Bart Vander Sanden - Photography PostsFreelance app and web developer in Leuven, Belgium2023-03-26T00:00:00+01:00https://www.bartvandersanden.comBart Vander Sandenhello@bartvandersanden.beStrzebonsky Noizescene & DEViNE Soundsystem at Torres (Leuven) on 17 November 20102010-11-21T00:00:00+01:00https://www.bartvandersanden.com/blog/2010/11/21/strzebonsky-noizescene-devine-soundsystem/<figure data-nocaption="true">
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Times Square, New York City in 20112011-03-27T00:00:00+01:00https://www.bartvandersanden.com/blog/2011/03/27/times-square/<p><img src="https://www.bartvandersanden.com/images/2011/NewYork/20110327-New-York-City-_MG_5609.jpg" alt="Times Square in New York City in the late afternoon in March 2011."></p>
Eurosonic Noorderslag 20142014-01-18T00:00:00+01:00https://www.bartvandersanden.com/blog/2014/01/18/eurosonic-noorderslag-2014/<p>The past three days I was at Eurosonic Noorderslag, a showcase festival in the north of the Netherlands. This is a festival with an impressive number of bands (294 to be exact) performing in tiny venues (like pubs and theaters) across town, playing their hearts out to impress all the important bookers and promotors at the gig.</p>
<p>During these days I’ve met a lot of great people, saw some great (and less than great) bands and had tons of fun.</p>
<p>Here’s a selection of pictures that I took at the festival.
You can also find reports (and more pics) on indiestyle.be (<a href="http://www.indiestyle.be/live/verslag-fotos-eurosonic-noorderslag-dag-1-woensdag-15-januari">day 1</a>, <a href="http://www.indiestyle.be/live/verslag-fotos-eurosonic-noorderslag-dag-2-donderdag-16-januari-2014">day 2</a> and <a href="http://www.indiestyle.be/live/verslag-fotos-eurosonic-noorderslag-dag-3-vrijdag-17-januari-2014">day 3</a>, all in Dutch).</p>
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6th Avenue, New York City2014-06-13T00:00:00+02:00https://www.bartvandersanden.com/blog/2014/06/13/6th-av-new-york/<p><img src="https://www.bartvandersanden.com/images/2014/NewYork/20140613-New-York-City-_DSF1265.jpg" alt="6th Avenue, Manhattan, New York City"></p>
Arcade Fire at the Sportpaleis in Antwerp2014-07-01T00:00:00+02:00https://www.bartvandersanden.com/blog/2014/07/01/arcade-fire-sportpaleis/<figure data-nocaption="true">
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<p>A few weeks ago Arcade Fire performed at the Sportpaleis in Antwerp. Although their latest album was certainly not their best, the concert was great, with a certain energy that just wasn't there at their (disappointing) Reflectors gig at Les Halles De Schaerbeek last year.</p>
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<p>The lights at this concert were great, but because there was a full film crew in the front stage moving around was nearly impossible. Not a big issue, but this makes it hard to get all the band members on camera (and Arcade Fire has a lot of them).</p>
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<p>You can see more photos on <a href="http://www.indiestyle.be/live/fotos-Arcade-Fire-owen-pallett-sportpaleis-antwerpen-10-juni-2014">Indiestyle</a>.</p>
Tomorrow: Rock Werchter 20142014-07-02T00:00:00+02:00https://www.bartvandersanden.com/blog/2014/07/02/tomorrow-rock-werchter/<figure data-nocaption="true">
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<p>This Thursday it's time again for Rock Werchter. On the lineup: artists like Damon Albarn, Miles Kane, Franz Ferdinand and Stromae.</p>
<p>The pictures will be available at <a href="http://www.indiestyle.be/">indiestyle.be</a> and <a href="http://www.enola.be/">enola.be</a>. (Photo: Palma Violets, last year at the same festival)</p>
Stromae at Rock Werchter 20142014-07-07T00:00:00+02:00https://www.bartvandersanden.com/blog/2014/07/07/stromae-rock-werchter/<figure data-nocaption="true">
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<p>Yesterday Stromae finished this year’s edition of Rock Werchter on the main stage, as the finishing touch of an already great edition of the festival.</p>
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<p>The artist had his breakthrough in Belgium a few years ago with ‘Alors On Danse’, but his rise to fame has been unstoppable since the release of his second album ‘Racine Carrée’.</p>
