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If you've seen one Instagram photo, you've seen them all. Social media pages about photography are supposed to display the unique perspectives of artists captured through their lenses, but if you follow enough of them, you might observe an odd trend of deja vu photo ideas - and you would be right. 'Insta Repeat' is an Instagram page that documents the repetition of the same landscape photography shots found on the app in side by side compilations. Perhaps this story might feel like deja vu, that's because we introduced 'Insta Repeat' last year. The page now has 303k followers.

Created by an anonymous 27-year-old from Anchorage, Alaska, the filmmaker and artist told Photoshelter that “A purpose of Insta Repeat is to critique originality in media creation through the lens (pun intended) of this one ‘genre’ of Instagram influencer photography accounts.”

Living in Alaska, a vast wilderness where so many 'adventurers' come to take cool photos, she was struck by how the same few places and scenarios kept showing up again and again on her feed of beautiful photoshoot ideas. “I have noticed it in general on a lot of different platforms and media and have been guilty of it myself for sure,” she told Bored Panda. “Artists and creators fall into patterns. But I think that what is happening on Instagram is more extreme.” Scroll down below to see the newest insta repeat photos, and don't forget to upvote your favs!

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Person Centered, Standing In A Rock In A Teal Lake

Person Centered, Standing In A Rock In A Teal Lake

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Kaisu
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I don't think this is as bad as some of the others, I think taking a picture of a person in front of pretty scenery is a pretty common way to take pictures, in and outside of Instagram

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The World Record of the most liked picture on Instagram goes to a video of an egg cracking itself. Created with the intention of booting Kylie Jenner from the top spot, who had over 50 million likes for a photo of her with Stormi Webster. 


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A Single, Centered Tent, Lit Up, Captured With A Long Exposure In Front Of The Milky Way

A Single, Centered Tent, Lit Up, Captured With A Long Exposure In Front Of The Milky Way

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This Place Again

This Place Again

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Sarah Ryan
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Don't you people watch the news, and hear of people and their insta photo fails?!? I just don't understand the risk!

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Facebook and YouTube are the only other platforms that have more people that log on than Instagram. Out of Instagram’s 1 billion monthly active users, more than 500 million of them use the platform every day. 

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Person Centered In Front Of This Big Rock In This One Cave. Also It Has Come To My Attention That You Aren’t Supposed To Go Here. Respect The Parks

Person Centered In Front Of This Big Rock In This One Cave. Also It Has Come To My Attention That You Aren’t Supposed To Go Here. Respect The Parks

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Splashing Drinks Out Of Camp Mugs

Splashing Drinks Out Of Camp Mugs

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Why are millennials always on their phones? They are probably scrolling through Instagram. 71% of Instagram users around the globe are under the age of 35 and the breakdown between women and men is virtually even.

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Person Centered In This Ice Cave (The Holy Trinity Of Fabians)

Person Centered In This Ice Cave (The Holy Trinity Of Fabians)

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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Well, you can't go to this amazing place and NOT have this picture taken.

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Instagram surpassed Snapchat for the first time in 2018 as the top platform for teenagers. 72% of U.S. teens use Instagram and on the flip side, 35% of online adults use Instagram with 28 percent of them in the U.S.

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Bridges In The Woods With A Person

Bridges In The Woods With A Person

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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I get the sameness of the photos, but these are gorgeous and I am having quite a bit of wanderlust looking at these.

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Non-New-Toni-An
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I agree!! Not too long ago these kind of photos were taken only by a special few, now that so many people are having the opportunity to do it, what with travel and good cameras being so much more available/affordable, it's not at all surprising that we are seeing so much repetition.

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Hey Ho neighbours
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

These are beautiful, how amazing to be able to go somewhere like that

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Erica D B
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I did this, just without the person. I like the symmetrical aspect of these photos, they're very pleasing to look at.

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Jennifer Brown
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I actually might take this photo....but only as a memory of having been there, with a much closer view of the person

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Anna Repp
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Did this one with my daughter on it in New Zealand. I did not dare cross the bridge though - too shaky and scared me too much!

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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

i wish the photos lack the people in them cause they look beautiful! again with this concept "i was just crossing minding my own busness and someone took photos of me"

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Igor Skalceri
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Repetition in photography made all photographers look idealess.

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Rhon
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Either it’s just a photo of a bridge or it’s a photo that says “ we were here”.

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Trix
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

IKEA's done it better. I have it on my wall for about 6 year now.

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Ray Martin
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I have a picture of me like this, taken in 1977, long before Instagram, social media, smart phones, and personal computers even existed. I mean seriously, are everyone's personal photos supposed to be entirely original? On the other hand, eat as many plates of spaghetti as you want, but I don't want to see pictures of it.

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Under-25-year-olds use Instagram 32 minutes a day compared to that of people 25 years and older who use it 24 minutes per day. This is more than before thanks to Instagram Stories. This update is another reason the app has managed to surpass Snapchat. 

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Little Person On Big Abandoned Plane

Little Person On Big Abandoned Plane

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Person Centered On The Beach In Front Of A Big Rock

Person Centered On The Beach In Front Of A Big Rock

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Centered, Empty, Moody, Wooden Pathways

Centered, Empty, Moody, Wooden Pathways

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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

These photos looks really great until you put them together.. Then it's just weird

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Films Not Dead

Films Not Dead

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Flashlight Up Again

Flashlight Up Again

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Kenny Kulbiski
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I like these but I've never seen a flashlight that cast a beam like these. They look more like light sabers.

