Trawling through photos

@JudyEv (352653)
Rockingham, Australia
October 1, 2023 9:16pm CST
I’ve written that Vince and I will soon stop taking photos at horse endurance rides. We’ve now told the riders that we’ll be stopping soon. One rider asked us to pick out some photos of him from each ride and put them on a stick for him. It seemed he was too lazy to trawl through thousands of photos himself but in fairness he isn’t very techno savvy. He is easy to pick out as he is very tall and his horse is pretty short so his legs hang down below the belly of the horse. He rides a grey which makes it easier too. He told us how much he wanted to pay and we’ve put a heap of photos on a stick for him. Our photos go back to 2018 and there are roughly two rides a month for six or seven months so that’s a lot of photos to go through. We might offer a similar service to other riders as once we stop, it would cost too much to keep the website functional.
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@Hannihar (130204)
• Israel
2 Oct 23
@JudyEv So, what will you be doing when you stop taking pictures?
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@TheHorse (226212)
• Walnut Creek, California
2 Oct 23
A reasonable question.
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@TheHorse (226212)
• Walnut Creek, California
3 Oct 23
@Hannihar Heh. I'm glad there are others who will take over for them.
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@Hannihar (130204)
• Israel
3 Oct 23
@TheHorse Thanks.
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@jstory07 (143796)
• Roseburg, Oregon
2 Oct 23
That is a nice thing for you to do for the riders. Why are you quiting.
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@TheHorse (226212)
• Walnut Creek, California
2 Oct 23
Great minds...
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@JudyEv (352653)
• Rockingham, Australia
4 Oct 23
It's starting to be work rather than pleasure. Vince isn't always really well but we feel committed to attend. It's time to give it away I think.
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@jstory07 (143796)
• Roseburg, Oregon
4 Oct 23
@JudyEv Than it is time to quit.
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@kareng (73558)
• United States
2 Oct 23
That would be a nice deal for the riders!
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@kareng (73558)
• United States
5 Oct 23
@JudyEv Very true! I bet you get a bunch of orders if you do decide to offer it!
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@JudyEv (352653)
• Rockingham, Australia
4 Oct 23
It would save them having to go through thousands of photos. Many buy a couple of photos from each ride as they go but some find it difficult, especially if they leave it for months before deciding they want photos.
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• China
2 Oct 23
It is a good job his photos are a bit distinctive ,so you needn't do it like looking for a needle in a haystack.Sorry,what is the "stick" ?
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• China
3 Oct 23
@JudyEv Oh, I see. Thank you !
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@TheHorse (226212)
• Walnut Creek, California
2 Oct 23
Is it a riding crop? I was wondering that too.
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@JudyEv (352653)
• Rockingham, Australia
3 Oct 23
@changjiangzhibin89 @TheHorse Sorry, folks. It's a USB stick. We've put the photos onto the 'stick' and he can download them to his computer or whatever.
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@rebelann (113904)
• El Paso, Texas
2 Oct 23
Well, that's too bad but I can see how it must be getting tougher to take those trips. I miss being able to see the shots you've taken, I'm hoping that soon Mylot will be glitchless.
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@JudyEv (352653)
• Rockingham, Australia
4 Oct 23
It would be nice to think that one day we'll be able to add photos again.
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@rebelann (113904)
• El Paso, Texas
4 Oct 23
I agree with you.
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@JudyEv (352653)
• Rockingham, Australia
10 Oct 23
@rebelann And i t seems that now we can!! Full steam ahead! lol
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@RubyHawk (99397)
• Atlanta, Georgia
2 Oct 23
I have oodles of pictures albums and phone, computer and iPad full of pictures, but I still want more. I can understand getting tired of following the horse shows.
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@JudyEv (352653)
• Rockingham, Australia
10 Oct 23
@RubyHawk Yes. You've hit the nail on the head.
@JudyEv (352653)
• Rockingham, Australia
4 Oct 23
We're getting older all the time but feel a commitment to the association. Others can step up now and take our place.
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@RubyHawk (99397)
• Atlanta, Georgia
5 Oct 23
@JudyEv There comes a time when it’s just too much.
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@BarBaraPrz (49558)
• St. Catharines, Ontario
2 Oct 23
A new source of income!
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@BarBaraPrz (49558)
• St. Catharines, Ontario
4 Oct 23
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@JudyEv (352653)
• Rockingham, Australia
4 Oct 23
If we do this, we'll pick up some of the riders who find it hard dealing with websites, etc.
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@Shavkat (140443)
• Philippines
2 Oct 23
I think it is a good idea to continue this venture. Why do you need to stop now?
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@Shavkat (140443)
• Philippines
5 Oct 23
@JudyEv I got it now. I would be fine to enjoy life.
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@JudyEv (352653)
• Rockingham, Australia
4 Oct 23
It's becoming harder each year as we get older. It's been fun but now it's probably time to stop.
