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Figure 16—Evaluation of a 35mm lens on a 35mm camera for placement of 

a meter board to emphasize a topic. This is a transect on the Crooked River

National Grassland in eastern Oregon. (A) Placement of the meter board 33

feet (10 m) from the camera. It is essentially the same as 46 feet (14 m) distance with a 50mm lens. (B) Distance of 23 feet (7 m), essentially similar to 33

feet using a 50mm lens (fig. 31, part B). (C) Sixteen feet (5 m) distant, equivalent to 23 feet with a 50mm lens. A consistent distance between camera location

and photo point for all photographs is not required. Chose a distance that best

documents what you want to show. But, after your choose it, it must remain the

same. 
Equipment

The following equipment is required for topic photography:

1. Camera or cameras with both color and black and white film

or a digital camera. 

2. Form “Camera-Photo” from part B, appendix A, printed on 

medium blue paper.

3. Forms for site identification and photo points from part B,

appendix A: “Photographic Site Description and Location”

and “Camera Location and Photo Points” 

4. Meter board (part B, app. B).

5. Clipboard with its support to hold the photo identification

forms (part B, appendix B). 

6. Fenceposts and steel stakes sufficient for the number of

camera locations and photo points desired. Include a

pounder.

7. Compass and 100-foot (30 m) tape for measuring distance.

8. Metal detector for locating stakes.

Technique

Several steps are needed to establish topic photo monitoring.

Pole Camp (fig. 2) is used as an example. 

Define the topics of interest. At Pole Camp, primary topics were

effects of livestock grazing on streambank stability, differential

utilization on dry and wet meadows, and impacts on willow

shrubs. 

Next, define what coverage is desired in the monitoring area.

How many streambank sites are desired? How many dry and

wet meadows and where? How many shrubs should be monitored and where are they located (see “Shrub Profile Photo

Monitoring”)? Notice the distribution of willow shrubs in figure

2A and the pattern of dry to moist to wet meadow in 2B.

Photo points and camera locations—Based on the desired

objectives, locate photo points (meter boards) to best document

change. Then establish camera locations for optimum coverage

of the photo point topic. Coverage might require multiple photo

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points from the same camera location or multiple camera locations focusing on the same photo point. Figure 6 maps two

photo points (“D” and “W”—dry and wet meadow) from camera

location 1 and two camera locations (2 and 3) focusing on

photo point “S” (streambank). Figure 2 shows these camera

locations and photo points. Advantages are twofold: First, relocation tends to be easier when only one point must be located

that will serve two or more views, and second, one point showing several views tends to tie the sampling area together. 

Riparian considerations—Riverine riparian settings have two

unique photo monitoring characteristics not found in dryland situations: floods and beavers. These characteristics require some

special considerations in locating both camera locations and

photo points. 

Camera locations should not be placed at the stream edge

because they cannot be relocated if the edge erodes. Place

them 3 to 5 feet (1 to 1.5 m) away from the edge and, if deemed

necessary, triangulate their location (fig. 17). They should not 

be placed in the stream unless exact relocation for both height

above the original streambed and position in the stream is

assured. At times, camera locations documenting photo points

in or at a stream edge may be difficult to establish.

Photo points at the stream edge may be highly desirable (figs. 

3 and 17). Consider the following: (1) Use a fencepost to mark

the meter board and pound it down to exactly the meter board

height. This will help document erosion or deposition (fig. 3) at

the base of the fencepost. When the meter board is placed for 

a repeat photo, measure the distance from the top of the fencepost to the top of the meter board to document the amount of

change. (2) Triangulate location of the streambank fencepost

(fig. 17) to assure its exact relocation should a flood remove it. 

If it is removed, replace the fencepost to the current meter

board height. Amount of change in the meter board can be

documented from an unchanged camera location only by

comparing the meter board with adjacent items, such as 

the streambank. 

