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Can You Tell How Tall I am From This Photo? #WordlessWednesday #Photography

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Hugh W. Roberts

Aug 9, 2023

Wordless Wednesday – No words, just pictures. Allow your photo(s) to tell the story.

Photo of a shadow of a man that makes him look tall next to the shadow of a tree on green grass — Is Your Shadow Taller Than You?

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37 responses to “Can You Tell How Tall I am From This Photo? #WordlessWednesday #Photography”

Liesbet @ Roaming About

Aug 12, 2023

Haha, love it, Hugh. You must be a giant! Once in a while, I take a photo of our trio’s shadow early morning or late afternoon. We always look huge, but, because of Maya, we are somewhat recognizable. :-)

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1. Hugh W. Roberts
  
  Aug 12, 2023
  
  Yes, shadows of dogs are usually a great giveaway, Liesbet. Although I always think the shadows of Toby and Austin look like cartoon characters.
  
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Terri, Olive Tree Saints

Aug 10, 2023

I love photos of shadows, and this one really made me smile. I’d love to see a photo from the other perspective now – facing you, so we can see how tall both you and the tree are.😊 Great photo Hugh!

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1. Hugh W. Roberts
  
  Aug 10, 2023
  
  Thanks, Terri.
  
  Shadows are fascinating subjects to photograph and write about. They can change something real into something completely different. But you have to beware when a shadow is not mirroring the same action as its owner.
  
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Eugi

Aug 10, 2023

That is a great photo, Hugh! Wild guess – 5’10”.

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1. Hugh W. Roberts
  
  Aug 10, 2023
  
  Not a bad guess, but not right, Eugi. Glad you like the photo. Shadows are great to photograph.
  
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Joey J 📸

Aug 10, 2023

Interesting! You’re as tall as a tree!? By the way, coming from a self-hosted WP, I’ve started noticing various photo challenges (haven’t joined any yet, though). For Wordless Wednesday, the photo shouldn’t have any word included, but also we shouldn’t write anything in the post? Thanks for your advice!

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1. Hugh W. Roberts
  
  Aug 10, 2023
  
  I guess it depends on which species of tree we are talking about.
  
  Here’s a link to a post on my version of what Wordless Wednesday is about.
  
  How To Participate In The Wordless Wednesday Photography Challenge And Gain New Followers
  
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  1. Joey J 📸
    
    Aug 12, 2023
    
    Thanks, Huth!
    
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Mac’s Opinion

Aug 10, 2023

Judging by the length of the grass blades and the average size of the leaves combined with the sun’s brightness which gives an estimated time of day, I’d calculate that you’re about 5′ 34″ tall.

My derpy dog – https://macsopinion.com/wordless-wednesday-number-20/

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1. Hugh W. Roberts
  
  Aug 10, 2023
  
  That’s an interesting measurement. Thank you.
  
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Erika

Aug 9, 2023

I like this one a lot. I love such shadow pictures anyway.

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1. Hugh W. Roberts
  
  Aug 10, 2023
  
  They always make exciting subjects to photograph and write about, Erika.
  
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  1. Erika
    
    Aug 10, 2023
    
    I completely agree, Hugh!
    
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Paul Ariss

Aug 9, 2023

3’6″?

Or how about 6’3″?

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1. Hugh W. Roberts
  
  Aug 10, 2023
  
  I like how you changed those measurements around. Oh, if only I was 6ft 3!
  
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JT Twissel

Aug 9, 2023

Interesting angle. Kind of like a fun house mirror! I’m guessing 5’10” – I used to be almost 5’7” but I think I’ve shrunk a bit.

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1. Hugh W. Roberts
  
  Aug 10, 2023
  
  Yes, I thought of funhouse mirrors too. Somebody else mentioned they had shrunk as they have got older. I think is part of growing up (or should that be growing down?)
  
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Terri Webster Schrandt

Aug 9, 2023

Shadows make for fun images, Hugh. I always love how long shadows slim us down, too 😉

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1. Hugh W. Roberts
  
  Aug 10, 2023
  
  Shadows can do all sorts of things to us, Terri. But beware of them when they’re not doing the same thing as their owner.
  
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  1. Terri Webster Schrandt
    
    Aug 10, 2023
    
    Hmm, food for thought 🤔
    
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Esme Slabbert

Aug 9, 2023

My guess would be tree-mendously tall, but all jokes aside how about 5’10” or so.

https://esmesalon.com/going-home/?

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1. Hugh W. Roberts
  
  Aug 9, 2023
  
  That is another excellent answer that made me laugh, but not the correct answer. Shadows can make you look taller…or shorter.
  
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PR

Aug 9, 2023

Trigonometry is a good tool but doesn’t work with too little information 😂. Some AI needed here!
Jokes apart, I like the juxtaposition with the tree.

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1. Hugh W. Roberts
  
  Aug 9, 2023
  
  Yes, I like it too. And I love how my shadow seems to have very long legs. I could be wearing a pair of platform shoes from the 1970s.
  
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bushboy

Aug 9, 2023

Treemendously tall 😁

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1. Hugh W. Roberts
  
  Aug 9, 2023
  
  Haha! That’s the best one…yet.
  
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noelleg44

Aug 9, 2023

No idea at all! Guessing – 5’8″? I used to be 5’11” myself but time has shortened me.

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1. Hugh W. Roberts
  
  Aug 9, 2023
  
  I’ve heard that’s one of the many things ageing does to you.
  
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Dan Antion

Aug 9, 2023

Too early for maths, Hugh, but I like the photo.

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1. Hugh W. Roberts
  
  Aug 9, 2023
  
  Thanks, Dan. I love the different effects shadows give.
  
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Annette Rochelle Aben

Aug 9, 2023

5’11”?

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1. Hugh W. Roberts
  
  Aug 9, 2023
  
  Good guess from the photo, but no.
  
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