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<p>His headliner spot was received with scepticism by a lot of people, but right from the start of opener ‘Ta Fête’ I knew the festival made the right decision. This was easily one of the best concerts of the festival. Great sound, great visuals, fantastic artist.</p>
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<p>Pictures taken for <a href="https://www.indiestyle.be/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Indiestyle</a> and <a href="http://www.enola.be/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Enola</a>.</p>
The Keizersberg in Leuven2014-07-22T00:00:00+02:00https://www.bartvandersanden.com/blog/2014/07/22/keizersberg-leuven/<figure>
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The Dijle, Leuven2014-07-26T00:00:00+02:00https://www.bartvandersanden.com/blog/2014/07/26/leuven/<figure>
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10 years of Josworld: the party2014-10-13T00:00:00+02:00https://www.bartvandersanden.com/blog/2014/10/13/josworld-party/<figure data-nocaption="true">
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<p>Josworld, a Brussels based designers collective, celebrated their tenth birthday last Friday at the Beursschouwburg. Great location, great people, great party. You can find the rest of the pictures on their <a href="https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10154699064220375.1073741832.92645350374&type=1">Facebook page</a>.</p>
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</div>Photographing Les Nuits Botanique in 20152015-05-27T00:00:00+02:00https://www.bartvandersanden.com/blog/2015/05/27/les-nuits-botanique/<figure>
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<p>Since 2011 I’ve been part of the official photographer team (with Indiestyle) of Les Nuits Botanique. It’s the perfect kickoff of the festival season with 10 days full of music in some of the most beautiful music venues of Belgium.</p>
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<p>The festival is situated at the Botanique, an old botanical garden in Brussels that was converted to a concert hall a few decades ago. During Les Nuits the surroundings are also decorated with art, and the old museum at the entrance is transformed to a extremely cozy and intimate venue.</p>
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<p>Besides a bunch of well-established acts like Hot Chip, Ghostpoet, Villagers and Flying Lotus, the festival is probably best known for its lineup of bands that are on the verge of a big breakthrough.</p>
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<p>In the past musicians like Miles Kane, Chvrches, The War On Drugs and George Ezra all performed at this festival, often just weeks before making their way to the top of the alternative music charts.</p>
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<p>It’s too early to know for sure of course, but my gut feeling says that some of the artists of this year's edition, like Rone, Superpoze and TOPS, might join that list very soon after giving some stellar performances.</p>
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<p>Pictures taken for <a href="http://www.indiestyle.be/">Indiestyle</a> and <a href="http://botanique.be/en">Botanique</a>.</p>
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My winter commute in Belgium2019-02-03T00:00:00+01:00https://www.bartvandersanden.com/blog/2019/02/03/winter-pictures-brussels-leuven/<div class="image--gallery">
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<p>Lately I've been taking pictures whenever I'm traveling between Leuven and Brussels.</p>
<p>The days are getting longer again, and the sun has been rising and setting during the morning and evening rush hours. It gives me a sense of calm during these moments when the daily commute is anything but.</p>
Place Rogier - Brussels2019-02-14T00:00:00+01:00https://www.bartvandersanden.com/blog/2019/02/14/rogier-brussels/<p><img src="https://www.bartvandersanden.com/images/2019/blog/IMG_2963-3.jpeg" alt="A picture of the sun rising at Place Rogier in Brussels."></p>
The CN Tower in Toronto, Canada2019-09-26T00:00:00+02:00https://www.bartvandersanden.com/blog/2019/09/26/toronto-canada/<p><img src="https://www.bartvandersanden.com/images/2019/blog/DSF9091-2.jpeg" alt="The CN Tower in Toronto, as seen from Ward's Island."></p>
