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I left my camera at home. I think I saw more wildlife and took in more views and spoke longer to people I met. BUT I would still prefer to have the photographs :-)

It's an old question but one that is recurring thought for me. Which would be most difficult to survive without vision or hearing.? Assumption: You have been lucky enough to live to Adulthood with good vision and hearing. I would have to choose

The broadband connectivity in the area disappeared during a thunderstorm late afternoon. Not sure if it was due to lightning strike but seem possible. Anyway the result was a relaxing evening and a good night's sleep. Lesson learned.

I’ve had never created a group before until today. I realised that many of my photographs are another attempt to capture a subject when there is a limited opportunity to get one. It’s hopefully better than last time, more in focus, better lit or just

Is it better to give the gift of an individual subscription to Ipernity than click the donate button? My first thought is yes but it’s for one person not the whole group of users. What about, for example gifting 10 subscriptions versus donating the same

A film I was obsessed with when it was released (1982) was set in the future November 2019. At the time it never crossed my mind that I would get past that date myself. Feeling a little older tonight. The film predicted many things correctly : see some

I just found my stats on Blipfoto. My most used Camera, Lens (Focal Length), Aperture and Shutter speed. 890Entries with Ricoh PENTAX K-3 Others using this make <1% 300mm most used focal length Others who use this <1% 8.0 most used aperture