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It's definitely not Tony or Angela!
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Who%27s_the_Boss%3F
The crew onboard the Zaandam doing a complete pool cleaning. Something I've never seen happen during the day, it usually happens at night while the guests are tucked away. Maybe this was a special situation, perhaps a Caddyshack moment?
www.youtube.com/watch?v=TPxiXGr9nFM
When you take a cruise holiday your every need is catered to and you've got nothing to worry about.
Sometimes it's easy to forget that there are a LOT of people both in the front and back of the house that make things happen for your dream vacation. Folks that aren't on holiday, they're working at their jobs to provide for their families back home.
If you should ever go on a cruise I hope that you won't forget these folks and will let them know that you appreciate the hard work they put in to make things easy for you. They bust their butts so that you don't have to.
I've seen that movie The Arrival and I don't want to see the ruins!
Tourists on the docent led tour at the Mission San José de Tumacácori. This is the entrance to the Nave, where parishioners stood or knelt during services since there were no pews. There are a few high windows but with the sun coming in at the South it's pretty dark inside.
Looking for a 3 hour tour? Forget about booking the SS Minnow:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q8jhb5NnADM
Book the Nerissa instead!
From our sojourn to San Diego.
We had the opportunity to see a lot of yachts passing by but the Nerissa was the only one with a Yacht Rental sign on her! Had a look at her WWW page:
zolnayachts.com/portfolio-items/nerissa/
and was pleasantly surprised to see that she only costs $1500 US per hour (sans gratuities). Since she can carry 49 paying passengers each would only have to pay about $30 US per hour. Not a bad price if you've got 48 other friends who want to take a cruise around the harbor on a yacht!
PS:
For those in the Show Your EXIF group (and anyone else with a technical curiousity) you should note that the actual lens used is a Tamron AF 18-200mm F/3.5-6.3 Di-II VC All-in-One Zoom for Canon APS-C Digital SLR. For some crazy reason it always shows up as a Canon TS-E 90mm f/2.8, a lens I've never owned or used. One thing I've noticed is this lens has a lot of vignette to it at a distance, not a bad thing when you're shooting lightning at night!
I know sometimes it can be annoying to wear them all day, but with our all-in-one bodysuits you have something under your clothes that makes you feel confident.
Because bodysuits are guaranteed not to slip, plus they have a comfortable fit and give us gurls a nice shilouette.
Two things you're guaranteed to see when you go on a cruise, delivery trucks and ambulances!
Cruise ships these days are pretty much floating resorts and they need to have all the amenities onboard to keep the passengers and the crew happy. On turn around day you'll see a long, long line of trucks dropping off supplies, everything from your surf and turf dinner to mechanical parts to make repairs to the ship itself. Then there's the Ambulances.
Maybe it's a sprained ankle. Maybe it's an asthma attack. Maybe it's a cardiac event brought on by seeing your final bill. Doesn't matter, someone is getting carted off the ship on a gurney and shuttled off to the local medical facility.
All cruise ships do have a medical department that's pretty well equipped and yes, they do have a special freezer to use as a morgue. They not only need to care for the passengers but the crew as well.
We've seen sprained ankles, we've seen broken hips, and Niccy has tended to a passenger that was having a stroke on a river cruise in Amsterdam. It's something we expect to see and though we hate to see it happen it's a sad fact of life. There's always at least one......and not just on Holland America.
Because you never know when you might get a hankering for some corn and ice!
Came across this place in Preston Georgia, population 453 more or less. We stopped at a small market to get something cool to drink and give the doggos a stretch and this was across from the store. You may have noticed that we went through A LOT of small towns and that was definitely by design!
Did a little research and found out that deer baiting IS legal in Georgia since 2018 which is something I just don't understand.
Much of my misspent youth was in rural Oregon where hunting deer is a way of life. The mill I worked at actually shut down for maintenance the first week of deer season because they knew everyone would be calling out sick if they didn't. It was just something everybody did.
