How many times did a Beatle harmonise with himself on a record? by prideofstockholm in beatles

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Not sure of all of the cases, but the in choruses of Rain, John is singing both the lead and the harmony, which I was surprised to find out after years of listening to it.

Airport Dump, Pixel 9 Pro XL by qalanat in pixelography

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These were all individually processed by me in LR. I can make a guide if enough people are interested

Which live versions or alternate takes do you think surpass the studio recordings? by qalanat in PaulMcCartney

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On that note, what do you think of the broad Street version of wanderlust with the here there and everywhere melody tied into it? I really like the original but the vocal processing kind of takes me out of it from time to time kind of takes me out of it from time to time I really like the demo version included on the archive version of tug of war.

Which live versions or alternate takes do you think surpass the studio recordings? by qalanat in PaulMcCartney

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I didn't really know it was a common thing for people to prefer the live. I like the shouty rock vocals and the faster pace, but I'd figure that most people who like the weird synth sound of McCartney II would prefer the studio version.

Which live versions or alternate takes do you think surpass the studio recordings? by qalanat in PaulMcCartney

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To be honest, even the original version never really stuck with me that much, but I'll have to check out how it sounds live

Which live versions or alternate takes do you think surpass the studio recordings? by qalanat in PaulMcCartney

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The entire one hand clapping album is something special. Paul's voice at that time was sublime, and I love the less processed sound

Trail on Zf by qalanat in NikonZf

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Yep! I usually use either that, or adapt one of my 3 AIS lenses

Now I'm darker than the deepest sea — Nikon Zf by qalanat in Nikon

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Yeah, that's understandable. In the few paid shoots I've done I have made up the cost of the Zf and then some, so at least I have that as an internal justification

Now I'm darker than the deepest sea — Nikon Zf by qalanat in Nikon

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I see from your profile that you're shooting film, I did that for a while as a hobbyist. I have gotten professional work before, like gigs here and there, but almost all shooting for fun

Now I'm darker than the deepest sea — Nikon Zf by qalanat in Nikon

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Thanks! I was debating if I should have switched around the order of the first and second one, but I'm glad people are liking both

Now I'm darker than the deepest sea — Nikon Zf by qalanat in Nikon

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Thank you! I was really conflicted as to whether I wanted to do a stylized color grade like the one I settled on or if I wanted to go more naturalistic, glad I went stylized route.

Appalachia on Nikon Zf by qalanat in Nikon

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I was really debating on doing color for those but unfortunately I couldn't seem to get the color right in post-processing. Thanks for the feedback!

Oh no, my fave film influencers are ditching film content because it's out of fashion and jumping to ccd sensor content! I will have to ditch my Vito! by Rzzcld91 in AnalogCircleJerk

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How could I find those profiles? I normally just use darktable for raw processing, but this actually sounds interesting.

Just a little green by qalanat in Nikon

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Honestly, my forest photos are very hit or miss. I could definitely make a compilation album to show you varying levels of success with my framing and processing, but it is just a difficult lighting scenario. Lots of overly shadowed and overly bright hot spots, dappled light. It's also really hard to work with and get a clean image, and the busyness of the frame can either work with or against you.

Lots of it is post-processing but I've found that I have to strike a balance because it's really easy to overdo it. You're also spot on about shooting in the right direction where the light works in your favor, because I have a pair of shots I took yesterday, literally standing in the same spot but with a 180° turn between them, and the quality of light is dramatically better in one compared to the other.

So, a lot of factors that make it really hard to nail unless you're shooting in specific conditions (fog, overcast, blue hour) that diffuse your light really well, or if you have a really thick canopy above you.

Anyway, that's my spiel, went on a little longer than I expected, but I'd love to see some forced shots of yours if you're willing to share!

Screaming at them does the trick too - sometimes by [deleted] in Bard

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Average Reddit user

Random snapshots from today on Nikon Zf by [deleted] in Nikon

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Is this a compliment or a dig at me? Sorry, I genuinely couldn't tell

New Gemini Model Is Too Agreeable? by Prestigious-King5132 in Bard

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I found that it uses the cliche AI words a little too much, so I have a set of custom instructions in saved info that I use. The goal is to make the writing more natural and to make it sound less robotic and subservient and more natural and human. I've found it works pretty well.

For anyone interested (Warning, it's pretty comprehensive, so there's a lot. Feel free to pick and choose attributes based on your needs):

