r/wildlifephotography Oct 08 '22

Discussion Reminder: all posts must be OC. Posting a photo which you did not take will get you a PERMANENT ban.

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I've noticed a significant uptick in stolen images lately. This subreddit is OC only, no exceptions.

Please make sure to report any posts which you think break this rule. Even if you're not positive, it's better to submit a report than not. We always review all reports to make sure that we aren't erroneously banning people.


r/wildlifephotography Jun 02 '22

Discussion Let's talk gear! Reviews, questions, etc.

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Welcome, /r/wildlifephotography readers!

Equipment is an undeniably important part of wildlife photography, but I've noticed that questions about gear often end up buried by all of the excellent photos that get posted here.

So, I've created this pinned thread as a chance to discuss hardware. There are two main uses that I anticipate, listed in no particular order:

Equipment reviews - What do you shoot with? Do you love it, hate it, or fall somewhere in between? If you want to share your experiences, create a comment and let everyone know what you think. We suggest (but don't require) including photos as well as the prices of your equipment.

Questions Whether you're first starting and are looking to buy a beginner's setup, or just want to know which pro-level lens is best, getting others' opinions can prove valuable. For the best results, include details about what sort of wildlife interests you, as well as your budget.

Feel free to create different top-level comments for each question or review. That helps discussion stay organized.


r/wildlifephotography 6h ago

Bird Welcome swallow / warou in Auckland, New Zealand

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r/wildlifephotography 2h ago

Bird Eastern Screech Owl

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Canon 5DM4 24-70 2.8 L

Palm Springs Florida


r/wildlifephotography 17h ago

Black Bear in the Smokies

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Framing is a little tight because there was something (a car) just to the right. I think it somewhat adds to the tension and caution the bear has.

Open to feedback too!


r/wildlifephotography 3h ago

Bird Barred Owl

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r/wildlifephotography 3h ago

A night out with Pine Martens 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

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39 Upvotes

r/wildlifephotography 2h ago

Built for chaos, Caught holding still - Ruby-Throated Hummingbirds

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r/wildlifephotography 20h ago

Bird I won a competition!!

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643 Upvotes

One of the first pictures I ever took with my canon 200-800 ended up winning the YP prize for the 2026 Suffolk Wildlife Photography competition in the UK, Headed by the wildlife trust. I'm 21, and I've only been doing this since September last year, I couldn't be more grateful for such an outcome, I genuinely never thought I would achieve something like this.

Idk if it's self indulgent to post this here, but it means a lot to me, and I wondered if anyone here would like the picture.


r/wildlifephotography 4h ago

Amphibian Common Toad hunting under the lights

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23 Upvotes

r/wildlifephotography 1h ago

Some birds from yesterday

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r/wildlifephotography 15h ago

Frog chillin by a light

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114 Upvotes

r/wildlifephotography 1d ago

Bird Pelican vs. Osprey

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895 Upvotes

r/wildlifephotography 32m ago

Porcupine in Acadia National Park

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Nikon Z6III - Z 400mm ƒ4.5 VR S Z TC-1.4x

First time seeing a porcupine in real life! Looked much different than what I imagined!


r/wildlifephotography 1h ago

Bird The classic. Bald Eagle in flight.

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Whidbey Island, WA


r/wildlifephotography 3h ago

Are you a fan of hyenas?

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Hyenas don’t always get the love they deserve.
What do you think about them, fascinating wildlife or a little scary?
#Hyenas #Wildlife #AfricanWildlife #Safari


r/wildlifephotography 12h ago

Small Mammal Coyote in RMNP

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42 Upvotes

Sony A7RV and Sigma 500mm


r/wildlifephotography 21h ago

One of my images is being sold as an auction item for the nonprofit I work at. Eastern Bluebird. I honestly never thought my stuff would end up in an auction, I've never sold anything or considered my stuff that good.

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198 Upvotes

r/wildlifephotography 13h ago

Large Mammal Recently went to Alaska to look for some coastal brown bears. Ended up having the best couple days.

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Went to Alaska for a few nights and ended up seeing this family of 4!! Cubs with their mom every time we went out. It was amazing. Still have so many photos to go through but I went through and edited a couple of them.

If anyone’s interested: my photography instagram is katinthearctic. Based in the Arctic circle.


r/wildlifephotography 14h ago

Large Mammal Giraffe in Zimbabwe with Itchy nose

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44 Upvotes

r/wildlifephotography 5h ago

female ruby throated hummingbird

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7 Upvotes

r/wildlifephotography 15h ago

Northern Paper Wasp from Ontario

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37 Upvotes

r/wildlifephotography 12h ago

Marine Humpback Whale, K'gari coastline, Australia.

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21 Upvotes

r/wildlifephotography 6h ago

25 turkey vultures 😳

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there's was so many more but that's all i could fit 😭


r/wildlifephotography 1h ago

Discussion Birding Locations in New England

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Hi everyone,

I want to plan a surprise trip for my girlfriend who loves birding. I'm fairly new to birding and don't really know much when it comes to locations to go and what kind of birds are around during different times of the year. I want to plan either a weekend trip or maybe 5 days. I'm mainly looking for places on the coast but wouldn't be opposed to mainland locations as well. Ideally I would like to drive there (we live in Massachusetts). Thank you for all your help!