Flickr groups are normally nothing to get too excited about (with one possible exception), but this is my first one, and I’m rather proud of the premise (and surprised that it didn’t already exist).

It’s called “Won’t Budge”, and it features immovable objects and the people who attempt to move them. So far there aren’t many contributions, but I know it’s a popular theme in the world of amateur photography, so I’m trying to get the word out about it. Feel free to contribute something if you have it. Below is a random sampling of what we’ve got so far.

Kevin salutes from Raincouver.

Daniel following suit in New York San Francisco.

Tie vs. Bowtie!

Brand new Barbarian Daniel Schutzsmith’s first Formal Friday ever. Mr. McManus (not so formal) wonders what the fuss is all about.

High five, Nate!

WIN!

Formal phone call!

And not that surprising, considering Getty Images is likely getting their well-photographed asses handed to them undercut by crowdsource models like iStockPhoto. Since Getty will be “hand-selecting” Flickr photographers to represent, one would hope the quality of the stuff will rise above the usual mediocrity of Flickr’s user base and actually make some great photographers at least some money.

Or Art Directors will continue to swipe CC images for free.

Yeah.

(I’ll let you know if I’m hand picked. They should really make it a referral system.)

via Photography Bay.

Duh, I didn’t realize Getty had snatched up iStockPhoto! Wow, who’s got egg on their face now? I should probably learn more about our clients, eh? Nice work, Getty!