{"id":8578,"date":"2018-11-25T10:44:10","date_gmt":"2018-11-25T17:44:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/?p=8578"},"modified":"2021-01-08T09:38:55","modified_gmt":"2021-01-08T16:38:55","slug":"tips-to-capture-your-audience-with-captions%e2%80%af","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/2018\/11\/tips-to-capture-your-audience-with-captions%e2%80%af\/","title":{"rendered":"Tips to Capture Your Audience with Captions\u202f"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_65 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-662d626edeca8\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-662d626edeca8\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/2018\/11\/tips-to-capture-your-audience-with-captions%e2%80%af\/#Tips_to_Capture_Your_Audience_with_Captions\" title=\"Tips to Capture Your Audience with Captions\">Tips to Capture Your Audience with Captions<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/2018\/11\/tips-to-capture-your-audience-with-captions%e2%80%af\/#1_An_inspiring_quote_to_lift_someones_day\" title=\"#1 An inspiring quote to lift someone\u2019s day\">#1 An inspiring quote to lift someone\u2019s day<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/2018\/11\/tips-to-capture-your-audience-with-captions%e2%80%af\/#2_Tell_a_story_about_the_place_and_include_yourself\" title=\"#2 Tell a story about the place and include yourself\">#2 Tell a story about the place and include yourself<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/2018\/11\/tips-to-capture-your-audience-with-captions%e2%80%af\/#3_Re-purpose_material\" title=\"#3 Re-purpose material\">#3 Re-purpose material<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/2018\/11\/tips-to-capture-your-audience-with-captions%e2%80%af\/#4_Get_ready_for_your_close-up\" title=\"#4 Get ready for your close-up\">#4 Get ready for your close-up<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/2018\/11\/tips-to-capture-your-audience-with-captions%e2%80%af\/#5_Champion_your_hometown\" title=\"#5 Champion your hometown\">#5 Champion your hometown<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/2018\/11\/tips-to-capture-your-audience-with-captions%e2%80%af\/#6_Ask_a_meaningful_question\" title=\"#6 Ask a meaningful question\">#6 Ask a meaningful question<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/2018\/11\/tips-to-capture-your-audience-with-captions%e2%80%af\/#7_Answer_frequently_asked_questions\" title=\"#7 Answer frequently asked questions\">#7 Answer frequently asked questions<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tips_to_Capture_Your_Audience_with_Captions\"><\/span>Tips to Capture Your Audience with Captions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The\u00a0 recent article \u201c10 vacation photo clich\u00e9s to avoid\u201d in USA Today made me laugh, and some of that laughter was at myself. I may be guilty of clich\u00e9 #4, i.e. The back of my head shot.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_8582\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-8582\" style=\"width: 375px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/TheJeffersonIMG_1797.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-8582 colorbox-8578 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/TheJeffersonIMG_1797-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"375\" height=\"563\" data-pin-title=\" I think it is odd to plop down a picture on social media with no caption? Don\u2019t you? Ask a meaningful question. Questions engage readers. I notice, people love to talk about the weather. This is a great way to bond with your virtual friends. #anntran #TipstoCaptureYourAudiencewithCaptions\u202f #instagramcaptions #instagramengagement #writingtips #captionideas #coolcaptionsforinstagramsayings #socialmediatips #blogger \" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/TheJeffersonIMG_1797-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/TheJeffersonIMG_1797-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/TheJeffersonIMG_1797-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/TheJeffersonIMG_1797.jpg 800w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 375px) 100vw, 375px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 375px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 375\/563;\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-8582 colorbox-8578\" src=\"https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/TheJeffersonIMG_1797-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"375\" height=\"563\" data-pin-title=\" I think it is odd to plop down a picture on social media with no caption? Don\u2019t you? Ask a meaningful question. Questions engage readers. I notice, people love to talk about the weather. This is a great way to bond with your virtual friends. #anntran #TipstoCaptureYourAudiencewithCaptions\u202f #instagramcaptions #instagramengagement #writingtips #captionideas #coolcaptionsforinstagramsayings #socialmediatips #blogger \" srcset=\"https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/TheJeffersonIMG_1797-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/TheJeffersonIMG_1797-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/TheJeffersonIMG_1797-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/TheJeffersonIMG_1797.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 375px) 100vw, 375px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-8582\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo taken at: @TheJeffersonDC<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Do you find a certain type of vacation snapshot particularly annoying? Always seeing the same copycat, unimaginative, tired ol\u2019 pose or style? (To be clear, I\u2019m talking about being annoyed, not envious because you\u2019re not on vacation. There is a difference!)