The Recent tab displays photos from local file system locations such as ~/Downloads, ~/Pictures and from online collections. You can also add other locations, even cloud-based collections such as Flickr or Facebook photographs, through GNOME Online Accounts.
To add other local file system locations:
Go to Settings ▸ Search.
Click on the gear button on the bottom right. You can select the locations you want to display in the Recent tab.
To view recent photos:
Select the Recent tab.
You will see a grid of photos. Select a photo from the grid to open it.
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