What we didn't do was lay out bait for the deer. Everyone had their own favorite spot and we'd traipse through the woods till we saw a buck, take him and go on about our day. Sometimes we didn't see a buck so we'd have to go out the next day, until we got our buck or the season ended. If you didn't get yours you'd be ridiculed to no end but you always knew that the season would be back next year.
Thinking about it I don't believe I like the idea of baiting deer, it takes away the hunt in hunting. You may disagree and that's your right. You go ahead and set up your bait stations, I'll take my deer the old fashioned way.
Anchors Aweigh, my boys,
Anchors Aweigh.
There's no doubt who these guys are working for, they proudly advertise it!
I would imagine these are some of our special warriors, out doing what they do best which is to keep us safe from the baddies of the world. You're doing a job that not many want to do but a job that has to be done. Thanks guys, the nation appreciates you and all you do.
Niccy and I packed up the family (Tater Tot and Mushi-Mushi) and headed out on our first adventure!
We took the RV on a short shakedown cruise over to San Diego, specifically Point Loma Naval Base.
There's a nice camping spot on the base, right on the water. No electric, no water, but since we're self contained it wasn't a problem We spent a couple of days doing absolutely nothing except watching the world pass us by. Exactly the kind of experience we were looking for.
PS:
For those in the Show Your EXIF group you should note that the actual lens used is a Tamron AF 18-200mm F/3.5-6.3 Di-II VC All-in-One Zoom for Canon APS-C Digital SLR. For some crazy reason it always shows up as a Canon TS-E 90mm f/2.8, a lens I've never owned or used!
And don't let go until they buy something!
Niccy and I found several reasons we don't like Cabo San Lucas and this is one of them.
They were everywhere along the walk, selling cheap (and sometimes offensive) junk that only tourists and drunken fools seem to buy. Just like the "tour guides" and the Lizard Men they were relentless when it came to their pitch, like wolves circling round their prey.
As I said in the previous shot Niccy and I were done with all the tomfoolery so we found a nice shady table and watched as this scenario played itself out over and over. There were way too many of these folks to count and they were working nonstop.
We get it, Cabo is a tourist town and that's how they make their money. We can't fault them for trying to make a buck but when you start getting aggressive for us you've gone too far.
For those who are curious we've decided that the Mexican Riviera is off the table for at least 10 years. By then we'll more than likely forgotten why we didn't like the trip and get the chance to experience it all over again!
Vince Pardo sounds like the kind of guy I wish I'd met.
A riderless horse in the Tucson Rodeo Parade, honoring
Vince Pardo. I would imagine he did a lot of work for many of the cowboys who took part in the rodeo. Repairing shoes is not something you would think about much today in our world of everything being disposable.
The riderless horse has quite a story behind it, if you'd like to learn more you can see this Wikipedia article:
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Riderless_horse
Quite the honor to say the least,
It's that time again, time for the 98th annual Tucson Rodeo Parade!
Our lodge is directly across from the rodeo grounds which means the parade passes right down the street in front of the building!
The Tucson Rodeo Parade is believed to be the nation's longest non-motorized parade dating back to 1925. All the parade entries are horse pulled other than the marching bands and the street sweepers who always end the parade by cleaning up the landmines left by our equine friends.
I bought Niccy a pair of binoculars, they've got to be the best gift ever!
We took a little road trip yesterday, went a couple of hours north up towards San Carlos and wound up at the Apache Gold Casino. Bonus that Niccy was able to walk away $120 ahead of the game!
When we get a chance we like to road trip, we call it prep for when we get our RV. We'll take a nice picnic lunch with us and just enjoy the scenery. About 2/3 of the way there we stopped for a leg stretch and to take a look at the scenery.
She likes to get her binoculars out and look at the scenery, I like to look for the shot. This stop, we both got what we were looking for!
I know she's looking forward to getting on the road as much as I am and it's only a matter of time.
