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Deep in the heart of Alexandria, on the Potomac. Former factory now converted to gallery space.
And Admiral Davis Glasgow Farragut was refering to what we now call mines, in the battle of Mobile Bay. Per wikipedia, his actual quote was:
"Damn the torpedoes!" said Farragut, "Four bells. Captain Drayton, go ahead! Jouett, full speed!"
Which we now have shortened to "Damn the torpedoes, full speed ahead!".
"Converted Interiors"
What did this used to be, where is it, and what is it now?
Big tourist attraction.
http://donandlindacasey.com/images/MysteryInterior.jpg
Photo: Don Casey
P.S. I have 'magic brush'ed out some tell-tale details.
Eris, thanks for sending along that view! I am going to go shoot some more images tomorrow. By the way, from the bridge deck it will be impossible to see over the rail unless one is traveling at the height of tractor-trailer rig. At one time, they had planned to construct the rail at a height that would allow viewing -- but those plans were nixed. To see more photographs of the work to date, including one shot by Forum member, Erik Mines, who was in helicopter just like the one you sent... check out this article I've been updating.Quote:
Originally Posted by Eris
I presume there'll be a viewing platform of some sort so we can get some happy snaps?
Building the safety rail high is a good idea else everyone would be slowing for a look. I presume it'll be illegal to stop on the bridge to try and deter the basejumpers and other nutters which have plagued other bridge such as the Viaduc de Millau
One of the early design plans included a parking area built on the side of the bridge providing an awesome staging platform for photos. As you can see from the photos, there is no such platform being built. However there is still a line item in the budget for an interpretative visitor parking lot -- I'm not really sure where this is going to be. As the project progresses I will update that article on Living-Las-Vegas.com And yes, stopping on the bridge is serious no-no and there's not much point, you can't see the gorge from the bridge.Quote:
Originally Posted by UKCraig
By the way, I've always loved that shot you took of the Viaduc de Millau -- what a gorgeous structure!
Mark
Mark. What a shame there will be no view. Wonder if it is a financial or road safety issue.
Thought about a viewing platform Craig but suspect that would be too far away to get the stunning views. Suppose health and safety seems to win every time these days.
Business opportunity here – anyone want to buy a London bus to take folks along on the top deck for the view :- )
Look forward to seeing your new photographs when you update your website piece on the bridge.
That'll be a shame and, I fear, a mistake. We've all seen those people who MUST have the photo at all costs (eg approaching that bear or bison in Yellowstone) and who'll pull up on the bridge and hurriedly climb on top of their RV to get a snap over the barrier...
PS Eris, not sure you'd get much of a view from the top of a bendy bus!
Because of the close proximity of the Hoover Dam, there is a highly trained and highly-motivated police presence (several kinds of agencies) and I suspect there will be little opportunity for folks in RV's to screech to a halt and climb up and take photos. It could certainly happen, but the "official" response is likely to be swift and harsh....
Mark
Double Decker buses are very popular here -- We call 'em "the Deuce"Quote:
Originally Posted by Eris
http://living-las-vegas.com/wp-conte...ads/cat-01.jpg
(Photo by Linda Evans)
and I bet someone is seriously thinking about how to market the bridge to roadtrip photographers!
Um, just to clarify -- I didn't notice this earlier -- there's only one level of bridge deck -- there is no "Top Deck" the walls of the bridge rails will simply be taller than most passenger vehicle windows.Quote:
...the top deck
That's supposed to be the case at Millau too, but... where there's a will there's a way ;)
So far... I've never stopped on a bridge. Oh wait -- I can't say that anymore -- I've done it more than I'll admit... and I've stopped in several places with sighs peppered with no stopping signs in order to get a shot for RTA or another news media outlet I was working for.
Photographers are, by their very nature, a little bit nuts.... Just look at some of the photos in this "Where in North America, Is this" collection -- some of them required a serious bit of personal risk to obtain....
I don't plan to stop on the Hoover Dam Bridge for a shot -- and I sure as heck don't recommend climbing around that gorge for a shot -- this is a very dangerous canyon area!
Mark
Before this photo gets lost in the intrigue of the Black Canyon construction project....And Kudos to Eris again for the nice interlude this afternoon/night/morning/etc.....Quote:
Originally Posted by CalOldBlue
Not thinking about bayonnets and tear gas I hope.Quote:
Originally Posted by Mark Sedenquist
OK, your "clue": the item that ties this place's past and present together is also a WWII-era slang term for the article manufactured in the last location I posted.
