I don't know about the Photography gallery as a whole but I went to the Macro gallery yesterday and it was overflowing with pure, concentrated badass -- like a neutron star of badass.  Almost every photo uploaded within the last few days was miles ahead of anything I've ever done, just amazing stuff.  I binged.  It was only the second time I'd ever visited the Macro gallery but I have to say I definitely noticed an increase in awesomeness since the last time I was there, and I can say for sure I will be hanging out there often from now on.

If the Photo Gallery is indeed booming, I'm glad I get to be a part of it.