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Getting To Know You => Laid Back Lounge => Topic started by: Recusant on September 24, 2017, 04:18:12 AM

Poll
Question: Which images attract you?
Option 1: 1. Lark
Option 2: 2. hermes2015
Option 3: 3. Tank
Option 4: 4. Arturo
Option 5: 5. BooksCatsEtc
Option 6: 6. Recusant
Option 7: 7. Lark
Option 8: 8. hermes2015
Option 9: 9. Tank
Option 10: 10. Recusant
Option 11: 11. Lark
Option 12: 12. hermes2015  
Option 13: 13. Tank
Option 14: 14. Recusant
Option 15: 15. Lark
Option 16: 16. Tank
Option 17: 17. Recusant
Title: Attraction(s) -- HAF Photo Challenge Poll
Post by: Recusant on September 24, 2017, 04:18:12 AM
It took a while (my apologies) but we got a fine field that includes some intriguing entries. Thank you to all who contributed!

Please PM me ASAP if I've missed any entries.

Members may vote for up to four entries and can change their votes. Voting will close in two weeks.  :)

1. Lark
(https://i.imgur.com/NKWybjW.jpg)


2. hermes2015
(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2Fh3ZRnlt.jpg&hash=6cc13238e754672868dd84c24f8803e854d03435)


3. Tank
(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimagizer.imageshack.us%2Fv2%2Fxq90%2F922%2FPi84WD.jpg&hash=f7e90826b8b9daf7ac1ea213dbfee1145ff96275)


4. Arturo
(https://i.imgur.com/TbXsPfC.jpg)


5. BooksCatsEtc
(https://i.imgur.com/82rX0L7.jpg)


6. Recusant
(https://i.imgur.com/FuxFlqv.jpg)


7. Lark
(https://i.imgur.com/T52DdvH.jpg)


8. hermes2015
(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FEoiTFNC.jpg&hash=e5f9f8bd5f29e9a483eaf57a768b9609dfcba527)


9. Tank
(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimagizer.imageshack.us%2Fv2%2Fxq90%2F924%2FPUQ7qx.jpg&hash=486e9c6c5bffd8a1dc0e726711b219b6b5250199)


10. Recusant
(https://i.imgur.com/IIpgugl.jpg)


11. Lark
(https://i.imgur.com/QHTl5vn.jpg)


12. hermes2015
(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FXe79UTm.jpg&hash=2d137e513547f98f91c6a6ba15912e3e7ddc0d3f)


13. Tank
(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimagizer.imageshack.us%2Fv2%2Fxq90%2F922%2FFWBXWy.jpg&hash=f964db43940b3446f74fa8a5a2e67571828d8b04)


14. Recusant
(https://i.imgur.com/VppHBmt.jpg)


15. Lark
(https://i.imgur.com/ZytQmbJ.jpg)


16. Tank
(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimagizer.imageshack.us%2Fv2%2Fxq90%2F924%2FFjuJYi.jpg&hash=8312cdfe4dcad124f47046e5213d876058b3d4d0)


17. Recusant
(https://i.imgur.com/WbqEsrr.jpg)
Title: Re: Attraction(s) -- HAF Photo Challenge Poll
Post by: Arturo on September 24, 2017, 04:32:21 AM
Haha who put all the pictures of that naked girl lol
Title: Re: Attraction(s) -- HAF Photo Challenge Poll
Post by: Dave on September 24, 2017, 06:49:02 AM
Seems that I got stuck thinking too narrow this time, though I did think of a horse-shoe magnet (got rods, discs, spheres, blocks etc).
Title: Re: Attraction(s) -- HAF Photo Challenge Poll
Post by: hermes2015 on September 24, 2017, 07:07:50 AM
Quote from: Dave on September 24, 2017, 06:49:02 AM
Seems that I got stuck thinking too narrow this time, though I did think of a horse-shoe magnet (got rods, discs, spheres, blocks etc).

That would have made an attractive photo. You need a strong magnet to pick up a horse-shoe.
Title: Re: Attraction(s) -- HAF Photo Challenge Poll
Post by: Tank on September 24, 2017, 07:18:46 AM
Another good selection.  I've been to 1 and it's a good shot with no tourists. I'm guessing they stayed over night and got up before the tide went down?  I know where 5 is and by deduction who took it and I think they did 2 and 15 as well. I think 17 is in Chicago?

Quote from: Arturo on September 24, 2017, 04:32:21 AM
Haha who put all the pictures of that naked girl lol
Presumably the person who took them?

Quote from: Dave on September 24, 2017, 06:49:02 AM
Seems that I got stuck thinking too narrow this time, though I did think of a horse-shoe magnet (got rods, discs, spheres, blocks etc).
That would have been a good visual pun.
Title: Re: Attraction(s) -- HAF Photo Challenge Poll
Post by: Tank on September 24, 2017, 07:20:04 AM
Thanks for doing the donkey work Recusant  :D
Title: Re: Attraction(s) -- HAF Photo Challenge Poll
Post by: Dave on September 24, 2017, 08:39:08 AM
Quote from: hermes2015 on September 24, 2017, 07:07:50 AM
Quote from: Dave on September 24, 2017, 06:49:02 AM
Seems that I got stuck thinking too narrow this time, though I did think of a horse-shoe magnet (got rods, discs, spheres, blocks etc).

That would have made an attractive photo. You need a strong magnet to pick up a horse-shoe.

Got one with a 10kg hold, but I keep that at arm's length in case it turns off my cardiac implant!.
Title: Re: Attraction(s) -- HAF Photo Challenge Poll
Post by: Arturo on September 24, 2017, 11:55:25 AM
Quote from: Tank
Quote from: Arturo
Haha who put all the pictures of that naked girl lol
Presumably the person who took them?
So if that's true, it narrows it down to Mags or Fernanda. I don't see Mags posing with a cross and I don't see that many white guys being in their area.

It is a mystery
Title: Re: Attraction(s) -- HAF Photo Challenge Poll
Post by: xSilverPhinx on September 24, 2017, 03:30:33 PM
Quote from: Arturo on September 24, 2017, 11:55:25 AM
Quote from: Tank
Quote from: Arturo
Haha who put all the pictures of that naked girl lol
Presumably the person who took them?
So if that's true, it narrows it down to Mags or Fernanda. I don't see Mags posing with a cross and I don't see that many white guys being in their area.

It is a mystery

Wut?  :query:

I don't get your thought processes leading to that assumption.
Title: Re: Attraction(s) -- HAF Photo Challenge Poll
Post by: Arturo on September 24, 2017, 05:07:31 PM
^ I could see it being one of your oddly placed jokes SP
Title: Re: Attraction(s) -- HAF Photo Challenge Poll
Post by: Magdalena on September 24, 2017, 05:52:40 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on September 24, 2017, 03:30:33 PM
Quote from: Arturo on September 24, 2017, 11:55:25 AM
Quote from: Tank
Quote from: Arturo
Haha who put all the pictures of that naked girl lol
Presumably the person who took them?
So if that's true, it narrows it down to Mags or Fernanda. I don't see Mags posing with a cross and I don't see that many white guys being in their area.

It is a mystery

Wut?  :query:

I don't get your thought processes leading to that assumption.
Arturo, your comment is wrong on so many levels.
Leave me, and all the white guys who live in "my area," out of it. Please.

Your comment, I could see it being one of your oddly placed jokes.
Title: Re: Attraction(s) -- HAF Photo Challenge Poll
Post by: Arturo on September 24, 2017, 05:55:45 PM
So am I wrong for addressing the 4 pictures of a naked girl that just stands out from the rest of the "attractions"? Can I not just say things anymore?

I don't even really think it's any of you. I was just going along with what Tank said.
Title: Re: Attraction(s) -- HAF Photo Challenge Poll
Post by: Magdalena on September 24, 2017, 07:24:20 PM
Quote from: Arturo on September 24, 2017, 05:55:45 PM
So am I wrong for addressing the 4 pictures of a naked girl that just stands out from the rest of the "attractions"?
The pictures of a naked girl stand out from the rest of the attractions, just in your realm.

