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People have made millions off of photographs despite having zero training and only casually snapping the photo. You can get lucky, or the subject of your photo might be especially interesting or rare (such as from a newsworthy event).
I think we need something more nuanced than 'effort input'
Photographers must have downvoted you. You don't have to be skilled to take a really good photo. You do have to be skilled to it regularly, though.