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Thanks to photography, people can freeze beautiful moments in time; and some excel at the task. However, there’s always room for improvement, so even the best of shots can sometimes benefit from some constructive criticism. And that’s what the ‘I Took a Picture’ (ITAP) subreddit is for.

The community, comprising over 5 million members, is dedicated to photography techniques and styles. It encourages redditors to post their work and ask for critique or browse the submissions and learn how photography techniques are achieved. Today we invite you to browse the submissions simply to marvel at their captivating beauty. Scroll down to find some of the best shots shared on the subreddit and see what beautiful moments people managed to freeze in time.

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ITAP Of My Cats Watching A Sunset

ITAP Of My Cats Watching A Sunset

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#2

ITAP Of The Empire State Building Reflected In An Oily Puddle

ITAP Of The Empire State Building Reflected In An Oily Puddle

olyhawk Report

#3

ITAP Of My Cat In Tollymore Forest

ITAP Of My Cat In Tollymore Forest

irish_adventure_cat Report

Started back in 2009, the photography-focused subreddit has over 5.1 million members, eager to learn more about different styles and techniques of the artform. In a recent interview, one of the moderators of ‘I Took a Picture’, Michael Villafranco—known to the Reddit community as u/PhlightYagami—told Bored Panda more about it:

“Our subreddit was created with the mission of providing a space for photographers to share their works and learn from one another. We take a photography-first approach. Titles for our submissions are minimal, simply setting expectations, or, in the case of abstract photography, clarifying what is in the scene.

“The photographer is then encouraged to share their gear, techniques, intention, backstory, etc. in the comments. As a result, our members see the photograph first and then decide if they want to learn more about it. It's similar to those little placards at a museum that you only check out if the work itself speaks to you,” the redditor explained.

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#4

ITAP Of The Snow In Kyoto This Evening

ITAP Of The Snow In Kyoto This Evening

mardmanimal Report

#5

Itap Of A Boat In Fog

Itap Of A Boat In Fog

_Albin_ Report

Michael pointed out that communities such as ITAP provide many benefits to members of the subreddit and Reddit at large. “For photography enthusiasts, it is a place to see original works of art and interact with the artists,” he said. “For photographers, it is a place for sharing, teaching, growth, and connection. And for everyone, it is a place for inspiration.”

#6

ITAP Of A Man Painting Shoes On A Rome Street

ITAP Of A Man Painting Shoes On A Rome Street

onewaymonkey Report

#7

ITAP Of A Great Grey Owl

ITAP Of A Great Grey Owl

reddit.com Report

#8

ITAP Of A Dog Named Louie

ITAP Of A Dog Named Louie

Wholesale_Grapefruit Report

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Michael Villafranco told Bored Panda that his favorite thing about the community is being able to interact with world-class photographers every day. “They are always happy to answer questions and share their techniques. It's incredible how much my knowledge of photography has grown since joining ITAP.” According to Gitnux, back in 2021, there were nearly 75 million professional photographers globally.

#9

ITAP Of A Morning Foggy Tea Hill

ITAP Of A Morning Foggy Tea Hill

Kevin_Nguyen1981 Report

#10

ITAP Of My Cat

ITAP Of My Cat

Wolfz1986 Report

#11

ITAP Of Rawson Lake

ITAP Of Rawson Lake

Bat2121 Report

Villafranco also revealed what he loves most about managing the subreddit: “I love managing it because I get to work with an amazing group of moderators. Our team is small, but diverse, filled with talented photographers with a passion for sharing art and knowledge. 

“They moderate objectively and empathetically, an approach that seems to be less and less common. I didn't know it when I first joined, but I accidentally stumbled into one of the best mod teams on Reddit.”

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#12

ITAP Of A Hawaiian Sunset

ITAP Of A Hawaiian Sunset

pannyst4s Report

#13

ITAP Of A Blue Tit In Flight

ITAP Of A Blue Tit In Flight

langshot Report

#14

ITAP Of A Street In Versailles

ITAP Of A Street In Versailles

ronneldavis Report

Asked about what he enjoys most about photography itself, Michael Villafranco emphasized that it is powerful; with it, you can tell a story. “You can capture an emotion. You can turn the mundane into the incredible. Photography transcends language, culture, and even time itself. It is a marvelous form of art whose talented artists continue to push to new heights.”

#15

ITAP Of The Most Beautiful Mountain

ITAP Of The Most Beautiful Mountain

Kotokhira Report

#16

ITAP Of The Tree Of Life

ITAP Of The Tree Of Life

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#17

ITAP Of A Highland Calf

ITAP Of A Highland Calf

sadieellenorgrace Report

With the rapid advancement of technology and somewhat incredible phone cameras, compared to what they used to be just a decade ago, people are taking more and more pictures on their devices other than digital cameras. 

Statista pointed out that over four years, from 2013 to 2017 alone, the number of digital pictures taken has doubled, reaching 1,200 billion by the end of the four-year period. It also pointed out that a phone was by far the most used device for taking digital photos, responsible for as many as 85% of them.