Quote from: Arturo on September 24, 2017, 05:55:45 PM
Can I not just say things anymore?
Yes, you can. So can I. So can everybody else.

Quote from: Arturo on September 24, 2017, 05:55:45 PM
I don't even really think it's any of you. I was just going along with what Tank said.
:headscratch:


Have you found the answer to this question?
Quote from: Arturo on September 17, 2017, 07:56:37 AM
I wonder...do I come off as less intelligent or unaware of myself?
Title: Re: Attraction(s) -- HAF Photo Challenge Poll
Post by: Tank on September 24, 2017, 08:50:06 PM
Quote from: Arturo on September 24, 2017, 11:55:25 AM
Quote from: Tank
Quote from: Arturo
Haha who put all the pictures of that naked girl lol
Presumably the person who took them?
So if that's true, it narrows it down to Mags or Fernanda. I don't see Mags posing with a cross and I don't see that many white guys being in their area.

It is a mystery

I'd love to understand the logic behind that deduction!  :mb lol:
Title: Re: Attraction(s) -- HAF Photo Challenge Poll
Post by: Magdalena on September 24, 2017, 08:59:38 PM
Quote from: Tank on September 24, 2017, 08:50:06 PM
Quote from: Arturo on September 24, 2017, 11:55:25 AM
Quote from: Tank
Quote from: Arturo
Haha who put all the pictures of that naked girl lol
Presumably the person who took them?
So if that's true, it narrows it down to Mags or Fernanda. I don't see Mags posing with a cross and I don't see that many white guys being in their area.

It is a mystery

I'd love to understand the logic behind that deduction!  :mb lol:

Me too!

How do you go from this...
Quote from: Tank
Presumably the person who took them?
...To this?
Quote from: Arturo on September 24, 2017, 11:55:25 AM
So if that's true, it narrows it down to Mags or Fernanda.

(https://media.tenor.com/images/2ff49aa3053450a9fefb1a9e9412e3f8/tenor.gif)

...And what's up with assuming that there are not many white guys living in "my area?"  :scratch:
Title: Re: Attraction(s) -- HAF Photo Challenge Poll
Post by: Tank on September 24, 2017, 09:02:21 PM
Well I wouldn't get hung up on it. We all say things we regret in hindsight.
Title: Re: Attraction(s) -- HAF Photo Challenge Poll
Post by: Magdalena on September 24, 2017, 09:04:01 PM
Quote from: Tank on September 24, 2017, 09:02:21 PM
Well I wouldn't get hung up on it. We all say things we regret in hindsight.
Let me think about that for a while.
Title: Re: Attraction(s) -- HAF Photo Challenge Poll
Post by: Dave on September 24, 2017, 09:07:27 PM
All will be revealed in the end.

Er, I mean, um, well, you know!  :redface:
Title: Re: Attraction(s) -- HAF Photo Challenge Poll
Post by: xSilverPhinx on September 24, 2017, 09:56:03 PM
Arturo, you say you can see it being one of my oddly placed jokes, but I'm still not getting it. Maybe my sense of humour has left me today and all I'm left with is the question, 'why did Arturo single out me and Mags as possible contributors of those photos? Does he think it's one of us in those photos? If not, does he think that one of us took the photos?

Just to make things clear, I don't think there's anything wrong with those photos, I'm not an offended prude, but I do think that there are some upsetting underlying preconceptions on your part about women in general from Latin America, and I get the strong impression that you've included me and Mags into your sweeping generalisation. This isn't the first time this has happened either.   

Maybe I'm just making a mountain out of a molehill here.

(Just as a P.S., many of the 'white men' who descend from the hordes of German, Polish, Portuguese, Italian and Spanish who migrated to Brazil in recent history would be offended by your assumption.)
Title: Re: Attraction(s) -- HAF Photo Challenge Poll
Post by: Magdalena on September 24, 2017, 09:59:47 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on September 24, 2017, 09:56:03 PM
...
Just to make things clear, I don't think there's anything wrong with those photos, I'm not an offended prude, but I do think that there are some upsetting underlying preconceptions on your part about women in general from Latin America, and I get the strong impression that you've included me and Mags into your sweeping generalisation. This isn't the first time this has happened either.   
...
:this:
Title: Re: Attraction(s) -- HAF Photo Challenge Poll
Post by: No one on September 24, 2017, 10:02:19 PM
I vote for the Camaro.
Title: Re: Attraction(s) -- HAF Photo Challenge Poll
Post by: Tank on September 24, 2017, 10:08:38 PM
I know it's not usual to disclose who submitted a picture but in this case not knowing is causing unwanted and unnecessary friction. The 4 pictures with women in them are mine. The man is the boyfriend of the young lady. 3 of the pictures were taken as part of an unpaid for amateur photo shoot where I was learning the art of erotic photography. The red head lady was a random shot at my daughters wedding. So Mags and XSPx have nothing to do with them whatsoever.
Title: Re: Attraction(s) -- HAF Photo Challenge Poll
Post by: xSilverPhinx on September 24, 2017, 10:12:42 PM
Quote from: Tank on September 24, 2017, 10:08:38 PM
I know it's not usual to disclose who submitted a picture but in this case not knowing is causing unwanted and unnecessary friction. The 4 pictures with women in them are mine. The man is the boyfriend of the young lady. 3 of the pictures were taken as part of an unpaid for amateur photo shoot where I was learning the art of erotic photography. The red head lady was a random shot at my daughters wedding. So Mags and XSPx have nothing to do with them whatsoever.

Thank you for disclosing that information Tank.

(I think they are excellent photos, by the way, as is always the case with the ones you submit to these challenges).
Title: Re: Attraction(s) -- HAF Photo Challenge Poll
Post by: xSilverPhinx on September 24, 2017, 10:18:04 PM
Quote from: No one on September 24, 2017, 10:02:19 PM
I vote for the Camaro.

It would look great with a couple of googly eyes.
Title: Re: Attraction(s) -- HAF Photo Challenge Poll
Post by: Magdalena on September 24, 2017, 11:13:38 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on September 24, 2017, 10:12:42 PM
Quote from: Tank on September 24, 2017, 10:08:38 PM
I know it's not usual to disclose who submitted a picture but in this case not knowing is causing unwanted and unnecessary friction. The 4 pictures with women in them are mine. The man is the boyfriend of the young lady. 3 of the pictures were taken as part of an unpaid for amateur photo shoot where I was learning the art of erotic photography. The red head lady was a random shot at my daughters wedding. So Mags and XSPx have nothing to do with them whatsoever.

Thank you for disclosing that information Tank.

(I think they are excellent photos, by the way, as is always the case with the ones you submit to these challenges).
Awwww, Tank, you didn't have to do that, but I appreciate it. I agree with XSPx, they are excellent photos.
Title: Re: Attraction(s) -- HAF Photo Challenge Poll
Post by: Recusant on September 24, 2017, 11:51:25 PM
Quote from: No one on September 24, 2017, 10:02:19 PM
I vote for the Camaro.

It wasn't submitted as an entry, but posted to the challenge thread. However, I can add it to the poll if you like.  :)
Title: Re: Attraction(s) -- HAF Photo Challenge Poll
Post by: Recusant on September 24, 2017, 11:54:42 PM
Quote from: Tank on September 24, 2017, 07:20:04 AM
Thanks for doing the donkey work Recusant  :D

It was my pleasure.  :computerwave:
Title: Re: Attraction(s) -- HAF Photo Challenge Poll
Post by: Magdalena on September 25, 2017, 02:36:19 AM
Quote from: No one on September 24, 2017, 10:02:19 PM
I vote for the Camaro.

**Ahem**
I must admit that the Camaro is a beauty.
The Power Stop high-temperature red powder-coated performance brake calipers add a certain je-ne-sais-quoi to it.

~That's all I wanted to say. 

Please continue.

