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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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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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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. 🙂
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It's nice from down here too...
Lovely!
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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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