{"id":92736,"date":"2026-04-22T08:14:48","date_gmt":"2026-04-22T15:14:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.flickr.net\/?p=92736"},"modified":"2026-04-22T08:14:48","modified_gmt":"2026-04-22T15:14:48","slug":"icymi-news-and-updates-april-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.flickr.net\/en\/2026\/04\/22\/icymi-news-and-updates-april-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"ICYMI: News and Updates April 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"
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\"ICYMI<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

A lot happened in photography this month, from historic scenes in space to celebrating the world right beneath our feet for Earth Day. We’re giving instant film their spotlight for another ‘RoidWeek, sharing our Artemis II photo roundup, and offering another shot at winning a MODE mystery box. Here’s your monthly catch-up.<\/p>\n

Travel to the moon with NASA and Artemis II<\/b><\/h2>\n
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\"Artemis<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

The Artemis II crew has safely returned to Earth after 10 days in space and NASA documented<\/a> every breathtaking moment of it. We rounded up some of the most stunning images from the mission, all freely available thanks to NASA and their Creative Commons license usage. Visit our recent recap blog<\/a> to see our favorites and find out where to explore the full collection on Flickr.<\/p>\n

\u2018RoidWeek is back!<\/b><\/h2>\n
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\"Spring<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Twice a year, instant film takes the spotlight at Flickr and that time is now. Spring ‘RoidWeek<\/a> aka Polaroid Week is underway, and photographers around the world are sharing their Polaroids, Instax prints, and everything in between. Whether you’re a seasoned shooter or just curious about the community, read up on everything<\/a> you need to know to join in on the week’s festivities. Then visit the ‘RoidWeek 2026 group<\/a> to get started!<\/p>\n

National Go Birding Day<\/b><\/h2>\n
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\"Common<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Birds are on the brain as the weather turns more inviting which is great timing to celebrate National Go Birding Day<\/strong><\/em>. This bird focused day is celebrated annually on the last Saturday of April which means this upcoming Saturday is the day! So if you needed an excuse, join the amazing Flickr birding community and get out this weekend to do some birdwatching and photographing. Share your bird photos to Flickr for the community to enjoy and participate in a day of appreciation for our fine feathered friends.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Don’t miss April’s MODE monthly photo challenge<\/b><\/h2>\n
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\"April's<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

This month’s MODE Monthly Photo Challenge<\/a> theme is Culture<\/em><\/strong>. The traditions, identities, and shared moments that shape how we see the world. Our heritages, communities, and the stories that connect people across time and place. The challenge winner will receive a MODE by Flickr mystery box filled with festival goodies and a Flickr Pro Interactive Pass. Join the MODE by Flickr group<\/a> & enter the challenge today!<\/p>\n

Celebrate Earth all month long!<\/b><\/h2>\n
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\"Lago<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Today is Earth Day and we’re celebrating this planet as a community by sharing beautiful photos, getting outside and learning about conservation. While Earth Day is just one day of the year, our focus on conservation and protecting the Earth lasts all year long. Through our partnerships with the Conservation Alliance, Mobilizing for Monuments and 1% for the Planet all the way to our Certified Climate Label certification, we encourage all the Flickr community to find a way to get involved and give back to this amazing planet.<\/p>\n

Make sure to check out our Earth Day blog<\/a> which features some beautiful nature shots from our Flickr for the Planet group<\/a> and then give Explore a visit<\/a> on April 30th for a massive tribute to the Earth in our April Explore Takeover.<\/p>\n

That’s it for this month’s recap. Stay tuned to the Flickr blog for other updates and announcements. See you next time!<\/p>\n

Not a Flickr member yet?\u00a0<\/i>Sign up<\/i><\/span><\/a>\u00a0today to join our community of photographers and find your inspiration.<\/i><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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