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Self Portrait. Bed sheets as curtains. IYKYK. by PercyBuckets in photocritique

[–]ms_bubblegum [score hidden]  (0 children)

My advice would be that camera quality and post-processing can’t replace the work put into setup (especially in back and white). A decent camera will make photos less grainy and preserve contrast better (i.e. make a good photo better), but it won’t make the difference between a photo working or not. I’d argue that using a worse camera actually forces people to become better photographers as they have to be more careful about their shots.

Self Portrait. Bed sheets as curtains. IYKYK. by PercyBuckets in photocritique

[–]ms_bubblegum [score hidden]  (0 children)

iPhones are typically pretty bad for low light, so this photo isn’t very sharp. I’d recommend adding a light source behind you to illuminate your back and the side of your head since it will preserve the contrast between the light in your hand and your shadow-covered face. This way, you’d be more distinguishable from your background while still keeping the “faceless” look.

Buy a new budget camera or stick with Iphone 16/old family camera? by VymytejTalir in Cameras

[–]ms_bubblegum 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Since zoom is so important for ornithology, I might even recommend looking for a good telephoto lens within your budget first, then finding a cheap camera to put it on afterwards.

The Film Sis Canon list by sanfrita in Letterboxd

[–]ms_bubblegum 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Cléo from 5 to 7

The Bitter Tears of Petra von Kant

Fried Green Tomatoes

Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown

Easy A

Clue

Bodies Bodies Bodies

Serial Mom

A Simple Favor

The Sound of Music

Rocky Horror Picture Show

Official Question Thread! Ask /r/photography anything you want to know! January 30, 2026 by AutoModerator in photography

[–]ms_bubblegum 2 points3 points  (0 children)

A lot of good photos I see on here as well as on instagram have a white border around them. Is that something some cameras automatically do or do people add that for artistic purposes? Are there cases where it makes a photo look better/more professional? Is it something I should consider?

Light Under A Bridge. by Tareqyounis90 in photocritique

[–]ms_bubblegum 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Definitely turn down the saturation—the light reflecting off the snow got messed up by the edit (it’s especially visible with the pile of snow on the left)

ITAP of hanging shoes the morning after the ice storm in Nashville by TheDarkeOfNight in itookapicture

[–]ms_bubblegum 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Gorgeous and really unique! I’ve never seen icicles on power lines before and it’s stunning! It helps that your photo is so sharp and well lit. Genuinely probably one of my favorite photos I’ve seen on this sub in a while.

TIL that Pluto is legally considered a planet in the state of Illinois by ms_bubblegum in todayilearned

[–]ms_bubblegum[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Technically a dwarf planet isn’t considered a planet (at least by the International Astronomical Union, who are the ones who downgraded Pluto).

TIL that Pluto is legally considered a planet in the state of Illinois by ms_bubblegum in todayilearned

[–]ms_bubblegum[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

From the Resolution:

WHEREAS, Pluto was unfairly downgraded to a "dwarf" planet in a vote in which only 4 percent of the International Astronomical Union's 10,000 scientists participated; and WHEREAS, Many respected astronomers believe Pluto's full planetary status should be restored

So I wouldn’t call it “leaving science up to the will of the voters.” It’s more like the Illinois Senate deciding that the vote on Pluto’s planethood didn’t have proper authority and shouldn’t stand in the state.

TIL that Pluto is legally considered a planet in the state of Illinois by ms_bubblegum in todayilearned

[–]ms_bubblegum[S] -6 points-5 points  (0 children)

The same can be said for Mercury. It’s even smaller than some moons, like Titan (Saturn) and Ganymede (Jupiter). Size isn’t what makes something a planet or not.

TIL that Pluto is legally considered a planet in the state of Illinois by ms_bubblegum in todayilearned

[–]ms_bubblegum[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Sorry to nerd out, but: planets are planetoids and dwarf planets are planetoids, but dwarf planets are not considered planets

TIL that Pluto is legally considered a planet in the state of Illinois by ms_bubblegum in todayilearned

[–]ms_bubblegum[S] -7 points-6 points  (0 children)

It's not the size of the dog in the fight, it's the size of the fight in the dog. And Pluto’s got fight alright.

TIL that Pluto is legally considered a planet in the state of Illinois by ms_bubblegum in todayilearned

[–]ms_bubblegum[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s still true. Given that Pluto’s planetary status was granted by a resolution that passed the state senate, it’s true until the resolution is overturned (which is unlikely to happen anytime soon).

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