Saturday, June 25, 2011

Learn to ROCK your camera with Clickin Moms (& a GIVEAWAY!!!)

One of the funniest things about being a photographer is the comments people sometimes make when you whip out your camera. "Now THAT's  a camera," one man observantly pointed out when I was at the park with the kids recently. Or, "Let's see who has the biggest toy," said one man at a wedding I was photographing, brandishing his Canon at me with a big grin. As much as some of these comments make me giggle, I do enjoy the chance to talk with other photo enthusiasts, hear how they're using their cameras, and pick their brain for any tips or tricks I might not know about.

That's why I LOVE being a member at Clickin' Moms. Whether I need a little boost of inspiration, or have questions about how to do something specific in my editing software, I can always find someone willing to chat with me and share what they know. I've learned so much in the short time I've been a member.

www.ClickinMoms.com

Go take a peek over at Clickin' Moms and read a few recent blog posts or cruise through the forums. And don't be put off by the name - there are members of all kinds (many who aren't moms, and even a few guys hanging around!). If you like what you see, go ahead and give membership a try (their trial memberships are a great way to try the community out, but you won't regret purchasing an annual or lifetime membership, either - I guarantee you'll get your money's worth).

Here's the best part: I have one lifetime membership to give away!!! That's a $195 value!
*note that this giveaway is only open to new members. If you join during the month of June and win this giveaway, Clickin Moms will refund your membership purchase.*

To enter, simply leave me a comment telling me your number one photography goal.

For extra entries (leave one comment for each item):

  • Join Clickin' Moms using one of the links in this post. Leave a comment here with your screen name (so I can say hello!). And don't worry - if you're my giveaway winner, CM will refund your membership purchase.
  • Follow the Sharp Images blog (use Friend Connect in the right hand sidebar, or add it to your reader).
  • Like Sharp Images on Facebook.
  • Blog, tweet, or facebook about this giveaway. Your post must include a url to this giveaway. Leave a comment with a link to your post.
Giveaway closes on Wednesday, June 29 at midnight Central Time. Good luck!



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90 comments:

  1. RebeccaJune 25, 2011 at 9:49 AM

    WOO-HOO! First commentator! Of course that means I'm practically guaranteed not to win. Good thing...

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  2. RebeccaJune 25, 2011 at 9:50 AM

    ... I'm already a fan of Sharp Images on Facebook. :)

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  3. RebeccaJune 25, 2011 at 9:50 AM

    Oh! And I follow your blog using Google Reader.

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  4. JannyJune 25, 2011 at 11:28 AM

    Lately my main photography goal is taking pictures of my grandson Charlie. I would love to learn how to get better pictures, even though I just use a simple point and shoot camera!

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  5. JannyJune 25, 2011 at 11:30 AM

    I have just become one of your fans on facebook.

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  6. JannyJune 25, 2011 at 11:32 AM

    I follow your blog on Google reader

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  7. TanyaJune 27, 2011 at 5:37 PM

    My number one goal is to be able to take photos that need little help in photoshop. Right now mine need a LOT of help! lol.

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  8. TanyaJune 27, 2011 at 5:39 PM

    I have added this blog to my google reader!

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  9. TanyaJune 27, 2011 at 5:40 PM

    Just liked ya on FB =)

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  10. TanyaJune 27, 2011 at 5:42 PM

    I have tweeted it! http://twitter.com/tanyah666

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  11. TanyaJune 27, 2011 at 5:43 PM

    and i posted it on my FB! http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100002229789206

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  12. JewelleJune 27, 2011 at 5:46 PM

    My photography goal is to take more pictures of my kids. I used to be good at taking a lot of pictures, but now I'm lucky if I get the camera out once every few days : (

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  13. Roxanne O'BrienJune 27, 2011 at 5:50 PM

    I'm a fan on Facebook! My goal is to be able to become a photographrr full time so I could be with my children more and do what I truly enjoy!

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  14. DalisJune 27, 2011 at 6:43 PM

    Leaving a comment, thanks for the chance!!!! BTW. You are just a few mins away from me!

    -- dalis
    alidalis AT comcast DOT net

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  15. DalisJune 27, 2011 at 6:44 PM

    I am following your blog now! thanks for the chance.

