ZapperZ's Great Outdoors Photo Contest

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The thread centers around sharing and discussing outdoor photography, with participants contributing images from various locations and expressing appreciation for the beauty of nature. The scope includes personal experiences, favorite spots, and reflections on the changing seasons.

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  • Some participants share links to their outdoor photographs, highlighting locations such as Moxie Falls and Bash Bish Falls.
  • Several contributors express nostalgia for past experiences in nature, discussing how these places have changed over time due to increased visitor traffic.
  • There are mentions of specific photography techniques and equipment, with some participants praising the quality of others' photos.
  • Participants discuss the beauty of various landscapes, including foggy scenes, autumn colors, and mountainous regions.
  • Some contributors express a desire to capture more images now that they have digital cameras, indicating a personal connection to the photography aspect of the thread.
  • Links to external photography sites and images of locations like Lofoten in Norway and Icelandic volcanoes are shared, showcasing a variety of natural beauty.

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Participants generally agree on the beauty of the locations shared and express admiration for each other's photography. However, there are no explicit resolutions to any disagreements, and the discussion remains open-ended regarding personal experiences and preferences.

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Sounds like a ZapperZ Photo Contest Title - well - almost.

Here are some pictures taken up towards Turbo's neck of the woods.

http://img527.imageshack.us/img527/7870/moxiestreamupperfalls10ar8.jpg

http://img527.imageshack.us/img527/2802/moxiefalls1006022iz3.jpg

http://img527.imageshack.us/img527/6333/moxiefalls1006020yn9.jpg

http://img63.imageshack.us/img63/9805/moxieboulder1006030up8.jpg

http://img159.imageshack.us/img159/4199/mainecoast1006084ar3.jpg

There are some other great photos by PFers in Moonbear's Disqualified! thread and several of ZapperZ's Photo Contest threads.

I thought a separate thread of PFers photos of outdoors might be in order.

So please contribute photos of your favorite places.
 
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Nice! Reminds me of this place I've been to called Bash Bish Falls. Beautiful scenery up there.
 
Wow beautiful pictures! What an amazing looking place.
 
Moxie Falls is one of my favorite places in the state. With all the rafters, canoeists, and campers visiting that region these days, the trail is heavily used. When we were kids, my friends and I used to hike up the road from the West Forks, take the trail to the falls, and hang out there most of the day without seeing another soul.
 
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Moxie Falls is one of my favorite places in the state. With all the rafters, canoeists, and campers visiting that region these days, the trail is heavily used. When we were kids, my friends and I used to hike up the road from the West Forks, take the trail to the falls, and hang out there most of the day without seeing another soul.

Very nice!

We lived in Northern Ca. during my last couple of years of high school, and a buddy and I frequented a nearly identical fall and pool that we too had to ourselves back then. My buddy's Black Lab, Grunt, would dive off of the cliffs right after us!

We later named a goat in Grunt's honor. :biggrin:
 
Here are the ruins of an abandoned boathouse on one of my favorite ponds. It doesn't have the best trout fishing, but it's OK, and it's easy to get to.

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Looks just lovely!
 
Well - it does offer a great view of the outdoors!
 
Anyway todays hike is about the flowers and the bees having no idea that it's no more summer:

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and the haze in the distance,

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let's zoom in max on that church in the middle right:

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really hazy looking up sun:

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Is it really autumn already?

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There is a lot of beauty in the world. Here are a few shots from my neck of the woods:
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Oh man! WOW!

OUTSTANDING, Larkspur!


That image of the waterfall is beautiful!

And the pasture with fog and mountains is stunning!

:!)
 
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Astronuc said:
Oh man! WOW!

OUTSTANDING, Larkspur!


That image of the waterfall is beautiful!

And the pasture with fog and mountains is stunning!

:!)
Thanks Astro! You have a nice set of photos yourself. Great idea for a thread too. I can't wait to see more.
 
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Nice! I love these Photo Threads. Whenever I need a new desktop background, I know where to come!
 
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larkspur that is some awesome photography!
 
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Thanks Scorpa!
 
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Another foggy one

I went back to the cove this morning. It was incredibly foggy as you can see from this shot. Click on the image to see it in a larger size for more detail.

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larkspur said:
I went back to the cove this morning. It was incredibly foggy as you can see from this shot. Click on the image to see it in a larger size for more detail.

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WOW, larkspur! That's beautiful! That's incredible!

You've got go pro!
 
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Astronuc said:
WOW, larkspur! That's beautiful! That's incredible!

You've got go pro!

Thank you Astronuc. I may send it into a magazine...I have not decided.
 
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larkspur said:
Thank you Astronuc. I may send it into a magazine...I have not decided.
Definitely do. Send your work to Nature or National Geographic! Actually I think NG.
 
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zandor said:
Some photos of Lofoten in Norway were I live, taken by a friend of mine.
Cooool! :cool: Thanks, zandor! And please thank your friend.
 
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zandor said:
Some photos of Lofoten in Norway were I live, taken by a friend of mine.

Those are great! The first one is my favorite-pure snow with a perfect sky.
 
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This shot is not of the caliber of many here, but I needed to get out and capture some fall colors today. This is a pair of apple trees at a scenic overlook dedicated to the Old Canada Road. I did not post a direct <IMG> link because the image is wide and it would cause the browser windows to offset.

http://i183.photobucket.com/albums/x318/turbo-1/apple_trees.jpg
 
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turbo-1 said:
This shot is not of the caliber of many here, but I needed to get out and capture some fall colors today. This is a pair of apple trees at a scenic overlook dedicated to the Old Canada Road. I did not post a direct <IMG> link because the image is wide and it would cause the browser windows to offset.

http://i183.photobucket.com/albums/x318/turbo-1/apple_trees.jpg
That's a great shot! Just the way it would look in person.
 
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turbo-1 said:
This shot is not of the caliber of many here, but I needed to get out and capture some fall colors today. This is a pair of apple trees at a scenic overlook dedicated to the Old Canada Road. I did not post a direct <IMG> link because the image is wide and it would cause the browser windows to offset.

http://i183.photobucket.com/albums/x318/turbo-1/apple_trees.jpg

Some beautiful color Turbo. I bet it would be great if you could catch it at sunset with golden light on those trees in the background.
 
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In the thread "Southern California is burning!", the question was asked about the best place to live. Well here is the perfect place!

http://img136.imageshack.us/img136/1866/perfectplacehu0.jpg

Mountains and beaches within walking/hiking distance, relatively low cost of living, and quite peaceful.

Alpine area and temperate climate for growing berries, fruits and vegetables, and a nice cabin/cottage by a stream. :biggrin:

Oh, and high speed internet access available.
 
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Astronuc said:
WOW, larkspur! That's beautiful! That's incredible!

You've got go pro!
Stunning larkspur!
 
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Beautiful pics everyone! Now that I have a digital camera I hope I'll be taking a lot more :)

Here's a photo i took on a walk in the woods a while ago.
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Astronuc said:
In the thread "Southern California is burning!", the question was asked about the best place to live. Well here is the perfect place!

http://img136.imageshack.us/img136/1866/perfectplacehu0.jpg

Mountains and beaches within walking/hiking distance, relatively low cost of living, and quite peaceful.

Alpine area and temperate climate for growing berries, fruits and vegetables, and a nice cabin/cottage by a stream. :biggrin:

Oh, and high speed internet access available.

Looks like a place I would love to take some photos! Do they have good bike paths around?
 
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