brucewells wrote:
My perception, right or wrong, is that Instagram is for the young crowd who want to ensure they get everyone to see their "duck lips" image. That said, I know truly professional photogs who use the service. So, there is likely something there, especially if you are selling your wares.
There are other sites to do what you indicate above. 500px.com Google+ as examples.
Many travel and tourism websites do use Instagram as feeds. To my knowledge many in Florida and Louisiana do. Visit Florida pick up on hashtags ( #LoveFL for example) that are placed by legit travel photographers.
Certainly Millennials like to share their travel experiences and use Instagram for that. Zoomers (Boomers with zip!) tend to behave very like Millennials, and also share experiences. I wouldn't agree that it's a place just for youngsters and 'duck lips' images - I love that description by the way.
Yes, 500px is a good place to go.