For one thing, photos will automatically be a lot bigger -- 640 pixels wide on the photo's main page. Flickr has also placed the "who, where, when, how" of related information just to the right of the photo. These so-called story elements will be easier to see and edit and will make research and discovery easier for Flickr users.
Navigation controls have gotten a bit prettier and easier to use, as well. The familiar filmstrip interface has been completely redone. And when you really want to appreciate a particular snap in all its splendor, just hover over the image and click to try out the new lightbox view.
"We’ve been keen to build a better showcase for your photos for some time," wrote Flickr staffer Josh Nguyen on the Flickr blog. "With the new photo experience, you can discover, share and organize your visual stories in a new and improved way."
You can go to your Flickr account to test out the new interface right now.
What do you think of these changes? Are they simpler to use and/or more aesthetically pleasing to you?
UPDATE: As one of our commenters has noted, the updated Flickr photo pages, slideshows and lightboxes seem to be Flash-free -- good news for all you iPad and iPhone owners.