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The Top 10 Photos From the Wiki Loves Monuments Photo Contest Will Inspire Wanderlust

30 April 2026 at 15:28

An ancient, sandy brick archway stands in the foreground, with crumbling walls on each side. In the background, a tall snow-capped mountain rises majestically against a clear blue sky.

The Wikimedia Foundation has announced the winners of the 16th edition of the Wiki Loves Monuments photo competition -- with three of the top five entries hailing from Iran.

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New Instagram Policies Target Reposted Content

30 April 2026 at 14:59

Instagram interface displaying a "For you" section with trending photos and short videos, including people dancing, selfies, clothing, winter scenes, and creative shots. Below is a "Popular with Friends" section with more images.

Instagram is widening its efforts to prioritize original creators with a new algorithm update that directly targets accounts built on reposted content, not just in Reels but now across photos and carousel posts as well.

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  • Nikon 24-105mm f/4-7.1 Review: Hey, This Kit Lens Is Good! Chris Niccolls
    The Nikon Z system needed a new kit lens. The 24-120mm f/4 is one of the best lenses Iโ€™ve ever used, but it isn't exactly affordable and is understandably beyond the budget of many beginner photographers. The 24-50mm is a decent optic, but it has a slow aperture range and a limited focal range for general-purpose photography. Even the Nikon 24-200mm and Tamron 25-200mm is a bit too expensive for a beginner. [Read More]
     

Nikon 24-105mm f/4-7.1 Review: Hey, This Kit Lens Is Good!

30 April 2026 at 14:01

A Nikon Nikkor 24-105mm f/4-7.1 camera lens stands upright against a bright yellow background, with a "PetaPixel Reviews" banner in the lower left corner.

The Nikon Z system needed a new kit lens. The 24-120mm f/4 is one of the best lenses Iโ€™ve ever used, but it isn't exactly affordable and is understandably beyond the budget of many beginner photographers. The 24-50mm is a decent optic, but it has a slow aperture range and a limited focal range for general-purpose photography. Even the Nikon 24-200mm and Tamron 25-200mm is a bit too expensive for a beginner.

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Photographers Spend Two Months in African Wildlife Hide Capturing Animals Close-Up

30 April 2026 at 12:19

A lion stands near a carcass, an elephant emerges through mist, and cheetahs drink from a waterhole at night, all set against dark backgrounds.

Two photographers spent an exhilarating couple of months at a wildlife conservancy in Kenya, capturing photos of lions, leopards, and many other animals in their natural habitat.

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