anniversary
@josh
@maxvoltar
@dantoffey
@shayne
@mikeyk
@amy
@grex
@jayzombie
@miekd
@kevin
The Golden Gate Bridge turns 75 today! Opened on May 27th, 1937, the iconic suspension bridge connects the city of San Francisco with Marin County. It has been...
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The Week on Instagram | 28
News
National Geographic: On Everest, On Instagram
Via ESPN, Instagrammers capture Volvo Ocean Race
Vueling is giving away 50 free airplane tickets to Instagrammers
@outsidemagazine Tweets from Everest
The Golden Gate at 75: Getty photographer Justin Sullivan shares some of his favorite GG Instagram shots
#Fleetweek Instagram photos are streaming in Times Square
Behind the scenes...
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Chelsea Flower Show
@bowbelle
@rugoddard
@kscarrott
@richmackers
@emsky72
@camspics
@cupofthea
@lawkas
@hunterboots
Want to see more? Browse photos tagged #chelseaflowershow
The Chelsea Flower Show is in full swing this week in the Chelsea district of London. The 5-day show...
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This Weekend’s Hashtag Project: #electricalsky
Weekend Hashtag Project: #electricalsky
The goal this weekend is to capture photographs of electrical wires against the sky. Telephone circuts, overhead electrical wires for buses — just don’t forget to look up!
PROJECT RULES: Please only submit photos you yourself have taken over this weekend. Any image taken then tagged over the weekend is eligible to be featured here on...
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Spotlight: Barcelona
@markabbawi
@barrut
@gabbjana
@lidpop
Spotlight Since launching, we’ve seen Instagram spread from our headquarters in the Bay Area to every corner of the globe. In this series...
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The Restoration Of: Yesterday's Furniture
Know any other Instagrammers doing something unique with their hands? Send us a note through Tumblr.
There are few things more satisfying than giving something old and worn-out a new lease on life. Portland, Oregon based Revive...
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Egyptians Vote in Free Presidential Election
@nounou_dbk
@japhetweeks
@benfrancisallen
@ahmed_saeed
@sarahakl
@mayaalleruzzo
@ahmed_saeed
View more photos of Egypt’s election by searching for the hashtag #egyelections.
For the first time in generations, Egyptians lined up Wednesday to cast their votes in a free...
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User Feature: 366 Days of @steveberra
A selection of @steveberra’s best-loved photographs from his project, 366 Days of Me. From Left to Right: Steve’s favorite self-portrait. New York City children bursting with energy & life. The project’s first photo, posted May 24, 2011. Pepper, the Mayor of Skid Row and a great...
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Earthquake Devastates Italian Historical Sites
@thelittlebean
@davidello
@laguidu
@zuubs
@davidello
@lampo_
View more photos of the earthquake’s aftermath by searching for the hashtag #terremoto.
A 6.0 magnitude earthquake struck northern Italy early Sunday morning, destroying dozens of historical sites, some as old as 1,000 years. Even...
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Tokyo Skytree
@yon_tnk
@7753
@pochipu
@01123532110
@ericolor_emiu
@mitselfka
@mst_chv
@keisuke_guitar
@okmrfm
Today, the Tokyo Skytree (東京スカイツリ) in Sumida, Tokyo, opened to the public. Clocking in at 634 meters or 2,080 feet, the Skytree is the tallest tower and the...
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SpaceX's Falcon 9 Rocket Launch
@lonseidman
@simonesyed
@markott
@bryaningram
@elonmusk
@4cal
SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket launched early this morning from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida, carrying what could be the first commercial spacecraft to visit the International Space Station.
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@outsidemagazine on Everest
@outsidemagazine has spent the past 2 weeks sharing photos from Mt. Everest. After the recent deaths of four climbers, they are now documenting the rescue effort underway to get stranded climbers off the mountain.
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Bay to Breakers
@markyenriquez
@jasonrosenb
@stipotle
@fstopssf
@expealidocious
@connectedfairtrade
@malloryker
@teddy_james
@davesimon
For San Franciscans, the third Sunday in May can only mean one thing: Bay to Breakers! The wacky annual footrace from bay to coast was...
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Weekend Hashtag Project: #alightinthedark
@samantha_ann
@mydearestsincerely
@amersly
@teotes
@fabunnipix
@dj_koosta94
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Solar Eclipse
@jec
@casto
@jdmbarista
@radbuddha
@icantbreafff
@saameyeam
@killawong
See more photos from the eclipse by searching #eclipse.
An annular solar eclipse took place today, visible in the western United States and parts of Asia. The eclipse is the first of its kind to be visible from...
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The Week on Instagram | 27
News
Welcome to the newly redesigned Instagram blog!
@natgeochannels is hosting an #UntamedAmericas contest
@warbyparker is hosting a Sunday afternoon photowalk in NYC
Oregon residents and lovers have until Tuesday to enter the Oregonian’s Instagram photo contest
Get Involved
Weekend Hashtag Project: #alightinthedark. View photos from the last project,...
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At The Circus
@mcfortner
@missfalcon
@catalinaphotog
@fridahector
@runtramp
@minglifu
@maminius
On this day in 1884, Ringling Brother Circus hosted its first performance in Baraboo, Wisconsin. Founded by five of the seven Ringling brothers (Albert, Otto, Alfred, Charles and John), the Ringling...
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This Weekend's Hashtag Project: #alightinthedark
Weekend Hashtag Project: #alightinthedark
The goal this weekend is to capture photographs of a bit of light in darkness. Candle light, street light, headlights, and night lights are all perfect subjects — this is also your opportunity to experiment with long exposure applications! For best results remember to hold your device steady or set it on a sturdy surface.
PROJECT RULES: Please...
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Follow Friday: Instathemes!
