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Adobe's Reflection Removal
In this video I take a first look at Adobe's Reflection Removal tool found in ACR inside of the latest version of Photoshop. It is a cool new AI tool and we test it out on (6) different images captured in RAW mode with my iPhone 16 Pro Maz.
#reflkectionremoval #adobe #tests
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"Landscape Processing Made Easy" Introduction Video
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I have just released a 46 chapter video series that teaches you my method of processing my landscape RAW files. This method has taken me years to develop and refine and now I present it in an easy-to-understand method with plenty of samples. Let's face it, 50% of creating a successful image is in the plain ing and capture state, while the other 50% comes with the processing. You owe it to yours...
October Tip of the Month - Adobe Adaptive Profile
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In this video I demonstrate the new Adobe Adaptive Camera Profile in (beta) that does some amazing things to your RAW file allowing you to balance an image non-destructively. As of now, it is only available in Adobe Camera RAW inside of the new Photoshop 2025. I also mention in the video that you can join Gary Hart and me next September 23-27, 2025 for my annual Fall in Grand Teton National Par...
Lightroom Select Object / Double Process RAW
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In this video I demonstrate how I double-processed a Milky Way astrophotography image and used Lightroom's Object Select Tool to take care of extreme overexpose and underexpose elements of the scene. #objectslection #Lightroom #photoshop
Topaz Photo AI v 3 1 0
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In this video, I will demonstrate all of the new features to be found in this software product. I use it daily with every image I process. Topaz has harnesed the power of AI to take your processing to the next level. #TopazphotoAI #photoshop #aisoftware
Colorizing a B&W IR Image in Photoshop
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In this video I share a technique I use on my 720nm Infrared images where I use the Photoshop Neural Colorize Image filter. It is hit and miss and I show five different images and some workarounds. It's just another creative avenue to pursue and to me, that is what creativity is all about. These techniques will also work on color images that you converted to B&W. #photoshoptutorial #colorizatio...
LR Generative Remove
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Adobe has released version 13.3 of Lightroom. The new release includes an amazing new Generative AI Remove tool. In this video I show you three applications for landscape photography at helping clean-up scenes. Are we going too far with this AI stuff? I'll leave you to be the judge. #lightroom #Generativeremove #generativeai
Fixing Hot Spots
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In this video I teach you a technique recommended by the great Tony Kuyper on how to fix hot spots in your landscape images. The actual creator of this technique is Blake Rudis but Tony put me on to his video and now I'm sharing the technique with all of you. MY WEBSITE: www.donsmithphotography.com Tony Kuyper Discount (15% off everything in store) DS15 Tony Kuyper's Store: goodlight.us/panels-...
Your Camera's Vision : An Interview With Gary Hart
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In this video I interview longtime landscape photographer Gary Hart. He discusses his approach to his photography with a presentation titled "You Camera's Vision." Gary has been a working professional for over 20 years and has run successful workshops over the majority of those years. His workshops routinely sell-out placing him in high-demand. Gary's Weekly Blog: garyhartblog.com Gary's Worksh...
Why Our Monument Valley Workshop Might be The Most Unique Workshop You'll Ever Attend
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In this video, I will discuss Ron Modra's and my Monument Valley Workshop that we co-host each December. We feel it may just be the most unique photo workshop you'll ever attend as we combine Native American models in traditional dress with the stunning vistas of Monument Valley. In the workshop we still do straight landscape photography and get to areas most cannot get on their own. We are sol...
Adobe Max SNEAKS for Still Photographers
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In this video I will be looking back at a couple of Sneak Previews of Projects shown at Adobe Max this past October. SNEAKS are a look into the future of possible Adobe products or AI that will make its way into existing products. No guarantee, but it is sure fun to take a look into the future! The two SNEAKS I take a look at in this video are called Project See Through and Project Stardust whi...
Part 2: - Ron Modra Transition From Sports Into Landscape Photography
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In this Episode of Beyond the Lens, Don Smith Interviews longtime former Sports Illustrated staff photographer Ron Modra. This is Part 2 of a two-part interview. In this episode, Ron talks about his transition into landscape photography as both an artist and workshop instructor. PART 1: Ron's SI Years: ua-cam.com/video/NvsYnKqUdJw/v-deo.htmlsi=JoH0vy2rzGB_sDls Don's website: www.donsmithphotogr...
An Interview With Sports Illustrated Photographer Ron Modra
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In this Episode of Beyond the Lens, Don Smith Interviews longtime former Sports Illustrated staff photographer Ron Modra. This is Part one of a two-part interview. Ron shows images and talks about his 27 years working for the magazine. In Part 2, scheduled to be released December 1, Ron will talk about his transition into landscape photography as both an artist and workshop instructor. on's web...
TK's Gen Fill Part 2 :: Creating Art From Photographs
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In this epsiode of BEYOND THE LENS, I will walk you through how to use the new Gen Fill Plugin v1.4.0 from Tony Kuyper. The great news - IT'S FREE! This is Part 2 where I demonstrate turning images into art by using the percentage buttons and prompts in the Gen Fill panel. Don's website: www.donsmithphotography.com Don's Email: don@donsmithphotography.com My Workshops: www.donsmithphotography.c...
TK Gen Fill Plugin - Part 1
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In this video, I will walk you through how to use the new Gen Fill from Tony Kuyper. The great news - IT'S FREE! Don's website: www.donsmithphotography.com Don's Email: don@donsmithphotography.com Lofoten Islands Norway Workshop Information: www.donsmithphotography.com/W... My Workshops: www.donsmithphotography.com/W... Tony Kuyper Gen Fill 1.4.0 Blog: tonykuyper.wordpress.com TK Gen Fill Plugi...
Lofoten Islands, Norway Photo Workshop with Ron Modra and Don Smith :: February 23 - March 1, 2024
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Lofoten Islands, Norway Photo Workshop with Ron Modra and Don Smith :: February 23 - March 1, 2024
Focus Stacking and Exposure Blending
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Focus Stacking and Exposure Blending
Low-Tech Strategies to Enhance Creativity - with special guest Kerry Drager.
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Low-Tech Strategies to Enhance Creativity - with special guest Kerry Drager.
Lightroom v 13 New Features for Landscape Photographers
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Lightroom v 13 New Features for Landscape Photographers
Beyond the Lens :: My GEAR for Landscape Photography
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Beyond the Lens :: My GEAR for Landscape Photography
Where Can I Legally Fly My Drone?
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Where Can I Legally Fly My Drone?
Photoshop 2024 :: Generative AI Practical Usages
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Photoshop 2024 :: Generative AI Practical Usages
Topaz Photo AI 2 :: First Look
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Topaz Photo AI 2 :: First Look
Social Media Posting :: Birds Against Dusk Sky :: Why Images Work/Don't Work
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Social Media Posting :: Birds Against Dusk Sky :: Why Images Work/Don't Work
Why Your Background Color When Processing Matters
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Why Your Background Color When Processing Matters
Linear Profiles
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Linear Profiles
Grand Teton NP SLIDESHOW
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Grand Teton NP SLIDESHOW
PHOTOSHOP'S GENERATIVE AI
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PHOTOSHOP'S GENERATIVE AI
Photoshop's REMOVE TOOL
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Photoshop's REMOVE TOOL
Processing a Stacked Wildflower Image
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Processing a Stacked Wildflower Image

