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Flickr vs Smithsonian Open Access

A side-by-side look at Flickr and Smithsonian Open Access. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.

Flickr

Flickr

Photos & Graphics

Flickr is an image and video hosting website and web services suite that was created by Ludicorp in 2004 and acquired by Yahoo in 2005. It allows users to upload, store, share, and access images and videos for free or by paid subscription.

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Smithsonian Open Access

Smithsonian Open Access

Education & Reference

Smithsonian Open Access is an open access digital platform that provides free online access to millions of 2D and 3D digital items from the Smithsonian's collections. It includes images, videos, audio files, 3D models, research data, and more across art, history, culture, and science.

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