flickr newbie...

Of course I've been on flickr . And yes, I've posted some pics courtesy it's pages.  But it has always been confusing and intimidating to me.  Today, I decided to change that.  I'm constantly in awe of the gorgeous photographs that can be found on there.  I want to learn how to utilize it for inspiration.  I definitely don't have it all figured out, but I want to learn!
Here are a couple of my favorites from today...

from dottie angel here .

from Smile and Wave here .


Are you on flickr?  If so, do you have any pointers?

{I would also be extremely grateful for any suggestions on photostreams to check out!}