You'll Never Guess What This Reflection Hunter Contest Entry is About

in Shadow Hunters3 years ago

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Let's reflect, shall we?

A few weeks ago I made my way over to Shadow Hunters community, ever hear of'em? They're a group of blockchain funambulist's lurking in the shadows.

I know, crazy! There's a word for everything

I was lost over there. Finding my way around in the dark was hopeless like White House security. I do some of my best work in the dark, certainly, but nobody gets a second first impression. Every shadow reminded me of a bad hair day—could hardly wrap my head around it. So I ordered a water with lemon and a California burrito with lime from the bar and you'll never guess who pulled up a chair next to me. @melinda010100.

She was dressed to kill! All decked out in green and gold wearing a limited edition Brett Favre jersey (an authentic one, too, not one of them cheap imitation shits) and matching eye glasses. She lowered them seductively like Sharon Stone in Fatal Attraction with one hand while signaling the bartender with the other. Turning ever so fluidly toward me, she looked over the top of her lowered glasses right through me. She had that intoxicating curation smile Melinda always has, it's addicting, ear to ear happy like Mike McCarthy the day Minnesota's stadium collapsed.

Well this sure is a pleasant surprise. Hi, Pura's husband! You look lost, do you need help?

I get that a lot, "Pura's husband." I'm often told I look lost, too, not sure what that's about but Melinda picked up on it quicker than a pair of Daisy Dukes on a sun soaked shotgun seat, 'do I need help?'

'Yeah, and a lot of it! Thanks for finding me, I've been lookin all over for myself. I got all these shadow photos and I'm a professional messer upper on the first time around-er, mayday!'

I never felt so comfortable. She put me completely at ease, made my first experience an unforgettable one, even drew pictures. And get this! She took me by the hand over to Reflection Hunters, the not so dark side of Shadow Hunters and introduced me to @annephilbrick.

'Thanks, Melinda10101000110100001!' 💖

Reflections aren't as easy to capture as one may think. It's nothing like trying to keep up with tiers, red zones, or country closures, certainly, but difficult none the less. There's more to these reflections than meets and meets the eye. For example, object, you have to have one or they'll never work.

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You'll need something reflective too: mirror, glass, water, something that reflects and light. Without light, the reflective object is invisible. Object: mountain, feathered friend, downtown train shadow reflection, etc. and a camera. I used a GoPro Hero 5, linear and wide angle—no filters. Lastly, location: I.C King Park off Alcoa Highway in East Tennessee.

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I got Ladies Of Hive on each arm!! Anne on my left, Melinda on my right, I was the talk of the community that day (still am)! :ouch: Practice patting back without hurting shoulder - noted. Next stop: Feathered Friends. Lights, camera, 🤫 action.

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That last one got away

I'm about to do the same. Thanks for keeping an eye on me! And happy one-year anniversary! I'm not comfortable sending Anne and Melinda off unescorted cuz, well, because I'm a fuckin gentleman that's why! It's what we do. I'll be accompanying them on the next downtown train shadow reflection back to their place. Cha-ch-ch-cha-ch-ch-ch-ch-cha-ch-ch-ch-cha-ch-ch-ch-ch-ch-ch-ch . ch . . ch . . . . ch..... .. . ...... . . . . . .

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Ah, Nina! Another Lady Of Hive I'm happy to know. 💖

Thank you.

You're very welcome Arts @dandays!💓

I answer to both! And much worse. 🥶

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Beautiful shots!

Beautiful comment! So nice to see you again, Lena. Thank you for the reblog. 💖

My pleasure Dan, my vote is very low, because I delegate most of my Hive power when I wasn't active, but I will have it back in 5 days.

Oh wow lucky you with Ladies of Hive on each Arm, I always find it funn to read your article everytime. You make me 🙂😄. Your captures of replection very different from others~~~totally impressive. I like all your moving pics...I remember the day you told me how to do well I wanna try ..!!!

Heck yeah I remember! I don't know everything but I'll teach everything I know.

Good morning (from here) Trangbaby. I'm glad I'm able to keep you entertained cuz you sure do a heck of a good job entertaining me.