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  • @RealEstatePhotographerPro
    @RealEstatePhotographerPro 5 днів тому

    cool idea

  • @jerrychisholm8565
    @jerrychisholm8565 11 днів тому

    Well I’ve been flying my drone at these two beautiful parks in Ohio all year and all of a sudden park rangers stopped me and ask me not to ascend or descend my drone in the parks no more. There was no fly zone or no sign saying I couldn’t fly there no more so I just comply and left, no one was in the park and wasn’t bothering no one

  • @richardpiotrowski1043
    @richardpiotrowski1043 13 днів тому

    Thanks for this... Most rules now being implemented by Anti-Human bureaucrats...

  • @toddclark5154
    @toddclark5154 26 днів тому

    This is for mac only since you used AirDrop. You should specify in your title.

  • @CerenimoisinWonderland-h8k
    @CerenimoisinWonderland-h8k 26 днів тому

    there is no - advance channel setting in my youtube, how did you find this?

  • @photony
    @photony 29 днів тому

    Thank you, Don, for being the voice of reason. You're not trying to do anything sketchy, you're trying to follow the law and get good images/footage. Thank you for this video. I 100% agree on your assessment of entrapment. We want to be compliant, but the overreach is palpable.

  • @grigoryvidishev1810
    @grigoryvidishev1810 Місяць тому

    Hi Don, do you have something similar but for night astrophotography? Maybe you can recommend a video for that- appreciate your help

  • @grigoryvidishev1810
    @grigoryvidishev1810 Місяць тому

    Thank you, I got my camera primarily for night scape and I will use your video as help to make my setup.

