# \#photo **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/tag/photo/65.md [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) --- ## [SDMB Monthly Photo Competition - rolling discussion thread](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-monthly-photo-competition-rolling-discussion-thread/975642)
**Author:** [@TwoCarrotSnowman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TwoCarrotSnowman)\ **Replies:** 2396\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2026, 11:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-monthly-photo-competition-rolling-discussion-thread/975642 "2026-09-26T11:55:18Z")
Welcome to the SDMB Photography Competition. The goal of the competition is to give Dopers a chance to take and share photos on a particular theme, or share photos from their collection. Taking photos to a brief is a won… --- ## [Monthly Photo Competition #46 – September, 2026 – “Stone” \[poll added\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/monthly-photo-competition-46-september-2026-stone-poll-added/1032762)
**Author:** [@Mean\_Mr.Mustard](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mean_Mr.Mustard)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2026, 11:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/monthly-photo-competition-46-september-2026-stone-poll-added/1032762 "2026-09-26T11:52:29Z")
This is the monthly photo competition thread for September, 2026. The topic this month is “Stone” chosen by Twoflower. One entry per person per month. In this thread, please post only your photo and, if you like a brief… --- ## [The Omnibus Film Photography Thread](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-omnibus-film-photography-thread/1007354)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Replies:** 334\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2026, 3:53am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-omnibus-film-photography-thread/1007354 "2026-09-25T03:53:24Z")
There have been a bunch of film photography threads over the years. Indeed, I resurrected one last week. I decided to create this thread so that we have one single thread for all things Film Photography. 35 mm SLR cam… --- ## [Photos taken from commercial airliners](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/photos-taken-from-commercial-airliners/1006931)
**Author:** [@Telemark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Telemark)\ **Replies:** 51\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2026, 1:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/photos-taken-from-commercial-airliners/1006931 "2026-09-17T13:44:27Z")
I always try to get a window seat and take photos on flights. So why not a thread to post interesting shots? Just don’t drop your phone between the seats, the FAs hate that. My first, sunset and the moon setting on my w… --- ## [Today in Civilization I Saw](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/today-in-civilization-i-saw/1018708)
**Author:** [@beowulff](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/beowulff)\ **Replies:** 121\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2026, 2:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/today-in-civilization-i-saw/1018708 "2026-09-15T14:45:47Z")
How about a companion thread to the “Today in Nature I Saw” thread? I’ll start: A bit of archeology. --- ## [Monthly Photo Competition #45 – August, 2026 – “Hot”: Poll added](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/monthly-photo-competition-45-august-2026-hot-poll-added/1032167)
**Author:** [@Mean\_Mr.Mustard](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mean_Mr.Mustard)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2026, 11:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/monthly-photo-competition-45-august-2026-hot-poll-added/1032167 "2026-09-01T11:17:07Z")
This is the monthly photo competition thread for August, 2026. The topic this month is “Hot” chosen by WildaBeast. One entry per person per month. In this thread, please post only your photo and, if you like a brief tit… --- ## [Monthly Photo Competition #44 – July, 2026 – “Beautiful”: Poll added](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/monthly-photo-competition-44-july-2026-beautiful-poll-added/1031332)
**Author:** [@Mean\_Mr.Mustard](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mean_Mr.Mustard)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2026, 6:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/monthly-photo-competition-44-july-2026-beautiful-poll-added/1031332 "2026-08-05T18:49:19Z")
This is the monthly photo competition thread for July, 2026. The topic this month is “Beautiful” chosen by @romansperson. One entry per person per month. In this thread, please post only your photo and, if you like a br… --- ## [Monthly Photo Competition #43 – June, 2026 – “Racing” {poll added}](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/monthly-photo-competition-43-june-2026-racing-poll-added/1030583)
