Typhoon Morakot Photos on Flickr Function as Visual Citizen News
Bianca — August 11, 2009 — Pop Culture
References: trendhunter
The collection of Typhoon Morakot photos on Flickr continues to grow as more witnesses of the Taiwan disaster upload their documented memories.
We've seen Flickr emerge as a news source over recent years, and the Typhoon Morakot photos on Flickr are a solid example of the unbeatable, unbiased first-hand documentation the internet lets people provide of global events.
Credits for the featured Typhoon Morakot photos go to Flickr users
wvtaiwain , Formosa Wandering, bbluesman, heybaman and Jimmy_PeanutButter.
We've seen Flickr emerge as a news source over recent years, and the Typhoon Morakot photos on Flickr are a solid example of the unbeatable, unbiased first-hand documentation the internet lets people provide of global events.
Credits for the featured Typhoon Morakot photos go to Flickr users
wvtaiwain , Formosa Wandering, bbluesman, heybaman and Jimmy_PeanutButter.
Trend Themes
1. Visual Citizen Journalism - The Typhoon Morakot photos on Flickr showcase the power of first-hand documentation by citizens, disrupting traditional news sources.
2. Unbiased Witness Accounts - The collection of Typhoon Morakot photos on Flickr exemplify the unbiased nature of user-generated content and its potential to challenge mainstream news media.
3. Online News Curation - The growth of Flickr as a news source highlights the emergence of online platforms for curating and disseminating real-time visual content.
Industry Implications
1. News Media - The Typhoon Morakot photos on Flickr present an opportunity for news media organizations to adapt and leverage user-generated content as a trusted news source.
2. Social Media - The rise of citizen journalism on platforms like Flickr suggests the need for social media platforms to enhance their functionalities to better support news reporting and dissemination.
3. Digital Photography - The Typhoon Morakot photos on Flickr underscore the value and potential societal impact of digital photography in terms of citizen documentation and storytelling.
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