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[ace2000]

oh and this thread is most excellent =)

How about making it into a new category with certain guidelines to follow in labeling the photos??? I agree, I've enjoyed it also!

Scott

 

[TUGBrian]

eh...im not quite sure it warrants its own sub-forum...but I dont mind this thread growing forever =)

 

[TUGBrian]

and you guys can also be emailing these photos to the review managers for inclusion into the resort reviews for the resorts in question for all to see!

 

[T_R_Oglodyte]

and you guys can also be emailing these photos to the review managers for inclusion into the resort reviews for the resorts in question for all to see!

I often do that when I have pictures of the resort itself - and the resort doesn't already have a good representative pictures available. I don't figure that is appropriate for other pics that don't specifically pertain to the resort.

 

[teachingmyown]

The Jellies at Monterey Bay Aquarium

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[T_R_Oglodyte]

Rain Squall on Ha'upu

This picture was taken the year before the Ha'upu picture I posted yesterday. The weather most of the week was pretty unsettled, with occasional rain squalls drifting over Kaua'i from the south. As we were walking along the Makewehi cliffs, I got this photo of the late afternoon sunlight slanting in under the rain clouds.

We turned back shortly after this because of the approaching rain squall. About ten minutes after I took this picture the entire coastline in the picture was getting hit with a torrential downpour.

 

[swift]

 

[RDB]

Glacier Nat'l Park

Views along Going-To-The-Sun-Road.

In the 2nd photo, you'll notice a ledge mid-way up on the right side. That is the road.
The last photo= That white score across the mountains is the roadway.

 

[T_R_Oglodyte]

Hapuna Beach

One of the nicest beaches on the Big Island in Hawai'i.

 

[KristinB]

Beautiful shots, Kristin!

Thanks!

And thank you also for the lovely shot of Hapuna Beach... I'll be seeing it for myself in May. We're spending the first week at Paniolo Greens, the second week at the Bay Club, and the last week at Wynfield Kona Hawaiian Resort. Looking forward to celebrating our 20th wedding anniversary in such a gorgeous location. Just counting the days! :whoopie:

 

[T_R_Oglodyte]

Thanks!

And thank you also for the lovely shot of Hapuna Beach... I'll be seeing it for myself in May. We're spending the first week at Paniolo Greens, the second week at the Bay Club, and the last week at Wynfield Kona Hawaiian Resort. Looking forward to celebrating our 20th wedding anniversary in such a gorgeous location. Just counting the days! :whoopie:

'Anaeho'omalu Beach (next to the Waikoloa Mariott) might be the best place on the BI for beach sunset photos. Bring your tripod. I'll post a pic tomorrow.

 

[Elan]

RDB, excellent pictures of God's country (esp #1)! I love GNP -- truly breathtaking.

Thanks for sharing.

Jim

 

[RDB]

RDB, excellent pictures of God's country (esp #1)! I love GNP -- truly breathtaking. Thanks for sharing. Jim

It was WOW WOW WOW on that GTTSR.
Looking at the pictures, it is hard to believe we were really there.
Here, we at least got up into the mountains, not just look at them from the valleys.

We got to see a lot of God's Country on our cross country drive, but I'll have to say GNP was, as you say, "truly breathtaking."

We enjoyed what little we passed in the northwest of your state. Where abouts are you located?
Send me an "IDAHO" email.

Robert

 

[teachingmyown]

Yosemite National Park

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[Elan]

Another awesome shot, teachingmyown! I love all of the island pictures, but I have a decided weakness for the mountains and the trees. Thanks for the pic!

Jim

 

[swift]

POTD

On the way up to Tahoe

 

[T_R_Oglodyte]

Sunset - 'Anaeho'omalu Beach

'Anaeho'omalu Beach is in Waikoloa, just south of the Waikoloa Mariott. The fish pond in the foreground and the fringe of palm trees between the pond and the ocean make a lovely setting. I think 'Anaeho'omalu might be the best place on the BI for beach sunset photos.

 

[Karen G]

Here's a picture from Bryce Canyon.

 

[geoand]

Just got back from the Big Island this past Wednesday. Hit a lot of beaches and I too think this is one of if not the best beach on the Island. Isn't this the beach that is assciated with the Mauna Kea resort that is closed for repair? If so, don't confuse it with Hapuna Beach State Park which is just one mile south of this gem. Going to Hapuna Beach State Park is also a great beach.

Hapuna Beach

One of the nicest beaches on the Big Island in Hawai'i.

 

[T_R_Oglodyte]

Just got back from the Big Island this past Wednesday. Hit a lot of beaches and I too think this is one of if not the best beach on the Island. Isn't this the beach that is assciated with the Mauna Kea resort that is closed for repair? If so, don't confuse it with Hapuna Beach State Park which is just one mile south of this gem. Going to Hapuna Beach State Park is also a great beach.

Well - we came down Hapuna Beach Road and parked in the Hapuna Beach State Park parking lot, and then followed the trial to the beach. I thought we were at Hapuna Beach, but I'll check a bit more.

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[edit -added note] I checked satellite imagery to verify the location. This is definitely Hapuna.

 

[geoand]

This a Test

of the geoand vacation photos broadcast system. This only a test.

I have resized the pic twice now and the image is still as large as it was originally. If it takes too long to load, please let me know and I will do it again.

Photo was taken at Denali National Park in mid September of 2007. I was using 200 telephoto lens and bear was about 15 yards from me.

 

[geoand]

It was just a guess

Steve, I am sure you are correct. I was confused because of the calmness of the water. I have been to Hapuna Beach many many times and have never seen the water so calm. Mauna Kea Resort is also a beach (less than a mile north of Hapuna) that should not be missed. The waters are very calm and the beach is shorter for lack of a better term than Hapuna. The resort is closed for repairs due to the earthquake in 10/06. Beach is still open and they allow only 30 cars to come to the parking lot. We were at both beaches 3 different times within the past 2 weeks. Had to get to the MK beach no later than 10 am to get parking. They control it via gate and attendant. As a result, there is no problem with crowds on this beach.

My bad on not recognizing the differences.

I am going to try to edit the photo I posted to resize it cuz I think it might take too long to open for many users.

 

[RDB]

Olympic Mountains & Puget Sound over Magnolia Marina

 

[teachingmyown]

Fisherman's Wharf, San Francisco

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Cool! I just realized this is my 500th post!!

I'm enjoying this thread very much also. The range of subjects is great and I especially appreciate the comments and remarks identifying the locations, explaining the subjects, etc. And, "Thank you" to Elan for the compliment! I've never been able to decide which I love the most...mountains or beaches!
tmo

 

[T_R_Oglodyte]

Meerkat Cuteness

Almost suffocatingly cute, aren't they???

We spent Thanksgiving 2007 with DD and SIL in Chicago. The day after Thanksgiving we visited to Lincoln Park before catching the plane back to Seattle. This is the same day I got the photo of the awesome two-headed giraffe I posted many pages back in this thread.