Just a note for those in colder climes this was a pretty typical January day in Arizona. It was a bit cool for Niccy but she's cold in anything less than 75 degrees F. We had clear skies and the temps were in the high 60s (20.5~ C) with no rain in sight!
There's a rumor going around about missing men....
The story going around is that there's been men going out to Catherine Sienko's place for a visit and never making it back home. I was tasked with going out to check things out but I'm not going alone. I'm bringing along some "friends" just in case things should wind up going sideways!
A shot of one of the gentlemen from the Southwest Association of Buffalo Soldiers, riding in the Tucson Rodeo Parade.
The First African American soldiers to arrive in Arizona at Fort Huachuca were the Buffalo Soldiers in the l890’s; the 9th and l0th Cavalries and the 24th and 25th Infantry Regiments. The Fort Huachuca Buffalo Soldiers distinguished themselves in the Spanish American War and the charge up San Juan Hill. They were part of the Punitive Expedition into Mexico and were sent to Camp Naco, Arizona, Camp Little in Nogales and other locations in Arizona to guard the Arizona Borders during the Mexican Revolution.
If you\'d like to visit their webpage I'm sure it would be most appreciated:
These gentlemen come up from Fort Huachuca every year to ride in the Tucson Rodeo Parade. They\'re working hard to keep a part of history alive and I can certainly appreciate their effort!
The Tucson Rodeo Parade is believed to be the nation's longest non-motorized parade dating back to 1925. All the parade entries are horse pulled other than the marching bands and the street sweepers who always end the parade by cleaning up the landmines left by our equine friends.
Some people will go to great lengths not to be a part of the shot!
Some of the folks visiting the Mission San José de Tumacácori. As I said in a previous shot we decided to skip the docent led tour and wander on our own and this is exactly why!
He was intent on getting the perfect Insta shot and she obliged for a couple of them but finally hit her limit and turned away. Hopefully it didn't sour the rest of their looking around!
Definitely not from around here, you can tell because he's wearing a coat. Weather was fantastic today, 65 degrees and sunny with a slight breeze, no need for anything other than a light sweater at most.
I could have danced and danced and danced...
One of the many things that surprised us on this cruise was just how popular ballroom dancing was. It's not something you see a lot of on an American cruise, you're more likely to see Grandma and Grandpa on the floor trying to shake it to Bon Jovi's "Living On A Prayer" which is a cruise ship staple.
Niccy and I went to the lounge every evening to play in the General Knowledge Trivia (which we had no chance of ever winning) and before the trivia there was a ballroom dance session so we got to watch a bit.
Everyone was taking the dance serious but some more serious than others. It was easy to see that the super serious folks had been at it for awhile and more than likely had taken lessons at Arthur Murray or some other dance school. They were very graceful as they circled on the dance floor and it was very nice to see them enjoy themselves. We saw waltzes, tangos, foxtrots, and a few others that we didn't know but what we do know is that Fred and Ginger would've felt right at home.
PS:
For those in the Show Your EXIF group you should note that the actual lens used is a Tamron AF 18-200mm F/3.5-6.3 Di-II VC All-in-One Zoom for Canon APS-C Digital SLR. For some crazy reason it always shows up as a Canon TS-E 90mm f/2.8, a lens I've never owned or used!
If you don't know the "inside" story this seems sort of mean!
Last sea day and I was wandering the ship when I came across this. As you probably know cruise ships are quite well known for serving copious amounts of food 24 hours a day. Doesn't matter what time it is you can always find something to eat and if you're lazy you can have it delivered to your cabin, no charge!
When I came across this i actually stopped for a minute and did a bit of pondering. Was this a cruel joke played by the crew on the guests or was there something else going on?
One of the ship's officers happened to be walking by so I asked him what the deal was. His official story was that there were scales placed around the ship so that passengers could weigh their luggage and avoid a heavy bag surcharge with the airlines. A little investigation with one of the crew revealed that this truly was the case.