I will try to not interrupt again.  :run!:
Title: Re: Attraction(s) -- HAF Photo Challenge Poll
Post by: xSilverPhinx on September 25, 2017, 03:00:07 AM
Quote from: Magdalena on September 25, 2017, 02:36:19 AM
The Power Stop high-temperature red powder-coated performance brake calipers add a certain je-ne-sais-quoi to it.

They are nice, the red calipers (so that's what that red thing in the wheel is? :P ). :smilenod:

I still insist though that it could benefit from a good pair of googly eyes. With long eyelashes. :tellmemore:
Title: Re: Attraction(s) -- HAF Photo Challenge Poll
Post by: Magdalena on September 25, 2017, 03:38:29 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on September 25, 2017, 03:00:07 AM
Quote from: Magdalena on September 25, 2017, 02:36:19 AM
The Power Stop high-temperature red powder-coated performance brake calipers add a certain je-ne-sais-quoi to it.

They are nice, the red calipers (so that's what that red thing in the wheel is? :P ). :smilenod:
:secrets1: That's what I've heard.

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on September 25, 2017, 03:00:07 AM
I still insist though that it could benefit from a good pair of googly eyes. With long eyelashes. :tellmemore:
Add googly eyes with long eye lashes...Yeah...Sure...

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Title: Re: Attraction(s) -- HAF Photo Challenge Poll
Post by: Dragonia on September 25, 2017, 01:58:31 PM
Ah, great pictures you guys! It's so hard to choose just 4, because I can see the attraction factor in all of them. But I had to go with what spoke to my heart.  :tellmemore:
Title: Re: Attraction(s) -- HAF Photo Challenge Poll
Post by: Sandra Craft on September 25, 2017, 03:10:02 PM
I wish I could go see #1 in person.  I know it has to be in the UK, and I'm guessing Scotland.
Title: Re: Attraction(s) -- HAF Photo Challenge Poll
Post by: Dave on September 25, 2017, 03:29:36 PM
It's in England . I think that is its best angle.
Title: Re: Attraction(s) -- HAF Photo Challenge Poll
Post by: Sandra Craft on September 25, 2017, 03:34:09 PM
Quote from: Dave on September 25, 2017, 03:29:36 PM
It's in England . I think that is its best angle.

That was my second guess.  My first was Scotland because it looks like something that would have "tor" in its name.
Title: Re: Attraction(s) -- HAF Photo Challenge Poll
Post by: Dave on September 25, 2017, 04:14:59 PM
Quote from: BooksCatsEtc on September 25, 2017, 03:34:09 PM
Quote from: Dave on September 25, 2017, 03:29:36 PM
It's in England . I think that is its best angle.

That was my second guess.  My first was Scotland because it looks like something that would have "tor" in its name.

"Tor" is possibly more common in England, as in Glastonbury Tor, meaning a high peak or crag. The Gaelic "torre" refers to a "bulging hill". But they both come from Latin. This is definitely a "tor"!

And a beautiful one.
Title: Re: Attraction(s) -- HAF Photo Challenge Poll
Post by: Tank on September 25, 2017, 06:13:40 PM
Quote from: BooksCatsEtc on September 25, 2017, 03:10:02 PM
I wish I could go see #1 in person.  I know it has to be in the UK, and I'm guessing Scotland.
It's here https://www.lindisfarne.org.uk/
Title: Re: Attraction(s) -- HAF Photo Challenge Poll
Post by: xSilverPhinx on September 25, 2017, 10:01:00 PM
Quote from: Magdalena on September 25, 2017, 03:38:29 AM
Add googly eyes with long eye lashes...Yeah...Sure...

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*sigh* Alright. If I ever win the lottery and buy a Camaro I will refrain from decorating it with large googly eyes with long eyelashes.
Title: Re: Attraction(s) -- HAF Photo Challenge Poll
Post by: Magdalena on September 25, 2017, 10:43:56 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on September 25, 2017, 10:01:00 PM
Quote from: Magdalena on September 25, 2017, 03:38:29 AM
Add googly eyes with long eye lashes...Yeah...Sure...

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*sigh* Alright. If I ever win the lottery and buy a Camaro I will refrain from decorating it with large googly eyes with long eyelashes.
If you change your mind and decide to go ahead and get the googly eyes with long eyelashes...Please tell me you'll know when to stop.  :-\
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Title: Re: Attraction(s) -- HAF Photo Challenge Poll
Post by: xSilverPhinx on September 25, 2017, 10:46:06 PM
^ :rofl:

I sure hope so!

:grin:
Title: Re: Attraction(s) -- HAF Photo Challenge Poll
Post by: Magdalena on September 25, 2017, 10:54:46 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on September 25, 2017, 10:46:06 PM
^ :rofl:

I sure hope so!

:grin:
:lol:
Are those "earrings" I see by the mirrors!?"  :picard facepalm:
Title: Re: Attraction(s) -- HAF Photo Challenge Poll
Post by: xSilverPhinx on September 25, 2017, 11:01:50 PM
Quote from: Magdalena on September 25, 2017, 10:54:46 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on September 25, 2017, 10:46:06 PM
^ :rofl:

I sure hope so!

:grin:
:lol:
Are those "earrings" I see by the mirrors!?"  :picard facepalm:

:lol:

Heh. I think they may have exaggerated a little with the "eyeliner".
Title: Re: Attraction(s) -- HAF Photo Challenge Poll
Post by: Sandra Craft on September 25, 2017, 11:04:05 PM
Quote from: Dave on September 25, 2017, 04:14:59 PM
Quote from: BooksCatsEtc on September 25, 2017, 03:34:09 PM
Quote from: Dave on September 25, 2017, 03:29:36 PM
It's in England . I think that is its best angle.

That was my second guess.  My first was Scotland because it looks like something that would have "tor" in its name.

"Tor" is possibly more common in England, as in Glastonbury Tor, meaning a high peak or crag. The Gaelic "torre" refers to a "bulging hill". But they both come from Latin. This is definitely a "tor"!

And a beautiful one.

And how.  Wish I were in any shape for travelling, that place would be near the top of my list.

Quote from: Tank on September 25, 2017, 06:13:40 PM
Quote from: BooksCatsEtc on September 25, 2017, 03:10:02 PM
I wish I could go see #1 in person.  I know it has to be in the UK, and I'm guessing Scotland.
It's here https://www.lindisfarne.org.uk/

Thanks.  Sometimes I wonder if I should be concerned at how often places I'm attracted to turn out to be Xtian.
Title: Re: Attraction(s) -- HAF Photo Challenge Poll
Post by: Recusant on September 25, 2017, 11:57:42 PM
Quote from: BooksCatsEtc on September 25, 2017, 11:04:05 PMSometimes I wonder if I should be concerned at how often places I'm attracted to turn out to be Xtian.

That's on Holy Island but it's actually Lindisfarne Castle (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lindisfarne_Castle), which was built partly with stones 'robbed' from the priory.  ;)
Title: Re: Attraction(s) -- HAF Photo Challenge Poll
Post by: Sandra Craft on September 26, 2017, 12:21:36 AM
Quote from: Recusant on September 25, 2017, 11:57:42 PM
Quote from: BooksCatsEtc on September 25, 2017, 11:04:05 PMSometimes I wonder if I should be concerned at how often places I'm attracted to turn out to be Xtian.

That's on Holy Island but it's actually Lindisfarne Castle (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lindisfarne_Castle), which was built partly with stones 'robbed' from the priory.  ;)

OK, that does make me feel better.
Title: Re: Attraction(s) -- HAF Photo Challenge Poll
Post by: Magdalena on September 26, 2017, 04:31:02 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on September 25, 2017, 11:01:50 PM
Quote from: Magdalena on September 25, 2017, 10:54:46 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on September 25, 2017, 10:46:06 PM
^ :rofl:

I sure hope so!

:grin:
:lol:
Are those "earrings" I see by the mirrors!?"  :picard facepalm:

:lol:

Heh. I think they may have exaggerated a little with the "eyeliner".
:secrets1: I think the "eyeliner" is fine, it's the tiara that's a bit too much.  :notsure:
Title: Re: Attraction(s) -- HAF Photo Challenge Poll
Post by: Dave on September 26, 2017, 09:04:43 PM
Well, lacking a horse shoe magnet I suppose I could have entered a pair of attractive balls . . .

