Flickr, given the medium it’s dealing with, tends to summon up all kinds of odd browsing apps. Take for instance Colr Pickr from Jim Bumgardner, creator of among other trifling things Coverpops.
ColrPickr uses a color wheel which is used to find Flickr photos on the basis of color. Choose from a set of picture themes, e.g. flowers, graffiti, doors and windows, textures and urban decay, among others, to set your color. Move the slider to refine gradients. Click on the photos to get to the original.
krazydad.com/ColrPickr/ In Their Own Words
“My favorite quote thus far. Pretty much sums up everything I do on this website. :)
This is either something that designers and photo editors have been waiting their whole lives for, or one of those “I’ve created this because the Web lets me do it” kinds of things.
— Alex Soojung-Kim Pang
To those that question the utility of this little application, let me point out that it is a toy — like all the stuff on my website. Its purpose is simply to provide wonder and delight. Nothing more, nothing less. Isn’t that enough? – jbum”
Why krazydad.com/ColrPickr/ It Might Be A Killer
Colr Pickr is actually a useful tool for designers and creative types. It narrows down pictures to a perfect T just by color. It’s also quite easy to use and doesn’t lack in entertainment value.
Some Questions About krazydad.com/ColrPickr/
More themed photo sets could add to the site. Also labels as far as picture type and license.