**Author:** [@Mean\_Mr.Mustard](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mean_Mr.Mustard)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2026, 3:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/monthly-photo-competition-43-june-2026-racing-poll-added/1030583 "2026-07-01T15:32:25Z")
This is the monthly photo competition thread for June, 2026. The topic this month is “Racing” (car, bike, human, etc.) chosen by Spiderman. One entry per person per month. In this thread, please post only your photo and… --- ## [\*\*Monthly Photo Competition #42 – May, 2026 – “Graffiti”\*\* \[Poll added\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/monthly-photo-competition-42-may-2026-graffiti-poll-added/1029726)
**Author:** [@Mean\_Mr.Mustard](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mean_Mr.Mustard)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [June 3, 2026, 12:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/monthly-photo-competition-42-may-2026-graffiti-poll-added/1029726 "2026-06-03T00:51:13Z")
Monthly Photo Competition #42 – May, 2026 – “Graffiti” This is the monthly photo competition thread for May, 2026. The topic this month is “Graffiti” chosen by @beowulff . One entry per person per month. In this thread… --- ## [Monthly Photo Competition #41 – April, 2026 – “Ancient”: Poll added](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/monthly-photo-competition-41-april-2026-ancient-poll-added/1028934)
**Author:** [@Mean\_Mr.Mustard](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mean_Mr.Mustard)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [May 1, 2026, 11:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/monthly-photo-competition-41-april-2026-ancient-poll-added/1028934 "2026-05-01T11:07:01Z")
This is the monthly photo competition thread for April, 2026. The topic this month is “Ancient” chosen by @romansperson One entry per person per month. In this thread, please post only your photo and, if you like a brie… --- ## [Weird optical illusion (photo I took)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/weird-optical-illusion-photo-i-took/1029357)
**Author:** [@Lucas\_Jackson](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lucas_Jackson)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [April 20, 2026, 7:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/weird-optical-illusion-photo-i-took/1029357 "2026-04-20T19:49:10Z")
This photo was taken by me a day or so ago. I liked the font and wanted a memory of it. Here’s the weird part. That 5 is projecting out from the door. It was taken in bright sunlight, and it’s on a vertical surface. But… --- ## [SDMB Photo Thread - Show us a photo!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-photo-thread-show-us-a-photo/952641)
**Author:** [@Mean\_Mr.Mustard](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mean_Mr.Mustard)\ **Replies:** 451\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2026, 11:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-photo-thread-show-us-a-photo/952641 "2026-04-09T23:29:52Z")
This is a thread for Dopers to show off photos they have taken themselves. One photo per post please. Discussion of photo is encouraged. They do not need to be artsy fartsy, just (ideally) interesting in some way. Remem… --- ## [Monthly Photo Competition #40 – March, 2026 – “Delicious!” - Poll Added](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/monthly-photo-competition-40-march-2026-delicious-poll-added/1028124)
**Author:** [@Mean\_Mr.Mustard](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mean_Mr.Mustard)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2026, 3:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/monthly-photo-competition-40-march-2026-delicious-poll-added/1028124 "2026-04-01T15:50:37Z")
This is the monthly photo competition thread for March, 2026. The topic this month is “Delicious!” chosen by @Fear\_Itself. It is recommended that you not use Imgur to host your photos, as some members may not be able to… --- ## [Monthly Photo Competition #39– February, 2026 – “Snuggles”: Poll added](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/monthly-photo-competition-39-february-2026-snuggles-poll-added/1027271)
**Author:** [@Mean\_Mr.Mustard](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mean_Mr.Mustard)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2026, 11:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/monthly-photo-competition-39-february-2026-snuggles-poll-added/1027271 "2026-03-10T23:29:39Z")
This is the monthly thread for February, 2026. The topic this month is “Snuggles” chosen by @EddyTeddyFreddy. IMPORTANT: It is recommended that you not use Imgur to host your photos, as some members may not be able to s… --- ## [Snow pics! (Jan 2026)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/snow-pics-jan-2026/1027086)
**Author:** [@Maserschmidt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Maserschmidt)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 8, 2026, 7:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/snow-pics-jan-2026/1027086 "2026-02-08T19:38:24Z")
First, every couple of years something erupts from under our lawn and treks across the yard… …and then across the front yard. It went to the other side of the house, up on… --- ## [Monthly Photo Competition #38– January, 2026 – “Fire or Ice" \[Poll added\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/monthly-photo-competition-38-january-2026-fire-or-ice-poll-added/1026256)