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Figure 17—Triangulation location of the meter board in figure 3 to document streambank erosion at Pole Camp. This map is the boxed area

shown in figure 6. Any photo point or camera location in a tenuous spot

should be referenced by two or more locator stakes. 

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Camera orientation and focus—Consistent repeat photography requires a reference point to orient subsequent views. The

objective is to have the view remain constant as items within

the view change. A meter board serves this purpose. Figure 18

shows three repeat photographs of a ponderosa pine/elk sedge

community that was selectively cut. Figure 18A illustrates how

the camera focus ring is placed over the “1M,” which accomplishes two things: (1) it provides a common orientation point 

for the first and subsequent photographs, and (2) it provides a
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Figure 18—A meter board is used to aim the camera for consistent repeat

photography. (A) Placement of the camera focus ring on the 1M,” which puts the

“1M” in the center of the picture (dashed lines). This orientation produces exact

replication of repeat photographs as shown in (B) and (C). Focusing the camera

on “1M” provides optimum sharpness and depth of field at the meter board. With

an f-stop of 8, everything in the picture will be in focus. This series is part of a

study following logging effects on ground vegetation and stand structure (fig.

11). (A) 1977 just before a selection cut, (B) the summer after the cut (a twoturn skid trail crossed the meter board location), and (C) 1995, 18 years later. 
locus for focusing the camera for maximum depth of field. With

the meter board placed at the topic of interest, the topic should

always be in sharp focus. 

Other options may be considered with topic photography: closeup pictures of the meter board and overhead photos of tree

canopy. 

Closeup photos—In many cases, details might be desired 

that are not accommodated by a meter board 20 to 35 feet (7 to

10 m) distant. Closeup photos, one from each side of the meter

board, are recommended (fig. 19). After the general photo is

taken, walk up to the meter board and photograph it on each

side. With a 50mm lens, stand 7 feet (2 m) away or with a

35mm lens, stand 5 feet (1.5 m) away. Figure 19 illustrates a

50mm lens. 

A critical element is to always place the top of the meter board

all the way up in a corner of the view (fig. 20). Details on the

ground are shown in about a 5- by 5-foot (1.5- by 1.5-m) area

on each side of the meter board (figs. 19 and 20). Always take 

a general photo and two closeup photos to document change

(fig. 11). 

Figure 11 illustrates use of filing system form “Photo Points and

Close Photos” (part B, app. A) for mounting and filing topic photographs. It is the 1977 view of ponderosa pine shown in figure

18. 

Overhead canopy—Pictures of the overhead tree canopy may

be useful when documenting changes in tree canopy cover. The

technique is discussed in “Tree Cover Sampling.” A word of

caution: camera focal length must be the same for all subsequent pictures because there is no size control board by which

to adjust different focal length photos to the same size. 

An investigator may elect to do all three kinds of photography:

topic view, closeups on each side of the meter board, and an

overhead view for maximum documentation of treatment

effects. 

Text continues on page 33.

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Figure 19—Technique for documenting ground vegetation by using the meter board. Take one picture to the left and one to the right withthe meter board at the corresponding edges of the photographs. Stand 7 feet (2 m) away from the board. Tilt the camera slightly off horizontal to make the meter board parallel with the side of the photograph. Place the “1M” of the board in the upper corner of the view. The 7-foot distance, along with a 50mm lens on a 35mm camera, will place the bottom of the board in the lower corner of the picture (fig. 20). Setthe camera to 3 meters (9 ft), which allows the vegetation to be in focus from bottom of the meter board to at least 7 feet (2 m) beyond theboard. These are closeup views of figure 4, June 15. If pictures are mounted in this fashion, I overlap the meter boards so that only one isshowing. 
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Figure 20—Orientation for closeup photos of a meter board in dense vegetation.

