Soon it will be dark. In other words, it will be dark soon. In this photo, it already is dark.

Conversation (5), July 24, 2010

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The most common place to sit, especially for an extended period, is under the laurel tree.

Conversation (4), July 24, 2010

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Many people come to the Viewpoint on foot, others by car or bicycle.

Conversation (3), July 24, 2010

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It may be full moon. It looks full, but that's no guarantee.

Conversation (2), July 24, 2010

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In the dark, the rock at the head of the path is dappled with light and shadow. Put in another way, the light and shadow are distributed unevenly across its surface. You would not be able to predict, on the basis of a general understanding of what happens to an object in a dark environment where that object is illuminated from an angle, exactly which parts of the rock reflect light and which parts are in shadow. This confusing lighting situation is the result of multiple light sources and probably also the presence of one or more objects between these light sources and the rock which cast shadows onto its surface.

The Rock, July 24, 2010

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I'm not sure this is any different. I'm not sure it should be.

Conversation (1B), July 24, 2010

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It can be difficult determining whether an image of the Viewpoint is level. There are many qualities of the local terrain that make it hard to discern where the horizon really is.

Conversation (1A), July 24, 2010

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