PHOTOSHOOT Mystery Cache
WeBeDnD: Linking to external images is now a pain in the neck.
I don't have time to deal with that anymore.
So sorry, this cache is now retired.
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The photo was taken from the posted coordinates, THE CACHE IS NOT THERE. Use the photo to solve the puzzle. No special physical or mental skill is required to access the cache, but solving the puzzle beforehand may be another story. Good luck! NOTE: As of 11/7/2005 Virtual finds are not allowed. (Don't bother asking!)
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Got to find the clue in this photo to find the cache.
Eyes may not be enough.
Technology skills will be required.
A keen mind may be better than a keen eye with this photo.
Photos can contain more than just images when obvserved properly.
Realize this and you'll solve the puzzle more easily!
Once you learn the trick in this puzzle, you'll think of photos in a new way.
Gifs are one popular format for digital images.
Realize however, that this photo is not a gif.
Another photo format is tiff.
Many digital photos are made in the bmp format.
Now and then you'll even see one in png format.
Although these formats exist, you need not be too concerned with them.
Many digital photos these days are another format.
Eyeball this jpg formatted photo, for instance.
Download it so you can really see what I am trying to help you see.
Jpg happens to be one of my favorite digital photo formats.
Please, don't modify it or you'll destroy the clues!
Hidden in the photo is the cache location.
"In the photo" may take on a new meaning for you.
Don't believe everything you see.
Every so often, what you cannot see is more important.
Exactly what is in the photo?
X may mark the spot, or maybe not.
Trees, trucks, cars, pavement, poles, tools, pixels - any of these may hold the clue you need.
Realize that there may be more than meets the eye.
Anyone can solve this one if they just try.
Come on now, don't give up!
The solution is in the photo!
The photo holds the key.
Hidden in the photo is the answer, but you must read this very carefully first.
Evaluate the photo to find what you seek.
Solve the puzzle.
Once you do it you can find the cache.
Look carefully for the clue.
Under or over?
Top or bottom?
Inside or outside?
On or in?
North or south?
Front or back?
Rear or front?
One or two or three or...?
Mind over matter perhaps?
The cache contains a logsheet and standard Geocache notes only.
Haven't found it yet?
Enough searching and you'll discover it.
Photo holds the answer.
Have to look for it there.
Overlooking something?
Try another angle perhaps.
Once you see it you'll get it, or vice versa.
Use your brain.
See with your mind and your eyes.
Ignore most of what I have written if you wish, you probably see the answer by now anyway.
Now you should be seeing the solution develop.
Geocaching has helped you develop sophisticated searching skills, use them!
Please bring a writing instrument along to sign the log sheet.
A thorough look into these clues and the photo is all it takes.
So are you getting the message?
Seeing more clearly now?
With the right approach you can do it.
Once you get it you might laugh!
Real close now.
Don't give up.
PHOTOSHOOT.
3/15/05: Added a hint, which if used reduces difficulty by half a star.
4/11/05: Added another hint. Beginning on this date, virtual logs from solvers > 25 miles away from the posted coordinates WERE accepted, but...
11/7/05: Virtual logs will no longer be accepted. This is due to edict issued by Groundspeak representative. (See my note logged on this date for details.)
08/12/08: Replaced & re-placed the cache. Re-solve the puzzle if you solved it before this date.
Additional Hints
(Decrypt)
Ortvaavatf ner gur orfg cynprf gb fgneg. Gung jvyy uryc lbh pnc ba gur fbyhgvba.