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Weird colors in my photo. Any Idea why this happens?

Weird colors in my photo. Any Idea why this happens?

Hi all, just as the caption says. There are weird colors in the bottom left of my picture. This is the second time I am noticing this in my photos. Why does this happen, and is it bad for my camera? I am new to photography and this picture is taken on a canon R5 if that helps. Thanks!

Edited to add camera info.

u/Bumblebee_summer — 2 hours ago
Is the lighting Legit???

Is the lighting Legit???

This photo just won our university's photography competition (which comes with a cash prize), and I could be wrong here, but I've been using Photoshop since 2019 and those shadows and lighting just don't add up to me.

One of the competition rules allows subtle edits, like minor adjustments in Lightroom or similar programs, but strictly prohibits AI-generated content or heavy editing such as moving subjects or removing imperfections from the ground.

I'm not trying to hate on the winner I actually took 1st place in my own category but if someone broke the rules, another photographer may have been robbed of a prize they deserved.

u/Joussef8 — 8 hours ago
Image 1 — Canon wildlife photography lenses?
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Canon wildlife photography lenses?

I am a sport D1 photographer at my university with the canon R6mkiii, EF 24-70 ii, and the EF 70-200 2.8 L usm. A big hobby of mine is wildlife photography although I don’t get to do it very often while I’m at school. I’ve been looking into buying a proper wildlife lens but I feel like canon doesn’t really have a lens like Nikons 180-600 or Sonys 200-600 (I know people are going to say the 200-800 but that is an external zoom and f9 aperture so it different than the other two). I think I’m going to get the sigma 150-600 even though I know I might run into some issues with it but I can’t justify spending $2500 the rf 100-500 because I don’t take wildlife pictures all the time. I’m curious if anyone else has been in my predicament and if anyone has any advice as to what I should do.

Here are some wildlife pictures of mine (the eagles and falcon were taken on a rented 100-500 and the rest were my 70-200 and cropped)

u/Prior_Intention9667 — 3 hours ago
Image 1 — Beginner photographer here, any tips for starting a photography gig?
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Image 3 — Beginner photographer here, any tips for starting a photography gig?
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Beginner photographer here, any tips for starting a photography gig?

Hi! I'm 18 years old, and I'm planning to start a photography gig. I've loved taking photos since I was young, and recently, on my birthday, I was gifted a Sony a6400. I'm trying to be independent and start making my own money. Any tips?

u/xdxlwxxss — 12 hours ago

What kind of picture to take on a cloudy, rainy, muddy day?

I'm a beginner, and right now everything outside it just a bit lifeless. No green, no sun, just mud and dirt all around. I find it difficult figuring out what I can take pictures of during this time, or how to take pictures in this setting. Any suggestions?

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u/as_coma — 1 hour ago

What percent of your photos are just misses?

I'm just curious. i do photography as a hobby, and when i go out i take like maybe 30 to 60 photos, but usually theres at most 14 i like enough to keep. And even then, maybe 4 to 5 of those are "good." I don't mind this, in fact i like sorting through photos. Im curious though about how many "bad" photos people take.

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u/Supdograinbarff — 8 hours ago
How did Sam Jones take this portrait?

How did Sam Jones take this portrait?

I love how he made RDJ feel like he’s floating. How did Sam Jones achieve this position? I think he’s still sitting given how natural his face and posture look, but would love some insight. Thank you!

u/JustATiredboy — 20 hours ago
Any advice on how to edit this photo?

Any advice on how to edit this photo?

Hi! I’m new to photography and practicing portraits. I’m struggling with how to edit this in Lightroom and am looking for advice! (Faces cropped for privacy). Thanks!

u/the-thames — 2 hours ago

How would you approach a documentary-style film project in Poland? (gear + film advice)

Hey everyone,

I’m heading to Poland soon for a documentary-style project (including historically heavy locations like Auschwitz), and I want to approach this thoughtfully both technically and artistically. This is my first time trying to create a cohesive body of work rather than just shooting casually, so I’d really value some input.

Current gear:

•	Minolta SRT-101 + X-700

•	Lenses: 28mm f/2.8, 45mm f/2, 135mm f/2.8

•	Film: 6 rolls HP5, 2 rolls Portra 400

What I’m trying to figure out:

  1. One camera or two?

I’m considering bringing both bodies and keeping one loaded with HP5 and one with Portra so I don’t have to switch mid-roll.

But I’m worried about overcomplicating things / carrying too much vs staying focused.

  1. Lens choices

I’ll definitely bring the 28 and 45, but unsure about the 135 — does it actually add value for this kind of work, or will it just slow me down?