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Title: Re: Attraction(s) -- HAF Photo Challenge Poll
Post by: Biggus Dickus on September 28, 2017, 06:13:31 PM
Well those are some excellent entries, and I wish I would have been able to submit some of my own, but September has been such a busy month for me...can't believe it will be October in a day or so.

I had to cast one of my votes for Tank's lovely photograph of the redheaded woman because I have this thing for Gingers ::) she's quite stunning actually.


Have to say this was a very interesting thread to read, weird how even in a simply photography thread things can take such diverse paths you know?

Which leads me to a benefit I see from online communities such as this. Often time most of us in life will say or remark about something in a way that may be construed as rude or hurtful. Most times people we hurt with our comments may choose to ignore the remark, and nod in quick agreement or affirmation, and then walk away. With us not ever being the wiser that our comment or remark was hurtful, so we go on in ignorance possibly repeating the same thing over and over again.

Online though we are often able to confront comments we find rude or distasteful, and it can be said this is a good learning tool for those of us who may have posted the remark because it gives us an inside look into how our thoughts and words can sometimes be hurtful to others even if that wasn't our intention. (Sometimes jokes go to far)

Sure intent isn't magical, but a good recourse is to simply acknowledge what we said was wrong, apologize and move on...doubling down can just make matters worth.

Anyway that's my take on the matter.
Title: Re: Attraction(s) -- HAF Photo Challenge Poll
Post by: Recusant on October 06, 2017, 05:33:24 PM
*Bump*

Voting will be closing soon, so if you haven't voted yet, please take a look at the entries and choose.  :)
Title: Re: Attraction(s) -- HAF Photo Challenge Poll
Post by: Recusant on October 09, 2017, 05:20:49 PM
The winning entry for this HAF Photo Challenge is the photo of a bookcase submitted by hermes2015. Congratulations, hermes2015! Not to put on any pressure, but I think you're very good at coming up with themes, and I look forward to learning your choice for the next one.  ;)

Lark deserves a mention--two of the photos she submitted were only one vote behind hermes2015's winning entry.  :)

Thank you very much to all who submitted entries, and to all who voted in this edition of the photo challenge.  8)
Title: Re: Attraction(s) -- HAF Photo Challenge Poll
Post by: Tank on October 09, 2017, 08:13:47 PM
Super photos one and all. :D
Title: Re: Attraction(s) -- HAF Photo Challenge Poll
Post by: xSilverPhinx on October 09, 2017, 08:37:00 PM
Well done, all! :clapping:
Title: Re: Attraction(s) -- HAF Photo Challenge Poll
Post by: Dave on October 09, 2017, 08:38:12 PM
Yes, great pix!

Many of your books would feel at home amongst mine, Hermes - Eclecticism Rules OK!
Title: Re: Attraction(s) -- HAF Photo Challenge Poll
Post by: Magdalena on October 10, 2017, 04:20:07 AM
Congratulations, hermes2015.   :clapping:
Title: Re: Attraction(s) -- HAF Photo Challenge Poll
Post by: hermes2015 on October 10, 2017, 04:56:41 AM
Quote from: Recusant on October 09, 2017, 05:20:49 PM
The winning entry for this HAF Photo Challenge is the photo of a bookcase submitted by hermes2015. Congratulations, hermes2015! Not to put on any pressure, but I think you're very good at coming up with themes, and I look forward to learning your choice for the next one.  ;)

Lark deserves a mention--two of the photos she submitted were only one vote behind hermes2015's winning entry.  :)

Thank you very much to all who submitted entries, and to all who voted in this edition of the photo challenge.  8)

Thank you very much, Recusant. It sounds false, but I really never expected to win. Anyway, it was only by one vote, so I will ask Lark to help me with some suggestions. I will give more details on my entries later today.
Title: Re: Attraction(s) -- HAF Photo Challenge Poll
Post by: Recusant on October 10, 2017, 06:06:58 AM
Ah yes, the details.

(https://i.imgur.com/FuxFlqv.jpg)
Frankie Dettori riding the winner in a race at Lingfield Park.


(https://i.imgur.com/IIpgugl.jpg)
The Five Arch Bridge at Painshill (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Painshill), with the "Gothic Temple" on the hill in the background and the "Crystal Grotto"  in the middle distance on the lake.


(https://i.imgur.com/VppHBmt.jpg)
Arundel Castle (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arundel_Castle), taken from the near the bridge over the River Arun in the town of Arundel.


(https://i.imgur.com/WbqEsrr.jpg)
Skeleton of Tyrannosaurus rex in the Oxford University Museum of Natural History.
Title: Re: Attraction(s) -- HAF Photo Challenge Poll
Post by: hermes2015 on October 10, 2017, 07:20:42 AM
My photos were very private and intimate this time. They were all taken at home and express some of my interests and obsessions.

(https://i.imgur.com/h3ZRnlt.jpg)
Part of my bookshelf. This must have resonated with fellow HAF members.


(https://i.imgur.com/EoiTFNC.jpg)
A Rosthenthal porcelain bust of Beethoven on a glass shelf next to my fireplace. By now I think everyone here knows that classical music is one of my great loves.


(https://i.imgur.com/Xe79UTm.jpg)
The famous lounge chair and footstool designed by one of my great heroes, Charles Eames. I love this chair so much, which is why I included it. An edge of my bookshelf can be seen in the background. He designed the chair as a birthday gift for his movie director friend Billy Wilder in 1956. It is one of quite a few Eames pieces I've collected over the years. One of my disappointments was that Eames died a few months before I was due to meet him at his design office in Venice, California.
Title: Re: Attraction(s) -- HAF Photo Challenge Poll
Post by: Icarus on October 10, 2017, 08:20:20 PM
I see that you have some of my favorite books, Hermes.  i have long held that you can tell many things about a man by looking at his bookshelf.

I see: Wrinkles In Time by George Smoot among others that I like particularly well. ..............In the US we have a brand of better quality Jams and Preserves whose brand name is Smuckers. Their slogan is; "with a name like Smuckers, it has to be good".  Same goes for a guy named Smoot, and he is indeed good at what he does.
Title: Re: Attraction(s) -- HAF Photo Challenge Poll
Post by: Dragonia on October 10, 2017, 11:23:52 PM
Hermes, I love browsing a person's bookshelves. I echo Icarus that you can tell so much about a person by what books they keep. I think I like you.  :thumbsup2: ....But I already knew that!
Anyway, I loved all the pictures. I'm gonna submit something next time!
Title: Re: Attraction(s) -- HAF Photo Challenge Poll
Post by: hermes2015 on October 11, 2017, 04:45:10 AM
Quote from: Icarus on October 10, 2017, 08:20:20 PM
I see that you have some of my favorite books, Hermes.  i have long held that you can tell many things about a man by looking at his bookshelf.

I see: Wrinkles In Time by George Smoot among others that I like particularly well. ..............In the US we have a brand of better quality Jams and Preserves whose brand name is Smuckers. Their slogan is; "with a name like Smuckers, it has to be good".  Same goes for a guy named Smoot, and he is indeed good at what he does.

I agree 100% that one can learn a lot about someone just by examining the titles on their bookshelves. Do you also find it strange that there are no books to be seen in some homes?
Title: Re: Attraction(s) -- HAF Photo Challenge Poll
Post by: hermes2015 on October 11, 2017, 04:51:42 AM
Quote from: Dragonia on October 10, 2017, 11:23:52 PM
Hermes, I love browsing a person's bookshelves. I echo Icarus that you can tell so much about a person by what books they keep. I think I like you.  :thumbsup2: ....But I already knew that!
Anyway, I loved all the pictures. I'm gonna submit something next time!