Mechelen - Belgium2019-11-18T00:00:00+01:00https://www.bartvandersanden.com/blog/2019/11/18/mechelen/<figure>
<img src="https://www.bartvandersanden.com/images/2019/blog/IMG_6487.jpeg" alt="Mechelen - Belgium." class="" data-figcaption="Mechelen - Belgium.">
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Rue du Marché aux Fromages in Brussels in the morning2020-01-12T00:00:00+01:00https://www.bartvandersanden.com/blog/2020/01/12/rue-du-marche-aux-fromages/<figure>
<img src="https://www.bartvandersanden.com/images/2020/brussels/rue-du-marche-aux-fromages_DSF0541.jpg" alt="Rue du Marché aux Fromages in Brussels in the morning." class="" data-figcaption="Rue du Marché aux Fromages in Brussels in the morning.">
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Walks in Leuven2021-02-07T00:00:00+01:00https://www.bartvandersanden.com/blog/2021/02/07/walks/<p>Some pictures taken during a few of our many (but not enough) walks in and around Leuven these past few months.</p>
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<img src="https://www.bartvandersanden.com/images/2021/leuven/20201108-_DSF4103.jpg" alt="Kessel-Lo Provincial Domain." class="" data-figcaption="Kessel-Lo Provincial Domain.">
<figcaption aria-hidden="true">Kessel-Lo Provincial Domain.</figcaption>
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<img src="https://www.bartvandersanden.com/images/2021/leuven/20201108-_DSF4170.jpg" alt="A bird and a duck in the Kessel-Lo Provincial Domain." class="" data-figcaption="A bird and a duck in the Kessel-Lo Provincial Domain.">
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<img src="https://www.bartvandersanden.com/images/2021/leuven/20201121-IMG_9744.jpg" alt="The train tracks entering Leuven as seen from the Stoemperspad walking bridge." class="" data-figcaption="The train tracks entering Leuven as seen from the Stoemperspad walking bridge.">
<figcaption aria-hidden="true">The train tracks entering Leuven as seen from the Stoemperspad walking bridge.</figcaption>
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<img src="https://www.bartvandersanden.com/images/2021/leuven/20201121-_DSF4181.jpg" alt="The central University Library of Leuven, with trains in the foreground." class="" data-figcaption="The central University Library of Leuven, with trains in the foreground.">
<figcaption aria-hidden="true">The central University Library of Leuven, with trains in the foreground.</figcaption>
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<img src="https://www.bartvandersanden.com/images/2021/leuven/20201121-_DSF4190.jpg" alt="Leuven Station." class="" data-figcaption="Leuven Station.">
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<img src="https://www.bartvandersanden.com/images/2021/leuven/20201121-_DSF4218.jpg" alt="Saint John the Evangelist’s Church at Park Abbey in Leuven." class="" data-figcaption="Saint John the Evangelist’s Church at Park Abbey.">
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<img src="https://www.bartvandersanden.com/images/2021/leuven/20201121-_DSF4261.jpg" alt="A tree at one of the lakes of Park Abbey in Leuven." class="" data-figcaption="A tree at one of the lakes of Park Abbey.">
<figcaption aria-hidden="true">A tree at one of the lakes of Park Abbey.</figcaption>
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<img src="https://www.bartvandersanden.com/images/2021/leuven/leuven-new-years-day-2.jpg" alt="The historical Town Hall and Saint Peter's Church on New Years Day in Leuven." class="" data-figcaption="The historical Town Hall and Saint Peter's Church on New Years Day.">
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<img src="https://www.bartvandersanden.com/images/2021/leuven/leuven-new-years-day.jpg" alt="The Bondgenotenlaan on New Years Day in Leuven." class="" data-figcaption="The Bondgenotenlaan on New Years Day.">
<figcaption aria-hidden="true">The Bondgenotenlaan on New Years Day.</figcaption>
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<img src="https://www.bartvandersanden.com/images/2021/leuven/leuven-park-snow-1.jpg" alt="Snow in the Provincial Domain." class="" data-figcaption="Snow in the Provincial Domain.">
<figcaption aria-hidden="true">Snow in the Provincial Domain.</figcaption>
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<img src="https://www.bartvandersanden.com/images/2021/leuven/leuven-park-snow-2.jpg" alt="Ducks swimming around in the Provincial Domain." class="" data-figcaption="Ducks swimming around in the Provincial Domain.">
