The crew of Transformers 3 — and its coffee-tossing leading man — may have come and gone, but the machines that roared (and crashed) along D.C.’s streets and some of the behind-the-scenes sights will live on photographically, thanks to our Flickr pool contributors. Bask in the virtual vroom-vroom above.

Yeah, yeah, we all had a good laugh at the hipster on Judge Judy who admitted his “love for smashin’ stuff,” but, admit it: you have, at one time or another, had similar frustrations to reign total control over the various electronics in your life, a frustration which may or may not have manifested itself via violence. With the understanding that those who possess such an ability to control the machines will be our most…

We were speaking with a couple of photographers recently, who claimed that this year’s crop of changing leaves were particularly stunning, and yesterday, a short trip through a few of D.C.’s tree lined streets seemed to confirm that sentiment. So, perhaps it wasn’t very surprising that a look through our DCist Flickr pool was full the same evidence of autumn’s rise. Didn’t get your fill of lovely fall color with today’s photo of the day?…

We’ve noticed that the photographers which populate our Flickr pool with a constant supply of excellent images seem to lean towards dramatic shots of sunsets, both fiery and cool, and from locations encompassing the entire Capital region. Here’s some of our favorites to round out your weekend and provide you with a serene moment or two before you realize that, yes, tomorrow is Monday. (Yeah, I know. We’re bummed about that too.)…

What’s not to like about a new mural? That’s why we were so delighted upon learning about Mural Jam, the “capital’s largest public art event,” held yesterday at the Rhode Island Avenue Shopping Center. Sponsored by Albus Cavus, D.C. Commission on the Arts and Humanities, and the Mayor’s Summer Youth Employment Program, local muralists have been mentoring kids over the past couple months in developing and designing public art — and the results are pretty…

DCist flickr contributor Brian Oh attended Friday evening’s Jazz In The Garden, where he captured these deliciously summery images. Jazz In The Garden occurs every Friday night in the Smithsonian National Gallery of Art’s Sculpture Garden through September 11 — you can even preorder a picnic basket to enjoy while you relax under the setting sun….

The District: Hands down the best place on the planet to celebrate the Fourth. This writer spent the holiday eating and drinking too much with half the neighborhood before climbing on the roof to watch a 360-degree panoramic fireworks show from all across the city. No doubt, your holiday was pretty similar. Here are some photos of some things you might have missed if you didn’t brave the Mall for the official celebration — plus…

DCist photography contributor James Calder was on the scene relishing in the good vibes at the D.C. Caribbean Carnival yesterday and soaking in the costumes, the people, the dancing, and of course, the plentiful mud throwing. (If you’ve never been, these pictures will certainly reinforce the need to wear less than your Sunday best to the Caribbean parade, one of D.C.’s more raucous processions.) If you missed out yesterday, no worries: the Marketplace aspect of…

As far as weekends go, this was near the top of the list: lots of things to do around town and the best weather imaginable to do them in. Luckily, more than a few of our trusty photographer friends were out and about to document….

The Vinyl District, Som Records, DC Soul Recordings, and Civilian Art Projects sponsored an incredibly successful record fair last year. Anyone who went will tell you that it was standing room only: It was almost impossible to bend down to go digging for that first Boards of Canada LP. This year, the hosts moved the record fair to the Warehouse, invited twice as many vendors from along the East Coast, booked about a dozen DJs,…