@payphones - Dan Marker-Moore, a motion designer from Los Angeles, has an obsession with pay phones and we couldn’t be happier about it! His themed Instagram account, and the hashtag #payphoneography, have become a beautiful tribute to these rarely used and often neglected public telephones.
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Cannes Film Festival
@guix25
@abillington
@yodalex
@ farahsarahyba
@ brunoclement
@karenalvizouri
@juliajakimuk
Follow photos from the festival by searching #cannes and #cannes2012.
The Cannes Film Festival began yesterday and runs through 27 May. Instagrammers are already sharing photos from the...
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Non-Profits with Global Reach
Charity:water (@charitywater)
Kiva Microloans (@kiva_microloans)
IDEO.org (@ideoorg)
Know of...
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Cabazon Dinosaurs
Meet the Cabazon Dinosaurs, roadside attractions that make for a great photo-stop on a drive through the California desert!
@tamarlevine
@lbroad
@halliep
@srcurran
...
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Weekend Hashtag Project: #streetartistry
@toso1979
@nwagner
@rowaneva
@chrisprad
@lysschr
@jungletimer
@licclevicky
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The Week on Instagram | 26
News
Happy Mother’s Day!
Update: What’s New in Android Version 1.1.0 (Tilt-Shift!)
Bon Appetit’s 15 Best Instagram Accounts for Food-Lovers
NY Daily News: Jimmy Choo launches street style blog to illustrate personal styles
Get Involved
Weekend Hashtag Project: #streetartistry. View photos from the last project, #buggingout.
Around the Community
Photo Feature:...
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Photo Feature: Tilt-shift for Android
We’re so excited that our friends on Android can now experiment with tilt-shift, or selective focusing, on Instagram in order to create miniature scenes and give the appearance of depth of field!
Tilt-shift photography is a process that uses a special lens with the ability the physically tilt for plane of focus, and then shift to adjust the position of the subject. Since mobile...
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Follow Friday: Travel
From hotels to pilots, there are plenty of ways to get your travel fix through Instagram photos. Here are a few of our favorite accounts!
@thestandard - Hotel
@virginamerica - Airline
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Spotlight: Israel
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.
Israel is as young as it is small. The coastal nation turns just 64 years old this year, having been declared an independent state in 1948. A full 70% of its 7...
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The Making Of: Fine, Fashionable Footwear
This week’s “The Making Of” takes us to Red Wing, Minnesota, where Red Wing Shoe Co.—@redwingheritage on Instagram—has been in production for over 100 years.
Red Wing’s Instagram feed is a wonderful...
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Update: What’s New in Android Version 1.1.0
Hurrah! Instagram for Android v1.1.0 is now available in the Google Play Store! We’ve appreciated all of your feedback since our last release, and are excited to announce we’ve added the feature you’ve all been waiting for:
An image before and after applying tilt-shift.
Tilt-Shift
Our popular tilt-shift feature allows you to easily alter depth of field in your...
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How I Shoot: Dodging and Burning, by Finn Beales
How I Shoot How I Shoot is a series where we ask Instagrammers to tell us about their photo-taking processes. In this post, Finn Beales (@finn) explains “dodging and burning,” a photo-editing technique popularized by American photographer Ansel Adams.
Vantage...
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Weekend Hashtag Project: #buggingout
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 theme was #buggingout, which asked participants to capture photographs of bugs. Every Monday we feature some of our favorite...
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The Week on Instagram | 25
News
Instagram wins a Webby Award!
Mashable rounds up 25 beautiful Instagram cityscapes
Vulture on How to Shoot Instagram Photos That Look Like Your Favorite Directors’ Films
Guest of a Guest with Must-See Moments from LA’s May Day Demostrations
Get Involved
Weekend Hashtag Project: #buggingout. View photos from the last project, #socialtravel.
Around the Community
Photo...
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Photo Feature: Kentucky Derby
The Kentucky Derby takes place today in Louisville, Kentucky at 3:24pm PST. This thoroughbred horse race spans for only one and a quarter miles, or two kilometers, and is known in in the United States as “The Most Exciting Two Minutes in Sports” as a result of its extremely short duration.
Spectators have been sharing their pre-race preparation photographs of traditional Derby items...
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Follow Friday: Athletes on Instagram
From boxers to surfers to sprinters, there’s an incredible group of top notch athletes sharing their photos on Instagram. Below we’ve gathered together a sampling of our favorite accounts. With the Olympics just around the corner, be sure to stay tuned to them and our other notable athletes as they prepare for London 2012!
@tonyhawk - Skateboarding
@serenawilliams - Tennis
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The Making Of: Beautiful, Hand-Crafted Bicycles
The Instagram team obviously loves photography, but we count a number of cycling enthusiasts among our ranks as well. Rarely do these two passions—cycling and photography—collide in such spectacular fashion as in the case of @stanridgecycles.
Stanridge Cycles—owned and operated by Adam Eldridge—is a Columbus, OH based builder of custom, hand-crafted track, road,...
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Neon Museum, Las Vegas
Ever wonder what happens to all those neon signs that line the Las Vegas Strip when they’re taken down? They end up at the Neon Museum! The Neon Museum is a non-profit in Las Vegas dedicating to preserving Las Vegas’s iconic art form, and it’s a must-visit spot for great Instagram photos!
Photos by @logos728, @sv1, @40_in, @karaannbanana, @petitserif, @rockstarmomlv,...
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Who I Follow: @nickdewald's Favorite Users
One of the best ways to expand your community on Instagram is to take a look at the folks your favorite Instagrammers are already following. In this series, we ask some of our favorite Instagrammers to name a few users whose photos they love seeing every day.
Instagrammer Nick Dewald (@nickdewald), a photographer and architect based in Cincinnati, Ohio, shared some of his favorite users with us,...
