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Inspire and get inspired, learn photography, develop your own style and get the exposure you deserve. Enjoy fun and challenging gameplay that will test your creativity.\n\n\nPLAY\nChoose from 300+ new themed photo challenges every month. Submit your photos and find out how good they really are.\n\nGain votes on your photos and level up the ranks to achieve the ultimate title of Guru. Experience a new way to share photos.\n\nCapture fresh photos with your camera or dust off photos you already have and compete against others in the world’s greatest photography game.\n\nBoost your photos, fill the exposure meter or even swap a photo to gain maximum exposure and win the challenge. What’s your strategy?\n\nTRACK\nTrack your progress in real-time throughout the game. Vote on other players’ photos, collect votes and see how you rank compared to others. Your voting power increases with every level.\n\nACHIEVE\nImprove your photography and sharpen your camera skills through gameplay. Earn badges, collect achievements and get recognition for your photography.\n\nReceive instant feedback on your photos from photographers around the world who share their knowledge and help you become a better photographer.\n\nTEAM UP\nJoin a team or create your own and take on challenges together! Participate in team vs team matches. Chat with other members and track your team score in real-time. Move up Team Leagues and win bigger prizes!\n\nSHOWCASE\nSubmit your photos to an exhibition challenge for a chance to showcase your work in international photo exhibitions.\n\nConnect with fellow photography enthusiasts from all over the world. 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