  1. Film approach

I’m leaning toward mostly HP5 for the mood, but I also don’t want to miss opportunities where color matters.

Would you:

•	Mostly stick to B&W?

•	Or intentionally mix in color?

Also debating rating HP5 at 800 or 1600 for flexibility — good idea or unnecessary?

  1. Shooting approach

For people who’ve done more serious/documentary work:

•	How do you stay intentional and build something cohesive?

•	How much do you shoot vs hold back?

•	Anything you wish you knew before doing a project like this?

I’m trying to balance being prepared with not getting in my own way.

Would really appreciate any advice or critiques — especially from people who’ve shot similar subject matter.

Thanks 🙏

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u/theoriginalnamikaze — 1 hour ago

Tradeoff: EVF for an overall more suited camera?

Post is about Fujifilm exclusively but most of the points apply to the general featureset of modern cameras.

As per requirements:

  1. Budget, country, currency ~5k PLN, Poland. Call it $1300.
  2. What equipment, if any, you have now and why is it no longer meeting your needs? Fuji X-T30 w 14-45 kit. I got lenses figured out, only need help with the body. "Why's" are below.
  3. What kinds of subjects do you intend to shoot? Everything. Portrait, street, landscape.
  4. Is it primarily for photography, videography, or both? Only or almost only photography.

I'm one step away from swapping my X-T30 for an X-M5. Found a great deal on one, would I manage to sell my XT i will spend only $200 on this whole thing (and that's if I sell below market value!).

Some things against the swap I'm told to consider:

  1. No built-in flash Don't care.
  2. No EVF I maybe care? I'm using EVF quite often (30%?) on the XT but mostly because it is there or it looks cool, not much because of harsh lighting. I do like the fact that the color representation is closer to the final picture than on the LCD but with how rarely I'm trying out new recipes I'm fine with lacking that. Again, the LCD brightness was never a problem for me and I never cranked it up past +2 lol.
  3. The dials Only ever used the left dial for changing between single and continuous. Don't mind it being gone. And the shutter dial... I'm not a professional (as it shows, I'm sure), the only time I'm consciously picking shutter values is when doing shutter drag. However, when in low light conditions I always have to adjust the values so that the speed stays below 1/8 (shooting freehand). So I AM using it.
  4. Screen and features oriented towards vlogging I don't record, ever. I just can't grasp the settings. While I'm not against having more developed settings here, I am strongly against paying for stuff I'm not gonna use and a reduced toolset for photography. Is this true? Also I like the flip-out screen, the flip-up in XT is worse IMO.

As for why I want to do the swap:

  1. Size factor Don't crucify me, I know the XT is on the smaller side in this day and age. But I come from CCD compacts and very small cameras in general. The XT is just big enough to warrant it being "an object" I have to carry. It's not pocketable and I don't usually take any bags. Overtime I got used to carrying the XT on a strap but I still take it with me much less often than the smaller arsenal. My biggest hope for the XM5 is to slap a pancake lense on it and conquer the world with it in my big ass pockets.
  2. Newest film sim options I buy Fuji stuff for the sims. Hell yeah.
  3. Better processor, AF Self-explanatory.

Am I missing anything? Downsides, upsides? As I see it, the X-M5 wins (not by a lot, but enough to justify the price). But no matter how I spin this, I am losing features. I'm used to upgrading, to sidegrading - not very. Any tips? Experiences from y'all? The X100VI is, obviously, far from the available budget

Also I don't mind grammar police here, not much more ways to get better at a language after finishing education than people's corrections lol

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u/kierowcaubera — 3 hours ago
How do I make this photo more crisp/in focus?

How do I make this photo more crisp/in focus?

I can’t seem to figure out how to make this photo clearer/in focus and I don’t understand how to focus on something when it’s dark out. I want everything to be clear. Is it a user error? Equipment error?

u/ameliasaurusrex — 6 hours ago
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Why is Canon r50 a lot cheaper than Nikon z50, Fuji Xt-50, Olympus Om5 and Sony A6400?

I just bought a Canon r50 and checked its counterparts from other brands are like twice as expensive. Is there a catch with Canon r50 or Canon is just a cheap brand.

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u/Vegetable_Bag_8694 — 7 hours ago

How should i store/backup my photos?

As all of you can imagine i have a lot of RAW and edited data. Until now i could manage my photos simply by using a few HDDs and SSDs, but as i want to start selling my work i just NEED a good system. However i dont see a reason why i should buy a NAS, because i dont need access from anywhere else, only from my desk. But i happen to mainly edit of my MacBook and then manage everything from my PC, so i cant just have infinite HDDs in my pc, as i need to access them from both computers. So after a long search i found the perfect product: Lexar Workflow Pro. But unfortunately i am not rich enough to spent 2500€ on a single 4TB SSD.

