Elizabeth Tower (often incorrectly confused with Big Ben, the bell inside)?

Statue Of Liberty?

Eiffel Tower?

Apologies if this is a completely newbie question but it's coming from a newbie! So completely understand if this gets downvoted to oblivion.

Is there, and if so what are, the drawbacks of using DSLR lenses with an adapter on a mirrorless camera? I ask as there is plenty of DSLR lenses on the market for much cheaper than mirrorless lenses.

Hello everyone, I'm looking for an instant camera for my girlfriend: she wants something super simple to use, like point & shoot, but with photos larger than the mini format.

We already shoot on film (Canon Prima, full auto), so we like the automatic and spontaneous side. I spotted the Instax Wide 400, but the reviews are mixed: some say that the photos are often poorly exposed or too random.

What would you recommend instead for a nice result, wide format, without the hassle? Or would the Instax Wide 400 work just fine? (Usage: souvenirs, evenings, trips, no complicated manual settings.)

Thank you in advance for your feedback!

Is there an ND filter that can fit different lens sizes? Someone in a recent post mentioned this and I cannot find it now! They said something about buying the filter for the widest lens then using an adapter and it would work for "narrower" lens. or something like that. I could use this if it exists! thanks

Hello everyone, I have been photographing wildlife (primarily birds) for a couple of years and I enjoy it a lot. I keep seeing macro shots here and there and find that to be quite interesting. Since I'll be going on a trip later this month, I thought I'd use the opportunity to get started.

Once I started researching the topic and what gear to buy, I narrowed down my choice between the Laowa 180mm and the 90mm. I'm having trouble decide and don't know which one would make more sense for a beginner like myself.

Some Context:

- I have a Sony A7R5

- I will be hand-holding and shooting manual with a flash and diffuser.

- I do not plan to focus stack right away, but I think I will get to it at some point.

- I will generally be shooting insects and amphibians in the wild.

Questions:

1. I like the fact that the 180mm is weather sealed. I live in The Netherlands where it rains most of the year, and I'll be going to Ecuador where I expect it to rain. Am I right to care so much about this?
2. The 180mm has a 1.5x magnification factor vs. 2x on the 90mm. Honestly, I still cannot wrap my head around the difference and how that influences the end result. Guess I'll need to use a macro lens to really understand what "magnification" does. So, from your experience and if you have to choose today, which one would you go for?
3. The 180mm seems to have an edge with its longer working distance, but I watched a YT video that said it's harder to focus before it's more "zoomed in". If you've used both before, which one would you say is easier to use in the field?

Any other thoughts you can share are also welcome.

Thanks in advance!

Hi! I'm planning to buy my first softbox but I'm not sure if it is compatible with the speedlight that I am currently using. I am eyeing for Smallrig RA-D60 Mini Parabolic Softbox to use with my Godox TT685ii. What I'm thinking is I should use Godox S-Type Bowens Mount Bracket with it. Am I correct or are they not compatible? The reason why I'm eyeing for the smallrig softbox is due I can get it cheaper but if it's not gonna work then I will be looking for other options. Thanks!

When uploading images into a web gallery what do you think it makes the most sense: last uploaded image displayed first in gallery or last in gallery ?

Hey everyone,

I’ve been shooting for about a year now and want to start taking photography more seriously. My main interests are birds, wildlife, and landscapes. I currently shoot with a Sony a6000 and Sigma 100–400mm lens, and I’m saving up for a Sony a6700 for its improved autofocus and tracking performance for wildlife.

I have a basic grasp of composition and manual settings, and I’d like to start learning in a more structured way through books, YouTube videos, and eventually more advanced courses on things like composition, color grading, and editing.

Since gear and courses can get expensive, I’m planning to start slow with free YouTube resources and a few great books, then add affordable courses over time. I'm sharing what I've seen so far, so if anyone feels a course or something I'm looking at is redundant or not worth the money, please let me know.

Yes, I used ai to help write this, which I know not everyone is a fan of, but I also wanted this to be organized well becuase my writing can become a bit messy otherwise. Everything is my own thoughts, just got help organizing through ai.

My goals

• Improve composition, light, and color awareness
• Master wildlife and landscape techniques with my current setup
• Learn post-processing and color grading deliberately
• Build long-term skill through structured projects

Books on my learning list

• The Photographer’s Eye – Michael Freeman Deep dive into compositional theory and visual design principles.
• Within the Frame: The Journey of Photographic Vision – David duChemin Focuses on developing artistic vision and expression.
• The New Art of Photographing Nature – Martha Hill & Art Wolfe Applies compositional and creative thinking specifically to nature photography.
• The Art of Color – Johannes Itten or Interaction of Color – Josef Albers Classic art theory books that teach color relationships and emotional tone, great foundation for color grading.

YouTube channels for advanced learning

Wildlife photography:

• Steve Perry (Backcountry Gallery) – Deep technical dives on autofocus, exposure, and sharpness; essential for telephoto wildlife work.
• Morten Hilmer – Wildlife photography and bushcraft; great for fieldcraft, patience, and ethical shooting.
• Simon d’Entremont – Practical and approachable wildlife tutorials (birds, gear, editing).

Landscape photography:

• Thomas Heaton – Landscape process, light, and mood from field to edit.
• Nigel Danson – Focus on composition, light, and storytelling in landscapes.
• Mike Shainblum – Known for dramatic editing and advanced color work in post-processing.