In photograph (A) with 4 inches (1 dm) of stubble height, the meter board bottom can be visually estimated. In (B) and (C) it cannot. Exact reorientation of

the photograph is essential: (1) the “1M” must be in the top corner of the view,

(2) the bottom of the board must be in the lower corner, (3) the photograph must

be taken from 7 feet (2 m) away with a 50mm lens on a 35mm camera, and (4)

the camera must be tilted slightly off horizontal to make the board parallel with

the side of the view frame. In photograph (B), just 3 months later, grass is over

16 inches (4 dm) tall effectively hiding the bottom of the meter board. Problems

with tall vegetation and exact photograph reorientation are shown in (C). The

“1M” was not placed in the top corner of the view frame. Instead it is about 8

inches (2 dm) below the corner meaning the bottom of the board is about 8

inches (2 dm) below the bottom of the picture, an unacceptable repeat photograph. Photo (C) also demonstrates a problem photographing plot frames

because a frame would not be visible.

Analysis of Change

The meter board also is used as a constant size reference point

for analyzing changes. The recommended system is grid analysis (discussed in part B). In a nutshell, a clear plastic form with

site identification information is taped to the photo and topics of

interest outlined. Then an analysis grid is adjusted to exactly

match the size of the meter board in the outline and is printed

on white paper. The outline form is taped to the grid, and grid

intersects within the outlines are counted and recorded. Amount

of change between photos can then be determined.

Topic Description

Describe the setting and topic to be photographed each time

photos are taken. Figures 13 to 15 show mountain pine beetle

effects on lodgepole pine. New conditions are recorded for each

repeat photograph. Figure 11 illustrates a general photo and

two closeup pictures of ground conditions. Plant species and

their estimated canopy cover are recorded for the closeup pictures each time they are taken. The “Photo Points and Close

Photos” form provides space for these notes.

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Shrub Profile Photo Monitoring

Change in shrub profile area can mean either shrub use or shrub

growth. It may be documented through repeat photography with

grid analysis and horizontal camera orientation. Permanent camera locations and photo points, marked by steel fenceposts or

stakes, are required. Season of photography is a key factor in

documenting change and causes of change in shrub profiles. 

Concept

The concept of documenting change in shrub profile area is to

photograph a shrub on two sides with the camera location moved

for a 90-degree difference between views (Reynolds 1999). This

photographs all profiles of a shrub. Camera locations and photo

points must be marked with steel fenceposts or stakes to assure

the same distance from camera to meter board for all future photographs. The same distance need not be used, however, for all

camera locations. Adjust distance to suit the topic being photographed. Tall shrubs, where double meter boards are used (fig.

21), require a much greater distance than short shrubs (fig. 25,

below). 

Once photographs have been taken, use the photo grid analysis

procedure (in part B) to document changes in shrub profile area

and shape. 

Guidelines

All basic photo monitoring requirements for relocating the monitoring area and for maintaining the same distance from camera 

to meter board must be met. Some guidelines follow. 

The primary objective in monitoring change in shrub profile 

area or shape is to document usage (reduction in area, Reynolds

1999) or growth (increase in area). Thus, season of photography

is of critical concern. If effect of animal browsing is the topic of

interest, photography both before and after this use may be 

necessary. This requires selection of two seasons to photograph,

such as just before livestock grazing and immediately after. If

livestock graze at different seasons in the same pasture over a

period of years (such as rest-rotation systems), three dates may

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be required to document grazing effects over several years.

Other dates, established by local knowledge, probably will be

required for wild animals. 

If growth in shrub profile area is the topic of interest, then photography after termination of growth would be desirable. Dryland

shrubs usually have a definite termination of growth and are

called determinate shrubs. Some riparian shrubs, such as many

willows, continue to grow until environmental conditions, such

as frost, cause growth to stop. These are indeterminate shrubs.

Season to photograph must thus be based on the physiological

development of the shrub species under study. 

Procedures

1. Establish a monitoring objective at the same time as the

area and species of shrub to evaluate are selected.

Determine photography date(s). 

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Figure 21—Use of a folding 2-meter board to document height and growth of 

tall shrubs. This board is hinged in the middle and held upright by a barrel bolt.

