Hey, that's cool you've started an Insta for your pics. I am @creedwe3 on Instagram. I remember when I put up my first photo online, felt kinda like shouting into a huge, empty room, wondering if anyone would shout back. But hey, you keep at it, chatting with folks, commenting on stuff you like, and it starts to feel like a cozy little corner of the internet.
And about those instagram likes/, I used to obsess over them, but then I realized they're kinda like a virtual thumbs-up from people passing by. Sometimes they stop to look, sometimes they don't. What matters is you're out there doing your thing.
I don't use Instagram, maybe I should. What is special about it for photos? I use Flickr and maybe that is not where I should post. I have a pro membership and pay a bit each month. What does Instagram do better?
Mine is mostly landscapes/seascapes, but I've been branching out into automotive. My stories are usually a mixed bag of stuff. I'm less precious about those since they auto delete.