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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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Is it Cher!?
 
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No
 
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Ivan Seeking said:
No
Cher a long shot. She changed a lot.

Janet Agren, beautiful, blonde, low body fat, viking.
 
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Negative
 
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Ivan Seeking said:
Negative
Why do I get the feeling @Vanadium 50 would just get this straight away?
Ok, I need to re-think.
 
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Ivan Seeking said:
No
Faye Dunaway
 
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Andy Rooney!
 
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pinball1970 said:
Ok. Please no clues this is now my raison d'etre.
Ivan might not be giving clues, but I will.

Americans would say she's a first, of sorts, in the figurative realm of lady-like qualities.

(Sadly though, they won't be saying this after next month, without additional qualifiers.)
 
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collinsmark said:
Americans would say she's a first, of sorts, in the figurative realm of lady-like qualities.
Ok, now I need to know.
 
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Wow!
 
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berkeman said:
Wow!
That's what Joe said!
 
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Ivan Seeking said:
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Upvoted but I'm also peeved.
I'm British so not privy to all these " before they married POTUS" pictures.
 
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A GF and then me doing iFLY. I have done A LOT of dating and iFLY has been my most successful dating idea. It's a blast.

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If you've never seen it, check this out!
 
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Main Street
Deadwood, South Dakota, 1877
I could have a relative in this photo. My family homesteaded much of this area.
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Ivan Seeking said:
Deadwood, South Dakota, 1877
I could have a relative in this photo. My family homesteaded much of this area.
They or some of their descendants probably rode the Deadwood Central Railroad (bottom of the postcard below) which ran between Deadwood and Lead.

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Same part of the world- Oldham looking towards Manchester c.o. Katie

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My version

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Ivan Seeking said:
A GF and then me doing iFLY. I have done A LOT of dating and iFLY has been my most successful dating idea. It's a blast.

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If you've never seen it, check this out!

Thought I recognised it, you posted that 27.1.23. I never forget an interesting dating idea!
 
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New Years Eve at Cleveland's West Side Market:

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From right: venison, emu, camel, ostrich, kangaroo.
 
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Andy Resnick said:
New Years Eve at Cleveland's West Side Market:

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From right: venison, emu, camel, ostrich, kangaroo.
I tried emu once. The first few bites tasted okay but it quickly became unappealing. The more I ate the less I liked it.
 
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pinball1970 said:
Thought I recognised it, you posted that 27.1.23. I never forget an interesting dating idea!
Haha, yes, I had forgotten I posted those. I was just randomly grabbing a few favorite photos. It really is a kick and the women love it. Every time I go I think about getting serious about it and training to do the crazy stuff. But it is a bit of a drive so I end up not doing it. I have done it enough that I have good control but haven't tried shooting up 40 feet yet! I'm afraid if I go up that high I might be afraid to come down. LOL! The pros shoot up and then hang from the top. It makes me nervous just watching them do that. Plus, you quickly notice that all the pros are extremely thin. I wonder if a heavier person can do as much. I'm not sure they have the fan speed for that.

A few years ago I repeated a date I had when I was 16 - my first real date almost 50 years ago. We went and saw a LASER show done to Pink Floyd. My current date was much younger than me but she was totally into Floyd. Who would have thought that in the 2020s, young people would be playing Pink Floyd on vinyl and in LASER shows? And it was still a great date!
 
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Today's failed attempt at a Spanish Omelette; just Potatos, Onions:
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Fell appart, supposed to be firm.
 
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BillTre said:
Andy Rooney!
Without makeup, though.
 
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Chinese New Year. Wednesday, January 29, 2025
 
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morrobay said:
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What day does it begin? It's the first new Moon in Aquarius period, right?
 
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WWGD said:
He looks familiar. Orson Wells, maybe?
Not Orson Wells... and he's not the only one that should be familiar. :cool:
Who is sitting in front of him; and two seats behind him?

Where is @pinball1970 ?
 
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And DAMN! I didn't even know this was coming. I just happened to be watching live when I saw the most amazing thing. I just sat here half stunned. I could hardly believe what I just saw.

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Ivan Seeking said:
Not Orson Wells... and he's not the only one that should be familiar. :cool:
Who is sitting in front of him; and two seats behind him?
I see Desi Arnaz, Bob Hope, James Cagney and Cary Grant (among others that I recognize but can't name offhand). You'd think a group like this could afford to hire some limos rather than having to crowd into a single bus!
 
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Ivan Seeking said:
Not Orson Wells... and he's not the only one that should be familiar. :cool:
Who is sitting in front of him; and two seats behind him?

Where is @pinball1970 ?
I did not do very well last time!

The lady looks like Lauren Bacall sat next to Bob Hope
 
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A walk into Mossley


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A view of Manchester on the way.

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Our 'Old Year' hike.

There was some nice fog and frost at higher elevation:
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The meadows had their own charm:
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...and at the end of the hike, already at dusk there was this frozen lake, with kids playing:
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The midnight/new year usually with lots of fireworks and noise, so we just locked in the cats and went to sleep early.
 
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The OP for this said it is Steve Jobs lighting a joint for his dad in 1972.

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I'm a little suspicious about that being Steve Jobs -- the face looks rather feminine (but I don't have a photo to compare it to).

Also, does anyone recognize the wall decoration now that it is enhanced?

Cheers,
Tom
 
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Tom.G said:
I'm a little suspicious about that being Steve Jobs -- the face looks rather feminine (but I don't have a photo to compare it to).
Here's a high school yearbook photo of Jobs:
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I do think he's the young man in the color photo.
 
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Tom.G said:
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I'm a little suspicious about that being Steve Jobs -- the face looks rather feminine (but I don't have a photo to compare it to).

Also, does anyone recognize the wall decoration now that it is enhanced?

Cheers,
Tom

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Here's a high school yearbook photo of Jobs:
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I do think he's the young man in the color photo.
I thought so. I immediately recognized him.
 
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Tom.G said:
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I'm a little suspicious about that being Steve Jobs -- the face looks rather feminine (but I don't have a photo to compare it to).

Also, does anyone recognize the wall decoration now that it is enhanced?

Cheers,
Tom
It looks to me like it might be the Chinese symbol Shou. They say it is often displayed inside of a circle and is the symbol for longevity
https://www.chinese-word.com/data/0903.html

There are a few variations on how this is written. And I know nothing about the Chinese language.

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Mom and her punk teenager.

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Mom and Dad

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Betty and Barney Hill
 
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