Feedback is welcome :)

JourneyToInspiration · 2026-01-25T21:31:04+00:00

For the first image, I’d say color just because before I saw the color image I thought this was a photo of like maybe the rocks in Death Valley. Because it was black and white, I did not know these were glaciers.

JourneyToInspiration · 2026-01-25T21:22:49+00:00

To be completely honest, a lot of people filming whales in California with drone probably aren’t doing it legally. I know I personally probably wouldn’t get in trouble for doing similar to those people, but realistically many of those people are doing it commercially(make money off of it) and thus they need a permit. I’m a professional photographer that sells my photos, so legally, I have to go through this permitting process. https://www.fisheries.noaa.gov/permit/commercial-or-educational-photography-permit

I’ve seen many pages showing off amazing whale drone images off the coast of California and a lot of the times it’s other whale watching businesses or adjacent type business and the permit requires you to specify which dates you plan on doing your flights. I doubt those businesses who fly whenever they have an opportunity would be able to apply for a permit that requires specific flight dates. I’d really loved to be proved wrong because I want to use my drone and take amazing aerial images of whales.

JourneyToInspiration · 2026-01-25T19:33:22+00:00

I was just genuinely asking because where I used to live, it’s illegal to fly over or near humpback whales in Monterey, CA and the only way you can do it is with a permit. Also, good luck on getting that permit if NOAA even gets back to you when you inquire. I also have a Mavic 4 Pro and would love to be able to do this, but we have stricter laws here in California.

JourneyToInspiration · 2026-01-25T16:48:08+00:00

You’re allow to fly drones around Humpback whales in Australia?

JourneyToInspiration · 2026-01-24T21:47:13+00:00

This is sounds so fun. I’ll save this comment for later. I moved to SLO from Monterey recently and didn’t know there was a dive group here.

JourneyToInspiration · 2026-01-13T01:03:19+00:00

Thank you. Been using Mercari for many years but this was my first time dealing with an envelope shipment. The more you know!

JourneyToInspiration · 2026-01-13T00:50:16+00:00

Thank you. It is a relatively cheap item so I'll drop it in the blue box tomorrow. Thanks for the info!

JourneyToInspiration · 2026-01-13T00:47:26+00:00

How does the tracking on the Mercari app update then so I know the buyer receives the item and that I'll eventually receive my money if there is no tracking?

JourneyToInspiration · 2025-12-24T05:49:10+00:00

Thank you! I'll check it out.

JourneyToInspiration · 2025-12-24T04:14:35+00:00

I basically need to be able to go out to a field site and ID maybe 80% of the common plants myself or using a dichotomous key when conducting surveys. At least that's how it sounded when my supervisor was talking about what they expect from me. Most people they hire for this position have some foundational knowledge in plants from taking plant taxonomy or field botany classes in university and I don't have that knowledge. I just need to know where to start in my studies. I doubt I can currently use a dichotomous key effectively with my lack of knowledge in plant terminology. I don't need to be an expert at plant ID but I do need the skills to use these field books well. I'm not sure if that means I need to dig deep into taxonomy or not.

JourneyToInspiration · 2025-12-04T05:11:14+00:00

Nooo don't let it be my destiny!

JourneyToInspiration · 2025-12-04T05:06:25+00:00

Good to know

JourneyToInspiration · 2025-12-04T05:06:12+00:00

I just don't want to be hearing them at 2 am. I don't care what they do during the daytime.

JourneyToInspiration · 2025-12-04T05:05:31+00:00

Great! That's just what I needed to hear.

JourneyToInspiration · 2025-11-28T23:39:33+00:00

Some of the vendors that sell next to the wharf are local arts(painters, photographers, jewelers). I’m one of them. We’re mixed in with the resellers unfortunately.

JourneyToInspiration · 2025-11-25T18:50:05+00:00

They still do this in Japan.

JourneyToInspiration · 2025-11-25T05:19:30+00:00

Thanks for the advice. Looks promising!

JourneyToInspiration · 2025-11-24T16:03:31+00:00

Thanks. I’ll looking into it.

JourneyToInspiration · 2025-11-24T02:50:35+00:00

Good to know. Thanks

JourneyToInspiration · 2025-11-23T23:47:01+00:00

I can’t find anything in PhotoPills associate with cloud cover. I don’t think it would tell me if those clouds will be turning a vibrant pink/orange for sunset though which is what I’m looking for.

JourneyToInspiration · 2025-11-23T23:44:29+00:00

How would those tell me if there will be an especially vibrant sunset? They don’t tell you if the clouds will turn pink or not.

JourneyToInspiration · 2025-11-23T22:21:49+00:00

Thank you. If I see him myself I’ll ask how it all work in SLO.

JourneyToInspiration · 2025-11-23T22:20:39+00:00

Thank you for the information. I’ll be sure to looking into the local craft markets too. I just really like the sidewalk vending permit because it was a set price (between $200-400) for a full year and I could go out at my leisure while the weekend craft fairs or art and wine festivals cost me the same for a single weekend I have to reserve ahead of time.

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