I appreciate that Holland America was out to save folks a few dollars but considering the placement of this I still think that somewhere down deep inside that someone had a plan to take the mickey out of all of us!
The Mormon Battalion was the only religious unit in United States military history in federal service, recruited solely from one religious body and having a religious title as the unit designation.
The volunteers served from July 1846 to July 1847 during the Mexican–American War of 1846–1848. The battalion was a volunteer unit of between 534 and 559 Latter-day Saint men, led by Mormon company officers commanded by regular U.S. Army officers. During its service, the battalion made a grueling march of nearly 2,100 miles from Council Bluffs, Iowa, to San Diego, California.
Thank you to Wikipedia for the above verbiage:
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mormon_Battalion
One of the many floats in the parade. I'm not sure but I would imagine that it's sponsored and staffed by the LDS Church.
The Tucson Rodeo Parade is believed to be the nation's longest non-motorized parade dating back to 1925. All the parade entries are horse pulled other than the marching bands and the street sweepers who always end the parade by cleaning up the landmines left by our equine friends.
Yeah, I used a bit of "artistic license" on this shot!
Like so many Caribbean islands St. Vincent is a very colorful place!
We made it back to St Vincent with little time to spare so the only shot I got of the place was from the balcony and this is it.
As I said before St. Vincent is a great place for scuba and snorkeling, not such a great place for gawking tourists so I'm pretty sure we didn't miss anything!
BTW, I happened to do a YouTube search and found 4 different songs with the title "After The Rain". Didn't know it was such a popular phrase!
Boney James:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=AekWuA9-tPk
The Angels:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wic30jKOlrc
Nelson:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=afkTOe-u_8k
Nickelback:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=qi2uOOAKJjY
PS:
For those in the Show Your EXIF group you should note that the actual lens used is a Tamron AF 18-200mm F/3.5-6.3 Di-II VC All-in-One Zoom for Canon APS-C Digital SLR. For some crazy reason it always shows up as a Canon TS-E 90mm f/2.8, a lens I've never owned or used!
This is SOOC other than a crop!
I saw this lady taking several selfies and thought I might be able to do something with the shot so I took it. When I saw the picture on my monitor I was quite shocked.
I honestly don't know what happened, I'm thinking some sort of a weird reflection or lens distortion at the edge of the lens because I know this lady did not look this way at all. Maybe it's like the movie They Live:
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/They_Live
where the special sunglasses (or special camera lens) let you see the aliens hiding in the human form?
I was a bit torn on whether to upload this or not but I decided to since I don't know exactly what happened. If anyone has any guesses please send them my way.
Repossessing a cruise ship is something I've never thought about before!
In January 2022, a warrant was issued for the arrest of the ship should she reenter US waters. On 4 February 2022, both Crystal Serenity and her sister, Crystal Symphony were arrested while in Bahamian waters. The total amount owed for fuel was reported to be about 4.6 million dollars.
In June 2022 she was sold at auction to CSE Ltd., reported to be a shell corporation for the actual buyer, for $103M USD.
In July 2022, the ship underwent refurbishment in Trieste, Italy. After completion, the ship re-entered service on 31 July 2023.
They say she's back in service and if you look at the website:
www.crystalcruises.com/ship/serenity
you'll see that she's got sailings set for 2024,
She was tied up across from us in St. Lucia and we didn't see any passengers on board but if you zoom in you can spot what appear to be a couple of the crew folks. Looking at MarineTraffic.com:
www.marinetraffic.com/en/ais/details/ships/shipid:375062/... she's currently moored in Miami so maybe her owners are just moving her around every now and then, just to keep the machinery oiled up. Don't know and probably won't ever find out, the prices quoted on the website are a bit more than we'd prefer to pay.
PS:
For those in the Show Your EXIF group you should note that the actual lens used is a Tamron AF 18-200mm F/3.5-6.3 Di-II VC All-in-One Zoom for Canon APS-C Digital SLR. For some crazy reason it always shows up as a Canon TS-E 90mm f/2.8, a lens I've never owned or used!
