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Post by Ferryman on Jun 1, 2011 11:01:01 GMT -8
Originally I was going to suggest having a summer time Ferry theme, but with the recent news of the Queen of Esquimalt scrapping I figured everyone's going to want to honor the ship at least one last time. So submit to me, your best three photos of our beloved Queen of Esquimalt. If you prefer, photos post retirement with her as Princess Jacqueline will also be accepted. Bonus points goes out to people who submit photos of her in prime condition though. Also, I'll accept photos from on board that have obvious hints that it's the Esquimalt. Such as a name board in the background, orange cafeteria, Dogwood mural in the buffet, etc. If there's a lot of entries, I might consider rotating a few photos of the month. But no guarantees. All other regular rules apply. Nominations close at 21:00 PDT, June 29th. |
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Post by Scott (Former Account) on Jun 1, 2011 14:44:35 GMT -8
Here are my two submissions for the month of July. Donella's tattoo with Active Pass in the background. Full-size located here.Queen of Esquimalt deadheading to Langdale at sunset. Full-size located here. |
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Post by Mike on Jun 1, 2011 16:23:16 GMT -8
Here's my entry: The Queen of Esquimalt in her prime, back in the 1970's.  Photo taken by my grandfather.Full Size |
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Post by Low Light Mike on Jun 1, 2011 20:00:11 GMT -8
 ...just kidding. |
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Post by lmtengs on Jun 1, 2011 20:16:50 GMT -8
...just kidding. If somebody actually has a clear image of Donella's tattoo that would fit, and if it's okay with her (do we need permission?) somebody should actually submit a picture of it! I would vote for it! ;D |
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Post by Ferryman on Jun 1, 2011 21:35:01 GMT -8
I would accept a clear resolution photo at the correct dimensions of Donella's tattoo. Could be neat to have as a banner.
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Post by landlubber on Jun 9, 2011 16:51:42 GMT -8
The Queen of Esquimalt in Active Pass enroute to Swartz Bay in August 1966. (Pre-stretch and pre-lift.) Photo taken by my Father from the deck of the Queen of Vancouver. I'm the 13 yr old kid in the tan jacket. i182.photobucket.com/albums/x78/fordguy_54/QueenofEsquimaltAug66.jpg========= moderator edit: to change oversized picture to a link. width limit is 800px. nice pic ! |
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Post by Scott on Jun 12, 2011 14:57:26 GMT -8
It's almost halfway through the month, so I'll try to jumpstart this with a couple of submissions:  Ferryman asked for photos that clearly show it's the Esquimalt, so I'm not sure if this will pass muster, but I'll see what you guys think.  |
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Post by Curtis on Jun 12, 2011 19:56:11 GMT -8
Here is my entry for the month. I don't have many shots of the Esquimalt, but I managed to find one Gem that holds up nicely.  Queen of Esquimalt, Langdale Terminal, Berth 2, July 10, 2006. |
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Post by lmtengs on Jun 12, 2011 20:29:11 GMT -8
Here is my entry for the month. I don't have many shots of the Esquimalt, but I managed to find one Gem that holds up nicely. Queen of Esquimalt, Langdale Terminal, Berth 2, July 10, 2006. You probably know better than me, but isn't that Horseshoe Bay, looking down at the little garden that the employees keep up? |
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Post by Mike on Jun 12, 2011 20:41:53 GMT -8
Here is my entry for the month. I don't have many shots of the Esquimalt, but I managed to find one Gem that holds up nicely. Queen of Esquimalt, Langdale Terminal, Berth 2, July 10, 2006. You probably know better than me, but isn't that Horseshoe Bay, looking down at the little garden that the employees keep up? That is most definitely Langdale Terminal. Far too open to be Horseshoe Bay. |
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Post by WettCoast on Jun 13, 2011 21:38:48 GMT -8
My feeling is that a header photo of the Queen of Esquimalt should show her in her prime, dressed in either of the two dogwood liveries she wore between 1964 & 2003. For the most part she looked very good during all of those years. In that spirit I am submitting three DOT photos, plus two of my own. The full size versions can be seen by clicking on each photo. All photos except the last one originate from an analogue source (slide or negative).  DOT DOT DOT JST JSTFrom the JST photobucket photo site © |
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Post by FNS on Jun 23, 2011 23:56:38 GMT -8
After some consultation with Scott on photo usage issues, I enter this submission for the July Forum Flagship:  i139.photobucket.com/albums/q309/ferrynutseattle/ferrynutseattle2/FF.jpgThis shows the departure of the QUEEN OF ESQUIMALT (never mind that phony name that was given to her for her other intended use) from Port Alberni via the webcam there and her pass by of Avalon, Catalina Island. Sources for both captures are included. The heading is with white lettering on nearly the original "Dogwood Fleet" blue and with the "Dogwood Fleet" flag and the Canadian flag. The US flag at Avalon represents her Seattle connection with her original design team. I've never dreamed in capturing a member of an original class of BC Ferries passing a landmark California tourist destination in my lifetime. |
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Post by Scott (Former Account) on Jun 29, 2011 15:16:24 GMT -8
Just a reminder that nominations will be closed at 9:00 PM tonight.
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