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Instagram has undeniably become a cultural phenomenon, offering a platform for millions to share their lives, creativity, and moments through visual storytelling. Its user-friendly interface and widespread popularity have made it the go-to social media network for many. However, as the platform continues to grow, it faces increasing issues related to over saturation.

 

The influx of commercial ads and AI-generated content has started to diminish the user experience, making the platform feel cluttered and less authentic. Users often find their feeds overwhelmed with sponsored posts and automated images, which can be frustrating for those seeking genuine interactions or artistic inspiration. This saturation not only dilutes the quality of content but also impacts the overall enjoyment of the platform.

 

In response to these challenges, niche communities and specialized platforms are emerging. One such platform is Zeissimages.com, which caters specifically to professional and amateur photographers who share a passion for Zeiss gear. Unlike Instagram, Zeissimages offers a more focused environment where photography enthusiasts can showcase their work, exchange ideas, and connect over a shared love for high-quality imagery.

 

Zeissimages emphasizes quality over quantity, fostering a community of like-minded individuals committed to authentic craftsmanship and creativity. It provides a space for serious photographers to grow, learn, and inspire each other in a more meaningful and less cluttered environment.

 

To help Zeissimages grow, spreading the word among photography communities, social media, and forums is essential. Sharing your own work, inviting friends who are passionate about Zeiss gear, or simply talking about the platform’s unique focus can significantly boost its reach. The more people who discover and join Zeissimages, the stronger and more vibrant the community will become.

 

While Instagram remains popular, its oversaturation with commercial and AI content has made it less appealing for purists. Platforms like Zeissimages are stepping up to serve dedicated communities ensuring that the passion for authentic photography continues to thrive in a more focused and inspiring digital space.

Lots of changes so I am expecting lots of feedback and people finding issues.

Please let me know if you run into any bugs or issues after the big change so I can address them.

Also let me know what you would like to see added or removed that would make the user experience better for you.

Thanks JT

Some websites like Instagram display the images in a square format or original format. This is set when the user posts the image and selects the format.

 

On this awesome website 😁 , if you are on a mobile device, simply clicking on the Aspect Ratio icon on the top menu bar will switch your presentation between Original format and Square format. You get to choose.

 

Thought you might like to know that.

 

JT

 

We have been working hard to improve the browsing experience and have implemented the following features / UI changes to enhance your experience when browising images.

As you browse through the pages now and view all the thumbnails, when you hover over a thumbnail, it will zoom in a little to bring focus to it. You will also see a new status bar pop up at the bottom of the thumbnails.

If you are not logged in you will see this status bar which has the icons to view the photo on the photo page and view the popup info.

 

Clicking on the hamburger menu will bring up the popup info box. For example ..

 

 

 

If you are logged in, you will see the like option as well.  A solid heart means you have already liked the photo. An outlined heart means you have not liked the photo yet.

 

 

If you are logged in and it is your own photo, you can use the flag option for bulk delete.

Clicking the flag option will turn it solid and add the photo to a delete queue for deleting in batch.  You can always delete a photo immediately from the popup box.

Click a solid flag to remove the photo from the queue.

 

 

 

Lastly, some pages have changed to display thumbails in a column format for more consistent size presentation. In particular the gallery pages.

 

Please let me know if you run into any issues so I can address them.

 

Thanks

 

JT

 

 

 

 

• Exceptional optical performance and precision with the highest standards for professional photography and visual story creation, optimized for the latest mirrorless mounts (E, RF, and Z).
• Creative freedom through its exceptional optical performance and ultimate precise focus.
• New lens family starts with 1.4/50 and 1.4/85 in 2025.

 

Zeiss has been teasing a new lens expected to be annopunced on Feb 25. Speculations are that it will be an E mount Otus class lens with possible Z mount as well.

Various sites are repeating the same rumors and the excitement is building.

Here is a teaser image from Zeiss

 

https://www.instagram.com/p/DF-eYqtvbyv

If you review or post news about photographic gear, and you rely on crosslinks whether to your site or youtube. We can help you here.

We have a special feature that allows a Contributor to post links to thier site about lenses or cameras that appear  on this site.

For example, when view the photo page on this site, you will see deatils about the image such as the camera and lens used.

If you are a Contributor and you have an article, news, blog posting or video about the specific camera or lens, you can link back to your site directly from the photo page.