    -- dalis
    alidalis AT comcast DOT net

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  16. DalisJune 27, 2011 at 6:46 PM

    I am liking your facebook.

    Gosh I was so excited that you are so close to me in location, that I forgot to add why I want to improve or what. I want to stay away from the AUTO button, seriously!!!!

    -- dalis
    alidalis AT comcast DOT net

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  17. DalisJune 27, 2011 at 6:46 PM

    And here is my facebook share: http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=648507054

    -- dalis
    alidalis AT comcast DOT net

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  18. SuzyJune 27, 2011 at 6:59 PM

    I liked you on Facebook!

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  19. SuzyJune 27, 2011 at 7:03 PM

    I just tweeted from
    http://twitter.com/#!/suezeeq12

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  20. SuzyJune 27, 2011 at 7:07 PM

    Just posted to my Facebook as my status:
    http://www.facebook.com/suzyramos

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  21. SuzyJune 27, 2011 at 7:14 PM

    added you to my google reader too!

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  22. AmandaJune 27, 2011 at 7:18 PM

    Thanks for the FUN Giveaway!

    My #1 photography goal is to journal my children's life in pictures. A picture is worth 1000 words, right?

    Liked you on FB

    Following you on Google Reader

    Shared the Link on my FB page (http://www.facebook.com/AmandaDawnRN) my page is private to friends only so not sure if you can see it.

    Amanda_Dawn@usa.com

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  23. AmandaJune 27, 2011 at 7:20 PM

    Ok It's late and I didn't follow directions.

    Liked you on FB.

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  24. AmandaJune 27, 2011 at 7:21 PM

    Followed you on Google Reader

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  25. AmandaJune 27, 2011 at 7:22 PM

    Shared link on my FB page (http://www.facebook.com/AmandaDawnRN) though I am private to friends only so not sure it will let you see it.

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  26. SuzyJune 27, 2011 at 7:23 PM

    My goal is to learn to like my new Canon T3i as much as I liked my Nikon D40 which I never took off auto and it took amazing pictures. I don't love this Canon and it's got to be ME, not the camera and I need to figure out why and how I can fix this so I can love this one too. I've messed with the TV, AV, P - well, all the buttons and well, good thing pictures are digital and I can take 200-300 an hour and not think anything of it. I need help - I need to get off the "auto" because the T3i on auto doesn't work for me and I hate to keep thinking this was a big mistake buying this camera. Thank God for Lightroom but I don't want to depend on it the way I do today.

    Many thanks for a wonderful opportunity to be a part of a close knit community of people who truly want to help others.

    Suzy

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  27. JenJune 27, 2011 at 7:58 PM

    My #1 goal with photography is to be technically good enough to capture images the way I see them in my head, and use my photography to bless my family and my clients with beautiful images of their precious memories. Also, I would love to turn my passion for photography into a real business. I have dabbled for a long time, but have not yet taken the plunge!

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  28. JenJune 27, 2011 at 8:00 PM

    Liked you on facebook!

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  29. JenJune 27, 2011 at 8:01 PM

    Subscribes with my feed reader!

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  30. JenJune 27, 2011 at 8:04 PM

    Just commented on my facebook page with a link!
    http://www.facebook.com/jenfinkmoore
    I SO hope I win!!! I would LOVE THIS!!!!!

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  31. HeatherJune 27, 2011 at 8:41 PM

    My number one goal is to learn to take photos with my Canon all in manual! I have had the camera for a year and still haven't taken the time to learn it. I'm so afraid that I will be too slow and will miss the shots that I want to take of my boys. So once I learn to shoot in manual, I need to practice, practice, practice! :)

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  32. HeatherJune 27, 2011 at 8:44 PM

    Liked you on Facebook. :)

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  33. AnonymousJune 27, 2011 at 9:05 PM

    I just want to get the camera off Auto and onto manual :).. at least once in a while, LOL

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  34. JenniferJune 27, 2011 at 9:39 PM

    I'd love to learn how to use my Canon Powershot Pro1 to its fullest

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  35. MelanieJune 27, 2011 at 9:39 PM

    My number one photography goal, is to just get better! I want my photos to take my breath away. :)

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  36. JenniferJune 27, 2011 at 9:39 PM

    liked you on Fb

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  37. MelanieJune 27, 2011 at 9:40 PM

    Liked you on FB! If I win, my email is trav_and_melatyahoodotcom.