<figcaption aria-hidden="true">Ducks swimming around in the Provincial Domain.</figcaption>
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<img src="https://www.bartvandersanden.com/images/2021/leuven/leuven-park-snow-4.jpg" alt="A statue in the Provincial Domain." class="" data-figcaption="A statue in the Provincial Domain.">
<figcaption aria-hidden="true">A statue in the Provincial Domain.</figcaption>
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<img src="https://www.bartvandersanden.com/images/2021/leuven/leuven-rain.jpg" alt="The Bondgenotenlaan on a quiet, rainy morning in January." class="" data-figcaption="The Bondgenotenlaan on a quiet, rainy morning in January.">
<figcaption aria-hidden="true">The Bondgenotenlaan on a quiet, rainy morning in January.</figcaption>
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Out and about with a Game Boy Camera2021-02-15T00:00:00+01:00https://www.bartvandersanden.com/blog/2021/02/15/game-boy-camera/<p><img src="https://www.bartvandersanden.com/images/2021/gbcamera/gameboy-camera-feb21.png" alt="Three pictures taken with a Game Boy Camera: a mansion, my girlfriend in front of a mansion, and trees."></p>
<p>After finding a Game Boy Camera for cheap some time ago I kept the thing inside of a drawer, waiting on the perfect time to slot them into my old Game Boy to take amazingly high resolution (128 x 112 pixels) photographs.</p>
<p>Yesterday I finally took out my cool retro toy on a stroll in the local park, which resulted in these pictures.</p>
<p>Using the Game Boy Camera to take pictures is easy: you turn on the Game Boy, you select the giant 'shoot' button, you point at whatever is recognisable through 4 shades of grey and you press the A button. The results are - as expected - extremely grainy and nearly indecipherable, but the charm is there and the look is unmistakingly unique from phones that take near flawless pictures nowadays.</p>
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<img src="https://www.bartvandersanden.com/images/2021/gbcamera/IMG_0479.jpg" alt="A Game Boy Color with a Game Boy Camera inserted, with the lens pointing at trees in a park in Leuven, Belgium." class="" data-figcaption="A Game Boy Color with a Game Boy Camera inserted, with the lens pointing at trees in a park in Leuven, Belgium.">
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Even more walks in Leuven2021-04-11T00:00:00+02:00https://www.bartvandersanden.com/blog/2021/04/11/more-walks/<p>Another batch of photos of the things we've come across on our walks in Leuven lately.</p>
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<img src="https://www.bartvandersanden.com/images/2021/leuven/IMG_0745.jpeg" alt="Handbooghof, Leuven." class="" data-figcaption="Handbooghof, Leuven.">
<figcaption aria-hidden="true">Handbooghof, Leuven.</figcaption>
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<img src="https://www.bartvandersanden.com/images/2021/leuven/IMG_0777.jpeg" alt="Kruidtuin (Botanical Garden), Leuven." class="" data-figcaption="Kruidtuin (Botanical Garden), Leuven.">
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<img src="https://www.bartvandersanden.com/images/2021/leuven/IMG_0787.jpeg" alt="Kruidtuin (Botanical Garden), Leuven." class="" data-figcaption="Kruidtuin (Botanical Garden), Leuven.">
<figcaption aria-hidden="true">Kruidtuin (Botanical Garden), Leuven.</figcaption>
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<img src="https://www.bartvandersanden.com/images/2021/leuven/IMG_0810.jpeg" alt="" class="" data-figcaption="A Magnolia tree in the Kruidtuin.">
<figcaption aria-hidden="true">A Magnolia tree in the Kruidtuin.</figcaption>
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<img src="https://www.bartvandersanden.com/images/2021/leuven/IMG_0824.jpeg" alt="The pond of the Kruidtuin (Botanical Garden) in Leuven." class="" data-figcaption="The pond of the Kruidtuin.">
<figcaption aria-hidden="true">The pond of the Kruidtuin.</figcaption>
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<img src="https://www.bartvandersanden.com/images/2021/leuven/IMG_0832.jpeg" alt="The entrance of the Kruidtuin (Botanical Garden) in Leuven." class="" data-figcaption="The entrance of the Kruidtuin.">
