Wow.  I just downloaded and installed a new AIR client for Flickr called DestroyFlickr and this thing is seriously sweet.  Not only is the UI gorgeous, it’s got an incredible amount of power behind it and let’s you perform most – if not all – actions that the main Flickr site does.

As Lifehacker explains (“Top 10 Apps Worth Installing Adobe AIR For“):

“…DestroyFlickr (the name comes from a mind hack concept, not vengeance) shuttles quickly around Flickr streams, making downloads and uploads drag-and-drop “affAIRs,” and offering quick editing, commenting, and re-organization. The Darkroom-inspired black background focuses attention, and multi-account users can work in all their streams at once using workspaces. In other words, it’s simple for casual Flickr fans, but strong enough for power users. “

I’m still tinkering with it as we speak, but the initial impressions are “you have to try out this application.”  I don’t know how it will be received by serious Flickr users, but for Average Joe’s like me it’s a fantastic offering.

You can download the app here:  http://www.destroytoday.com/?p=Project&id=DestroyFlickr

Please note you’ll need to install the AIR framework first.  If you haven’t done this you can get it from here: http://www.adobe.com/products/air/

References:

• DestroyFlickr – http://www.destroytoday.com/?p=Project&id=DestroyFlickr
• Adobe AIR – http://www.adobe.com/products/air/
• “Top 10 Apps Worth Installing Adobe AIR For“, Lifehacker, 18 June 2008