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The Big Picture shows some of the devastation that Christchurch, New Zealand is combatting after the earthquake on Tuesday. There have been a few reports from NZ with happy endings. But unfortunately not all of them.

I felt guilty being out of town on September 11th this year.

If I had an iPhone downloading The Big Picture app would be the first thing I’d do today. But alas, I do not. So hurry it up Verizon.

[via Cameron Moll]

I think this train needs more cars.

A few weeks ago I linked to some amazing photos of China’s celebration for 60 years of communist rule. Now Boston.com has come back with another photo series capturing modern-day China through the lens of Elizabeth Dalziel.

A group of students in China have created a product called PhotoSketch which could make finding desired stock images exponentially easier. If this actually works even remotely close to how it’s described, this could be a game changer. Read the white paper or check out the video below.

[Via Kottke]

I don’t think I’ve ever been so in awe and so terrified at the same time. Boston.com posted a gallery of amazing photos from the parade in China that kicked off the celebration of 60 years of communist rule. The colors and geometry and sheer mass of people is amazing to see. The fact that it’s all in the name of communist oppression rule is a little unsettling.

A photo I took on my trip to South Africa was featured in an article for Time Out New York on decorating with photographs.

The Library of Congress has put together an amazing collection of historical photographs and images on Flickr. And the best part is, because of the age they’re all copyright free, as far as I can tell.

[via 45Royale]

The White House has created a Flickr profile and posted some photos of President Obama, his family and his staff during their daily activities. Hopefully this will be the first of many sets uploaded to that profile.