Thank you! And thanks for being so supportive of me since that time we met at the weekend however long ago. Got anything goin on today, anything exciting? What about this weekend? Tell me all about it.

Morning :) It's early morning Sat here I just got home from work (I'm doing night shift). I'm going to bed to sleep until midday then will go out later. Not much things excited today honestly as I have to work again tonight.😃 Good to know that my jobs entertaining you as well~my pleasure and I'm grateful to meet you at the weekend..yea long ago 😅
I don't think that I'm that much supportive for you but anyways very nice of you saying this🙂
Have a great weekend ahead !! See ya

I don't think that I'm that much supportive for you..

I'm gonna chalk this one up to a cross between language barrier and cultural difference.

The heck you aren't, Trangbaby! You've been nothing but kind, responsive , and funny since we met.

Hope you have fun time "to a cross between language barrier and cultural difference"

Same same but different 😄

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Cheers Eii! Happy hump day.

happy like Mike McCarthy the day Minnesota's stadium collapsed.

You sum bitch! We don’t talk about that round these parts. Same goes for Gary Anderson missing a gimme against the Falcons in the 98’ NFC championship game. Basically anything Viking related in the past is off limits as it brings us too much sadness and misery.

It’s a rainy day here in MN and I came to this post for some sunshine and all I got was a reminder of our horrid football history.

Lol, nice pics bro.

You can make up for it by elaborating on exactly what makes up a California burrito.

..it brings us too much sadness and misery.

I hardly noticed.

Sorry about the rainy reminder dude, I mean that from the bottom of my heart. But I was born and raised a Broncos fan, I can hardly share in your misery.

Thanks IntoTheWild, for the whole time I've been here. And what's your wife's secret? I'm a huge fan a pretty teeth.. the go to the dentist about three times a year guy to keep'em sharp. What's her trick?

I thought it was something potatoes. Guess not. Eh, but this joint is called Alberto's. Write it down. So quick they even have a drive-thru cuz that's how competitive Mexican food is in Ca. This joint right there, though, cha-cha-ch-cha-ch-ch-ch....

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Yeah, at least you're a fan of a team with a few rings to their name. I can't say the same, even though they have had 3 chances.

Her teeth, man. She has used whitening strips in the past, and I'm like, why? Can they really get any whiter?! I'm a smile guy, and it was one of the main things, besides her personality, that drew me to her. It might have to do with her genetics too, so maybe see if you can get some Asian genes into your system and that might help you out.

Carne asada, pico, fries, and chz? that's my jam. Maybe I do like California....

I married an Asian once, lasted 11 months. I'll stick to a dentist.

⬆️ Funny.

Member all that shit they taught us about Libya and Russia? California might suck to some and that's cool, I'm very opinionated about Israel but the thing is, I've been to Israel. There should be a rule somewhere that forbids judging a location if you haven't been there.

And whoever gets a Ca Burrito at Albertos will never leave!

I'm basing my judgement on CA via what I've heard, what I've been told second hand, and what I've studied. I'm sure I'd enjoy the weather and the food. The politics, traffic, taxes, etc are things I think I'm fairly certain about, but feel free to correct me if I'm wrong.

Have you ever sent a burrito in the mail? I wouldn't mind being a guinea pig in this scenario...just don't use USPS, lol.

It's not as bad as you've heard. Weed's legal and clothing is optional—my kinda joint.

You're right about a Buncha other stuff though, who am I kidding? That $9 burrito by the time you got to it is cold, traffic killed it Em route. The parking meter, toll roads, and gas to get the burrito... They just ain't the same when they're cold and valued at $246.

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Fantastic Reflection photos..!
and Shadow capture on the bridge too !
@dandays
A fun and wonderful post..!
Delightful 🌞
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Glad you enjoyed it, thank you! I really like what you've done with the place. See you soon.

Reflections... A poor man's shadow... ;OD

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That was as difficult as counting on secret service with autocorrect at the helm

Ooooo, that was deep! My phone would never allow me to get away with that!

