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Just noticing: sealion is a strange word for a dog.
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The discussion revolves around a variety of photography topics, showcasing personal photos and experiences from different locations, including Ko-Larn Island, Central Park, and various natural landscapes. Participants share insights about the techniques used in their photography, such as drone shots and long exposure panoramas, and discuss the beauty of nature, including autumn scenes and night skies. There are mentions of personal stories, including a trip to Sweden and memories of family history, particularly relating to military service during WWII. The conversation also touches on the impact of the pandemic on tourism and local businesses, as well as the enjoyment of photography as a creative outlet. Additionally, there are discussions about photography gear, including vintage lenses and new cameras, and the excitement of capturing unique moments like rainbows and wildlife. Overall, the thread highlights the joy of photography and the shared experiences of capturing the world around them.
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jrmichler
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Stopped to talk to a neighbor while on my morning run last July, and the Google Street View camera car went by. The strange thing is that the Street View car went by two years ago while I was actually running. They posted that imagery for about three months. Then they replaced it with older imagery, but only for about three miles of road. I didn't think I was THAT ugly.
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morrobay
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Join the Club^^. Couple of Thai ladies walking in the Indian district.
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pinball1970
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You look in good shape!jrmichler said:
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pinball1970
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Hyde
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pinball1970
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Sunset over Manchester, around 16.00 hours this time of year.
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When I was in high school here in NorCal I learned to free dive for abalone off the north coast. Unfortunately, that was the same time that the first "Jaws" movie came out in theaters, so I was always a bit spooked and on edge diving in the murky kelp forests.BillTre said:
I was diving with a couple friends north of Jenner, and as I was surfacing one time I happened to see a sea lion skimming along the bottom (they look white underwater). I saw that my buddy was below me so I considered turning around to poke him and point to the sea lion to be sure he saw it, but I was out of air so had to keep surfacing. Well, you guessed it -- he looked up just as the sea lion was heading straight for him and very close, which scared the living bejeezus out of him and he shot to the surface. I guess it looked just like a great white coming at him!
BTW, our fears weren't entirely unfounded. A couple years later I was in the water diving at the same time as another friend of mine was bitten by a great white shark about a mile south of the cove I was in. He survived with just a big scar on his leg.
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Rive
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That's not our cat 
