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The thread features a collection of random photos shared by participants, encompassing various subjects such as landscapes, wildlife, and personal experiences. The discussion includes comments on the photos, questions about techniques, and reflections on the memories associated with the images.

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  • Participants share a variety of photos, including landscapes from Central Park, autumn scenery, and wildlife encounters.
  • Some participants inquire about the techniques used to capture certain images, such as whether a photo was taken from a drone or a window.
  • There are discussions about specific details in photos, such as the appearance of clouds and shadows in mountain images.
  • One participant shares a story about a pet cat and relates it to the theme of unpredictability in experiments.
  • Another participant mentions a photo contest and reflects on past submissions and votes received.
  • There is a mention of a specific fungus or mold growing on a branch, with one participant speculating on its identity.

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Participants generally share their photos and experiences without reaching a consensus on specific technical aspects or interpretations of the images. Multiple viewpoints and interpretations are present throughout the discussion.

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Some discussions involve assumptions about photographic techniques and the conditions under which photos were taken, which are not fully explored or resolved.

Who May Find This Useful

Individuals interested in photography, nature, and personal storytelling may find the shared experiences and insights valuable.

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A topic for random photos: Ko-Larn island 7 km West of Pattaya
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bird in shadow

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Frosted spider web:
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Is this a vanity plate?:
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View over the edge of Central Park
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docnet said:
View over the edge of Central Park
Is that a drone shot or out a window?
 
phinds said:
Is that a drone shot or out a window?

Hi phinds, it is a drone shot taken with DJI spark.
 
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docnet said:
Hi phinds, it is a drone shot taken with DJI spark.
Amazing photo. Upper West side looking South ?
 
morrobay said:
Amazing photo. Upper West side looking South ?

Yes. It's as close to looking down as possible, The gimbal will not rotate a full 90 degrees.

I have a few more similar photos. Enjoy!

From the west looking east

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From the north
View of Harlem (George Washington bridge and Hudson River to the top left)

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More views of the city

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Central Park, Randall's Island, Queens in view
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I was visiting my friends in the countryside (Scania, Sweden) this weekend, since I was getting a new cat from them. Yesterday, Sunday, was a lovely autumn day, and we went for a long walk in the countryside, in the forest and along two lakes. It was perfect weather for photography and I took a whole bunch of photos,
among them a couple of panoramas of the lakes in the forest.

Here two of them are:

Lake number 1:

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(a larger version is here)

Lake number 2:

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(a larger version is here)
 
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Night sky through trees near Mt. Adams, WA.
 
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This little fella did NOT want his picture taken and he offered to punch me out if I persisted. I snapped a quick one and ran for my life.

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Janus said:
Night sky through trees near Mt. Adams, WA.
What a cool photo, and what a great photo idea! I have to try to do that sometime!
 
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Janus said:
Night sky through trees near Mt. Adams, WA.
Reminds me of camping in the wilderness, sleeping under the stars. :smile:
 
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berkeman said:
Reminds me of camping in the wilderness, sleeping under the stars. :smile:
Me too, I can hear the crickets and bullfrogs
 
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DennisN said:
What a cool photo, and what a great photo idea! I have to try to do that sometime!
Thanks. It was taken while we were on a "getaway" trip a couple of weeks ago. You rent a "tiny cabin" like this:
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Where you have no cell/wifi ( there is a land line for emergencies), and you can disconnect for a bit.
I took it by laying my cell on the table and using the button on its pen/stylus to snap the photo ( I had to use the "pro" settings for the camera.)

gmax137 said:
Me too, I can hear the crickets and bullfrogs
The crickets had been very vocal earlier, but it being early Oct, and getting pretty chilly at night, they had quieted down by now.
 
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How it was formed:
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On the left is a shed between the fence and the house.
 
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I have no clue what kind of fungus or mold it is. It was growing on an alder branch.
 
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This is my dog, Penny.
 

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Winners of the 2020 Epson International Pano Awards

Dragon Eye, Highest Scoring Aerial Image, and Second Place, Open - Nature / Landscapes. Photographed in Iceland.

What are the white lines on the right half?

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Keith_McClary said:
Dragon Eye

Often these fanciful names are less than convincing, but this one is truly awesome.
 
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Keith_McClary said:
What are the white lines on the right half?

My bet would be on solid build-ups/precipitates on the edge of the pool. I have seen similar ones in karst areas.
 
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Summer in the City. Disco Skaters Central Park.
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And some Detroit Iron. These new cars today look like they are made out of electric shavers.
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morrobay said:
And some Detroit Iron. These new cars today look like they are made out of electric shavers.
The purple car is very beautiful, in my opinion!
 
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Some autumn photos I took a couple of days ago:

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Couple of months ago on our evening walkies...
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Taken from train along Central California (lost) Coast.
 
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