For example, after you create your CrossLink as a Contributor,  the photo page will show the public something like this.

 

 

If interested in promoting your site like this, send us an email.

If you want your photos to be rated, go to your dashboard and under account settings, select allow rating. Doing so will allow members to rate your photo between 1 and 5 stars. JT

Jorge. I was notified by email that there is a post under one of my images, but I can't seem to see or find anything. How do I read the message?

Switch the dark theme to a more widely accepted colors pallet for photo galleries. Let me know what you think. JT

For all of you that have made a donation / subscription to the site, I wanted to say thank you very much for your support. It really helps keep the site going and I want you to know I am very appreciative. Thank you, JT

Long overdue. After many years, It was time to create a mobile version of the gallery site. Having said that, you can now browse the gallery software from your mobile device with a better presentation. Keep in mind, mobile version has some limitations due to so much content on the site. But, the basic functionality is there. You can always switch between Desktop and Mobile version by clicking on the Computer or Phone icon located on the top menu. This has been carried over to all the sister sites as well www.leicaimages.com www.nikonimages.com www.zeissimages.com www.voigtlanderimages.com Please report any issues so I can try and resolve them. Thanks JT

Just wanted to update you on the new Featured Photographer section of the site. Every now and then a photographer comes along that demonstrates great talent in his or her photography. The featured Photographer section allows us to view these selected photographers and their work. Please take some time and browse their [url=featured]Photos[/url] for some amazing work.

I have searched and searched to find a 'Comment Box' and the 'Technical Details' of photos on this and all the other Family of Sites and only this morning found out HOW ! When you open the 'Photos' section look at a snap and on Bottom RIGHT there are some horizontal Stripes - click on those and a Box comes up for Comments and another bit where you can read the Technical Details so now I can 'Comment' on a few and hope I in turn get 'Comments' as I take AGES typing in all the Details !

We have a winner.

The 2023 Zeiss / Zeissimages contest has come to an end and a winner has been selected. 

This year, we had the great honor of having the photos judged by professional photographer Andrew Innerarity.

Andrew has been a staff photographer for media giants such as The Houston Chronicle, Miami Herald, St petersburg Times just to name a few and has traveled the world on photographic assignments.  With that said, Andrew has chosen the photo titled "Holy Light" as this year's winning photograph.

The photograph exhibits properties in composition, lighting and subject isolation while keeping the entire frame interesting and engaging.

A big congrats to the winner Jochen Bongaerts  www.zeissimages.com/member/6155

Please take a moment to view the photo and leave your comments here www.zeissimages.com/photo/3000340

Thank you all for your participation and we look forward to the next contest!

The contest is now closed. A winner will be chosen soon. Thank you for your participation. JT

I come from a background in photojournalism where a photograph submitted for publishing is compared to the original source to see if the photograph has been manipulated into a photo-illustration. What is the definition of a photograph for the contest? Straight out of the camera, minor editing or anything goes? Just curious.

What are your thoughts on my story: Almanac of memories I just published? Would love to hear your feedback.

I'm lost...where exactly do I find the link to upload my pictures for the contest..and I couldn't find anything in the rules about the min. and max. size of an uploaded file.

A fine arts section has been added to the classifieds which allows you to post your artwork for sale. The quick search is available from the top menu under [b]Market[/b]. This is free to use for our members. Since this is a new feature, maybe you can be the first to post your art for sale here.

Greetings. The comments section has been a little slow lately. I remember when comments where plenty on a daily basis. But maybe things are changing on the web these days. I like to comment but tend to hold off during contest time so I do not show any favoritism. Regardless, would love to see what people think of the photos and the best way is to leave comments.

Please let us know how you found out about Zeissimages. It helps us understand where we are getting exposure. Thanks

I tried looking for a few lenses to add to my list of lenses. I couldn't find what I was looking for and I couldn't find a way of adding them to my list. How do you go about adding a lens that is currently not listed? Thans

Here is one of my favorites

 

Show us yours.

I am so stoked about the new ZF. I can't wait for my ZF in black to arrive.

I think this will be one of those game changing cameras in todays digital world. So much so that today I have created nikon-zf.com just for the ZF series cameras. I am jealous of those who have theirs already. Otherwise, I would be posting my own ZF pictures.

So. I humbly ask that if you own a ZF and wouldn't mind sharing a few pictures on www.nikon-zf.com please do.

This is day 1 and there is nothing for me to share yet .