When folded together (fig. 54, part B), it is a 1-meter board and unfolded it is 2

meters.
2. Make a map to find the monitoring area (fig. 5) and a map 

of the transect layout (figs. 22 and 23). The transect layout

must include direction and distance from the witness mark to

the first shrub photo point and then its two camera locations,

and from there the direction and distance to the next shrub

photo point and its camera locations (fig. 23). All shrub photo

points must be tied together for ease in future location. The

transect layout need not, probably will not, be a straight line

(fig. 23). 

3. Placement of the meter board is critical because it will be

used to document changes in shrub profile. There are three

concerns: (1) Placing the meter board far enough to the side

of the shrub to allow the shrub to grow in crown diameter

(figs. 24 and 25). Consider a distance that is half the current

shrub crown diameter (fig. 24). (2) Placing the bottom of the

meter board far enough toward the camera to assure the

lowest line of the grid will be below the bottom of the shrub 

if it grows. Consider placing the 2-decimeter line opposite the

current bottom of the shrub (fig. 25). (3) Placing the board in

one location and moving the camera for a 90-degree change

in view (figs. 24 and 25). 

4. Select a camera-to-photo-point distance that will permit 

the shrub to grow in both height and diameter. Consider a

distance where the current shrub is about 50 percent of the

camera view height and 70 percent of the camera view 

width (fig. 25, A and B). 

5. Try to select a single shrub or several shrubs separated from

other shrubs in the camera view. If shrubs increase in area 

of profile, their outer crown periphery may become difficult to

separate from adjacent shrubs (fig. 25). Color photographs

greatly aid in shrub profile delineation.

6. Aim the camera so that the meter board is at the extreme left

or right of the view (fig. 25). The “Shrub Analysis Grid” (part

B, app. A) shows the meter board at the sides (fig. 25). Next,

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Figure 22—The filing system form “Sampling Site Description and Location”

identifies the Pole Camp shrub profile monitoring system. On the first line of the

form, circle the monitoring system used, in this case “Shrub Form.” Information

about the area is entered, and a map is drawn to locate the monitoring system.

This shrub profile transect is one of several photo monitoring installations at

Pole Camp; figure 6 diagrams five camera locations and four photo points. A

note at the bottom of this map says that an attached page has details. This is

shown in figure 23.

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Figure 23—Details of the Pole Camp shrub profile transect (an attachment to

the form shown in fig. 22). Instructions begin at camera location 1. The dry

meadow photo point has been used as a camera location for a view down the

transect (see fig. 25). Directions to five shrubs are shown in magnetic degrees

and distance. Because a shrub is the point of reference, the two camera locations take direction and measured distance from the shrub to facilitate relocation. 

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orient the camera so that the bottom of the meter board is

just above the bottom of the camera view (fig. 25). Thus, a

maximum amount of photo is allocated to current and future

crown area development of the shrub. 
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Figure 24—System for locating a meter board when photographing shrub

profiles. Measure the shrub radius in two directions, at 90 degrees from

each other to correspond to the direction of photographs (12 inches [30

cm] and 10 inches [25 cm]). Move out from the shrub the same distances

(12 inches and 10 inches), and locate the meter board at the intersection

of the distances. This will place the meter board far enough to the side and

front of the shrub so that the shrub can grow and still be covered by a grid.

These two views correspond to figure 25, 1A and 1B.

Note the relation between placement of the meter board bottom

about 8 inches (2 dm) below the bottom of the shrub and orientation of the camera at the bottom of the meter board. The

objective is to document change in shrub profile both upward

and outward.

When tall shrubs require double meter boards, such as in figure

21, the boards may be placed in front and the “Analysis Grid-2-

Meter” form (part B, app. A) used. 
Figure 25—The filing system form “Shrub Photo Transect” (part B, app. A)

shows Pole Camp willow transect 1 and both views of shrub number 1. Notes

about the vegetation and item photographed are made opposite each photograph. Direction shown is from the camera location to the shrub—a reciprocal 

of the map direction. The form provides for two views each of 10 shrubs with

views down the transect from each end. The top photograph (T = transect) is

down the transect under which are photo points 1A and 1B. Species are Salix

geyeriana Anderss., Carex simulata Mackenzie, Poa pratensis L., and Potentilla

flabellifolia Hook. ex Torr. & Gray.

