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Thank you so much. Actually, I am also interested in drones. It's true that the existence of rules and restrictions is a barrier to implementation, but being able to move my point of view freely is attractive.

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I think blue skies and gliders are the best combination.

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I love the sky and the remote controlled airplanes.

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When I was a kid, I was jealous of my cousin who had a radio-controlled airplane.

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As a kid in communist Bulgaria, we had plastic models of airplanes, tanks, and ships, but those were for your home display. There were modelling clubs for radio-controlled models, but these were super expensive…

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It is true that even in Japan, radio-controlled airplanes were extremely expensive compared to plastic models, and were out of reach for children. But now we can buy a drone for about $20 at a toy store.

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Oh, it is so very true, my friend! I am saddened to see how many young people today are oblivious of how blessed they are to have modern tech at their fingertips and for cheap too!

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I love your idea of “interesting normal”. The photos are wonderful. The remote control gliders remind me of my dad and brothers building and flying them when we were young. When our parents died and we were cleaning out their house, we found the old green remote control in the attic. Your photos reminded me of some of the best times we had as kids with our dad. 💖🥰

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I'm glad that you agree with my thoughts. On that day, the old men operating radio-controlled gliders looked like little boys.

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May 26Liked by SHIMIZU Akira

Maybe the felt that way too 😊

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How did you capture the sunshine without the glare?

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I didn't use any special techniques to take these photos.

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That's what I thought you'd say. I can't capture the sun like that. You have special skills. :)

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Maybe I'm a magician of light? (^o^)

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May 26Liked by SHIMIZU Akira

Sounds about right. 🪄📷🌅

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蒼い空、飛ぶ、美しい、風に乗る、飛んで見たい、翼が欲しい。

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