<\/p>\n<p>Take a quick look at <a href=\"http:\/\/Tips to Capture Your Audience with Captions\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\"><strong>USA<\/strong><\/a> Today\u2019s list:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>The \u201cI\u2019m going somewhere\u201d shot.<\/li>\n<li>The plane window shot.<\/li>\n<li>The \u201clook at my food\u201d shot.<\/li>\n<li>The back of head shot.<\/li>\n<li>The iconic landmark aka \u201cI\u2019m a tourist\u201d shot.<\/li>\n<li>The infamous hand-holding shot.<\/li>\n<li>The first cocktail shot.<\/li>\n<li>The \u201cI got a pedicure\u201d shot.<\/li>\n<li>The balcony view shot.<\/li>\n<li>The \u201chot dogs or legs\u201d shot.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>For me, perhaps the most aggravating aspect of these clich\u00e9s is that they don\u2019t challenge one\u2019s photography skills. I like to think of travel as experiencing the new and trying different things. Those apply to all aspects of a trip including photography.<\/p>\n<p>What other clich\u00e9 shots would you add to the above list?\u202fMaybe the staged photo bomb? Or an in-your-face-without-permission of a local?<\/p>\n<p>In addition to kicking up your photography skills, I would like to share some tips on creating captions for your social postings.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_An_inspiring_quote_to_lift_someones_day\"><\/span>#1<strong> An inspiring quote to lift someone\u2019s day<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>I go for inspiration when I can\u2019t think of a caption to go with a picture. Added benefit: I have received messages thanking me for making someone\u2019s day with just the right quote to go with an image.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_8592\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-8592\" style=\"width: 350px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BqVnVZMHUUi\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-8592 colorbox-8578 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/TheJeffersonDClobbyIMG_1798-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"350\" height=\"525\" data-pin-title=\" I think it is odd to plop down a picture on social media with no caption? Don\u2019t you? Ask a meaningful question. Questions engage readers. I notice, people love to talk about the weather. This is a great way to bond with your virtual friends. #anntran #TipstoCaptureYourAudiencewithCaptions\u202f #instagramcaptions #instagramengagement #writingtips #captionideas #coolcaptionsforinstagramsayings #socialmediatips #blogger \" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/TheJeffersonDClobbyIMG_1798-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/TheJeffersonDClobbyIMG_1798-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/TheJeffersonDClobbyIMG_1798-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/TheJeffersonDClobbyIMG_1798.jpg 800w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 350px) 100vw, 350px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 350px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 350\/525;\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-8592 colorbox-8578\" src=\"https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/TheJeffersonDClobbyIMG_1798-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"350\" height=\"525\" data-pin-title=\" I think it is odd to plop down a picture on social media with no caption? Don\u2019t you? Ask a meaningful question. Questions engage readers. I notice, people love to talk about the weather. This is a great way to bond with your virtual friends. #anntran #TipstoCaptureYourAudiencewithCaptions\u202f #instagramcaptions #instagramengagement #writingtips #captionideas #coolcaptionsforinstagramsayings #socialmediatips #blogger \" srcset=\"https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/TheJeffersonDClobbyIMG_1798-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/TheJeffersonDClobbyIMG_1798-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/TheJeffersonDClobbyIMG_1798-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/TheJeffersonDClobbyIMG_1798.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 350px) 100vw, 350px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-8592\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Jefferson, Washington, DC<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Tell_a_story_about_the_place_and_include_yourself\"><\/span>#2 <strong>Tell a story about the place and include yourself<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Along with the history or facts of a location, audiences like to learn something about you \u2013 favorite vegetable or cocktail, for example. Posting a photo with hashtags isn\u2019t quite enough to make you stand out.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Re-purpose_material\"><\/span>#3 <strong>Re-purpose material<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>I use clips from previous articles plus other pieces I\u2019ve written for clients when applicable. Oftentimes I find the right words to go with an image. Plus, I\u2019ve already done the research.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Get_ready_for_your_close-up\"><\/span>#4 <strong>Get ready for your close-up<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>There&#8217;s nothing wrong with being a model in your photos. However, it&#8217;s wise to add value to your posts. Sometimes, I make fun of myself and get real with the audience.