If you want a good spot you'd better get here early!
It's that time again, time for the 98th annual Tucson Rodeo Parade!
Our lodge is directly across from the rodeo grounds which means the parade passes right down the street in front of the building!
Providing parking for the parade and rodeo patrons is our big moneymaker for the year, along with our semi-annual yard sales. Being right across from the rodeo grounds and parade grandstands means we tend to fill up pretty quick. It's nice to put out the lot full signs but you do feel a bit sad for the latecomers that you see circling the blocks trying to find parking!
The Tucson Rodeo Parade is believed to be the nation's longest non-motorized parade dating back to 1925. All the parade entries are horse pulled other than the street sweepers who always end the parade by cleaning up the landmines left by our equine friends.
Do you think they had a pair of "Big Eyes" out on the deck?
www.skipjackmarinegallery.com/20-x-120-united-states-navy...
As we were leaving Cabo San Lucas I got this shot of the Guardia Costera (Mexican Coast Guard) making a swing past Lovers Beach.
Seeing this makes me wonder if they were watching out for those sharks that can swim on the land?
So many people thing solar or wind is the way of the future, I say Nay Nay to them!
This is from the storm that blew through this last Thursday, 27 July 23. The storm came in from the South and headed North, didn't come close to the city at all, so no nice closeups for me to get!
I'm guessing the Grid was running a little low and needed a recharge. A single lightning bolt is estimated to contain 1 Billion volts of electricity, enough to power a small town for an entire day! Not an easy thing to capture but if we could we'd all see our electric bills drop. Of course, the electric company doesn't want to be giving away electricity so don't expect to see any changes in your bill anytime soon.
This was shot @ f/7.1 with 36 seconds on the clock and ISO 100. I had my lens zoomed out a bit to 46mm since the storm was so far away.
Looks nothing like the ships we had when I served...
This is the USS Canberra (LCS-30) headed out of San Diego and off to some foreign port. Don't know what port but I'm guessing the guys onboard will have some great pictures from the Strait of Hormuz?!
That's the Coronado bridge in the background.
Sounds odd that a US Ship would be named for the Australian Capitol Territory but this might help clear it up a bit:
www.navy.mil/Press-Office/News-Stories/Article/3400496/us...
PS:
For those in the Show Your EXIF group you should note that the actual lens used is a Tamron AF 18-200mm F/3.5-6.3 Di-II VC All-in-One Zoom for Canon APS-C Digital SLR. For some crazy reason it always shows up as a Canon TS-E 90mm f/2.8, a lens I've never owned or used!
The Millenium Maverick was busy this day helping the NYK Joanna to find a berth.
The MILLENIUM MAVERICK (IMO 9159713, MMSI 366998840) is a Tug built in 1996 (29 years old) and currently sailing under the flag of United States (USA).
Niccy and I just got back from a cruise that took us to Puerto Vallarta Mexico, Huatulco Mexico, Puerto Chiapas Mexico, Puntarenas Costa Rica, Puerto Amador Panama, through the Panama Canal, on to Aruba and ending up in Fort Lauderdale.
This trip I decided to actually start learning how to use my camera and to wrap my head around the whole exposure triangle thing. If you're curious I can tell you this was shot following the Sunny 16 rule!
If you like ship shots then I've got a bunch of them to post. If you're looking for vacation snaps then you're going to be disappointed!
Brushy Mountain is another Youtube rabbit hole that Niccy and I fell down!
Brushy Mountain State Penitentiary, last named Brushy Mountain Correctional Complex, (or, unofficially, Brushy) was a maximum-security prison in the community of Petros in Morgan County, Tennessee, operated by the Tennessee Department of Correction. It was established in 1896 and operated until 2009.