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Equipment

The following equipment is required for shrub profile sampling:

1. Camera or cameras with both color and black-and-white film,

or a digital camera.

2. Forms from part B, appendix A: for transect and shrub 

identification, “Shrub Photo Sampling” printed on medium blue

paper, and data/photo mounting form “Shrub Photo Transect”

printed on medium yellow paper.

3. Meter board (part B, app. B).

4. Clipboard with its support for holding the photo identification

forms (part B, app. B).

5. Fenceposts and iron stakes sufficient for the number of 

shrubs desired: 1 fencepost and 2 iron stakes per shrub.

Include a pounder. 

6. Compass and 100-foot (30-m) tape.

7. Metal detector for locating transect stakes.

Technique

The technique for shrub profile monitoring combines a transect

system with principles discussed in “Topic Photography,” above,

and in part B, “Photo Grid Analysis.” A primary objective is to

monitor change in shrub profile area and not to measure canopy

cover of shrubs or shrub profile area per acre (hectare). Shrubs,

therefore, are objectively selected for photography. The following

technique emphasizes this objectivity.

1. Locate the area of consideration. Walk the area to select

shrubs to be monitored. In many cases, shrub distribution

does not lend itself to straight line transects, particularly in

riparian areas with winding streams. Ask, “Why am I concerned with change in shrub profile area? Is it to appraise

usage, assess vigor, or document change in profile area? 

Is the location of shrubs important, such as creating shade

along streams? Each shrub is a topic and becomes the key

mapping and photo orientation object. 

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2. Mark each shrub to be photographed with steel fenceposts

or a combination of posts and stakes: a fencepost to mark

the meter board and two more posts or stakes to mark camera locations that view the shrub at 90 degrees (two different

sides). Whenever possible, select a single meter board position that will accommodate the two camera locations (figs. 24

and 25). 

3. After marking all the desired shrubs, diagram the transect

layout (fig. 23). Take a direction and measured distance from

the witness marker to the meter board position for the first

shrub. Diagram the two camera locations with direction and

distance from the shrub. This aids repeat photography. Find

the shrub fencepost or stake, take direction, and measure

distance to the camera locations. Fenceposts are easy to

find. Stakes require a metal detector, which is greatly facilitated by this location system. The distance and direction

should locate a 0.5-meter diameter area in which to find 

the stake. 

Then take direction and measured distance from the meter

board for the first shrub to the second shrub, again documenting direction and distance to the camera locations.

Continue to the end of the transect (fig. 23). Remember 

to indicate magnetic or true direction.

4. When ready to photograph, fill out the filing system form

“Shrub Photo Sampling” for photograph identification as

seen in the three parts of figure 25. 

5. Take a general picture of the transect by setting the meter

board at shrub number one as shown in figure 25T. Stand 

20 to 30 feet (7 to 10 m) from the board and put the “Shrub

Photo Sampling” form in view (fig. 25T). Stake the camera

location and add the location to the sampling layout diagram.

6. For each shrub, place the “Shrub Photo Sampling” photograph identification form next to the meter board (fig. 25, 1A

and 1B). The form has a shrub number and letter for camera

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locations for 10 shrubs. Match the shrub number and letter

on the form with the transect diagram and circle the number,

in figure 25-1A, 1A is circled for camera location “A.” To photograph the shrub, focus the camera on the meter board to

assure greatest depth of field for the shrub. Then swing the

camera either left or right to place the meter board at the

side of the frame. 

Move to the second camera location (1B), turn the meter

board and the photo identification form to face the camera,

cross out the last shrub number on the form and circle the

current one. In figure 25-1B, 1A is crossed out and 1B is 

circled representing shrub 1, camera location “B.” 