Damn Tesco prepaid! ¡tihs sa sselhtroW

I tried Boom. Jus wouldn't work

Some really cool reflection photos. Hanging out with @melinda010100, that had to be a treat, if it was only in that head of yours. Now I haven't had the pleasure to meet the other lady @annephilbrick, but she sounds like the type of gal that spending some time with would be time well spent.
I kicked up the link to the I.C King Park and saw that it has mountain bike trails. I was just wondering if you rode your bike around while taking these pics?

Good morning Sweed! Thanks for checking this one out. Must've taken Melinda 3 weeks of shadow explanation before I finally caught on (slow learner). Then I didn't know shadow and reflection hunters were one in the same just ran by different Ladies Of Hive. But when Melinda's your hostess, you're gonna get the homie hook up.

Of course you clicked it! I did hit those trails on my bike. They were the roughest trails to date, hence all the photos of not trails. I collected quite a few from the handlebars and I'm sure I'll get to them but the trails at IC King park are better for foot. I had a tough time on a full suspension bike, a rigid bike wouldn't stand a chance. Those big huge trees so close to the water like that, their roots are massive and above ground.

This is just one spot, it was like that most the way and I only saw one other bike that day but quite a few people on foot. Not so bad from this view but when you have to go back up them, you gotta dismount and stuff, they're just too rough.

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Melinda is very much like yourself, a person that is willing to go above and beyond to help a fellow blogger.
That trail looks almost unrideable.
You know what my question is, did you wear your helmet.
One other thing, that seat on your bike looks extremely high, how the heck do your legs reach the pedals.
Ok, I got it figured out, that is one of those bikes where it looks like you're peddling, but there is a little motor that is doing all of the work.

Comparing me to Melinda?? Shoooot, I'll take it!

Helmet, of course. I'm all kinda geared up out there dude. Gloves, shin guards, got a knee pad for my good leg now too.

Nah.. it's not that high. Eh, it's got a really cool button though. When you're downhilling, just hit the button on the left and the seat lowers to the frame so it can't get you in the squirrels. Ready to sit back down, just hit the button again and it raises back to its original position.

I think you're taller than me, you wouldn't have a problem touching the ground, maybe just an illusion.

Ya'all been quiet lately, what you guys been up to?

Trying to remember if I ever posted a photo of the green and gold section of my closet. How did you know, Pura's husband?

I am glad you are feeling comfortable at Shadow Hunters, after getting a nice OCD curation and winning the contest, and came back for more by entering the Reflection Contest! These are excellent reflection shots.

I'll be looking forward to seeing you over at the Feathered Friends Community! OCD curates there, too!

Comfortable? ¿elbatrofmoC

I'm not sure what you mean 🤔

Thanks for noticing! Really. I've already began collecting a ton of these, I never would've had it not been for the community. And I'm not kidding about how had you it helped me I woulda been... helpless like.. you know.

Green and gold. Cuz I know everything! If you don't believe me, don't ask Pura cuz you'll for sure never believe me ever/reve again. Mwah! 💖

You're such a charmer... Now I know how you've been getting all those BIG VOTES lately, you CAD...😎

Last time I charmed a king cobra the thing stood in its head, what can I say? When ya got it ya got it.

Computer Aided Drafting?

Hey what's up buddy!

Little bit'0 this, little bit'0 that, whole lotta nothin.

where's your new post

Long way from complete. I just decided to do one today. Having a tough time with it though.

and now? 😁

I put it up yesterday. But today I'm working on that other thing I was so F'ing excited to tell you about. We'll see how it goes.

so who's the lucky guy around here? Pura's husband, and now the golden boy with Melinda and Anne.

He's the guy always reminding you of your gangster curating skills, his travel buddy and UK ally, you're all that. Have I never signed off properly?

Love always,
@dandays - The Luckiest Guy I Know


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Huh? What?? Someone say OCD?!

Thank you! 💖

That's pretty weak

⬆️ I edited that part in. My apologies, if my grandmother were here she'd wash my mouth with soap.

Thank

That's better. It was early, Melinda. Please forgive me

See you soon! Now if you'll excuse me, I got reflections and shadows to capture, I found a new community and they really have their ish together.

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 3 years ago  Reveal Comment

I'm glad you think so cuz jokes really suck when you have to explain them. Great to have you onboard Andrew-Charles, we'll see you on the next one.