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Can we talk about photographing the Perseids this year?

Used to be all about timing and luck. Now, with apps, I knew exactly when to look.
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jordansmith
Yeah, the whole "less about waiting" thing is real. But idk, maybe it's just me but the apps kinda made it feel like another calendar event. Like, I used to stay up with friends just talking, hoping to see one. Now it's "okay, look up at 2:17 AM." It got the shot, but it lost the vibe of just being out there, you know?
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sagec67
sagec673mo ago
Remember trying to guess the best time and just hoping you didn't blink... it was so frustrating. I feel you on the old way being pure luck. These new apps really are a game changer for actually planning a shot. Makes the whole experience less about waiting and more about doing, which is nice.
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abbyw19
abbyw193mo ago
Nah, took all the fun out of it for me, sagec67.
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