  • @KenToney
    @KenToney 2 місяці тому

    On your Tip for October video (first on your list, you have it naked for kids, which means I can’t save it for later or comment you can edit and change that setting

  • @dhmccauley
    @dhmccauley 2 місяці тому

    Terrible tutorial. You didn't even show how to access the original RAW file.

  • @MikeCorrigan1520
    @MikeCorrigan1520 2 місяці тому

    Its vague at best. To & landing is key. The parks hate drones, but have no real enforcement mechanism. If you fly the way you explain, nobody will mess with you. People that like to push buttons and piss off authorities will just test the limits and force more enforcement. Use common sense, be respectful and nothing will go wrong. Its all just pure CYA at this point should something go wrong. Reminds me of “don’t ask, dont tell” policy military had to abide by for years. Thx for trying to do right thing for us. I have my license and will follow what FAA enforces.

  • @jonglaser4468
    @jonglaser4468 3 місяці тому

    just found this,,thanks,, spelling doesnt really matter..LOL,...I am going to try your method of prepping image before using gen x fill..Thanks again

  • @specialized41
    @specialized41 3 місяці тому

    Boring video, go direct to the point....

  • @qrandle1
    @qrandle1 3 місяці тому

    I went through this exact same thing at a CA state park in south Orange County. I am/was a professional journalist, etc., acting in a professional manner. The people at the office were jerks just like they were to you.

  • @bluekayakdiver
    @bluekayakdiver 4 місяці тому

    The Florida State Parks don't allow takeoff and landing of drones in their parks but they don't have jurisdiction over the airspace. There are some beach towns like Orange Beach and Gulf Shores, Alabama that don't allow flying drones in public areas. A lot of the dislike of drones probably comes from people who fly and don't have any regard for other people. I too love drone photography but sometimes it can be challenging to find a place to fly.

  • @jameepanger5126
    @jameepanger5126 4 місяці тому

    Thank you for capturing our beautiful world, Don!

  • @chriscapune7873
    @chriscapune7873 4 місяці тому

    Have you looked at an APP called AutoPylot. I shows Morro Bay as ok to fly . It also gives you FAA pdfs to download. May be helpful. But as you have stated in the video the State doesn’t seem to care that the FAA controls the air space. Hopefully eventually you or they get this sorted. But I kinda seems the State doesn’t want it sorted 🥹

  • @discojelly
    @discojelly 4 місяці тому

    Shot images at the North Texas Rodeo last year. It is NOW my most favorite subject to capture! Getting ready for this years event! Thank you for the inspiration!

  • @ameleh61
    @ameleh61 4 місяці тому

    what's wrong with full time DMF? Is that because you're always in manual focus?

  • @JC-jb2qf
    @JC-jb2qf 4 місяці тому

    Topaz AI photo and giga, super products

  • @RealMacoy
    @RealMacoy 4 місяці тому

    How about flying a 249 grams mini 3 drone.Is this Ok I just want to fly it for fun taking pictures of my self and short video while walking in the park with my family.

    • @SgtDan
      @SgtDan 2 місяці тому

      I'm brand new to this, but the weight has nothing to do with land use restrictions. The weight only dictates whether your drone must be registered with the FAA and transmit its ID. Also if you fly for anything other than recreation you'll need a Part 107 license.

  • @annescamilla1
    @annescamilla1 4 місяці тому

    Excellent story and video…!

  • @arwzqu1964
    @arwzqu1964 4 місяці тому

    Information about where you can fly drones is intentionally obscure, vague and difficult to find. If you look on web sites for city parks they may never mention a word about drones. However, they may actually be allowed.

  • @cafeandfighters
    @cafeandfighters 5 місяців тому

    The general public is in a panic about drones. Not sure where this began, but it's probably fear generated propaganda. Drones hurting people, spying, or damaging property. Your more likely to be hurt by vaccine and spied upon by your phone. Like most laws, created out of fear, for those who don't know, by those who don't care.

  • @FreelancerTania-nz9xk
    @FreelancerTania-nz9xk 5 місяців тому

    Dear, I saw this video on your UA-cam channel and I really liked it. I want to become a regular visitor to your channel. But your channel has some things and I want to show these issues.