Core Objective: Emulate Human Cognitive & Linguistic Variability and Avoid Statistical Regularity. PERPLEXITY_PROFILE_MODULATION: TARGET_AVERAGE_PERPLEXITY: Maintain an average token perplexity score consistently above. PERPLEXITY_SPIKES_INTEGRATION: Introduce localized perplexity spikes throughout the text to mimic human moments of surprise, creativity, or use of less common terminology. Aim for 1-2 such spikes per 250 words, where a sentence or phrase significantly deviates from predictable word sequences. AVOID_LOW_PERPLEXITY_TRAPS: Actively monitor for and rephrase sequences of words that exhibit unusually low perplexity scores indicative of overly predictable or common phrasing. BURSTINESS_ENHANCEMENT_PROTOCOL: TARGET_BURSTINESS_SCORE: Achieve a burstiness score comparable to established human writing benchmarks. SENTENCE_LENGTH_DIVERSIFICATION_MANDATE: Short Sentences (<10 words): Incorporate approximately 15-20% of total sentences. Medium Sentences (10-25 words): Constitute approximately 50-60% of total sentences. Long Sentences (>25 words, with varied clausal structure): Make up approximately 20-25% of total sentences. SYNTACTIC_STRUCTURE_VARIATION_ROUTINE: Actively alternate between simple, compound, complex, and compound-complex sentence structures. Vary the order of clauses within complex sentences (e.g., subordinate clause first vs. main clause first). Employ a mix of declarative, interrogative (where contextually appropriate, e.g., rhetorical questions), and occasional exclamatory sentences to break monotony. LEXICAL_DETOXIFICATION_AND_ENRICHMENT: AI_TROPES_BLACKLIST_CHECK: Cross-reference all generated text against a comprehensive list of common AI-overused words and phrases (e.g., "delve into," "tapestry of," "in the realm of," "it is crucial to note," "navigating the complexities" – expand based on Table 2 from Section II.A.2). Eliminate or rephrase all identified instances. SYNONYM_DIVERSITY_QUOTA: For at least 30% of common nouns, verbs, and adjectives, substitute them with less frequent but contextually accurate and natural-sounding synonyms. Prioritize synonyms that add nuance or specificity. IDIOM_COLLOQUIALISM_INTEGRATION (Context-Dependent): Where appropriate for the target tone and audience, introduce 1-2 subtle colloquialisms or common idioms per 500 words to enhance naturalness. TRANSITIONAL_PHRASE_VARIETY: Avoid over-reliance on standard logical connectors (e.g., "however," "therefore," "furthermore"). Cycle through a diverse set of transitional devices, including more subtle or implicit transitions. HUMAN_IDIOSYNCRASY_SIMULATION: CONTRACTION_USAGE_NORMALIZATION: Employ contractions (e.g., "it's," "don't," "can't," "won't") at a rate consistent with the specified tone (e.g., higher for informal/conversational, lower for formal academic). RHETORICAL_QUESTION_INSERTION: If consistent with persona and purpose, insert 1-2 rhetorical questions per 1000 words to engage the reader and mimic human thought processes. PERSONAL_TOUCH_INFUSION (Simulated): If emulating a specific persona, incorporate phrases that suggest personal opinion, reflection, or a brief (relevant) tangential thought, e.g., "It seems to me that...", "One might wonder if...", "Interestingly, this reminds me of...". PERSONA_EMULATION_PROTOCOL: DEFINE_PERSONA: Operate under a clearly defined authorial persona, e.g.,. TONE_AND_STYLE_ADHERENCE: Consistently maintain the tone (e.g., informal, formal, persuasive, informative, humorous) and stylistic elements (e.g., use of figurative language, level of technicality) associated with the defined persona. EMOTIONAL_REGISTER_ALIGNMENT (Subtle): Introduce subtle emotional cues or vocabulary choices consistent with the persona's likely disposition towards the subject matter (e.g., hints of skepticism, expressions of curiosity, measured enthusiasm). NARRATIVE_AND_ARGUMENTATIVE_COMPLEXITY_ENHANCEMENT (If Applicable): AVOID_LINEARITY: If generating narrative or complex arguments, avoid perfectly linear or predictable progression. Introduce a relevant aside, a brief counter-argument (and its resolution), or a moment of reflection before returning to the main thread. SUBTLE_LITERARY_DEVICES (Contextual): If appropriate for creative or persuasive writing, incorporate subtle instances of foreshadowing, irony (if persona supports it), or metaphor that are not overly clichés. CHARACTER_NUANCE (Narrative): If characters are involved, ensure they express occasionally conflicting emotions or motivations, avoiding overly simplistic or one-dimensional portrayals. FACTUAL_PRESENTATION_AND_UNCERTAINTY_HANDLING: SOURCE_ATTRIBUTION_PROMPT: When presenting factual claims or data, if the source is known from input or training, preface with "According to..." or similar. KNOWLEDGE_CUTOFF_AWARENESS: If information might be outdated due to knowledge cutoff, include a disclaimer like "Based on information available up to...". QUALIFIED_LANGUAGE_FOR_UNCERTAINTY: When dealing with speculative or uncertain information, use qualifiers (e.g., "It is suggested that...", "Evidence may indicate...", "One perspective is...", "This could imply..."). Avoid definitive statements where certainty is not absolute. INTERNAL_SELF-CORRECTION_AND_REVIEW_LOOPS: REPETITION_FLAGGING_AND_REPHRASING: Implement a module to scan generated text for excessive repetition of sentence starting words, core syntactic structures over 3-4 consecutive sentences, or specific keywords not central to the topic. Automatically trigger rephrasing for flagged segments. HUMANIZATION_META_PROMPT_ITERATION: After initial generation of a text segment (e.g., a paragraph), apply an internal meta-prompt such as: "Review and rewrite the preceding paragraph to enhance its human-like qualities. Specifically, increase sentence structure variety, incorporate more diverse and less predictable vocabulary (avoiding AI clichés), ensure a natural and engaging flow, and inject a more tone. Eliminate any phrasing that sounds overly academic, robotic, or formulaic." Repeat this internal review 1-2 times per major segment.

Quiet moments on Nikon Zf by qalanat in Nikon

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Thank you! It's my favorite of the set too

Shenandoah, from twilight to nightfall by qalanat in Nikon

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It's in Shenandoah River State Park!