**Author:** [@Mean\_Mr.Mustard](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mean_Mr.Mustard)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2026, 10:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/monthly-photo-competition-38-january-2026-fire-or-ice-poll-added/1026256 "2026-02-02T22:57:11Z")
Monthly Photo Competition #38– January, 2026 – “Fire or Ice” This is the monthly thread for January, 2026. The topic this month is “Fire or Ice” chosen by @romansperson. IMPORTANT: It is recommended that you not use Im… --- ## [Help me find a photographer](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-find-a-photographer/1026819)
**Author:** [@Future\_Londonite](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Future_Londonite)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 21, 2026, 8:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-find-a-photographer/1026819 "2026-01-21T08:05:13Z")
Hi all - so a friends of friends of mine back in the UK had a print framed in their house of a blond girl with a baby deer slung over her shoulders and holding a boomerang (I think). The portrait was front-on (not sure i… --- ## [2025 SDMB Photo of the Year poll](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2025-sdmb-photo-of-the-year-poll/1026431)
**Author:** [@Mean\_Mr.Mustard](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mean_Mr.Mustard)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2026, 3:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2025-sdmb-photo-of-the-year-poll/1026431 "2026-01-15T15:16:29Z")
This thread is to determine the 2025 SDMB Photo of the Year. These photos are the winners of our 2025 monthly contests. Please vote for your 3 favorite photos - you must vote for 3 - using whatever criteria you feel is … --- ## [The Omnibus Digital Photography Thread](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-omnibus-digital-photography-thread/1010301)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2026, 5:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-omnibus-digital-photography-thread/1010301 "2026-01-03T17:31:50Z")
I’d like to limit digital photography in The Omnibus Film Photography Thread to its use in scanning film photographs; so to help keep that thread on-topic, I’ve started this thread for discussion of digital photography a… --- ## [Monthly Photo Competition #37– December, 2025 – “On the Road” - poll added](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/monthly-photo-competition-37-december-2025-on-the-road-poll-added/1025331)
**Author:** [@Mean\_Mr.Mustard](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mean_Mr.Mustard)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [January 1, 2026, 6:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/monthly-photo-competition-37-december-2025-on-the-road-poll-added/1025331 "2026-01-01T18:01:37Z")
This is the monthly thread for December, 2025. The topic this month is “On the Road” chosen by @Turek. IMPORTANT: It is recommended that you not use Imgur to host your photos, as some members may not be able to see your… --- ## [Is there a photographer in the house? (simple question about framing/cropping)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-a-photographer-in-the-house-simple-question-about-framing-cropping/1025170)
**Author:** [@Drum\_God](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Drum_God)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [December 12, 2025, 5:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-a-photographer-in-the-house-simple-question-about-framing-cropping/1025170 "2025-12-12T17:26:30Z")
Which is better (when using a DSLR): Should I take as wide a picture as possible (or reasonable) and then crop the picture to bring attention to the subject? -or- Frame the subject as well as possible when snapping t… --- ## [\*\*Monthly Photo Competition #36– November, 2025 – “A Whole Lot of \_\_\_\_\_”\*\* \[Poll added\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/monthly-photo-competition-36-november-2025-a-whole-lot-of-poll-added/1024478)
**Author:** [@Mean\_Mr.Mustard](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mean_Mr.Mustard)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [December 1, 2025, 12:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/monthly-photo-competition-36-november-2025-a-whole-lot-of-poll-added/1024478 "2025-12-01T12:20:25Z")
This is the monthly thread for November, 2025. The topic this month is “A Whole Lot of \_\_\_\_\_”, chosen by @Dung\_Beetle. IMPORTANT: It is recommended that you not use Imgur to host your photos, as some members may not be … --- ## [Monthly Photo Competition #35– October, 2025 – “Spooky” {poll added}](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/monthly-photo-competition-35-october-2025-spooky-poll-added/1023670)
**Author:** [@Mean\_Mr.Mustard](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mean_Mr.Mustard)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [November 1, 2025, 10:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/monthly-photo-competition-35-october-2025-spooky-poll-added/1023670 "2025-11-01T10:00:33Z")
IMPORTANT NEW INFO: It is recommended that you not use Imgur to host your photos, as some members may not be able to see your submission. A hosting site that seems to work better is ImgBB. See instructions below. This i… --- ## [Monthly Photo Competition #34 – September, 2025 – “Doors or gates” (poll added)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/monthly-photo-competition-34-september-2025-doors-or-gates-poll-added/1022743)
