Flux Archive
What This Is
Flux is a public, static photographic archive.
It hosts a chronological record of photographs made over time.
Images are presented as files, not posts.
There is no feed, no algorithm, and no account system.
Structure
- Images are organized by year → month → day
- A “shooting day” is any day with at least one photograph
- Navigation is time-based, not project-based
How It Works
- Photographs are stored as static image files
- An index file (
index.json) describes filenames, dates, and metadata - The website reads from this index to build the archive view
- The site itself is a single static HTML file
Cryptographic Verification
Each photograph is associated with a cryptographic hash.
These hashes allow files to be:
- verified for integrity
- checked for alteration
- matched exactly to the original archived version
This provides a method for independent verification that images have not been modified after publication.
Hosting
- Files are hosted on Amazon S3
- Content is delivered via CloudFront
- The archive is accessible at:
Scope
- The archive is ongoing
- New images are appended over time
- Nothing is removed or rearranged
Purpose
The purpose of Flux is long-term storage, public access, and file integrity.
It is designed for durability, clarity, and verifiable continuity over time.