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Landscape
Landscape, Seascapes, Skyscapes, Star and Astro photography where there is ground in the photo.
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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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Wildlife/Nature
Flowers, animals, birds, pets
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(IR) Infrared Images
Images shot from an IR Camera, or with a IR Filter.
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City, Urban & Industrial
City, Urban or Rural images, including architectural and Industrial
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Street Photography
Candid People Photography that features chance encounters and random incidents in City or Urban locations.
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Abstract/Macro/Still Life/Digital Art
Abstract, Macro and Still Life and last but not least, Digital Art
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Video
All things Video, post and discuss all things Video
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Just For Fun
Any fun, nonserious photos can go here
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Pets
Post your Pets! Cats, Dogs, Birds, Parrots and Hamsters. :)
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Transportation
Planes, Trains and Automobiles (and anything else that moves)
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Sports
Sport photos from Softball to Soccer to Surfing and all sports in between
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Concerts and Events
This is for Concerts and Events but not Sporting Events, Sports should go in the Sports Forum.
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Agriculture
Farms and Barns including Tractors and Cows
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Historical
Historical or ancient ruins, ghost towns, buildings, artifacts, can all fit here.
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Documentary/Journalistic
Documenting photography, Journalistic photography
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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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- 106
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- 1,390
Leica and L-mount
Leica and other Cameras that use L-mount Lenses
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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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Printing
Discuss all things concerning Printing both at home and commercially
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Photography Basics
Are you a new to photography? Ask your questions here, or post your photos for help.
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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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- 137
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- 1,055
Contest Forums & More
Best of 2024
Post your Top 10 Photos from 2024
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Best of 2022
Post Your Top 10 Best of 2022 Photographs
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- 22
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The Best of...
Post your Best Photo each Month
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- 22
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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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Challenges and Community Threads
Our Forum for all kind of Challenges and Community Threads
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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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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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Introduce Yourself
This is the section to introduce yourself and tell more about yourself
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Meet ups & Events
Gatherings, Meetings and Events
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Buy and Sell
Buy, Sell or Trade camera gear
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Photo Workshops
Photo Workshops are listed here.
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Forum Info and Suggestions
Forum News and your suggestions.
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Trip/Travel Information & Questions
Questions and Current Information concerning trip and travel locations
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News
News concerning the world of Photography.
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- 32
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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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Articles Tutorials and other Helps
Post Processing
Photoshop and Lightroom Tips
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- 16
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How To Photograph
How To Photography Guides
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- 8
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- 48
Travel Guides
Find a Guide to your next Travel Location
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- 31
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Basic Camera
Basic information on your camera
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- 2
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Product Reviews
Gear and Software reviews are here.
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In Memory of Ben
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