  • @raulvargas1336
    @raulvargas1336 6 місяців тому

    I live in Porteville Ca. My neighbor has a drone and he is always flying day n night. so, I decided to buy my own drone mini3pro. I got the rec drone test done. my neighbor has no idea what that was. He says he don't care. found 2 more people in my block flying drones. None of them care. Very few people care about nothing but flying the drone. fyi

  • @caesar5555
    @caesar5555 6 місяців тому

    Thank you for the video. CA hates people's freedom? Thats surprising LMAOF. Its our fault. The people dont exercise their rights so some super duper shmuper intendant which is an unelected autocrat can supersede US congress. And no. FAA doesnt love us. It loves drones because the FAA has increased budget due to our passion. If it loved us it wouldnt have all those restrictions that 60% of which dont make sense. At least it would allow DJI to release the smaller batter from Japan. Or even better raised the bar of Category one to 300gr. What tests they have done to set this 250gr limit? Reminds me of 10 round mag is good. 11 round mag is dangerous......

  • @ugpfpv361
    @ugpfpv361 6 місяців тому

    Yes, same here in Wisconsin, I called one of the state parks and the person I talked to didn't know. Of note, they can not confiscate your drone. Also if you take off from outside the park, yes you can fly over the park, but as you found out you can't take off or land from inside the park,BUT, the one exception is you can land in the park of it's an emergency situation.

  • @jerrye1001
    @jerrye1001 6 місяців тому

    This is such a well done video! I am a recreational (non-professional) photographer and just bought a drone under 249 grams. I am reading so much information that I don't know what to do, like you. Do I listen to the FAA or State or local county?? I live in a senior community with a few nice parks. The community website states "no drones" anywhere in the community. It's so frustrating. Please let me know if you resolve any of these issues. I will also try contacting the FAA and let you know if I get anywhere.. Thank you. By the way, I subscribed to your channel to keep up to date.

    • @ugpfpv361
      @ugpfpv361 6 місяців тому

      Yes unfortunately if they lost it on their property you won't be able to take off or land from the property, I'm not sure about the public sidewalk... It is public, but to play it safe I would takeoff from at least across the street, just a reminder, you need to take the TRUST test from the FAA, you can take it online for free, then again to play it safe, print out the certificate of completion and keep it with you when you fly as a police officer of called even if your across the street and legal can ask you to see it.

  • @MarkD.Leibowitz
    @MarkD.Leibowitz 6 місяців тому

    I have also been quite amazed by how well this new tool works. I have a sunrise image with frost flowers in the foreground which I took when two of my fellow participants in the workshop were in my mid-ground. One was in front of a tree and my earlier efforts to remove him resulted in a messed up tree. Using the new tool, a single click worked just like your examples; it “understood” that there was a tree behind and filled it in.

    • @DonSmithPhotography
      @DonSmithPhotography 6 місяців тому

      That's really the part that blows me away with all this - understanding what was behind the object you are removing. I tried removing a guy in a boat coming towards me. He was covering 2/3 of the guy behind him and it removed and filled flawlessly!

    • @MarkD.Leibowitz
      @MarkD.Leibowitz 6 місяців тому

      @@DonSmithPhotography In some ways it is a bit scary, but I am sure that I'll learn to live with it!

  • @frieders3
    @frieders3 6 місяців тому

    I've had some issues where it works great about 75% of the time but seems to fail on easy stuff by wanting to replace vs erase like barb wire on a post that a bird is perched on or some easy to erase branches but it's Beta so hopefully only gets better

    • @DonSmithPhotography
      @DonSmithPhotography 6 місяців тому

      You are exactly right - I have run into the same issues. As I explained with the cottonwood tree image, I tried 5 times to get it to work - with all three options and refresh and it really struggled. My intent with that image was to show how it can struggle. Then when I'm recording, it nails it with the second option. Clearly this is still Early Release Beta and it will get better.

  • @jimlofgren3472
    @jimlofgren3472 6 місяців тому

    That was a quick and informative tutorial. Thank you, Don.

    • @DonSmithPhotography
      @DonSmithPhotography 6 місяців тому

      You are very welcome Jim. Thanks for taking the time to watch.

  • @altonmarsh
    @altonmarsh 6 місяців тому

    Thank you. That clarified the process and some of the problems I had with it. My camera club is moving towards accepting photos in contests that don’t use word-descriptive changes, while allowing Generative AI Remove.

    • @DonSmithPhotography
      @DonSmithPhotography 6 місяців тому

      That's cool Al; however, I don't doubt that the next iteration of this tool will be word prompts just like PS.

  • @lindahenderson2113
    @lindahenderson2113 7 місяців тому

    Thank you, Don. I hope you are doing ok. Hope the knee is better!

    • @DonSmithPhotography
      @DonSmithPhotography 6 місяців тому

      Thanks Linda - I see my surgeon tomorrow regarding my knee... fingers crossed.