Perhaps the best-known escape attempt occurred on June 10, 1977, when James Earl Ray, the assassin of Martin Luther King Jr., escaped with six other inmates by climbing over a fence. Ray was captured less than 58 hours later in rugged mountain terrain 81⁄2 miles from the prison.
Brushy Mountain was another of our stops on the Tennessee portion of our adventure. Thank you Youtube!
One of the things we found interesting is that the prison was actually built by the inmates using stone mined by prisoners from a quarry on the property. Imagine being forced to build the place that's going to be your punishment. That's some real hard labor and hard time.
I shot this with the in-camera B/W, I guess that prisons just don't belong in color? I also added some contrast, wanted to try and convey the dark hard feeling you get when you're inside. Also, after looking at this again I realized I've got some real nice leading lines in here although I don't think the folks who called this home would agree!
Chilling by the ocean sure beats the Tucson heat!
Niccy and I packed up the family (Tater Tot and Mushi-Mushi) and headed out on our first adventure!
We took the RV on a short shakedown cruise over to San Diego, specifically Point Loma Naval Base.
There's a nice camping spot on the base, right on the water. No electric, no water, but since we're self contained it wasn't a problem We spent a couple of days doing absolutely nothing except watching the world pass us by. Exactly the kind of experience we were looking for.....except for the skunks.
We found out there's a family of skunks that live in the area and come out at night. During the day they must be sleeping but around 9-10 PM they come out for an evening stroll. They pretty much avoid the campers but you can certainly tell when they've gone walkabout!
Fred, Daphne, Shaggy, Velma, and Scooby weren't the only ones with a mystery machine!
Our mystery machine, camping next to the Watauga River in Elizabethton Tennessee.
This is our transportation for this wonderful road trip, a 2024 Entegra Ethos 20T Class B van.
www.entegracoach.com/motorhomes/ethos/
With 2 twin beds, cooktop, microwave, AC, heater, refrigerator, and a wet bath shower/toilet combo in the back it's all we need to get out and see all the wonders of the USA.
She's not like a class A or class C RV, it's meant for you to live outside the RV and enjoy your surroundings. We look at it like a hotel room, not a place to live but a place to take a shower and put your head down after you've spent the day exploring.
We found this spot down on the Watauga River in Elizabethton, Tennessee. Not a place that's on anyone's travel bucket list although it should be. Very quiet, peaceful, and a real pretty place altogether!
zoom effects and blur
Wischeffekte
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Places / Germany / Baden-Wurttemberg / Waldhausen / Alleenweg
Easy Mode: Foliage - brillante Aufnahmen von Herbst Laub, Grün und Blüten
Foliage
Capture brilliant shots of autumn foliage, greenery and blossoms.
Extra Digital Zoom: x4
The storm really wasn't as bad as it seemed!
Out on the deck as we were pulling in to San Diego and I saw these two gentlemen taking a look at the aft pool. I'm sure it was an inspection of some sort, maybe talking about draining and refiling the pool since there were going to be new guests coming aboard?
Holland America (HAL) really does a great job when it comes to keeping the ship free from all the things that have the potential to ruin a cruise like Covid, Norovirus, etc. They clean and sanitize on a regular basis!
We're on the road in the van for a month long trip so new photos from me might be few and far between.
One thing I really enjoy on a cruise is having my breakfast Al Fresco at the back of the ship. I get to enjoy a leisurely nosh with a great view.
As I was enjoying my eggs, bacon, and tea I got a glimpse of this fine fellow practicing his act. Evidently there was a competition between the bartenders coming up called "Bar Wars" and he was making sure his skills were up to par. He was using a rubber bottle, specially made for practicing whiskey bottle acrobatics so no worries about any alcohol abuse should he miss a catch!
This was a good trip in that I really stepped up and out when it came to taking control of my camera. The majority of the shots I got were done in manual (M) and I'm trying to keep any editing down to just a crop or two.
This shot unfortunately was done in the (P)rogram or Auto mode. It was too early in the AM to be thinking about buttons and dials and such. I did do a crop on this to remove some bits and bobs that added nothing to the shot.
