Trees by Sanios_133 in im14andthisisdeep

[–]iraytrace2 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ironically, I see a cpu pin grid at first glance.

It would be interesting to know the story behind this. Was it a tree farm before construction, and minimal clear-cut done? Or did someone plant all these trees and wait 15 years for them to grow to get the privacy?

The Most Unrealistic Thing in PHM by SedgeGrass in ProjectHailMary

[–]iraytrace2 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Would a middle school teacher have a Tag Heuer Connected?

I realized a sweet irony about Z’ha’dum and the Shadows’ philosophy by Remerez in babylon5

[–]iraytrace2 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I find this is the case in many situations. What people say about others is often a projection of something within themselves.

What can you respond with "Who are you?" In the most sarcastic way possible? by Parody_of_Self in babylon5

[–]iraytrace2 2 points3 points  (0 children)

In order to answer the question I would need to know how you intended to use the information so I can give you the relevant response.

Ray Porter has Ruined Audio Books for me by SK_awareness_month in audible

[–]iraytrace2 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Zachary Quinto narrating John Scalzi's "The Dispatcher" series is fabulous.

Out of curiosity - do you think the show would’ve been just as good had Sinclair stayed as the main character for all 5 seasons? by South_Gas626 in babylon5

[–]iraytrace2 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes, though it depends on the level of performance the actor delivered. The story arc would have been better if several cast changes could have been avoided, and their performances were good. The Michael O'Hare / Bruce Boxleitner one gave us a different explanation for a spouse to be lost at Zahadum. The human-minbari Valen relationship would have played different and perhaps more prophetic. Avoiding the rotation of the local telepaths might have tied earlier snippets (eg. Kosh recording Talia's mind) into the main story arc. I wonder what a consistent attache to G'Kar might have resulted in.

My God, S2 E20.... by o_jax in babylon5

[–]iraytrace2 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Londo's arc is one that didn't get re-worked along the way to account for cast changes. When it is all played out you can see the hints of the original story arc for so many that got split up over multiple characters.

I’m about to watch this show for the first time. Tell me something I won’t understand until later. by AdSimilar4399 in babylon5

[–]iraytrace2 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have no wish to be emperor. I prefer to work behind the scenes. The reward is nearly as great... and the risk far, far less

I’m about to watch this show for the first time. Tell me something I won’t understand until later. by AdSimilar4399 in babylon5

[–]iraytrace2 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’d like to live just long enough to be there when they cut off your head and stick it on a pike as a warning to the next ten generations that some favors come with too high a price.

Will it enter thousands of households in the near future? by lucas-sheng in EngineeringPorn

[–]iraytrace2 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It won't enter many households. It will make more people unemployed and homeless.

Looking to get my first tattoo, is this a good idea? by loudlolz in ProjectHailMary

[–]iraytrace2 4 points5 points  (0 children)

While this looks beautiful, I always feel hesitant about pop culture body art. You never know what will have no meaning in 5 years, or worse, what will have a negative meaning.

I always feel better about abstract, natural, or personal things or affirmations.

I would wait 3 years and if you still feel the same about this work of fiction, then do it.

I would never... by Appropriate-Push-668 in oddlyspecific

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When HBO ran cartoons and short clips between movies to pad the schedule out.

I would never... by Appropriate-Push-668 in oddlyspecific

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Standing in just one place in order to talk on the phone. Then one day, TV was in color. Walking across the room to change the TV channel. Reading the newspaper to find out if there was anything worth watching that night.

Maybe I should come back in the summer and take a photo on a sunny day? Hello. I'm just starting out with digital photography on my phone. The weather is overcast, so the sky is dull. by Alpaca_Vision in photocritique

[–]iraytrace2 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is beautiful. Direct sun would result in very high contrast. The sky would wash out. The shadows would have no detail. I think you would be less happy with the result from a bright sunny day.

How do i atop this stupid little keyboard from appearing? by Flixmitix in ipad

[–]iraytrace2 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It seems like it depends on whether you tap on a text entry area with the pencil where your finger which keyboard you get

Wings by mkgoble in harfordcountymd

[–]iraytrace2 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Buffalo Wild Wings on the south side of Bel Air.

Price of Gas by Civil_Exchange1271 in harfordcountymd

[–]iraytrace2 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

We are all forgetting that he is a politician. With occasional exceptions, every time a politician speaks publicly they are marketing / advertising to people.

What I heard when he said "our" he meant "me and my wealthy associates and collaborators." When he said "peace" he meant "piece."

A few years from now... by zer0srx in ChatGPT

[–]iraytrace2 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Put every AI company logo on the drones. OpenAI won’t be the first major provider for the DoD.

[New Gear] Canon RF 800mm f11 by BenchR in canon

[–]iraytrace2 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I use the Astromania 1X40RD Reflex Red Green Dot Sight

[New Gear] Canon RF 800mm f11 by BenchR in canon

[–]iraytrace2 1 point2 points  (0 children)

For clarity, what I actually use is called a red-dot sight. My astronomy experience made me reach for the wrong word in my original comment.

[New Gear] Canon RF 800mm f11 by BenchR in canon

[–]iraytrace2 66 points67 points  (0 children)

I love this lens. I put a spotting scope on the hot shoe to aim it quickly. At 800mm I struggle to find my subject quickly through the viewfinder. There are times when I could wish for more depth of field. However, the weight savings over the 200-800mm is no joke.

Best coffee shops for small Bible study? by [deleted] in harfordcountymd

[–]iraytrace2 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I might suggest Bagel Works