Oh, Dragonia, thanks for your sweet words. I think I showed my bookish, "musicish", and also materialistic side in my pics.
Title: Re: Attraction(s) -- HAF Photo Challenge Poll
Post by: Magdalena on October 11, 2017, 04:55:12 AM
Quote from: hermes2015 on October 11, 2017, 04:45:10 AM
Quote from: Icarus on October 10, 2017, 08:20:20 PM
I see that you have some of my favorite books, Hermes.  i have long held that you can tell many things about a man by looking at his bookshelf.

I see: Wrinkles In Time by George Smoot among others that I like particularly well. ..............In the US we have a brand of better quality Jams and Preserves whose brand name is Smuckers. Their slogan is; "with a name like Smuckers, it has to be good".  Same goes for a guy named Smoot, and he is indeed good at what he does.

I agree 100% that one can learn a lot about someone just by examining the titles on their bookshelves. Do you also find it strange that there are no books to be seen in some homes?
This conversation reminds me of this quote:
"A room without books is like a body without a soul."
—Marcus Tullius Cicero
Roman Orator

:secrets1: I know some of you don't like the word, "soul" but I think it's a nice way of saying that there might be something wrong with you if by choice you don't have any books in your home.  :shifty:
Title: Re: Attraction(s) -- HAF Photo Challenge Poll
Post by: hermes2015 on October 11, 2017, 05:01:27 AM
Quote from: Magdalena on October 11, 2017, 04:55:12 AM
Quote from: hermes2015 on October 11, 2017, 04:45:10 AM
Quote from: Icarus on October 10, 2017, 08:20:20 PM
I see that you have some of my favorite books, Hermes.  i have long held that you can tell many things about a man by looking at his bookshelf.

I see: Wrinkles In Time by George Smoot among others that I like particularly well. ..............In the US we have a brand of better quality Jams and Preserves whose brand name is Smuckers. Their slogan is; "with a name like Smuckers, it has to be good".  Same goes for a guy named Smoot, and he is indeed good at what he does.

I agree 100% that one can learn a lot about someone just by examining the titles on their bookshelves. Do you also find it strange that there are no books to be seen in some homes?
This conversation reminds me of this quote:
"A room without books is like a body without a soul."
—Marcus Tullius Cicero
Roman Orator

:secrets1: I know some of you don't like the word, "soul" but I think it's a nice way of saying that there might be something wrong with you if by choice you don't have any books in your home.  :shifty:

I occasionally see, in interior design magazines, pictures of rooms that have one wall papered with faux bookshelf wallpaper. The stuff of nightmares!
Title: Re: Attraction(s) -- HAF Photo Challenge Poll
Post by: Magdalena on October 11, 2017, 05:08:39 AM
Quote from: hermes2015 on October 11, 2017, 05:01:27 AM
Quote from: Magdalena on October 11, 2017, 04:55:12 AM
Quote from: hermes2015 on October 11, 2017, 04:45:10 AM
Quote from: Icarus on October 10, 2017, 08:20:20 PM
I see that you have some of my favorite books, Hermes.  i have long held that you can tell many things about a man by looking at his bookshelf.

I see: Wrinkles In Time by George Smoot among others that I like particularly well. ..............In the US we have a brand of better quality Jams and Preserves whose brand name is Smuckers. Their slogan is; "with a name like Smuckers, it has to be good".  Same goes for a guy named Smoot, and he is indeed good at what he does.

I agree 100% that one can learn a lot about someone just by examining the titles on their bookshelves. Do you also find it strange that there are no books to be seen in some homes?
This conversation reminds me of this quote:
"A room without books is like a body without a soul."
—Marcus Tullius Cicero
Roman Orator

:secrets1: I know some of you don't like the word, "soul" but I think it's a nice way of saying that there might be something wrong with you if by choice you don't have any books in your home.  :shifty:

I occasionally see, in interior design magazines, pictures of rooms that have one wall papered with faux bookshelf wallpaper. The stuff of nightmares!
I didn't believe this, so I googled it. You are right, they do make bookshelf wallpaper.  :snicker:
(https://cdn.homedit.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/wallpaper-Bookshelf-wall.jpg)
Title: Re: Attraction(s) -- HAF Photo Challenge Poll
Post by: hermes2015 on October 11, 2017, 05:28:14 AM
I wonder where I can get some faux Bentley wallpaper for my garage.
Title: Re: Attraction(s) -- HAF Photo Challenge Poll
Post by: Dave on October 11, 2017, 06:23:32 AM
That fsux bookshelf wall paper looks all the worse because the "repeats" are not staggered - they are all on the same level.

I would go for complete mirroring to make my little room look bigger if it were not for the multiple images of myself everywhere I look!
Title: Re: Attraction(s) -- HAF Photo Challenge Poll
Post by: hermes2015 on October 11, 2017, 08:19:10 AM
Quote from: Dave on October 11, 2017, 06:23:32 AM
That fsux bookshelf wall paper looks all the worse because the "repeats" are not staggered - they are all on the same level.

I would go for complete mirroring to make my little room look bigger if it were not for the multiple images of myself everywhere I look!

A mirror on the ceiling over my bed has always worked for me.
Title: Re: Attraction(s) -- HAF Photo Challenge Poll
Post by: Tank on October 11, 2017, 09:05:15 AM
Quote from: hermes2015 on October 11, 2017, 08:19:10 AM
Quote from: Dave on October 11, 2017, 06:23:32 AM
That fsux bookshelf wall paper looks all the worse because the "repeats" are not staggered - they are all on the same level.

I would go for complete mirroring to make my little room look bigger if it were not for the multiple images of myself everywhere I look!

A mirror on the ceiling over my bed has always worked for me.
So you prefer to let the lady do the work? Good man!  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Attraction(s) -- HAF Photo Challenge Poll
Post by: Bad Penny II on October 11, 2017, 09:15:54 AM
Quote from: Tank on October 11, 2017, 09:05:15 AM
Quote from: hermes2015 on October 11, 2017, 08:19:10 AM
Quote from: Dave on October 11, 2017, 06:23:32 AM
That fsux bookshelf wall paper looks all the worse because the "repeats" are not staggered - they are all on the same level.

I would go for complete mirroring to make my little room look bigger if it were not for the multiple images of myself everywhere I look!

A mirror on the ceiling over my bed has always worked for me.
So you prefer to let the lady do the work? Good man!  :thumbsup:

Are you sure about that?
Title: Re: Attraction(s) -- HAF Photo Challenge Poll
Post by: Bad Penny II on October 11, 2017, 09:20:42 AM
Quote from: hermes2015 on October 11, 2017, 05:28:14 AM
I wonder where I can get some faux Bentley wallpaper for my garage.

(https://www.codify.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/yokel-300x204.jpg)

This is Faux and Bentley, how many metres will I put you down for?
Title: Re: Attraction(s) -- HAF Photo Challenge Poll
Post by: Tank on October 11, 2017, 10:02:14 AM
Quote from: Bad Penny II on October 11, 2017, 09:15:54 AM
Quote from: Tank on October 11, 2017, 09:05:15 AM
Quote from: hermes2015 on October 11, 2017, 08:19:10 AM
Quote from: Dave on October 11, 2017, 06:23:32 AM
That fsux bookshelf wall paper looks all the worse because the "repeats" are not staggered - they are all on the same level.

I would go for complete mirroring to make my little room look bigger if it were not for the multiple images of myself everywhere I look!

A mirror on the ceiling over my bed has always worked for me.
So you prefer to let the lady do the work? Good man!  :thumbsup:

Are you sure about that?
Actually you may be right there! Better say 'partner'  ;D
Title: Re: Attraction(s) -- HAF Photo Challenge Poll
Post by: Dave on October 11, 2017, 10:04:13 AM
Quote from: Bad Penny II on October 11, 2017, 09:15:54 AM
Quote from: Tank on October 11, 2017, 09:05:15 AM
Quote from: hermes2015 on October 11, 2017, 08:19:10 AM
Quote from: Dave on October 11, 2017, 06:23:32 AM
That fsux bookshelf wall paper looks all the worse because the "repeats" are not staggered - they are all on the same level.

I would go for complete mirroring to make my little room look bigger if it were not for the multiple images of myself everywhere I look!

