When Instagram started as a simple photo sharing app for smart phones in 2010, nobody could have guessed, that only two years later there would be more than 100 millions of users worldwide. IG is about connecting visually with people all around the globe. No words needed to be fascinated, that's what makes it so special and amazing.

I founded @blue_planet #blue_planet in January 2012 as a tag on IG dedicated to the beauty of everything blue. The sky, the sea, a flower, all of nature's and men's creations to honor that beautiful color. Today there are more than 1.700 photographers showcasing their blue artwork and connecting via Blue Planet. The work of 60 great artists was selected for this Blue Planet Yearbook 2012. I wish it could have been more. But there's always the Blue Planet tag and stream for you to visit on IG with over 30.000 blue beauties published.

Many cordial thanks to my Blue Planet team, friends and very talented photographers for their great support throughout 2012: @imjustabill and @larryhohoho, @brunodpnunes, @odysseyflores_af and @unicarpe as well as all of the fab Igers I have the pleasure to meet on IG every day.

Please enjoy! Yours, Sylke @blue_planet @burningme

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