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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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Main Points Raised

  • 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.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

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.

Contextual Notes

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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BillTre said:
While I like dogs the only experience I've had with what I assume is in the pic was not a good experience. If those packages disappeared I'd blame the dog. ;)
 
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This week in pics.

We start out at the usual place I've been going every week. As usual, I'm only sharing the relatively nondescript images from these weekly occasions.

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Figure 1. <Untitled> You may remember pics of this little guy from previous posts. These pics are new though.

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Figure 2. <Untitled>

This Great Dane is a photographic newcomer. I'm not sure which I like better (Fig. 2 or 3), so I included them both.

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These puppies (Figs. 5-8) you may have seen before. I giggle every time I look at these two.

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To be continued. ...
 
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... Continued from previous post.

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Figure 8. <Untitled>

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Figure 9. <Untitled> He seems to be sheltering this camera from the sun. Camera conscientious. I can dig that.

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Figure 10. "City worker on W Broadway"

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Figure 11. "No discernible subject or purpose" I don't really like this photo much, but I decided to delve into the abstract for a quick moment.

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Figure 12. "Trolley reflection study #4."

So now we move on to a friend's going away party during the weekend. Someone brought a puppy, so of course I insisted on taking a photo.

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Figure 13. <Untitled>

After the party I took the bus home. Well, not quite. I missed the last bus at my transfer point. So I decided to walk the rest of the way.

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Figure 14. <Untitled> Taken on my walk home. It involves traversing a canyon (there is a road at least).

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Figure 15. <Untitled>

When I got back to my own neighborhood (see Fig. 15), I passed a family of neighbors out with their adorable, yet thirsty puppy. I was pretty thirsty myself after hiking up that canyon (I'm still out of shape). I decided against waiting to drink the puppy's leftovers (I've had worse), and instead continued a few doors down to the neighborhood pub.
 
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Meteorite impacts the moon:

 
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A lot of comments calling it fake/AI-generated and asking for a source.
 
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A couple from a Balboa Park visit about a week ago.

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Figure 1. <Untitled> A couple of cuties enjoying Balboa Park.

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Figure 2. <Untitled> A shot from one of my more frequented bus/trolley stations. I like the tones. It's good for B&W pics.
 
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Most fast-food places have a drive-thru. This one outside Washington DC has a moo-thru.

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Playing in Dumfries tonight.

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J.M Barrie's birth place.

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His school

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Outside the LEGO Discovery Center at the Springfield [VA] Mall near Washington DC:

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However, no trail of yellow bricks. :frown:
 
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Forget about green thumbs, my gardener has green hair. Ship offshore Jomtien with the endless sand replacement project
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Time to scare @Andy Resnick with some lens servicing photos... :biggrin:

Servicing a lens in bed while listening to Neil DeGrasse Tyson:

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(The lens that was serviced was the vintage Soviet* Industar-26m 50mm f/2.8, which had a lot of old, sticky grease on the focusing helicoid. Now it is clean and newly lubricated, which is nice.)

Opening a vintage Tokina 35mm f/2.8 outdoors:

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* PS. The Soviet lenses I've got are comparatively easy to service; they tend to be mechanically quite simple.
 
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Where are all these people going?

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Down to the Tidal Basin in Washington DC, to see the cherry blossoms!

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One night in Glasgow and one in Dumfries.

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A single shot of the Moon, shot from a city street earlier this evening at about 19:35 (7:35 pm)...

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Gear: Sony A6000 + Tokina 400mm f/5.6.
 
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The first spring photos taken today...

A small bush branch:
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Close-up of moss (1) (focus stacked):
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Close-up of moss (2) (focus stacked):
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A fresh stinking hellebore:
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And another stinking hellebore:
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(Gear: Sony A6500 + Canon nFD 50mm f/1.4 + CPL filter)
 
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