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  38. JenniferJune 27, 2011 at 9:40 PM

    and shared your fb post about the giveaway on my facebook page http://www.facebook.com/jmcdon87/posts/214581188583145

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  39. DayJune 27, 2011 at 11:01 PM

    Love your photos! I don't really use fb, but I'll be happy to follow your blog!
    My photography goal is to learn how to capture that perfect moment, my photos turn out ok but someone is always blinking or hair is in the face, or there's a blurry hand... there's gotta be a trick to it!!

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  40. SandraJune 27, 2011 at 11:16 PM

    My goal is just to improve in both composition and technical skills to where I can really love my photos and capture what I see in my head.

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  41. AnonymousJune 27, 2011 at 11:23 PM

    My goal is to better understand my camera in manual mode! I am still having to post process quite a bit so I want to just take better photos!

    Thanks!
    Jami Malcolm
    momtologan AT yahoo dot com

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  42. MichelleJune 28, 2011 at 3:58 AM

    Wow! What a giveaway! I would just like to be understand my camera.

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  43. MichelleJune 28, 2011 at 3:59 AM

    I like you on facebook.

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  44. Heather K. (interstitchal)June 28, 2011 at 3:59 AM

    Great contest Sarah! My number one goal is to improve my composition in 2011.

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  45. MichelleJune 28, 2011 at 4:00 AM

    I'm following your blog.

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  46. Melissa W.June 28, 2011 at 6:04 AM

    I would LOVE to be able to capture those sweet photos of my kids that I see others are able to take seemingly so effortlessly. I have no sense of composition or balance. LOVE your site & have shared your link on FB too.

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  47. LynettJune 28, 2011 at 6:26 AM

    my number one goal in photography is simply taking wonderful pictures of my family!

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  48. KathyMJune 28, 2011 at 7:33 AM

    I would love to improve my composition

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  49. AnonymousJune 28, 2011 at 7:41 AM

    I want to learn how to improve my composition.

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  50. AnonymousJune 28, 2011 at 7:43 AM

    I'm following you now :)

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  51. AnonymousJune 28, 2011 at 7:44 AM

    http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1232448559

    And I posted to my FB :)

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  52. DeniseJune 28, 2011 at 8:31 AM

    thanks so much for this sarah. my goal is to capture the heart and soul of the people i photograph and to continue to acquire the skills to make that happen!

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  53. DeniseJune 28, 2011 at 8:35 AM

    liked you on fb.

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  54. DeniseJune 28, 2011 at 8:36 AM

    added you to my google reader. thanks for doing this!

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  55. kendalltJune 28, 2011 at 8:44 AM

    Right now, my number one photography goal is to be able to shoot completely in Manual in any situation. I'm slowly but surely getting there, but indoor photos give me tons of problems!

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  56. kendalltJune 28, 2011 at 8:45 AM

    Added your blog to my google reader!

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  57. kendalltJune 28, 2011 at 8:48 AM

    Just became a FB fan!

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  58. kendalltJune 28, 2011 at 8:53 AM

    Tweeted about the giveaway:
    http://twitter.com/#!/kendalltbb/status/85736743080439808

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  59. kendalltJune 28, 2011 at 8:55 AM

    Posted to my FB wall:
    http://www.facebook.com/kendall.tubbs

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  60. Shelle @ Dreamy Nest? {not!}*June 28, 2011 at 9:33 AM

    I would love to take better pictures in general - and to permanently get off of AUTO.
    Thank you for the opportunity!!

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  61. roxanamdmJune 28, 2011 at 3:02 PM

    My number one goal is to learn to take better pics, so they look more realistic and natural. Thanks for the chance!!!

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  62. roxanamdmJune 28, 2011 at 3:14 PM

    I'm one your followers now!!!

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  63. roxanamdmJune 28, 2011 at 3:15 PM

    Just liked you on FB!

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  64. roxanamdmJune 28, 2011 at 3:17 PM

    And retwitted: http://twitter.com/#!/roxanamdm

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  65. KimJune 28, 2011 at 3:56 PM

    Wow!! Thanks so much for the chance!! Just one goal huh?? Well i guess i could say getting better pictures over all...especially of my kids!

