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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.

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

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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

renormalize said:
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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Some nice effects on the clouds, the flood lights got in the way I thought but now they are framing the images

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WARNING![/color]​
DO NOT USE ON A WINDY DAY.
 
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That can't be real.
 
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Tom.G said:
WARNING!​
DO NOT USE ON A WINDY DAY.
With no handrail, I wouldn't use it even on a perfectly calm day.
 
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BillTre said:
Its a modern building's version of a secret passage.
One thing that comes to mind is that it's not real. We see what we see but it was a publicity stunt.

Next, fire escape. But why no handrails? It must be a stunt.
 
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Guess who.

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Ivan Seeking said:
One thing that comes to mind is that it's not real. We see what we see but it was a publicity stunt.

Next, fire escape. But why no handrails? It must be a stunt.
After a bit of detective work off @Arjan82's Google Maps link, it's art, apparently. There doesn't appear to be an English Wikipedia page, so here's the German Wiki: https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kongresshaus_(Biel). The section titled Kunstwerk describes it. I'll let you drop it into your own favourite translator, but I think it says the doors are just stuck onto the concrete, which is actually a pillar separate from the building and I suspect doesn't even have any interior spaces.
 
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BillTre said:
Its a modern building's version of a secret passage.
Maybe it's for cats.
 
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Yesterday we thought we were going to get our first snowfall in three years. Instead we got freezing rain.

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What is it?

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LOL, the splash has died down.
 
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Moonlit icicles:

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Nikon D810 + Nikkor 105/1.4 @ f/9, 8s ISO 200. Image cropped & re-sized.
 
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Rive said:
Last weekend, a hike again: this time not in the 'backyard', but a different range of hills.
Same hills this weekend: though it was a different track this time.

With and without light:
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The Left, the Right and the Trees:
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Nope. No way. Not me.
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It's nice from down here too...
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So many so blue and so white...

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...and in the meanwhile down the hill it's like spring already...
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Rive said:
Nope. No way. Not me.
Hey, no pain, no gain. 🙂
Rive said:
It's nice from down here too...
Lovely!
Rive said:
So many so blue and so white...
That's a gorgeous shot, I think! 👍
Very, very unusual color combinations, making it look a bit "unreal". Very nice!

Edit: If you have the opportunity to do more of those, I'd say go for it 🙂.
I really like the color combinations in that shot (dark blue sky, pale snow on trees, light green and yellow shades on the ground).
 
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