Camera With Flash on Reddit

What it signals here

upvote context

Appears in comments praising a stunning or rare photo someone shared on the platform

community use

Used in photography subreddits as shorthand for 'great shot' or to invite critique

subreddit meaning

Common in r/photography, r/EarthPorn, r/itookapicture, and r/caughtinthewild

karma context

High-karma photo posts often attract this emoji in comments from users acknowledging quality

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