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_8584\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-8584\" style=\"width: 350px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BqmkcVeHBtZ\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-8584 colorbox-8578 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/GeorgetownIMG_1792-729x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"350\" height=\"492\" data-pin-title=\" I think it is odd to plop down a picture on social media with no caption? Don\u2019t you? Ask a meaningful question. Questions engage readers. I notice, people love to talk about the weather. This is a great way to bond with your virtual friends. #anntran #TipstoCaptureYourAudiencewithCaptions\u202f #instagramcaptions #instagramengagement #writingtips #captionideas #coolcaptionsforinstagramsayings #socialmediatips #blogger \" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/GeorgetownIMG_1792-729x1024.jpg 729w, https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/GeorgetownIMG_1792-213x300.jpg 213w, https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/GeorgetownIMG_1792-768x1079.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/GeorgetownIMG_1792.jpg 854w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 350px) 100vw, 350px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 350px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 350\/492;\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-8584 colorbox-8578\" src=\"https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/GeorgetownIMG_1792-729x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"350\" height=\"492\" data-pin-title=\" I think it is odd to plop down a picture on social media with no caption? Don\u2019t you? Ask a meaningful question. Questions engage readers. I notice, people love to talk about the weather. This is a great way to bond with your virtual friends. #anntran #TipstoCaptureYourAudiencewithCaptions\u202f #instagramcaptions #instagramengagement #writingtips #captionideas #coolcaptionsforinstagramsayings #socialmediatips #blogger \" srcset=\"https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/GeorgetownIMG_1792-729x1024.jpg 729w, https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/GeorgetownIMG_1792-213x300.jpg 213w, https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/GeorgetownIMG_1792-768x1079.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/GeorgetownIMG_1792.jpg 854w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 350px) 100vw, 350px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-8584\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Champion your hometown: I am a big promoter of my hometown and include my favorite finds. Typically, I highlight &#8220;off the beaten path&#8221; places.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Champion_your_hometown\"><\/span>#5 <strong>Champion your hometown<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>I am a big promoter of my hometown and include my favorite finds. Typically, I highlight &#8220;off the beaten path&#8221; places. I live in Northern Virginia close to Washington, D.C., but as a local, I tell people I am from Washington, D.C.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Ask_a_meaningful_question\"><\/span>#6 <strong>Ask a meaningful question<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/2020\/08\/how-to-be-a-b2b-brand-ambassador-essential-qa\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Questions engage readers<\/strong><\/a>. I notice, people love to talk about the weather. This is great way to bond with your virtual friends. Two other engaging topics are pets and animals.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Answer_frequently_asked_questions\"><\/span>#7 <strong>Answer frequently asked questions<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Address or write on a topic about which you are often asked. The question I receive the most is &#8220;how do I become a luxury travel writer?&#8221; I recently spoke about this at TEDx , and you can see my detailed answer at \u202f<a href=\"https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>ann-tran.com<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Of course, not everyone will read what you share. Some of us favor images over text and vice versa. However, if you want to stand out, be sure to showcase your writing skills.<\/p>\n<p>I think it is odd to plop down a picture with no caption? Don\u2019t you? It\u2019s like walking into a room and demanding attention for no reason at all. Captions add context to a photo, thereby adding value to your audience. This is the subtle part to the art of storytelling.<\/p>\n<p>What are some of your secret <a href=\"https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/2019\/12\/how-to-be-a-travel-writer-answers-to-top-10-questions\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>caption-writing guidelines<\/strong><\/a>? Feel free to share with us.<\/p>\n<p>Until next time \u2026<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-10858 colorbox-8578 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/TipstoCaptureYourAudiencewithCaption-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"600\" data-pin-title=\" I think it is odd to plop down a picture on social media with no caption? Don\u2019t you? Ask a meaningful question. Questions engage readers. I notice, people love to talk about the weather. This is a great way to bond with your virtual friends. #anntran #TipstoCaptureYourAudiencewithCaptions\u202f #instagramcaptions #instagramengagement #writingtips #captionideas #coolcaptionsforinstagramsayings #socialmediatips #blogger \" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/TipstoCaptureYourAudiencewithCaption-scaled.jpg 600w, https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/TipstoCaptureYourAudiencewithCaption-150x300.jpg 150w, https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/TipstoCaptureYourAudiencewithCaption-512x1024.jpg 512w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 300px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 300\/600;\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-10858 colorbox-8578\" src=\"https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/TipstoCaptureYourAudiencewithCaption-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"600\" data-pin-title=\" I think it is odd to plop down a picture on social media with no caption? 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