A mirror on the ceiling over my bed has always worked for me.
So you prefer to let the lady do the work? Good man!  :thumbsup:

Are you sure about that?

Oops, you beat me to it, Tank!
Title: Re: Attraction(s) -- HAF Photo Challenge Poll
Post by: hermes2015 on October 11, 2017, 10:50:58 AM
Quote from: Dave on October 11, 2017, 10:04:13 AM
Quote from: Bad Penny II on October 11, 2017, 09:15:54 AM
Quote from: Tank on October 11, 2017, 09:05:15 AM
Quote from: hermes2015 on October 11, 2017, 08:19:10 AM
Quote from: Dave on October 11, 2017, 06:23:32 AM
That fsux bookshelf wall paper looks all the worse because the "repeats" are not staggered - they are all on the same level.

I would go for complete mirroring to make my little room look bigger if it were not for the multiple images of myself everywhere I look!

A mirror on the ceiling over my bed has always worked for me.
So you prefer to let the lady do the work? Good man!  :thumbsup:

Are you sure about that?

Oops, you beat me to it, Tank!

You are all so right; you know which team I bat for. I can count the number of ladies who've been in my bed on the fingers of one foot.
Title: Re: Attraction(s) -- HAF Photo Challenge Poll
Post by: hermes2015 on October 11, 2017, 10:52:50 AM
Quote from: Bad Penny II on October 11, 2017, 09:20:42 AM
Quote from: hermes2015 on October 11, 2017, 05:28:14 AM
I wonder where I can get some faux Bentley wallpaper for my garage.

(https://www.codify.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/yokel-300x204.jpg)

This is Faux and Bentley, how many metres will I put you down for?

:snicker:
Title: Re: Attraction(s) -- HAF Photo Challenge Poll
Post by: Bad Penny II on October 11, 2017, 01:00:16 PM
Quote from: Dave on October 11, 2017, 10:04:13 AM
Quote from: Bad Penny II on October 11, 2017, 09:15:54 AM
Quote from: Tank on October 11, 2017, 09:05:15 AM
Quote from: hermes2015 on October 11, 2017, 08:19:10 AM
Quote from: Dave on October 11, 2017, 06:23:32 AM
That fsux bookshelf wall paper looks all the worse because the "repeats" are not staggered - they are all on the same level.

I would go for complete mirroring to make my little room look bigger if it were not for the multiple images of myself everywhere I look!

A mirror on the ceiling over my bed has always worked for me.
So you prefer to let the lady do the work? Good man!  :thumbsup:

Are you sure about that?

Oops, you beat me to it, Tank!

You can call me The Magic Pudding (and approved contractions), Antonym, Bad Penny, Bad Penny II, Marvin, Susurration and some other names I can't bring to mind but Tank isn't one of them.
Title: Re: Attraction(s) -- HAF Photo Challenge Poll
Post by: Dave on October 11, 2017, 01:53:16 PM
Quote from: Bad Penny II on October 11, 2017, 01:00:16 PM
Quote from: Dave on October 11, 2017, 10:04:13 AM
Quote from: Bad Penny II on October 11, 2017, 09:15:54 AM
Quote from: Tank on October 11, 2017, 09:05:15 AM
Quote from: hermes2015 on October 11, 2017, 08:19:10 AM
Quote from: Dave on October 11, 2017, 06:23:32 AM
That fsux bookshelf wall paper looks all the worse because the "repeats" are not staggered - they are all on the same level.

I would go for complete mirroring to make my little room look bigger if it were not for the multiple images of myself everywhere I look!

A mirror on the ceiling over my bed has always worked for me.
So you prefer to let the lady do the work? Good man!  :thumbsup:

Are you sure about that?

Oops, you beat me to it, Tank!

You can call me The Magic Pudding (and approved contractions), Antonym, Bad Penny, Bad Penny II, Marvin, Susurration and some other names I can't bring to mind but Tank isn't one of them.

Yeah - I boobed there and quoted the wrong post!

:redface:

Shudda bin the one where Tank corrected himself - he and I crossed posted I think.
Title: Re: Attraction(s) -- HAF Photo Challenge Poll
Post by: xSilverPhinx on October 12, 2017, 02:12:31 AM
Quote from: Magdalena on October 11, 2017, 05:08:39 AM
I didn't believe this, so I googled it. You are right, they do make bookshelf wallpaper.  :snicker:
(https://cdn.homedit.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/wallpaper-Bookshelf-wall.jpg)

That looks so weird. Not only because it's a photograph of shelves of books, but because it's behind the bed.  :headscratch:
Title: Re: Attraction(s) -- HAF Photo Challenge Poll
Post by: Magdalena on October 12, 2017, 05:31:54 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on October 12, 2017, 02:12:31 AM
Quote from: Magdalena on October 11, 2017, 05:08:39 AM
I didn't believe this, so I googled it. You are right, they do make bookshelf wallpaper.  :snicker:
(https://cdn.homedit.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/wallpaper-Bookshelf-wall.jpg)

That looks so weird. Not only because it's a photograph of shelves of books, but because it's behind the bed.  :headscratch:
Yes, that's a big NO here in LA with all the earthquakes!  :twitch:
Title: Re: Attraction(s) -- HAF Photo Challenge Poll
Post by: Dave on October 12, 2017, 09:34:17 AM
So, who needs booky wallpaper over the bed?

(https://imgur.com/jU82swN.jpg)
Title: Re: Attraction(s) -- HAF Photo Challenge Poll
Post by: hermes2015 on October 12, 2017, 10:23:04 AM
Quote from: Dave on October 12, 2017, 09:34:17 AM
So, who needs booky wallpaper over the bed?

(https://imgur.com/jU82swN.jpg)

I think I see a book on Charles Rennie Mackintosh? I like him very much. I also see The Strangest Man, which is on my shelf as well.
Title: Re: Attraction(s) -- HAF Photo Challenge Poll
Post by: Dragonia on October 12, 2017, 11:57:27 AM
Quote from: Magdalena on October 12, 2017, 05:31:54 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on October 12, 2017, 02:12:31 AM
Quote from: Magdalena on October 11, 2017, 05:08:39 AM
I didn't believe this, so I googled it. You are right, they do make bookshelf wallpaper.  :snicker:
(https://cdn.homedit.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/wallpaper-Bookshelf-wall.jpg)

That looks so weird. Not only because it's a photograph of shelves of books, but because it's behind the bed.  :headscratch:
Yes, that's a big NO here in LA with all the earthquakes!  :twitch:
That's funny that you mentioned earthquakes.... It's the first thing I think of when I see anything that can be knocked off over a bed, on a fireplace mantle, on a shelf.....
Growing up in Alaska, we had our fair share of earthquakes, and although I live in a pretty solid place now, I can't escape that paranoia when decorating.
Title: Re: Attraction(s) -- HAF Photo Challenge Poll
Post by: Dave on October 12, 2017, 04:26:49 PM
Dud not realise thenpucture woukd ckme out xo dark, should not have leftvthe lughtbon either!

Yes, Rene Macintosh is there, along with "Bauhaus" , Art Deco and Art Nouveau. And Dirac was a very strange man! But a genius.

I have actually "thinned out" my books, some on art and photography went to the local secondary school library and those on the Anglo-Saxons to a self employed peripetatic history teacher friend who wants to make them her specialist subject. Better they be read and used than just gather dust.

The books have spread out to other surfaces as well, many from Geoff's 2h book shop, which I visit on most trips to town. Think there are 24 plus dictionaries and similar there now, going back to the 1890's, interesting to see how the use and meaning of English has changed since then.

Better version of first one
(https://imgur.com/SVeow1e.jpg)

Most of the rest
(https://imgur.com/cJGZ47I.jpg)
Title: Re: Attraction(s) -- HAF Photo Challenge Poll
Post by: xSilverPhinx on October 12, 2017, 04:49:46 PM
This is my bookshelf.  ;D

The books are all hermetically sealed in supermarket plastic bags because humidity can get quite high (the shelf is near a door which leads outside) and so as not to collect dust. The books I'm currently reading are in my closet, in my room, also in plastic bags.

