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Landscape

Landscape, Seascapes, Skyscapes, Star and Astro photography where there is ground in the photo.
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11,474
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112,930
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11,474
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112,930

Astro Photography

Astro Photography where there is no ground in the photo. This is for Deep Space and Photos that only show stars.
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1,097
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9,950
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1,097
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9,950

Wildlife/Nature

Flowers, animals, birds, pets
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3,327
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28,264
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3,327
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28,264

B&W images

B&W Digital and Film photos
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1,259
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9,016
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1,259
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9,016

(IR) Infrared Images

Images shot from an IR Camera, or with a IR Filter.
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570
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4,747
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570
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4,747

City, Urban & Industrial

City, Urban or Rural images, including architectural and Industrial
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826
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4,517
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826
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4,517

Street Photography

Candid People Photography that features chance encounters and random incidents in City or Urban locations.
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371
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1,929
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371
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1,929

Abstract/Macro/Still Life/Digital Art

Abstract, Macro and Still Life and last but not least, Digital Art
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844
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5,582
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844
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5,582

People Portraits

People and Portraits
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348
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1,879
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348
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1,879

Video

All things Video, post and discuss all things Video
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180
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1,367
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180
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1,367

Pets

Post your Pets! Cats, Dogs, Birds, Parrots and Hamsters. :)
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25
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116
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25
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116

Transportation

Planes, Trains and Automobiles (and anything else that moves)
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209
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1,259
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209
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1,259

Sports

Sport photos from Softball to Soccer to Surfing and all sports in between
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157
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947
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157
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947

Concerts and Events

This is for Concerts and Events but not Sporting Events, Sports should go in the Sports Forum.
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25
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123
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25
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123

Wedding

Weddings and Engagements
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30
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184
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30
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184

Travelogue

Travel and Trip Photos
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95
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635
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95
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635

Agriculture

Farms and Barns including Tractors and Cows
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71
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426
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71
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426

Historical

Historical or ancient ruins, ghost towns, buildings, artifacts, can all fit here.
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205
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1,451
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205
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1,451

Documentary/Journalistic

Documenting photography, Journalistic photography
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49
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290
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49
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290

Technical Forums

Critique of Photos

Post your photos where you want ideas on how to improve the photo and detailed suggestions on how to accomplish that.
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100
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1,350
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100
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1,350

Canon

All things Canon.
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37
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451
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37
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451

Nikon

Nikon cameras and lenses.
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26
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138
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26
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138

Sony

Sony Cameras and Lenses
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25
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152
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25
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152

Alternate Digital Cameras

Pentax, Fuji
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36
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175
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36
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175

Leica and L-mount

Leica and other Cameras that use L-mount Lenses
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16
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59
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16
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59

Film Cameras

Film Cameras
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15
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127
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15
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127

Post Processing

Post your photo here for specific help on how to correct a specific issue you have. Or simply to discuss Post Processing software.
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63
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484
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63
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484
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Printing

Discuss all things concerning Printing both at home and commercially
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6
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37
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6
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37

Photography Basics

Are you a new to photography? Ask your questions here, or post your photos for help.
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5
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45
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5
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General Gear Talk

Tripods, filters, etc.
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30
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265
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30
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265

Drone Discussions

Your place for discussing Drones! You can post images/videos from your Drones here or you can also place them in the appropriate forum like Landscape, etc..
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126
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924
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126
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924

Contest Forums & More

Best of 2022

Post Your Top 10 Best of 2022 Photographs
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22
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215
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22
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215

Best of 2021

Post your Top 10 Best of 2021 Photos
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12
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105
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12
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105

Best of 2020

Post Your Best of 2020 Photos in here!
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14
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154
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14
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154

Best of 2019

Post Your Best of 2019 Photos in here!
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12
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98
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12
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98

The Best of...

Post your Best Photo each Month
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22
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362
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22
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362

Let's Play

A Bi-Weekly Photo Contest where everyone edits and processes a common photo to see who can create the most pleasing photo from it.
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202
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1,917
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202
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1,917

Challenges and Community Threads

Our Forum for all kind of Challenges and Community Threads
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236
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The Recipe - Bi-Weekly Photography Contest

This Bi-Weekly contest examines the Ingredients of a good Photograph Recipe.
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622
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2,942
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622
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2,942

Community Forums

Sit and Chat

Just a place to chat and socialize. A place to talk about most anything and just hang out when not posting photos. :)
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425
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3,224
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425
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3,224

Meet ups & Events

Gatherings, Meetings and Events
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66
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485
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66
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Buy and Sell

Buy, Sell or Trade camera gear
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39
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104
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39
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104

Photo Workshops

Photo Workshops are listed here.
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70
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269
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70
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Forum Info and Suggestions

Forum News and your suggestions.
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42
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230
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42
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230

Trip/Travel Information & Questions

Questions and Current Information concerning trip and travel locations
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55
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371
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55
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371

News

News concerning the world of Photography.
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32
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101
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101

Preferred Vendors & Discounts

Vendors that we recommend are listed here, and you can post any photography related discounts you come across.
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3
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16
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3
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Articles Tutorials and other Helps

Post Processing

Photoshop and Lightroom Tips
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16
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73
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16
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73

How To Photograph

How To Photography Guides
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7
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25
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7
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25

Travel Guides

Find a Guide to your next Travel Location
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26
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159
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26
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159

Basic Camera

Basic information on your camera
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2
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2
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Product Reviews

Gear and Software reviews are here.
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1
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In Memory of Ben

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