Curious about iNaturalist? Worried about not owning a fancy camera?

Let this forum thread remind you that uploading observations is really all about sharing information in whatever way you can!

https://forum.inaturalist.org/t/whats-the-worst-pic-you-uploaded-to-inat/40286/25

If it’s an ID-able subject, you’re good to upload!

Here, some examples from the thread:

Lesser Capybara from Soberania, PA-CL-CL, PA-CL, PA on January 28, 2016 at 03:52 PM by John Sullivan. Unfortunately it ran off before I could get a decent photo. · iNaturalist

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Belted Kingfisher from Vasona Lake County Park, Los Gatos, CA, US on December 10, 2020 at 11:08 AM by Terry. This bird is frequently seen perched in the wires across Vasona Lake. · iNaturalist

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Humpback Whale on July 6, 2017 at 02:25 PM by Anne C Lewis. Notes from my journal say Humpback whales. · iNaturalist

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Here’s a real blurry photo of mine that was a useful element of an ID:

And here’s a post I made on cellphone-attachable lenses, and another on open source camera software for your phone, to help you get the most out of whatever you have!