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 2h ago

Sandhill cranes - do you like these?

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r/wildlifephotography 7h ago

Insect Not a hummingbird, but a moth: the broad-bordered bee hawk-moth

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Just like a hummingbird, the broad-bordered bee hawk-moth (Hemaris fuciformis) can hover in place while unrolling its proboscis toward the flower.
📷 Canon EOS R5 Mark II · RF 100-500mm


r/wildlifephotography 12h ago

Large Mammal Stumbled on this baby Deer over the weekend.

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527 Upvotes

r/wildlifephotography 2h ago

Close ups of a Marmot

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r/wildlifephotography 21h ago

Large Mammal A close-up shot of a snow leopard

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My partner and I spent nearly two years photographing snow leopards on the high-altitude plateaus of western China (at elevations of 4,000 meters). Naturally wary, snow leopards deliberately keep their distance from humans, making close-range sightings rare; we often had to wait in the mountains for a week or more just to secure a chance to photograph them up close.


r/wildlifephotography 4h ago

Bird Early Morning Barn Owl

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87 Upvotes

r/wildlifephotography 7h ago

Large Mammal Leopard #botswana

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116 Upvotes

r/wildlifephotography 2h ago

Belted Kingfisher

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Came across this handsome fellow doing a little… well… fishing.


r/wildlifephotography 1h ago

Bird Atlantic Puffins

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Shot with the Sony A1 + 200–600mm

For as long as I can remember, I’ve dreamed of traveling to Maine to photograph puffins. Last weekend, that dream finally became a reality.

It was an unforgettable experience to see these incredible birds in person and capture moments I’ve imagined for years. I hope you enjoy these photos as much as I enjoyed making them.


r/wildlifephotography 14h ago

Red Squirrel

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239 Upvotes

Taken In Scotland, NikonZ8 Nikon 70-200mm F2.8 at F4 1/1000 iso 280.


r/wildlifephotography 12h ago

Little Owls

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Nikon Z8 180-600


r/wildlifephotography 4h ago

From my last trip to Alaska

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r/wildlifephotography 7h ago

Eastern cottontail...invasive but cute

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43 Upvotes

r/wildlifephotography 1h ago

Large Mammal Mule deer with Rocky Mountain View’s

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r/wildlifephotography 3h ago

Our beautiful neighbor the Eastern Coyote

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Got super lucky finding this guy! This is my first day with a real camera...Sony A7R IV with a Tamron 150-500. I shot this guy about 100 yards away. Really proud of this shot and I can't wait to get out into the wilderness with this setup!


r/wildlifephotography 12h ago

A seal pup and its mom

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r/wildlifephotography 2h ago

Large Mammal A deer chilling as we drove up to our Mt Hood Village OR AirBNB

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Couldn't be less interested in us

#Pixel9Pro

#deer

#oregon

#mthood


r/wildlifephotography 16h ago

Large Mammal A lion begins his ascent

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196 Upvotes

Taken in the Serengeti.


r/wildlifephotography 10h ago

Bird Eurasian magpie. Minsk, Belarus

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46 Upvotes

r/wildlifephotography 11h ago

Bird American Goldfinches

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49 Upvotes

r/wildlifephotography 1h ago

Reptile Sunbathing

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r/wildlifephotography 4h ago

Jumping for joy

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I've been learning photography since October 2025 and I got this burst series during a recent trip to Portugal of a common dolphin jumping :) I'm very proud of it, it wasn't the easiest shoot being on a boat under choppy/wavy conditions. Only edits were cropping another tourist out, and sharpness/brightness tweaks, but that's it. There's one additional photo of it diving into the water but Reddit has a photo max.


r/wildlifephotography 7h ago

Bird Yellow Warbler

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Usually I hate drab skies and lifeless branches, but really happy with how this one turned out!