(https://i.imgur.com/VbADaYh.jpg)

Not an attractive cabinet but I feel too protective of my things to expose them.
Title: Re: Attraction(s) -- HAF Photo Challenge Poll
Post by: Dave on October 12, 2017, 05:00:41 PM
I once heard of a doctor in Malaydia who kept his most important books in the fridge, along with his drugs!  Careful though, super dryness can make paper brittle.
Title: Re: Attraction(s) -- HAF Photo Challenge Poll
Post by: hermes2015 on October 12, 2017, 05:22:45 PM
Quote from: Dave on October 12, 2017, 04:26:49 PM
Yes, Rene Macintosh is there, along with "Bauhaus" , Art Deco and Art Nouveau. And Dirac was a very strange man! But a genius.

I had the surreal experience in the mid-70s of having a former student if Dirac's enroll as a student in a 30-lecture organic chemistry course I was presenting. He wanted to do the course to keep his mind active. This charming gentleman was then about 80 and I was less than half his age. He was very humble and contributed by asking some excellent questions, so I really enjoyed having him in my class.  I loved hearing his many interesting anecdotes about Dirac.
Isn't life strange?
Title: Re: Attraction(s) -- HAF Photo Challenge Poll
Post by: Bad Penny II on October 12, 2017, 06:08:18 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on October 12, 2017, 04:49:46 PM
This is my bookshelf.  ;D

The books are all hermetically sealed in supermarket plastic bags because humidity can get quite high (the shelf is near a door which leads outside) and so as not to collect dust. The books I'm currently reading are in my closet, in my room, also in plastic bags.

(https://i.imgur.com/VbADaYh.jpg)

Not an attractive cabinet but I feel too protective of my things to expose them.

Books do smell, you're better off without them as long as civilisation doesn't collapse.
I've got a tablet my daughter bought years ago and abandoned, it's probably worth $5.
I've got lots of stuff I've dubiously procured from the net but you can't judge me, it's a cultural thing.
QuoteBecause iocane comes from Australia, as everyone knows, and Australia is entirely peopled with criminals
Title: Re: Attraction(s) -- HAF Photo Challenge Poll
Post by: Davin on October 12, 2017, 07:44:17 PM
The books I've read end up in a box, before they end up in a box, they go onto the lower shelves. The top shelf is where my book queue is. My favorite books get their own shelf as well.
Title: Re: Attraction(s) -- HAF Photo Challenge Poll
Post by: Sandra Craft on October 12, 2017, 09:08:16 PM
My bookcases.  The big one and its annex are the books I decided to keep after reading.  The small is "to be reads".  Until recently I had a habit of thinning my books out, but I've realized I just end up re-buying most of them at some point so I've accepted that I'll just have to start finding more wall space once these bookcases get full.

P. S. to Dave: thank goodness you don't live in So Cal.

(https://i.imgur.com/RNzIXoJ.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/kukU0rQ.jpg)
Title: Re: Attraction(s) -- HAF Photo Challenge Poll
Post by: xSilverPhinx on October 12, 2017, 09:48:17 PM
Quote from: Dave on October 12, 2017, 05:00:41 PM
I once heard of a doctor in Malaydia who kept his most important books in the fridge, along with his drugs!  Careful though, super dryness can make paper brittle.

In the fridge? Why there? :lol:

I doubt it will ever get too dry here.
Title: Re: Attraction(s) -- HAF Photo Challenge Poll
Post by: xSilverPhinx on October 12, 2017, 09:55:05 PM
Quote from: Bad Penny II on October 12, 2017, 06:08:18 PM
Books do smell, you're better off without them as long as civilisation doesn't collapse.
I've got a tablet my daughter bought years ago and abandoned, it's probably worth $5.
I've got lots of stuff I've dubiously procured from the net but you can't judge me, it's a cultural thing.
QuoteBecause iocane comes from Australia, as everyone knows, and Australia is entirely peopled with criminals

Is this the dark side of the net we're talking about? :chin:

So is Brazil! *high five*
Title: Re: Attraction(s) -- HAF Photo Challenge Poll
Post by: xSilverPhinx on October 12, 2017, 09:58:09 PM
Quote from: BooksCatsEtc on October 12, 2017, 09:08:16 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/RNzIXoJ.jpg)

Where have I seen those aliens you have on the right?  :scratch: Are they from some movie?
Title: Re: Attraction(s) -- HAF Photo Challenge Poll
Post by: Dave on October 12, 2017, 10:21:25 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on October 12, 2017, 09:48:17 PM
Quote from: Dave on October 12, 2017, 05:00:41 PM
I once heard of a doctor in Malaydia who kept his most important books in the fridge, along with his drugs!  Careful though, super dryness can make paper brittle.

In the fridge? Why there? :lol:

I doubt it will ever get too dry here.

Au contraire!
1. Make a sealable, well insulated cabinet.
2. Place in that cabinet a small panel which is below  freezing, plus a thermostat that prevents the air awsy ftom that panel ftom falling below 3 or 4 degrees.
3. Close the cabinet and wait for the internal temperature to stop falling.
4. Now place in the cabinet a piece of damp paper.
5. Since the air away from the above panel is above freezing the water in the paper will slowly evaporate.
6. That water vapour will condense on the coldest part of the system - that freezing panel - where it will be held as ice.
5. Thus the paper slowly dries out.

We had an enviromental chamber at work that could be controlled between minus 40 and plus 90 degrees. If the temperature was set to +60 ish and the fridge unit turned on as well an orange, placed in the stream of heated air, would dry out completrly in 24 hours. The heat evaporated the moisture, the fridge part condensed and trapped it it. This is the basis of "freeze drying" for food for preservation (without actually cooking it or spending day's worth of slow heat energy or risk contamination/bacterial growth in fairly slow sun drying . . .) etc.

Try leaving sonething like a bell pepper in the fridge for a couple of weeks, it will gradually wrinkle as it dries out.

Title: Re: Attraction(s) -- HAF Photo Challenge Poll
Post by: xSilverPhinx on October 12, 2017, 10:28:57 PM
^ Interesting. :chin:

Though I don't think it'll work for books, there is the financial aspect to consider. :P
Title: Re: Attraction(s) -- HAF Photo Challenge Poll
Post by: Dave on October 12, 2017, 10:36:54 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on October 12, 2017, 10:28:57 PM
^ Interesting. :chin:

Though I don't think it'll work for books, there is the financial aspect to consider. :P

Yes, you need to pay for the energy to run the fridge. In principle it is the same as the dehudifier I use to dry my laundry in the winter (I have no room for a tumble drier, no yard and it also dries out the bathroom comlletely and reduces mould growth) and what archives use to protect their papers.
Title: Re: Attraction(s) -- HAF Photo Challenge Poll
Post by: Biggus Dickus on October 13, 2017, 07:47:03 PM
Congratulations Hermes, your photo of the bookshelf was excellent, it certainly earned one of my votes. Well done! 8)...some interesting titles on there as well I must say.