#18

ITAP Of A Lampposts In Love On A Bench In Turin (Italy)

ITAP Of A Lampposts In Love On A Bench In Turin (Italy)

Mick_Tz Report

#19

ITAP Of A Windmill

ITAP Of A Windmill

TQairstrike Report

#20

ITAP Of Some Clouds

ITAP Of Some Clouds

CrookeJerkyJockey Report

Photutorial revealed that there are roughly 1.81 trillion photos globally taken every year, which equals to 57,000 every second, or 5.0 billion every day. It is estimated that by 2030, roughly 2.3 trillion pictures will be taken annually.

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It also suggested that the average user has somewhere around 2,100 photos on their smartphone now in 2023.

#21

ITAP Of A Snowflake That Fell Onto My Backpack

ITAP Of A Snowflake That Fell Onto My Backpack

Calmaar Report

#22

ITAP Of A Turtle In A Clear Lake

ITAP Of A Turtle In A Clear Lake

Plasmazine Report

#23

ITAP Of A Deer In A Field Of Flax

ITAP Of A Deer In A Field Of Flax

sambinding Report

With people snapping thousands of photos every second, one might wonder if they find the time to actually enjoy the moment, rather than just capture it on their smartphone. Professor of marketing at the Yale School of Management, Gal Zauberman, believes that they do. 

“My first intuition was that somehow [taking photos] would harm your experience because it disengages you,” Professor Zauberman told Yale Insights. “It introduces another task. It’s not natural. There’s something that stands between you and the experience. But we found exactly the opposite of that.”

Zauberman’s team found that when capturing them, photographers focus on the visual aspects of the moments, which allows them to experience them more fully and more pleasurably.

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#24

ITAP Stourhead In Its Autumn Colours

ITAP Stourhead In Its Autumn Colours

Chippyrog Report

#25

ITAP Of A Tree

ITAP Of A Tree

Davidzzr1999 Report

#26

ITAP Of The Taj Mahal From An Alternate Angle

ITAP Of The Taj Mahal From An Alternate Angle

Unique_Depth9902 Report

If you enjoy capturing moments yourself or browsing beautiful shots shared by others, the ‘I Took a Picture’ subreddit is definitely worth your while. You can view more captivating images on Bored Panda’s previous piece on the community here.

Moderator of the subreddit Michael Villafranco also pointed out that Reddit isn't the only place to interact with the ITAP community. “Our Instagram feed contains a curated collection of incredible and awe-inspiring photographs,” he said, adding that their Discord server is a supportive group of photographers from all walks of life. “Join the conversation and chat about photography, gear, and techniques, or just talk about your day.”

