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Post by Scott on Jun 30, 2007 16:51:53 GMT -8
Can't believe it's already time to think about August. However, you now have 4 weeks or so to nominate photos for August's forum flagship banner. Since B.C. Day is in August, I thought this would be an opportunity to show the ferries operating in the setting of "Beautiful British Columbia". So next month could be any ferry in British Columbia sailing into a beautiful sunset, under snowy mountains, past a pod of whales... etc. The photo must show a ferry or part of a ferry (if taken from a ferry). However since this topic is open to a lot of "possibilities" there will be a limit of 2 entries per member. I'm anticipating lots of entries so we may need time for a run-off vote before a final vote. The deadline for now will be noon July 25th.
Remember, I want the photo to be judged on how well it displays the beauty of the province. If possible, write in small print the location and the name of the ferry pictured. I'm looking forward to some great photos.
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Post by Retrovision on Jun 30, 2007 19:51:33 GMT -8
Since 1871, and quite proud of it  |
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Post by Low Light Mike on Jun 30, 2007 20:07:29 GMT -8
Are we allowed to nominate watercolour paintings of full-scale models of ships that are placed on a full-scale relief-model of the Province ?
I just had to ask.....
;D ;D ;D
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Post by Balfour on Jun 30, 2007 22:11:31 GMT -8
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Post by Scott (Former Account) on Jun 30, 2007 23:25:19 GMT -8
Here are my current entries for August...  Full-size located here. Full-size located here. |
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Post by Retrovision on Jul 1, 2007 2:14:20 GMT -8
Wow. This is quite a contest to live up to, and a man loves a challenge.
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Post by WettCoast on Jul 1, 2007 9:43:36 GMT -8
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Post by Curtis on Jul 1, 2007 10:53:21 GMT -8
I had a feeling this pic was going to pop up. But is it eligible...?
I feel that the second Pic looks better as the Cowichan is more centred...It also looks more clear.
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Post by Low Light Mike on Jul 1, 2007 12:22:25 GMT -8
Jim: I like the 1st picture of yours best. This is because the ferry is not centred on the shot. I like pictures best when the subject is not dead-centre. However for your shot, I would have thought it would be left-of-center, not right-of-center.... ;D
Re the background, I am curious: Is that Mt. Baker, and how unusual is it for it to look that prominent & clear? I'm used to seeing Baker off in the distance....but this looks so close. Am I the only one who thinks this to be an optical illusion?
(re the eligibility, that's John H's call....)
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Post by Scott on Jul 1, 2007 12:47:01 GMT -8
I'd say it's okay. Mt. Baker is often a prominent part of southern BC scenery. As long as it's taken from BC, then it qualifies.
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Post by Queen of Nanaimo Teen on Jul 3, 2007 16:43:23 GMT -8
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Post by Mike C on Jul 6, 2007 10:09:05 GMT -8
  EDIT: To add new header. |
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Post by Curtis on Jul 10, 2007 18:04:41 GMT -8
Michael, That pic of the SoVI has got to be the most best image you've entered so far.
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Post by Mike C on Jul 10, 2007 21:22:59 GMT -8
Michael, That pic of the SoVI has got to be the most best image you've entered so far. Yes, well I took that picture last December, and I've had little-no opportunity or time to showcase it, except for about a week as my signature. The reason being, I haven't realised (until recently) how to properly edit and upload my pictures to show them off. But other than that, all I can say is "thanks," and that I love all my adoring fans. ;D |
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Post by Shane on Jul 15, 2007 10:24:19 GMT -8
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Post by Northern Exploration on Jul 15, 2007 17:42:22 GMT -8
This month is going to be a hard choice already. I love Coastal Skier's pic of Grenville Channel because that is one of my favourite parts of the Inside Passage. I also like Scotts pic of the Spirit of VI with the sunset because it is so unusual. Then of course either one of Wet Coast Kid's pics of the Cow with Mt. Baker in the background - they are so surreal they look like paintings.
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Post by Low Light Mike on Jul 15, 2007 20:31:57 GMT -8
Here are my 2 nominations. (Thanks to Graham for adding the script, as I'm too cheap to buy a full-version of a photoshop program).  Here is the full-size banner link: [ftp]http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u314/tsawwassenterminal/Miscellaneous/Posts/MrHornsBannerAug07Version1A.jpg[/ftp]  Here is the full-size banner link: [ftp]http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u314/tsawwassenterminal/Miscellaneous/Posts/MrHornsBannerAug07-Version2A.jpg[/ftp] (still waiting to get the photo of the Route-40 Chilliwack with a Sasquatch on the shore in the background.....) |
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Post by BreannaF on Jul 17, 2007 21:12:41 GMT -8
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Post by Balfour on Jul 17, 2007 21:19:56 GMT -8
Those are some rare pics from 2003. The transition year where the expo paint scheme was combined with the wave funnels.
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Post by WettCoast on Jul 17, 2007 22:08:25 GMT -8
can anyone give me a hand? When I find that out, I'll add the text and repost here. Thanks!   These would be of the Queen of Saanich. Others can confirm. |
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Post by Mirrlees on Jul 17, 2007 23:30:07 GMT -8
It's the Queen of Saanich, Absolutely...  |
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Post by Political Incorrectness on Jul 18, 2007 6:58:23 GMT -8
The Van has the deck 3 windows therefore it is none other than the Saanich.
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Post by Retrovision on Jul 18, 2007 12:41:11 GMT -8
These would be of the Queen of Saanich. Others can confirm. The Van has the deck 3 windows therefore it is none other than the Saanich. I'm going to leave this to the experts and not examine photos to notice the differences, but I'm a little surprised, as a fan of the Vs' Spaulding-design, that I haven't yet learned to tell the difference between the ' Saanich and the ' Esquimalt these days, other than, say, by seeing the drapes or not through the windows. And while I'm asking, what year, again, was the last time car-deck openings, number and level, etc., were changed on one of our three remaining Vs? thanks ahead of time. |
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Post by Ferryman on Jul 18, 2007 15:24:09 GMT -8
I'm going to leave this to the experts and not examine photos to notice the differences, but I'm a little surprised, as a fan of the Vs' Spaulding-design, that I haven't yet learned to tell the difference between the ' Saanich and the ' Esquimalt these days, other than, say, by seeing the drapes or not through the windows. I'll explain the secrets of telling apart all 3 of the V's in a more appropriate thread.... ferriesbc.proboards20.com/index.cgi?board=qa&action=display&thread=1184805270 |
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Post by BreannaF on Jul 20, 2007 0:10:01 GMT -8
Thanks so much all of you for the V lesson! This is the one I'll throw into the ring:  Full size at: www.electricstar.net/ferries/BCForum3.jpgQueen of Saanich heading west through Active Pass on 2 Sept 2003, taken from the Queen of Vancouver. |
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