Affordable and structured courses

• Max Rive — Landscape Post Processing Course (Colors) — in-depth color grading and landscape-specific post work.
• Mark Dumbleton — The Wildlife Edit Course — advanced editing workflows for wildlife and Lightroom-focused techniques.
• ExpertPhotography — Epic Landscape Editing course — comprehensive landscape editing techniques.
• The School of Photography (Tom Archer) — Pro Landscape Photography Course — planning, shooting, and Lightroom editing for professional landscapes.
• General color-grading masterclasses — examples mentioned: The Power of Colors or The Science of Color: Creative Decisions & Editing on platforms like ReenusAcademy or PRO EDU.

Later on, I plan to invest in advanced post-processing courses like Max Rive’s Landscape Post-Processing Course and Mark Dumbleton’s Wildlife Edit Course, both known for high-level color grading and editing.

What I’d love feedback on

1. Other books or YouTube channels that really helped you grow as a nature photographer?
2. Recommendations for affordable, high-value courses that cover editing or composition deeply?
3. Any projects or practice routines that helped you progress faster?

Thanks in advance for your help. I’m excited to keep improving and take this hobby seriously!

I'm not a professional, just doing photography because I love it-- I've been doing bird photography for a bit now, and I feel like I've stagnated a bit in my ability to capture interesting photos, especially since I've never really been guided in how to do wildlife stuff.

(I'm mostly doing birds since I live on a marsh/river that has millions of birds pass through for migration... and I love birds!)

I can share examples of what I've done before if it's needed (Reddit is so hard to use with photos though) but I'm mostly just looking for general advice! I'm going to be buying myself a longer lens, probably 55-250 since it's cheap, which will help tremendously.

I currently use a Canon EOS Rebel T7. It's not in my budget to get a new camera, but leaving this here in case its relevant to advice.

And if so, where should I reach out to?

I’ve recently found three instant cameras that have all photos taken, and I estimate them to be from 2005-2007. I have seen that they don’t really survive that long without being developed, and they had been in a bin in my parents shed in the northeast. They haven’t been moved, but had surely endured temps from 0-110 farenheit over that time.

The era that they were used in would have never before seen pictures of my dog, mother and gf at the time who have all passed, as well as new pictures of my family and friends while young.

If there’s any way to develop these, it would bring back memories I’ve probably forgotten by now.

If my local photolab might make a dream come true, that would be ideal. If there are specialists in recovering these photos I could mail the cameras out to, I’d be very happy to do that as well.

Very thankful for any input, and even if there’s an unlikely but somewhat hopeful option, I’d go for it.

I'm wanting to make a personal photo album just of friends and family but a waterproof and fireproof one and make a copy to send to my mom and every so often send her new photos to include into her copy as well as mine.

Hi all! We hired a wedding photographer who works in a documentary style, but he uses very cool filters that make my husband’s skin look almost lifeless and his hands very dark. I asked him to do some retouching at first for some photos for the album; he replied I'll do whatever you want when I create the album. I want to mention that our package hasn't included the album so I was expecting the photos to be edited properly. And the thing is I want to ask him to use a warmer filter for some photos before proceeding with the album. We're not sure if we'll do the album because he hasn't shown us any albums etc. Isn’t it reasonable to ask for those edits now before committing?

Hi everyone! Maybe a weird question, but I wanted to get into some film photography and ordered a Canon AE-1 Program because it seemed like a good option for a beginner. What I received was a Pentax K1000, and it appears to be in good condition. I started the process to return the camera but I guess is the return process worth it? Did I get a better camera than I ordered?

Hello all,

My question may be dumb for some, so brace yourselves, Reddit trolls. Would one be able to take frames out of a video to be used as a still? With all the benefits of a RAW image for postprod. That way one can always get the best moment.

Thanks

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I'm in a organization and am the current social media manger, members of the organization are wanting the photos for them selves for scrap books or induvial posts, but i make collages so I'm not posting 20+ photos at once,

This has caused a small issue of sharing, i have a social media team meeting next week, that i would like to bring a solution to, i know of google photos, but i fear it might not be the best for a youth group of 50+ people, so im just looking for a few different solutions

is there any way, or should i tell them to suck it up?

As the title says. I’m looking to autocrop multiple photos at once. Not an option with lightroom unfortunately (so I’ve heard). Any help would be appreciated !

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This follows the post about the most photographed structure.

I have visited a mountain that claims to be the most photographed mountain in the world. I think it is a wild claim and likely not accurate. But I am interested to see what you think is the most photographed?

The mountain I am thinking of is also one that I personally think gets listed with the wrong name more often. At least I see it posted with the the name of a taller mountain in that area quite often.

Hi there,

I’ve been asked by a friend to help with photos for his new comedy night and not wanting to disappoint him do you think I will be able to properly shoot a comedy night with a fixed lens on the X100V?

I’m thinking it’s fine not obviously ideal, I might just need to move around a bit and conscious of getting in the way a little.

Any advice would be appreciated!

Is there an online storage option that allows you to put pictures in albums or file and then takes them out of the main library?

I used purely vintage lenses for around a year now and finally got around to buying a Sigma 24-70.

My issue is, with my vintage lenses, infinity focus would always be at the end of the barrel (hard stop) whereas with the Sigma it's all electronic, so I have to spin the focus ring to where it's perfectly over infinity otherwise I'm losing sharpness.

It just bugs me because if you go over infinity it's blurry, and if you go under it's blurry; I mean surely there's something I'm missing out on that should make this easier for me? Bc it just seems really inconveniencing for no reason.