This is a real photograph taken with a real camera, and not created by AI.
Niccy and I just got back from a transatlantic cruise so I've finally got some shots to post!
Got on an elevator, heading for the cabin when I saw that beautiful man again. Asked him if I could take a shot and he obliged. Turns out he's a really nice guy, the sort I'd go and drink an adult beverage with!
For those who are interested his shirt says "I walked the walk in dungarees and boondockers, US Navy Veteran. If you know you know, if you don't I can't explain it.
BTW, this was not posted to YCPTPH, Jim's hammer really hurts!
"Sometimes there's so much beauty in the world, I feel like I can\'t take it..."
Ricky Fitts - American Beauty
www.imdb.com/title/tt0169547/?ref_=ttls_li_tt
One could probably make a career out of shooting shots of those who are striving for that moment of FB fame. My thought is that if you want to be famous let me help you along in that journey by posting your shot on Flickr!
I\'m not sure what has caused it but the world seems consumed with "Main Character Syndrome" Everywhere you go you'll see those folks who are chanting the "Look At ME!" mantra. With a little luck (and a fast finger on the trigger) I can be a part of their 15 minutes......
Funky crop on this one, thanks to Jim Frazier for his sage advice of leaving room on the borders to crop!
"On 20 January 1989, during an improperly authorized gunnery experiment off Vieques Island, Iowa fired a 16-inch (406 mm) shell 23.4 nmi (26.9 mi; 43.3 km), setting a record for the longest-ranged 16 in (406 mm) shell ever fired. "!
The USS IOWA represents the largest — and last — class of battleships built by the United States Navy. The IOWA class battleships served in every US conflict from World War II through the Gulf War in 1991.
I knew about the Iowa being a museum and right next door to where we were docked in the port. My plan was to check in on the Coral Princess then jump off and walk over to the Iowa to spend a few hours. Well, you know what they say about the best laid plans of mice and men....
In my planning I forgot to factor in one crucial element, that being we were docked in a working port. Evidently the government doesn't exactly like everyday folks just wandering around on the docks and they put up some BIG fences to prevent it so I had to settle for a couple of photographs.
The Iowa is definitely on our (actually my) list of places we need to visit once we get on the road.
I shot this in AP, wasn't quite using Manual Mode yet so there's some motion blur from us sailing by. At least now I know how to fix it!
According to Google Maps....
A play off of the Jim Frazier shot:
www.flickr.com/photos/jimfrazier/2111061477/in/dateposted/
I'm not sure if they were trying to figure out how to use the camera or figure out where the Canyon is? Hopefully they found what they were looking for!
Seems to me that these are all just common sense things.
Niccy and I went walkabout after our London Eye fiasco and that's where we came upon this. If you live in Britain or Wales this is nothing new to you, if you don't then please let me explain it to you (from an American point of view).
Officially,Public Spaces Protection Orders (PSPOs) are orders under the Anti-social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014 which ban specific acts in a designated geographical area in England and Wales as set out in the act. They replace the earlier designated public place orders, gating orders and dog control orders.
Now to me this sounds a lot like Big Brother telling you what you can and cannot do out in public, something I like to call common sense stuff.
In Salford City there's a PSPO that bans acts including using foul and abusive language. In Peterborough they introduced a PSPO to ban littering, spitting and cycling in specific roads in the centre of Peterborough. In Knightsbridge a PSPO restricts excessive noise and danger caused by motor vehicles to protect public safety. Like I said above, common sense stuff.
Now I know that common sense seems to be lacking in the youth of today but I don't think that it can be legislated. Parents need to be teaching their children on a regular basis and quit letting screen time be their babysitters.
Now if you live in Britain/Wales I'd love to hear your comments on PSPOs, we're all here to learn.
Yes, this is a real photograph taken with a real camera, not a Computer Rendered Artificial Picture!