I rotated the picture so I could read them and saw the following titles on Hermes bookshelf:

WHO CARES ABOUT ELDERLY PEOPLE?
DOES GOD EVER SPEAK THROUGH CATS?
WHOSE BOTTOM IS THIS?
SUN-BEAMS MAY BE EXTRACTED FROM CUCUMBERS, BUT THE PROCESS IS TEDIOUS
HOW GREEN WERE THE NAZIS?: NATURE, ENVIRONMENT, AND NATION IN THE THIRD REICH
HOW TO TEACH PHYSICS TO YOUR DOG
DATING FOR UNDER A DOLLAR: 301 IDEAS
BODY BUILDERS IN TUTUS
LIBERACE: YOUR PERSONAL FASHION CONSULTANT
LIVING WITH CRAZY BUTTOCKS
THE BOOK OF MARMALADE: ITS ANTECEDENTS, ITS HISTORY, AND ITS ROLE IN THE WORLD TODAY
THE STRAY SHOPPING CARTS OF EASTERN NORTH AMERICA: A GUIDE TO FIELD IDENTIFICATION
PEOPLE WHO DON'T KNOW THEY'RE DEAD: HOW THEY ATTACH THEMSELVES TO UNSUSPECTING BYSTANDERS AND WAHT TO DO ABOUT IT
Title: Re: Attraction(s) -- HAF Photo Challenge Poll
Post by: Lark on October 13, 2017, 07:51:45 PM
A bit late, but here are the attractions in my photos:

1. Lindisfarne Castle

7. The Alps near Grenoble, France

11. One of the smaller fountains at Versailles

15. Padrão dos Descobrimentos (Monument of the Discoveries) on the River Tagus in Lisbon
Title: Re: Attraction(s) -- HAF Photo Challenge Poll
Post by: Magdalena on October 13, 2017, 09:53:32 PM
Quote from: Father Bruno on October 13, 2017, 07:47:03 PM
Congratulations Hermes, your photo of the bookshelf was excellent, it certainly earned one of my votes. Well done! 8)...some interesting titles on there as well I must say.

I rotated the picture so I could read them and saw the following titles on Hermes bookshelf:

WHO CARES ABOUT ELDERLY PEOPLE?
DOES GOD EVER SPEAK THROUGH CATS?
WHOSE BOTTOM IS THIS?
SUN-BEAMS MAY BE EXTRACTED FROM CUCUMBERS, BUT THE PROCESS IS TEDIOUS
HOW GREEN WERE THE NAZIS?: NATURE, ENVIRONMENT, AND NATION IN THE THIRD REICH
HOW TO TEACH PHYSICS TO YOUR DOG
DATING FOR UNDER A DOLLAR: 301 IDEAS
BODY BUILDERS IN TUTUS
LIBERACE: YOUR PERSONAL FASHION CONSULTANT
LIVING WITH CRAZY BUTTOCKS
THE BOOK OF MARMALADE: ITS ANTECEDENTS, ITS HISTORY, AND ITS ROLE IN THE WORLD TODAY
THE STRAY SHOPPING CARTS OF EASTERN NORTH AMERICA: A GUIDE TO FIELD IDENTIFICATION
PEOPLE WHO DON'T KNOW THEY'RE DEAD: HOW THEY ATTACH THEMSELVES TO UNSUSPECTING BYSTANDERS AND WAHT TO DO ABOUT IT
:lol:
You're funny, Father.
Title: Re: Attraction(s) -- HAF Photo Challenge Poll
Post by: hermes2015 on October 14, 2017, 05:43:47 AM
Quote from: Father Bruno on October 13, 2017, 07:47:03 PM
Congratulations Hermes, your photo of the bookshelf was excellent, it certainly earned one of my votes. Well done! 8)...some interesting titles on there as well I must say.

I rotated the picture so I could read them and saw the following titles on Hermes bookshelf:

WHO CARES ABOUT ELDERLY PEOPLE?
DOES GOD EVER SPEAK THROUGH CATS?
WHOSE BOTTOM IS THIS?
SUN-BEAMS MAY BE EXTRACTED FROM CUCUMBERS, BUT THE PROCESS IS TEDIOUS
HOW GREEN WERE THE NAZIS?: NATURE, ENVIRONMENT, AND NATION IN THE THIRD REICH
HOW TO TEACH PHYSICS TO YOUR DOG
DATING FOR UNDER A DOLLAR: 301 IDEAS
BODY BUILDERS IN TUTUS
LIBERACE: YOUR PERSONAL FASHION CONSULTANT
LIVING WITH CRAZY BUTTOCKS
THE BOOK OF MARMALADE: ITS ANTECEDENTS, ITS HISTORY, AND ITS ROLE IN THE WORLD TODAY
THE STRAY SHOPPING CARTS OF EASTERN NORTH AMERICA: A GUIDE TO FIELD IDENTIFICATION
PEOPLE WHO DON'T KNOW THEY'RE DEAD: HOW THEY ATTACH THEMSELVES TO UNSUSPECTING BYSTANDERS AND WAHT TO DO ABOUT IT

You have excellent eyesight. Some of those are first editions, signed by the authors. My submission was just a part of the whole bookshelf, but I plan to post a pic of the entire one in a day or so. Who would have thought that simple little photo of some books would cause so much response?
Title: Re: Attraction(s) -- HAF Photo Challenge Poll
Post by: Magdalena on October 14, 2017, 06:16:06 AM
Quote from: hermes2015 on October 14, 2017, 05:43:47 AM
... Who would have thought that simple little photo of some books would cause so much response?
Well, this is an atheist forum, and you know...
"Nitpicky? Hell yes."
;D
Title: Re: Attraction(s) -- HAF Photo Challenge Poll
Post by: Dave on October 14, 2017, 06:26:34 AM
Quote from: hermes2015 on October 14, 2017, 05:43:47 AM
... My submission was just a part of the whole bookshelf, but I plan to post a pic of the entire one in a day or so. Who would have thought that simple little photo of some books would cause so much response?

Nothing "simple" about people's choice of books, Hermes!

Ben Jonson said, "Language best shows a man, speak that I might know you." Could say something similar about book choice.
Title: Re: Attraction(s) -- HAF Photo Challenge Poll
Post by: hermes2015 on October 14, 2017, 06:32:51 AM
Quote from: Magdalena on October 14, 2017, 06:16:06 AM
Quote from: hermes2015 on October 14, 2017, 05:43:47 AM
... Who would have thought that simple little photo of some books would cause so much response?
Well, this is an atheist forum, and you know...
"Nitpicky? Hell yes."
;D

Yes, that makes sense.
Title: Re: Attraction(s) -- HAF Photo Challenge Poll
Post by: hermes2015 on October 14, 2017, 02:25:06 PM
Unfortunately not my collection of books:

https://www.architecturaldigest.com/gallery/most-beautiful-bookstores-slideshow?mbid=nl_101217PM_Weekly&CNDID=50871440&story=B&subject=no&spMailingID=12128485&spUserID=MjE1ODMwNjAxMjc1S0&spJobID=1261033053&spReportId=MTI2MTAzMzA1MwS2#14
Title: Re: Attraction(s) -- HAF Photo Challenge Poll
Post by: xSilverPhinx on October 14, 2017, 02:40:24 PM
Dragonia might like the Livraria Cultura megastore in São Paulo.  ;D

(https://arcowebarquivos-us.s3.amazonaws.com/imagens/92/52/arq_49252.jpg)

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.beaulieu.com.br%2Fupload%2Fnoticias%2Fpics%2Fp18i7fiasi176a29prd71vq0d9q4.jpg&hash=ae9fff2b204ae6fcb7278589c420de2ea583308a)

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fparanashop.com.br%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2017%2F04%2FLivraria-Cultura-1.jpg&hash=f5a96197611930d8c33d42ea31c57f2c91b707e8)
Title: Re: Attraction(s) -- HAF Photo Challenge Poll
Post by: Dragonia on October 15, 2017, 12:57:51 AM
Oh fantastic! And inspiring! YES, I love it. Not only books, but serpentine creature sculpture... beautiful!
Except.... um.... do they have an English section? If not, I'd have to find The Picture Book section.  ;D
Title: Re: Attraction(s) -- HAF Photo Challenge Poll
Post by: xSilverPhinx on October 15, 2017, 05:02:56 AM
Quote from: Dragonia on October 15, 2017, 12:57:51 AM
Oh fantastic! And inspiring! YES, I love it. Not only books, but serpentine creature sculpture... beautiful!
Except.... um.... do they have an English section? If not, I'd have to find The Picture Book section.  ;D

They do have an English section, although it's a section that has been shrinking over the years.  :sad sigh: Nowadays, if you want to read a book in English you would have to order it online, then wait about a month for it to arrive (except when they have the book in stock elsewhere in Brazil) and, added to that, sometimes you purchase a book, wait the full month and get an email saying that they couldn't locate a copy to import.

:Gaah:

It's a difficult life, the life of someone who depends on megastores to import books they want to read in their original language.