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  66. KimJune 28, 2011 at 4:08 PM

    Posted about this on FB!
    http://www.Facebook.com/#!/profile.php?I'd=1097340368

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  67. KimJune 28, 2011 at 4:10 PM

    Following your blog!!

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  68. KimJune 28, 2011 at 4:11 PM

    I like you on FB!

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  69. Heather KeetchJune 28, 2011 at 4:31 PM

    Great giveaway! My main goal right now is to take better photos by understanding my camera better! This would definitely help! Thanks

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  70. Camp KafiJune 28, 2011 at 4:57 PM

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  71. Sally @DrinkingFromMySaucerJune 28, 2011 at 4:59 PM

    Though I'd like to own a fancier camera someday, that isn't in the cards right now. So, I'd have to say that my #1 Photography Goal is to learn about and make the best use of the little digital camera that I have right now, learning to take photos that will recall great memories to my family for years to come.

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  72. Sally @DrinkingFromMySaucerJune 28, 2011 at 5:01 PM

    Just tweeted about your giveaway!

    https://twitter.com/#!/sallykelly1/status/85860212644392962

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  73. mrstankJune 28, 2011 at 7:20 PM

    I was just looking at clickin moms and really wishing I could afford to join. I just started doing photography after a long "love affair" with it. I invested in a Canon 60D that I might be paying on for the next century (lol).

    My number one goal right now is to learn to photograph kids. I don't know enough to get the great shots of the kids. I can do all the others. I am a mom but my son passed away after he was born so I don't have anyone to practice on unless a friend or family member loans me their kids for a couple hours (lol) So with limited practice time and a love for it, I need to be where I can get the best tips to help me learn.

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  74. mrstankJune 28, 2011 at 7:20 PM

    Added to my google reader.

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  75. mrstankJune 28, 2011 at 7:25 PM

    I posted on facebook (twice, ha ha, by accident)

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  76. mrstankJune 28, 2011 at 7:26 PM

    I also posted on my page...
    http://www.facebook.com/pages/Kat-Tankersley-Photography/186069751416588

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  77. mrstankJune 28, 2011 at 7:27 PM

    Here's my tweet!
    http://twitter.com/#!/kat_tankersley/status/85896945155051520

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  78. mrstankJune 28, 2011 at 7:27 PM

    I liked you on facebook

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  79. mrstankJune 28, 2011 at 7:28 PM

    I followed your blog (different from the google reader??)

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  80. The Pittsburgh HitesJune 28, 2011 at 8:09 PM

    My number one photography goal is to make my customers smile. To give them what I would want of my own family and children.
    My own personal goal, to always keep learning and growing...

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  81. mrstankJune 28, 2011 at 11:32 PM

    I just did a blog post too!
    http://katdesigned.blogspot.com/2011/06/sharp-images-custom-photography-learn.html

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  82. KrisiJune 29, 2011 at 12:55 AM

    What a great opportunity! My photography goal(s) are more manual shooting and learning to use Lightroom - which I just got.

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  83. KrisiJune 29, 2011 at 12:56 AM

    Facebooked it:

    https://www.facebook.com/#!/ThriveFoodHomeStore

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  84. KrisiJune 29, 2011 at 12:57 AM

    Following you on my google reader - thought I already was but guess not - now I am .

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  85. KimJune 29, 2011 at 9:12 AM

    My goal right now is to learn how to use Lightroom a little better.

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  86. NathalieJune 29, 2011 at 2:17 PM

    My number one goal is to pick up taking shots from our kids again - good photos, not just the point and shoot ones on few occassions.

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  87. scaccogirlJune 29, 2011 at 7:30 PM

    My goal is to capture on film what I see in my heart.

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  88. scaccogirlJune 29, 2011 at 7:31 PM

    I already like you on FB!

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  89. scaccogirlJune 29, 2011 at 7:32 PM

    Posted on FB!
    https://www.facebook.com/scaccogirl

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  90. scaccogirlJune 29, 2011 at 7:35 PM

    Tweeted!
    http://twitter.com/#!/leannscacco/status/86261233015193600

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