Make notes of what is in each photo on the “Shrub Photo

Transect” form printed on yellow paper (fig. 25) from part B,

appendix A. Identify the shrub, list herbaceous vegetation,

and note anything of interest such as browsing and by what. 

7. Move to the next shrub and repeat the process until 

completed. 

8. Mount the photographs, as shown in figure 25. The filing

system form “Shrub Photo Transect” is designed for 3- by

42-inch (7.5- by 11.2-cm) photos. 

9. Conduct grid analysis of the pictures as discussed in part 

B (fig. 26). 

Tree Cover Sampling

Forest stand density, represented by canopy cover, has direct

influences on ground vegetation species through root competition and by casting shade. Trend in density and composition of

ground vegetation is often as much influenced by this competition as by grazing or light disturbance. Any photo point placed 

in a forested setting should consider tree cover photography.

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Figure 26—Grid outlines for shrub 1, views (1A) and (1B) on the Pole Camp

shrub profile transect. Grids have been adjusted for size by the outlined meter

board. Outlines are then taped to the grid. Count grid intersects and record on

the filing system form “Photo Grid Summary” (fig. 49, part B). 

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Concept

Tree canopies are photographed perpendicular to the ground by

using a camera leveling board to assure vertical orientation of

the camera. Figure 27 illustrates a 35mm camera with 50mm

lens in the correct position. 

Whatever focal length is used to begin, the same focal length

must be used for subsequent photos. There is no measured

distance to a meter board or other size control used in the overhead view, therefore pictures cannot be adjusted to a common

camera focal length to compare canopy cover. 

Equipment

The following equipment is required for tree cover sampling:

1. Camera or cameras with both color and black-and-white film,

or a digital camera.

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Figure 27–System to photograph tree canopy cover. The photo point meter

board will be crosswise of the view. Place the camera level board on top of

the meter board and the camera on the level board. First, center the crossview level by moving the meter board sideways. Then tilt the camera level

board so that the down-the-view level is centered, move your head out of

the camera view, and photograph. 
2. A camera leveling board (part B, app. B).

3. Form from part B, appendix A, for data and photo mounting,

“Photo Points with Overhead Views” (fig. 28)

4. Meter board (part B, app. B) on which to set the leveling 

board and camera and thus maintain a constant camera

height.

5. A compass and 100-foot (30-m) tape.

6. Fenceposts or steel stakes with pounder.

7. Metal detector for locating stakes.

Technique

Position the meter board at the topic of interest following guidelines in “Topic Photography” (above). Hold the camera leveling

board on top of the meter board, set the camera on the leveling

board with the long axis crosswise to the scene (landscape orientation) and the viewfinder toward the camera location (fig.

27). The easy way to remember this is to view the photo point

with the camera in landscape orientation (fig. 28, top view), then

move to the meter board and rotate the camera to look up at

the canopy (fig. 28, bottom view). 

Move the meter board sideways to level the camera board

across the view. Then level the camera board down the view,

bend down to take your head out of the picture, and photograph

(fig. 28, bottom view). 

Important criteria—There is neither a size control (meter

board) nor photo identification sheet in these pictures. Therefore

three procedures must be followed: 

1. The same focal length lens must be used for all subsequent

photographs so that images can be compared. 

2. The camera must be the same height aboveground. Use the

meter board for consistent heights. Figures 31 and 32 in part

B illustrate the effect of change in distance on size and location of objects. 

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3. Make sure that the camera is oriented crosswise to the

view with the viewfinder toward the camera location (fig. 27).

Remember this by viewing the photo point through the camera, then rotating it 90 degrees upward to view the canopy. 

Canopy cover also may be determined by using the photo grid

analysis technique discussed in part B.

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Figure 28—Filing system form “Photo Points with Overhead Views” documenting

current tree canopy cover. The form is in part B, appendix A. Remember to make

notes on what is in each photo. 
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