  • @PharoahNFL
    @PharoahNFL 7 місяців тому

    Looking in to buying a drone & I want to make sure I abide by the rules too. It’s interesting how much restrictions the drones have, almost takes out the fun in using one lol. Im still going to get one but I have to be super cautious. Appreciate the video & the effort you made to find out the truth, even if it’s complicated (Federal vs State lol)

  • @gospelofthomas77thpearl22
    @gospelofthomas77thpearl22 7 місяців тому

    18th May 2024 - update to this…go to your Studio, click on ‘Content’ in left panel & you’ll see a lock icon on the ‘Visibility’ of videoed or it will say ‘Private’. Click the box on the left which will allow you to ‘select all’ videos & from the drop-down option select ‘Visibility’ - select ‘Public’. It will take a few seconds.

  • @jessem53403
    @jessem53403 7 місяців тому

    Here in North Carolina we actually have "No Drone" signs in some of the State and Local parks. I think it's absolutely ridiculous that taxpayers cannot use an area they pay for to enjoy a rather harmless hobby. Obviously, considering this, as drone pilots...we need to use common sense when operating drones around people which will never happen unilaterally.

    • @es1951
      @es1951 6 місяців тому

      here is why we have the regulations and you saying right in your comment. the key word is "common sense". it does not exist in reality that is my take. i have seen people flying heavy drones over soccer playing kids or over crowded beaches. with common sense you would not do that. when i approached the pilot and said that electronics can fail at any time he just ignored it. so yes it limits the people with common sense but that is where we are. is it common sense to make DJI drones illegal in the US, haha?

  • @jlouie8835
    @jlouie8835 7 місяців тому

    Thank you so much. I just set up my brand new A7rV.

  • @sherlcayton1049
    @sherlcayton1049 7 місяців тому

    Nice tip! I have several pics from this trip to Iceland that have hot spots. Now I just need to learn the TK panel. Thank you!

  • @pattysmith5924
    @pattysmith5924 8 місяців тому

    Hi Don. Good information. A lot of people really don't care, and people like us maybe care too much, but that is how it goes. Looks like it has been around 6-months since you made this video. Any updates ? Do you even fly your drone ?

  • @stevebratten6592
    @stevebratten6592 8 місяців тому

    Welcome to fascism

  • @DOCWHOK9
    @DOCWHOK9 8 місяців тому

    NP have quite a few Scams and Hidden Agendas going on. Theyre illegally logging old growth, selling off blocks for remote residential purposes and profits. Theyre profiteering as a Government body! These activities will see heads roll eventually - keep the drones flying - EXPOSE THEM.

  • @thomasgreuel366
    @thomasgreuel366 8 місяців тому

    As much as I agree with your position, and I’m also a drone pilot, ignorance of a law is not an excuse to violate that law.

  • @kellymorvant
    @kellymorvant 8 місяців тому

    ❤Great seeing you guys. Enjoyed the video!

  • @chandlerbing7570
    @chandlerbing7570 9 місяців тому

    You disabled dislikes so i thought to let you know i disliked your video

    • @chrisharris_arizona
      @chrisharris_arizona 2 місяці тому

      I just got an iPhone that can shoot RAW. Here's the workflow to get DNG to PC (and who knows maybe a MAC too?). 1. Shoot RAW (obviously) 2. Go to Photos, find the photo(s) 3. Share button and then at top tap "Options" 4. Choose "All Photos Data," tap "iCloud Link" (it should move format to "Current") and tap "Done." 5. Email yourself iCloud Link 6. Click link and Sign In to your iCloud account to access more download options 7. Once signed in, your photo should show up and in the top right corner there are 3 blue dots, click that and go to "More Download Options" 8. Download "Unmodified Originals" and finally you get the privilege of accessing your RAW/DNG photos.

  • @mr.eggplant866
    @mr.eggplant866 10 місяців тому

    They make up their own policies. Government exists to take our money and rights away. I mean , why are drones a threat to National Parks?

  • @shivadayaldasa9744
    @shivadayaldasa9744 10 місяців тому

    I need colour tones

  • @mygad
    @mygad 10 місяців тому

    Very informative. Nicely done.

  • @d.arlenebonnett681
    @d.arlenebonnett681 10 місяців тому

    What a nice video: It's a great way to keep connected to the two photographers that have helped me develop my photography skills over the last 10 years. I have such great memories of the two of you! This year is a quiet one for me but I hope to see you in the future before I get too old to carry all that gear! Continue the joy that comes with your trade!

  • @Jellyfishblues
    @Jellyfishblues 10 місяців тому

    Thank you!