I'm guessing this would be a slang word for mines? I gotta step away from this one (gingerly) My historical knowledge from WWII is limited.
Mark
the other things
On second thought, I may have watched too many war movies as a child... not finding any proof of my memory, so let's just pretend that:
"fish" = WWII slang for "torpedo"
OK, now that the clue has been clarified -- I still don't know where this is... But, I'm sure someone will jump in here soon.
Mark
This place was used (exterior) in a Star Trek movie; altered slightly with some CGI effects, and relocated about 120 miles north (by car) of where it actually sits.
Monterey Aquarium. That is the portion of the Cannery they have near the entrance.Quote:
Originally Posted by CalOldBlue
Second best aqaurium in the country, IMO. Atlanta just beats it out because of the gigantic Whale Shark tank.
"fish in the water" and a cannery.... Seriously, you are pushing the envelope of clues. Yes, it was a clever set of clues -- arrrrrrrgh.
Good work on Twilight's part!
Mark
You'll note the top of the flag pole is gone -- don't want to make this too easy... Soon we'll return to scenic views, I reckon....
http://www.roadtripamerica.com/blog/...y-Mark-089.jpg
(photo by Gerald Thurman)
Where is this building, What is it? When was it built?
Mark
Monterey Bay Aquarium. Since I haven't seen Atlanta's, I'm not in a position to argue. Situated on Cannery row, it was built in the shell of the old Hovden sardine cannery.Quote:
Originally Posted by Mark Sedenquist
Noted, among other things, for their jellyfish exhibit(s) :
http://donandlindacasey.com/images/M...BayJellies.jpg
Photo: Don Casey
http://donandlindacasey.com/images/M...ayJellies2.jpg
Photo: Don Casey
I airbrushed out the words "Hovden Cannery" on one of the information signs, and the jellyfish on the banners.
I've shot scores, (hundreds?) of those jellyfish photos -- I love that exhibit! But those two shots are great!
Mark
Thanks.Quote:
Originally Posted by Mark Sedenquist
These are tough little buggers to photograph, as the lighting is low and THEY MOVE! The shots above were both taken at ASA 1600 (as far as my current camera will go) with the lens wide open and shutter speeds around 1/30 to 1/70. A little too slow for hand-held, but then even on a tripod you still have a moving subject. Flash will freeze them, but then you lose the background colors.
The location of this building is a town discussed elsewhere on the Forum today... and it's slogan is "City of Excellence"...and a rare variety of wolves is known to hang out there....Quote:
Originally Posted by Mark Sedenquist
Any takers?
That is the Pueblo County Courthouse in Pueblo CO. Built 1908-1912.
George: You are getting awfully dang good at this....
http://www.roadtripamerica.com/blog/...ousePlaque.jpg
(Photo by Gerald Thurman) and yep you are correcto!
Although you guys are getting way too good at this....(leaving me in the dust... that's fer shure). I thought a really well-known scenic attraction might be overdue....
http://www.roadtripamerica.com/blog/...y-Mark-090.jpg
(Photo by Rod & Judy Ness)
Where is it? Why is it historic?
Moved inland about a half mile a decade ago due to beach erosion worries.
Move was somewhat of a high-stakes game of Jenga (for those familiar with that game)... brick lighthouse, held together by mainly gravity, pick up and move?!?!?
Spooky.
Mark, I have to confess - I know my way around Google. City of Excellence nailed that one for me, and I guessed that it was a courthouse, confirmed by pictures. I also have some posts in that thread.
http://donandlindacasey.com/images/MysteryCapitol.jpg
Photo: Don Casey
Sacramento CA
How about this one?
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3020/...b87bcf.jpg?v=0
I suppose Craig's sign is where the Haul Road (Dalton Highway) crosses the Arctic Circle north of Fairbanks, AK.
Foy
Nope, sorry ;)
On the Dempster Highway
AZBuck
Told you it was easy ;)
How about this one?
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3650/...8a3b10.jpg?v=0
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Largest such all-brick lighthouse ever built. Here's an article I wrote about it....Quote:
Originally Posted by CalOldBlue
Weren't you surprised by how many cities in America use the slogan "City of Excellence" and I'd noticed you were responding on that thread....Quote:
Originally Posted by glc
Mark
Yep; "Old Sacramento", a section of gold-rush-era buildings along the American River; shops, restaurants, nightclubs, and the California State Railroad Museum.Quote:
Originally Posted by UKCraig
Worth a couple hours at least if you're passing through Sacto.
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