<figcaption aria-hidden="true">The entrance of the Kruidtuin.</figcaption>
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<img src="https://www.bartvandersanden.com/images/2021/leuven/IMG_0964.jpg" alt="A small pond near the De Bron park in Leuven, Belgium." class="" data-figcaption="A small pond near the De Bron park.">
<figcaption aria-hidden="true">A small pond near the De Bron park.</figcaption>
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Park Nieuw Zuid in Antwerp - March 20222022-04-10T00:00:00+02:00https://www.bartvandersanden.com/blog/2022/04/10/antwerp/<figure data-nocaption="true">
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Getting into medium format photography with a Mamiya 6452022-04-14T00:00:00+02:00https://www.bartvandersanden.com/blog/2022/04/14/mamiya-645/<figure data-nocaption="true">
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<p>I recently acquired an old Mamiya 645 (original model) medium format camera with a bunch of lenses. Years ago I dabbled a bit in analog photography with my dad's old Canon AV-1, and I recently felt the itch to once again pick up taking pictures on film.</p>
<p>Then, suddenly, this camera popped up for the right price at the right time, so I decided to go for it!</p>
<p>A few first impressions:</p>
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<li>This thing is heavy, but it feels <em>right</em>. It's substantially larger than most 35mm cameras, but not unreasonably so. Just throwing it in my bag with my other stuff won't be an option though.</li>
<li>The camera came with an aditional prism viewfinder with a built in light meter. Its light meter is either broken or highly inaccurate, but there's an app available on iOS called <em><a href="https://apps.apple.com/be/app/pocket-light-meter/id381698089">Pocket Light Meter</a></em> which the camera of your phone to calculate your aperture and shutter speed. It's a bit of a bummer that this is an extra step in the process, but that's not that big of an issue because...</li>
<li>... This camera <em>really</em> forces you to slow down before you take a picture. It was clearly not designed as an action camera as focussing is much slower (and much more important in medium format, as in general the Depth of Field is much narrower for the same Field of View compared to 35mm). This of course is part of its charm nowadays.</li>
<li>The waist viewfinder really feels counterintuitive at first. The image is flipped horizontally which just feels <em>off</em> after decades of experience with modern systems.</li>
<li>This camera also included a regular prism viewfinder which feels more in line with a 'normal' camera, but this of course also lacks a bit of the charm.</li>
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<p>There was an old roll of film (a Kodak Portra 400 color film roll, to be exact) inside that was in there for at least 10 years. I finished the roll fully expecting it to have washed out colors, but it's actually still quite ok? The only issue I have is that I still need to find a way to digitise these images that works for me.</p>
<p>At the moment I taped the developed roll to a light panel and took a picture of it with a macro lens on my Fuji XT-3, after which I imported the pictures to Lightroom to be processed with <a href="https://www.negativelabpro.com/">Negative Lab Pro</a>, a plugin to correctly invert a negative roll of film to a positive image, but there are some odd light streaks on the sides of the images which seem to be caused by the light panel. This method seems to have a lot of potential, but I'm still figuring out the small details for this.</p>
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<img srcSet="/images/2022/mamiya/positive-_DSF7851-2x.jpg 2x" src="https://www.bartvandersanden.com/images/2022/mamiya/positive-_DSF7851.jpg" alt="One of my first shots with my Mamiya, taken in Antwerp." class="" data-figcaption="One of my first shots with my Mamiya, taken in Antwerp.">
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<figcaption aria-hidden="true">One of my first shots with my Mamiya, taken in Antwerp.</figcaption>
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Parijsstraat, Leuven - March 20232023-03-26T00:00:00+01:00https://www.bartvandersanden.com/blog/2023/03/26/leuven/<figure data-nocaption="true">
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