#27

ITAP Of My Dog And Her Camo Suit

ITAP Of My Dog And Her Camo Suit

vildrik Report

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#28

ITAP Of My Girlfriends Dog And A Rainbow

ITAP Of My Girlfriends Dog And A Rainbow

Ikkosaw Report

#29

ITAP Of Some Reeds In Morning Light

ITAP Of Some Reeds In Morning Light

PhotoMatt28 Report

#30

ITAP Of Some Snaky Steps

ITAP Of Some Snaky Steps

cat_prata Report

#31

ITAP Of A Glitter-Coated Waterdrop Sitting On A Feather

ITAP Of A Glitter-Coated Waterdrop Sitting On A Feather

davidgrayPhotography Report

#32

ITAP Of My Friend In Front Of A Neon Sign

ITAP Of My Friend In Front Of A Neon Sign

nickbasra Report

#33

ITAP Of A Climber The Moment She Lost Balance

ITAP Of A Climber The Moment She Lost Balance

theobenjamin_photo Report

#34

ITAP Of Some LEGO Sets

ITAP Of Some LEGO Sets

huehughes Report

#35

Itap Of Fog Over Toronto

Itap Of Fog Over Toronto

alexandormitch Report

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#36

ITAP Of Me Holding My Glasses

ITAP Of Me Holding My Glasses

WorldWideAperture Report

#37

ITAP Of My Daughter Sneaking Snacks

ITAP Of My Daughter Sneaking Snacks

submissionsignals Report

#38

ITAP Of A Sunflower

ITAP Of A Sunflower

Hillbillie77 Report

#39

ITAP Of A Girl Wearing Silk In An Above Ground Swimming Pool

ITAP Of A Girl Wearing Silk In An Above Ground Swimming Pool

reddit.com Report

#40

ITAP Of A Traffic Light

ITAP Of A Traffic Light

pa_instaking Report

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#41

ITAP Of My Dog In The Snow

ITAP Of My Dog In The Snow

Nemesis-_ Report

#42

ITAP Of The Toronto Skyline 16 Times

ITAP Of The Toronto Skyline 16 Times

dereksutton Report

#43

ITAP Of The Empire State Building

ITAP Of The Empire State Building

TalentBurke Report

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#44

ITAP Of A Puddle In Bologna

ITAP Of A Puddle In Bologna

far_iconic_feel Report

#45

ITAP Of A Plane Passing In Front Of The Moon

ITAP Of A Plane Passing In Front Of The Moon

crankyape1534 Report

#46

ITAP Of A Bench

ITAP Of A Bench

mr_kwu Report

#47

ITAP Of A Skateboarder

ITAP Of A Skateboarder

Fishhook007 Report

#48

ITAP Of The Geminids Meteor Shower & Milky Way

ITAP Of The Geminids Meteor Shower & Milky Way

neon_penguin88 Report

#49

ITAP Of A Staircase

ITAP Of A Staircase

Racemepls Report

#50

ITAP Of A Puddle Reflection In London

ITAP Of A Puddle Reflection In London

olyhawk Report

#51

ITAP Of An Action Figure And Tried To Make It Look Real

ITAP Of An Action Figure And Tried To Make It Look Real

theycallmeingot Report

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#52

ITAP Of An American Saltwater Crocodile

ITAP Of An American Saltwater Crocodile

Itsfinmatt Report

#53

ITAP Of My Dad Welding

ITAP Of My Dad Welding

DJ-Scully Report

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#54

ITAP Of The Duomo In Florence

ITAP Of The Duomo In Florence

antronoid Report

#55

ITAP Of A Man Entering A Subway Station In Vienna

ITAP Of A Man Entering A Subway Station In Vienna

lakonur Report

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#56

ITAP Of Banff Town In Christmas Season

ITAP Of Banff Town In Christmas Season

Stunning_Spare Report

#57

ITAP Of A Barn

ITAP Of A Barn

itk_jpeg Report

#58

ITAP Of Myself In The Old Polish Village

ITAP Of Myself In The Old Polish Village

erinthul Report

#59

ITAP Of My Sister With Cherry Blossoms

ITAP Of My Sister With Cherry Blossoms

Konmaru-Doma Report

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#60

ITAP Of My Wife And Newborn Son

ITAP Of My Wife And Newborn Son

asgpta Report

#61

ITAP Of 3 Birds

ITAP Of 3 Birds

NiceLeatherPants Report

#62

ITAP Of A Spiders Web At Night

ITAP Of A Spiders Web At Night

alexandormitch Report

#63

ITAP Inside A Steinway Grand Piano

ITAP Inside A Steinway Grand Piano

CharlesBrooks Report

#64

ITAP Of A Building Mostly In Shadow

ITAP Of A Building Mostly In Shadow

Party-Belt-3624 Report

#65

ITAP Of A Woman Sorting Coffee Beans In Rwanda

ITAP Of A Woman Sorting Coffee Beans In Rwanda

aiidancamp Report

#66

ITAP Of An Open Convenience Store In Buffalo, NY During A Blizzard

ITAP Of An Open Convenience Store In Buffalo, NY During A Blizzard

CasualAction Report

#67

ITAP Of A Street

ITAP Of A Street

laurenaustralia Report

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#68

ITAP Of The Alabama Hills In California

ITAP Of The Alabama Hills In California

cookdog1117 Report

#69

ITAP Of Positano, Italy

ITAP Of Positano, Italy

high-vibrations Report

#70

ITAP 1500 Feet Above Central Park In The Fall

ITAP 1500 Feet Above Central Park In The Fall

Driftershoots Report

#71

ITAP Of Forest In Winter

ITAP Of Forest In Winter

o_rush Report

#72

ITAP Of Spring Tokyo

ITAP Of Spring Tokyo

Kotokhira Report

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#73

ITAP At Morant's Curve, Banff

ITAP At Morant's Curve, Banff

porcupixl Report

#74

ITAP Of A Bar In NYC

ITAP Of A Bar In NYC

5tevent Report

#75

ITAP Of A Puffin In The Sun

ITAP Of A Puffin In The Sun

Bguiliano Report

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#76

ITAP Of New Mexico Petroglyphs

ITAP Of New Mexico Petroglyphs

reddit.com Report

#77

ITAP Of A Man Walking Out Of A Building

ITAP Of A Man Walking Out Of A Building

Darouks Report

#78

ITAP Of My Friend On Her Birthday

ITAP Of My Friend On Her Birthday

rabbitsanalogue Report

#79

ITAP Of My Local Church At Night

ITAP Of My Local Church At Night

lileur Report

#80

ITAP Of My New Bass Guitar

ITAP Of My New Bass Guitar

thrndbck Report

#81

ITAP 15 Minutes Worth Of Fireworks At Midnight

ITAP 15 Minutes Worth Of Fireworks At Midnight

Marineray Report

#82

ITAP Of The Blue Angels And A Lighthouse

ITAP Of The Blue Angels And A Lighthouse

JKAdamsPhotography Report

#83

ITAP Of Downtown Vancouver’s Skyline From The Passenger Seat Of An Airplane

ITAP Of Downtown Vancouver’s Skyline From The Passenger Seat Of An Airplane

Koblootski Report

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#84

ITAP Of A Ferris Wheel

ITAP Of A Ferris Wheel

Bazinga706 Report

#85

ITAP Of A Triangular Bridge Base

ITAP Of A Triangular Bridge Base

Astagaspacio Report

#86

ITAP Of A Wavy Building And A Bird

ITAP Of A Wavy Building And A Bird

FunnyFalcon69 Report

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#87

ITAP Of A Friend Playing With A Vhs Camera

ITAP Of A Friend Playing With A Vhs Camera

polocho8 Report