**Author:** [@Mean\_Mr.Mustard](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mean_Mr.Mustard)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2025, 10:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/monthly-photo-competition-34-september-2025-doors-or-gates-poll-added/1022743 "2025-10-02T10:51:49Z")
This is the monthly thread for September, 2025. The topic this month is “Doors or gates", chosen by Mean\_Mr.Mustard. Please post only your photo and, if you want, a title in this thread. Any other text belongs in the ro… --- ## [Monthly Photo Competition #33 – August, 2025 – “Eye or eyes” {Poll Added}](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/monthly-photo-competition-33-august-2025-eye-or-eyes-poll-added/1021654)
**Author:** [@Mean\_Mr.Mustard](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mean_Mr.Mustard)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2025, 4:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/monthly-photo-competition-33-august-2025-eye-or-eyes-poll-added/1021654 "2025-09-05T04:21:57Z")
This is the monthly thread for August, 2025. The topic this month is “Eye or eyes”, chosen by @MacDoc. Please post only your photo and, if you want, a title in this thread. Any other text belongs in the rolling discussi… --- ## [Monthly Photo Competition #32 – July, 2025 – “Patriotism” \[Poll Added 28JUL2025\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/monthly-photo-competition-32-july-2025-patriotism-poll-added-28jul2025/1020377)
**Author:** [@Mean\_Mr.Mustard](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mean_Mr.Mustard)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2025, 11:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/monthly-photo-competition-32-july-2025-patriotism-poll-added-28jul2025/1020377 "2025-08-03T11:41:50Z")
This is the monthly thread for July, 2025. The topic this month is “Patriotism , chosen by @Bullitt. Please post only your photo and, if you want, a title in this thread. Any other text belongs in the rolling discussion… --- ## [Monthly Photo Competition #31 – June, 2025 – “Colors”: POLL ADDED](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/monthly-photo-competition-31-june-2025-colors-poll-added/1019080)
**Author:** [@Mean\_Mr.Mustard](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mean_Mr.Mustard)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2025, 12:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/monthly-photo-competition-31-june-2025-colors-poll-added/1019080 "2025-07-02T00:02:38Z")
This is the monthly thread for June, 2025. The topic this month is “Colors (note the plural)”, chosen by @zimaane. Please post only your photo and, if you want, a title in this thread. Any other text belongs in the roll… --- ## [Monthly Photo Competition #30 – May, 2025 – “Nature macros/close-ups” {Poll Added}](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/monthly-photo-competition-30-may-2025-nature-macros-close-ups-poll-added/1017751)
**Author:** [@Mean\_Mr.Mustard](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mean_Mr.Mustard)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [June 3, 2025, 2:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/monthly-photo-competition-30-may-2025-nature-macros-close-ups-poll-added/1017751 "2025-06-03T14:10:40Z")
This is the monthly thread for May, 2025. The topic this month is “Nature macros/close-ups”, chosen by MacDoc. Please post only your photo and, if you want, a title in this thread. Any other text belongs in the rolling … --- ## [Long-term (a few decades?) archival of digital family photos?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/long-term-a-few-decades-archival-of-digital-family-photos/1018960)
**Author:** [@Reply](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Reply)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2025, 1:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/long-term-a-few-decades-archival-of-digital-family-photos/1018960 "2025-06-02T13:09:40Z")
I have about 500 GB worth of digital photos currently backed up in Google Photos and Dropbox that I’m trying to offload to physical media in order to save some money. I plan on making a few copies of them to keep in diff… --- ## [Is there an app I can use to take a batch of photos and automatically display the geotag on the photo?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-an-app-i-can-use-to-take-a-batch-of-photos-and-automatically-display-the-geotag-on-the-photo/1019003)
**Author:** [@batsto](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/batsto)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [June 1, 2025, 11:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-an-app-i-can-use-to-take-a-batch-of-photos-and-automatically-display-the-geotag-on-the-photo/1019003 "2025-06-01T11:16:07Z")
I’ve got a bunch of photos I’d like to have the geotag added to (so that when someone looks at it, they’ll see the geotag info on the photo itself without having to right-click the properties, etc.). Google isn’t helpin… [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/tag/photo/65.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=photo)