So my question is what kind of system would you recommend for this scenario. Keep in mind that i need at least 1 SSD to work of, the rest can be HDDs. (but if that mix is not possible i could also temp. copy them onto the Mac until i finished my edits).

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u/Medium-Property6298 — 2 hours ago
Image 1 — Night time photography tips?
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Image 3 — Night time photography tips?
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Image 5 — Night time photography tips?
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Night time photography tips?

Took some shots last night, but I feel like they are not as sharp as I would like. Any tips, or advice on how to improve? Shooting on a Sony A6000, 16-50mm kit lens. Photos were all shot with the same settings (majority) f6.7, 1/3 shutter speed.

u/Consistent_Brick_313 — 5 hours ago
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Is it normal for photo proofs to have the assistant and light in them?

Hi! Hope this post is allowed. We just received the proofing gallery for our engagement session, and I’m a bit weary about the state of the photos. 60% of the shots still have the lighting stand and the photographer's assistant visible in the frame. They are also completely uncropped.

I know these are just "proofs," but is it standard practice to send them out before doing a basic crop and/or or at least removing the assistant/light? It’s making it a bit hard for us to visualize the final product. Should I expect these to be cleaned up only after we make our final selections? Between poor communication and these shots, we are getting nervous about the wedding day experience. But perhaps I am overthinking it?

P.S. Also, is a couple usually expected to be prepared with poses? We are awkward turtles, so we were hopeful that that the photographer would provide guidance but when we asked they kept pulling out their phone for Pinterest inspo.

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u/Curlytica — 2 days ago
Is this landscape a real place or just a high-res ai render?
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Is this landscape a real place or just a high-res ai render?

I saw this mountain reflection photo and it looks stunning but something about the symmetry feels a bit too "perfect." the way the sun starburst is hitting the water and the mountains at the same time feels like it's ignoring how actual lighting works. if you zoom into the rocks at the bottom, they have that weird blurry texture that ai always struggles with. what do you guys think, would you travel here or is it just pixels?

u/MiceNoisy — 11 hours ago

Lenses - marked in meters or feet?

I have not thought about it before, are all modern lenses now marked in meters?

I am in Europe, so I may be seeing European only lenses. Are lens markings in the US in feet or also meters? Japan? China? India?

I have older vintage lenses that are marked in imperial measurement (feet), but I wondered about the world now - is it all metric?

Update: I am being dumb, yes, both metric and imperial. Dooohhhh, ignore me. I will go back to my corner :-)

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u/SuperDinkle406 — 4 hours ago
Image 1 — What would you do to focus on wildlife in snow or rain?
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What would you do to focus on wildlife in snow or rain?

(This post is going to be Canadian as fuck - just moose hanging out in my suburban neighborhood on Easter Sunday in a massive snowstorm) Wondering what you folks would do here! Was shooting from my car with a telephoto lens (got a weather resistant body, but not a lens, and I just bought a weather cover for my camera but don’t know how to use it yet). What would you folks do while shooting, or in post-processing to focus more on the animals and less on the snow?

u/padrevonblemmo — 5 hours ago
Is getting dust inside your camera lens normal?

Is getting dust inside your camera lens normal?

I have a canon 50mm f1.8 Ii lens. Whenever Im not using it I just leave it on the shelf and I just noticed that a bit of dust has started to show up inside it.

the photo here shows a bit of dust(can't seem to show the rest).

is this normal? I'm planning on getting it cleaned next week but I just didn't expect this amount of dust particles to get inside the lens.

u/palongzky143 — 4 hours ago

Changing lenses in the dark?

I mostly shoot in low light environments, and switching lenses has been a hurdle because I can’t see the little red notch to align the lens to the camera.

I’m hoping others have solved this.

Here’s what I’ve been trying, with some success:

* I have a small, dim, battery light in my back I can squeeze. It’s a bit bright, but it works.

Things I’m considering:

* I’m looking for semi-transparent red film or red tape, to serve as both a dimmer for the light and shifting the spectrum to red for better night vision. Is there such a thing?

* I think a small, dedicated red light would be great. Any suggestions?

* Gaffers tape or similar low residue adhesive that I can use to create texture so I can feel the lens alignment in the dark.

* Glow in the dark paint or marker that I can use to make little markings. I’d probably put some on the tripod as well to help with visibility while walking around without generating any disruptive light.

Short of buying a second camera, what are some ways to improve the lens switching process, particularly in low light?

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u/piedamon — 6 hours ago
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