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Re: Photos of chickens, taken by chickens

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Post by LesZedCB »

Adraghast wrote: post #11
jahlove wrote: post #2

> Are these chicken selfies? > Yes. The chickens are using an input device (the motion sensor) to invoke a computer function (the capture method on the Pi), which invokes a series of events that results in the photo being taken, uploaded, and shared. > This is identical to a human using an input device (tapping a button) to invoke a computer function (the post method on Instagram), which invokes a series of events th…

I take selfies every time I pass by a CCTV camera apparently.

exactly, because "take" is the operative word, being a positive action done by a subject.

Re: Photos of chickens, taken by chickens

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Post by bstpierre »

SoftTalker wrote: post #82
b3morales wrote: post #55

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Befriending one of the more intelligent birds (jays, or crows) is also very entertaining, though they are still wild of course.

Just don't betray their friendship, as they will not forget it.

And they will tell their friends and children too, apparently

Re: Photos of chickens, taken by chickens

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Post by LesZedCB »

0daystock wrote: post #73

Chickens are beautiful creatures worthy of at the least the respect we give to household pets. The unimaginable horror we put billions of them through on an ongoing basis, while dissonantly admiring their charm and brilliance, is a sobering realization.

indeed, the line between "pet" and "food" is disturbing in both where it's drawn, and it's fundamental relativism.

Re: Photos of chickens, taken by chickens

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Post by deebosong »

cosarara wrote: post #54
jahlove wrote: post #2

> Are these chicken selfies? > Yes. The chickens are using an input device (the motion sensor) to invoke a computer function (the capture method on the Pi), which invokes a series of events that results in the photo being taken, uploaded, and shared. > This is identical to a human using an input device (tapping a button) to invoke a computer function (the post method on Instagram), which invokes a series of events th…

By that logic, I am taking a selfie every time I speed in front of a speed camera, or I drive in front of an average speed zone camera.

Make a novelty website dedicated to speed zone selfies.

Re: Photos of chickens, taken by chickens

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Post by dredmorbius »

KineticLensman wrote: post #78
jjice wrote: post #27

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Why is that?

A good general principle in almost any photography is that if you want pictures that are different from everyone else's, just get down a bit. Most people take shots at their eye level and don't even think to try a different angle

Unusual points of view.

High, low, inside a pipe, from a tree, under water, where people don't usually go / aren't allowed / can't access, etc.

Keep in mind that the unusual can become commonplace if overused. Selfie sticks were initially a novel PoV. They became cliche in about a week.

Re: Photos of chickens, taken by chickens

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Post by layer8 »

euroderf wrote: post #33
markozivanovic wrote: post #15

>Do the chickens lay eggs? >>Yes. They are the best fresh eggs you’ve ever tasted. They are available for $20 each. Pick up only. Wow, some expensive eggs! Is it because these chickens are now celebrities? :) Kidding aside, I just bought a box of 10 eggs today for 4 euros (~4,15USD) and thought that was a bit expensive. Also from free-range chicken. I can find "egg prices around the world", but I can't find a single…

Fresh chicken eggs are da bomb. The egg whites cohere and do not spread out in a puddle. You might be buying organic eggs (or free range, or wot-evs) but if the whites are runny and spread out in the pan, the eggs are NOT fresh.

According to that criterion the eggs I buy are apparently fresh, though I usually wish the whites were more runny when I use them.

Re: Photos of chickens, taken by chickens

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Post by dredmorbius »

SV_BubbleTime wrote: post #99
alx__ wrote: post #19

Earlier quoted context omitted.

I'd guess they're purposely inflated to cut down on people asking to buy them

Colloquially called the “Fuck off price”. “We don’t want to do it, but if you are really going to pay this, we’ll make it happen.” I was quoting some wood deck and lawn work this spring. I had four people come out to quote, and two gave me fuck off prices about 3-4x what I eventually paid. EDIT: for reference on good eggs, I’ve found duck eggs to be superior to chicken eggs.

I’ve found duck eggs to be superior to chicken eggs.

Especially if you're interested in hatching ducklings.

Re: Photos of chickens, taken by chickens

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Post by BarryMilo »

WaitWaitWha wrote: post #97
calibas wrote: post #95

Some interesting legality here, if these photos are really "taken by chickens" then they can't be copyrighted: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monkey_selfie_copyright_disput... However, if this counts as being "taken by chickens" then it also implies that when a burglar triggers a motion-activated camera, the burglar owns the rights to the image.

>The chickens are using an input device (the motion sensor) to invoke a computer function [...] No, per the description and your legal context, the chickens are not taking the pictures.

You also don't own the copyright for pictures randomly generated by computers, presumably this applies to chicken randomization as well.
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