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@DaddyEvil (147453)
• United States
2 Oct 23
I'm sorry you two will stop photographing the riders but understand you've got other things to do with your time. (I must have missed reading the discussion about you guys stopping.)
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@DaddyEvil (147453)
• United States
4 Oct 23
@JudyEv Oh, I see... That's understandable... I'm sure you'll be able to find plenty to do so you won't be bored.
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@JudyEv (352653)
• Rockingham, Australia
4 Oct 23
The travelling and early mornings are starting to take their toll and we wouldn't mind doing a bit more travelling round WA. The rides interfere with that a bit.
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@TheHorse (226212)
• Walnut Creek, California
2 Oct 23
Why are you stopping? Photographing your endurance riders seems like my speaker restoration---a hobby you both enjoy.
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@TheHorse (226212)
• Walnut Creek, California
3 Oct 23
@JudyEv Makes sense to me. I'm glad there are others who will take over. I bet you are appreciated, though.
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@JudyEv (352653)
• Rockingham, Australia
4 Oct 23
@TheHorse They all love their photos of their horses. We may try doing the smaller Adult Riding shows which are not so intense and where we don't feel as committed to attend if we're not up to it.
@JudyEv (352653)
• Rockingham, Australia
3 Oct 23
It's complicated but I guess it's mostly that we're getting older. There is a lot of travelling sometimes and early starts. We could just do some of the rides but we don't really like doing that. There are several others that will take over the photos and we can take it easy.
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@just4him (318816)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
2 Oct 23
Since you won't be going to endurance rides anymore, preparing photos of past rides is a wonderful opportunity for the riders.
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@just4him (318816)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
4 Oct 23
@JudyEv I hope they do.
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@just4him (318816)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
4 Oct 23
@JudyEv I hope they do.
@JudyEv (352653)
• Rockingham, Australia
4 Oct 23
There are some who never buy photos because they can't work out the website or whatever so some of them might like us to pick out some for them.
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@nela13 (58868)
• Portugal
2 Oct 23
Why is he the one who decides the price? You should be the one to set a price.
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@JudyEv (352653)
• Rockingham, Australia
3 Oct 23
We asked how much he wanted to spend then told him how many photos he could get for that price. We're all happy with how it's turned out.
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@nela13 (58868)
• Portugal
3 Oct 23
@JudyEv in that case that is great.
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• Northampton, England
2 Oct 23
Hey Aussie. Can we add photos here anymore?
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@JudyEv (352653)
• Rockingham, Australia
3 Oct 23
There's been a glitch for a while. Admin doesn't know when it will be fixed, if ever.
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@JudyEv (352653)
• Rockingham, Australia
4 Oct 23
@thedevilinme It does indeed and I think a few are posting less because of it.
@Gilljane (2902)
• Sutton, England
2 Oct 23
I expect the riders will be thrilled that you have done thet
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@JudyEv (352653)
• Rockingham, Australia
4 Oct 23
We will only do for those that ask. Some find negotiating the website a bit tricky.
@Gilljane (2902)
• Sutton, England
4 Oct 23
@JudyEv I see
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@AmbiePam (97883)
• United States
2 Oct 23
That is a good idea to offer to sell them.
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@JudyEv (352653)
• Rockingham, Australia
3 Oct 23
We've always sold them from the website but it's all been automatic. This man had a bit of trouble working it all out.
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@RebeccasFarm (94538)
• Arvada, Colorado
2 Oct 23
Hope you are getting a fair price Judy.
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@JudyEv (352653)
• Rockingham, Australia
4 Oct 23
It's discounted but we're happy with it.
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@wolfgirl569 (115601)
• Marion, Ohio
2 Oct 23
That would be a nice thing to do
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@JudyEv (352653)
• Rockingham, Australia
3 Oct 23
He has already thanked us profusely. It is hard for him but relatively easy for us.
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• United States
2 Oct 23
That sounds like a good idea to offer photos to the riders.
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@JudyEv (352653)
• Rockingham, Australia
4 Oct 23
They can already buy them themselves but some don't find it easy buying off the website.
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@garymarsh6 (23409)
• United Kingdom
2 Oct 23
Good lord that will be an task & a half but if you get paid for it go for it as you are brilliant photographers!
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@JudyEv (352653)
• Rockingham, Australia
3 Oct 23
Thanks for the kind words. We'll leave the website up for a while but eventually all the photos will disappear. We'll offer good discounts before that so hopefully people will buy what they want before that.
@LindaOHio (187981)
• United States
2 Oct 23
That would be a good service for someone. Let me know if you start posting on FB. Have a good week.
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@JudyEv (352653)
• Rockingham, Australia
4 Oct 23
Hopefully it will enable some who wouldn't normally bother to get photos of themselves and their horses.
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