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Behind the Notes: Joachim Robert's Paris Skyline

This crisp image of a cold Paris day made it big on Tumblr—after a not-so-small modification

Behind the Notes: Sean Marc Lee's Model Airplane

In our latest behind-the-scenes look at viral photos on Tumblr, an image inspired by a cult movie ends up coming full circle

Behind the Notes: Valerio Loi's Vials of Emotion

The popularity of these photos on Tumblr not only led to a sale for the photographer—they also prompted the suggestion of an energy drink line

Behind the Notes: Dan Swenson's Cluttered Bookstore

An occult, unkempt bookstore has put some Tumblr users in a tizzy

Behind the Notes: Joe Gerhard's Unmade Bed

This bed may have become popular on Tumblr, but it's part of a larger project

Behind the Notes: Ben Roberts' Beachside Mural

This photograph went extremely viral, but was that a good thing for the professional who took it?

Behind the Notes: Sunanda Carmela's Kids at the Beach

This snapshot taken by a 14-year-old photographer may have crossed the 10,000 note line, but she's keeping everything in perspective.

Behind the Notes: Marlies Plank's Woman in the Painting

A look at how and why a young Austrian photographer's image has become popular on Tumblr

Behind the Notes: Nicolas Poillot's "Mister Lonely"

A photograph taken in a Belgian wasteland goes viraleven though it was uploaded by accident

Behind the Notes: Bjørn Wad's Smoking Granny

This photo from Norway, with 20,000 notes and counting, is a home-grown success.

Behind the Notes: Chris Dorley-Brown's London Skater Boys Circa 1985

In our latest look at photos that have gone viral on Tumblr, we turn back the clock and travel to London in the aftermath of a 1987 storm

Behind the Notes: Andrew Acacio and The Hulk

In our first installment of a series looking at the back story behind popular photos on Tumblr, we take a look at a statue of The Hulk in the Philippines.