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Wow This Bridge Is So Cool- So Glad I Get To See It From All Angles

Wow This Bridge Is So Cool- So Glad I Get To See It From All Angles

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Johane Roberts
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This bridge IS so cool! If I went there I would take the exact same photo, but with a dog. If I ever had a dog.

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Person Centered And Sitting On Rock Near Lake

Person Centered And Sitting On Rock Near Lake

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Person Centered On A Curly Tree Road

Person Centered On A Curly Tree Road

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Drone Looking Directly Down In Centered Lake

Drone Looking Directly Down In Centered Lake

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Person In Middle Of Snowy Road

Person In Middle Of Snowy Road

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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Why isn't anyone blaming snowy roads- do they have to look so similar ;/?

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Person Centered Against Full Frame Waterfall

Person Centered Against Full Frame Waterfall

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Ksenia M
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

ok, i realize that's probably the best way to photograph a person in front of a waterfall, but why are some many of them wearing a yellow raincoat?

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#25

More Of This

More Of This

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Kaisu
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Again, I don't think these are a bad or an Instagram fad, I think taking pics of someone in the woods is pretty normal and doesn't mean they're copying each other.

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Feet By The

Feet By The

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Person At The Edge Of A Cliff

Person At The Edge Of A Cliff

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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I've found for myself a good rule: before doing something potentially dangerous ask yourself if people would laugh after reading the cause of death on your tombstone.

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Person Standing Centered At The End Of A Dock

Person Standing Centered At The End Of A Dock

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Before You Comment, I’m Not Blaming The Cows! I Understand That They Are All Unique Creatures That Are Each Different In Their Own Ways And Deserve To Be Photographed Infinitely... But On The Other Hand, They Aren’t.

Before You Comment, I’m Not Blaming The Cows! I Understand That They Are All Unique Creatures That Are Each Different In Their Own Ways And Deserve To Be Photographed Infinitely... But On The Other Hand, They Aren’t.

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#32

I Don’t Think You Are Supposed To Feed The Wild Animals

I Don’t Think You Are Supposed To Feed The Wild Animals

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Person Standing In The Middle Of This Insta-Bridge

Person Standing In The Middle Of This Insta-Bridge

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Somebody Plz Explain Why This Is A Thing

Somebody Plz Explain Why This Is A Thing

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Fern + Disembodied Hand

Fern + Disembodied Hand

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Tessa
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Stop plucking out plants. Can´t you just take a picture without killing them?

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I Don’t Think You Are Supposed To Feed The Wild Animals

I Don’t Think You Are Supposed To Feed The Wild Animals

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Disembodied Hand With Camp Mug

Disembodied Hand With Camp Mug

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Winter Drone From Directly Overhead Looking Down On Trees

Winter Drone From Directly Overhead Looking Down On Trees

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#43

Person Standing Precisely Between The Two Center Lines On A Paved Road

Person Standing Precisely Between The Two Center Lines On A Paved Road

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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Captured by dash cam of approaching car right before accident :)

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Woman Facing Camera, Criss-Cross Applesauce In The Middle Of The Road. Seems Dangerous, Seriously Guys

Woman Facing Camera, Criss-Cross Applesauce In The Middle Of The Road. Seems Dangerous, Seriously Guys

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Someone Standing On This One Ledge From This One Vantage Point

Someone Standing On This One Ledge From This One Vantage Point

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Blood Moon

Blood Moon

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Back Of Car With Twinkle Lights

Back Of Car With Twinkle Lights

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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The top right two are the same Landrover, and being a Landrover automatically makes it cool.

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Person Centered In Cool-Toned Slot Canyon

Person Centered In Cool-Toned Slot Canyon

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Person Wading Into The Water With Ripples

Person Wading Into The Water With Ripples

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Empty Centered Vance Creek Bridge

Empty Centered Vance Creek Bridge

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Tent Hole

Tent Hole

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Person Standing At The Edge Of This One Cliff

Person Standing At The Edge Of This One Cliff

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More

More

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Never Ends

Never Ends

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#57

Person Centered In A Forest Captured On A Wider Lens So There Is Slight Distortion Seen In The Trees

Person Centered In A Forest Captured On A Wider Lens So There Is Slight Distortion Seen In The Trees

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Person Centered In A Forest Captured On A Wider Lens So There Is Slight Distortion Seen In The Trees

Person Centered In A Forest Captured On A Wider Lens So There Is Slight Distortion Seen In The Trees

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#59

Person Standing At This One Spot In Oregon

Person Standing At This One Spot In Oregon

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This Person Perched Precariously

This Person Perched Precariously

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Don’t Feed The Wild Animals!

Don’t Feed The Wild Animals!

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Top Down Centered On Medium Format Camera

Top Down Centered On Medium Format Camera

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Hand Holding Out A Flower

Hand Holding Out A Flower

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The Disembodied Hand Pour

The Disembodied Hand Pour

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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

There's that mug again, the one with the mountain logo...

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Person Alone On The Edge Of This Scary Rock That Looks Like It’s Going To Fall Off The Cliff If One More Person Walks On It

Person Alone On The Edge Of This Scary Rock That Looks Like It’s Going To Fall Off The Cliff If One More Person Walks On It

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Top Down Centered On Medium Format Camera

Top Down Centered On Medium Format Camera

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This Framing At A Beach Overlook

This Framing At A Beach Overlook

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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

as long as they're not harassing the puffins nesting there (and yes, I've seen it many times...), they can do whatever the hell they want...

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Purply Blueish Tent Hole

Purply Blueish Tent Hole

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Back

Back

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Person Standing On A Rock In The Water With Mountains In The Background

Person Standing On A Rock In The Water With Mountains In The Background

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Back Of Car

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Ppl In Hats

Ppl In Hats

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