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fOtoFair 2006 ejmw - Beaches edition

by ejmw
Sat Oct 28th, 2006 at 12:01:11 PM EST

fOtoFair : Beaches edition

I don't know about all of you, but here in Michigan the weather is CRAPPY, with a capital CRAP. So, let's get away to some fun beaches and waterfronts for the day.

fOtoFair 2006 ejmw - Beaches edition | 27 comments (27 topical, 0 editorial, 0 hidden)

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Gliding above Acapulco

This was my first time parasailing, above the beach at Acapulco in January 2006.

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Tengo un sueño.

by ejmw (ewitham (at) umich (dot) edu) on Sat Oct 28th, 2006 at 12:05:02 PM EST

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What a great vantage point! What fun!

"Only when we are no longer afraid do we begin to live." Dorothy Thompson, Journalist

by Indianadem on Sat Oct 28th, 2006 at 01:03:25 PM EST
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It was fantastic! I don't know why, I expected it to be a bit jerky, but the ride was very smooth. I would do it again in a second, and I highly recommend the experience.

Tengo un sueño.

by ejmw (ewitham (at) umich (dot) edu) on Sat Oct 28th, 2006 at 01:39:34 PM EST
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Dinner Table in Cancun

After Acapulco, let's hop a bus or plane and go over to the other side of Mexico and hit Cancun! I love the blue of the ocean in this photo.

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Tengo un sueño.

by ejmw (ewitham (at) umich (dot) edu) on Sat Oct 28th, 2006 at 12:05:06 PM EST

Re: fOtoFair 2006 ejmw - Beaches edition (4.00 / 12)

Back to Acapulco!

Well, not really. This is Pie de la Cuesta, which is to the North and West of Acapulco. Here, the water really is the Pacific Ocean, and not Acapulco Bay.

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Tengo un sueño.

by ejmw (ewitham (at) umich (dot) edu) on Sat Oct 28th, 2006 at 12:05:10 PM EST

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Playa La Arena

This is one of the beaches on Tenerife, in the Canary Islands, Spain. You can see the outline of another island, La Gomera, in the background.

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Tengo un sueño.

by ejmw (ewitham (at) umich (dot) edu) on Sat Oct 28th, 2006 at 12:05:13 PM EST

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Los Gigantes

Still on Tenerife, another of the beautiful beaches. Los Gigantes are the cliffs you see (also the name of a nearby town).

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Tengo un sueño.

by ejmw (ewitham (at) umich (dot) edu) on Sat Oct 28th, 2006 at 12:05:20 PM EST

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Back in the US of A

This is Lake Granby, on the southwestern side of Rocky Mountain National Park.

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Tengo un sueño.

by ejmw (ewitham (at) umich (dot) edu) on Sat Oct 28th, 2006 at 12:05:22 PM EST

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To the U.P.!

One of my oldest pictures, this was actually taken with an old Advantix camera, and then scanned in about 6 years later. This is near a friend of mine's cottage on Lake Superior.

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Tengo un sueño.

by ejmw (ewitham (at) umich (dot) edu) on Sat Oct 28th, 2006 at 12:05:27 PM EST

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Sunset over the Pacific

Our day here at the beach is coming to an end, sadly. This is back in Pie de la Cuesta, as the sun sets behind the clouds and into the ocean.

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Tengo un sueño.

by ejmw (ewitham (at) umich (dot) edu) on Sat Oct 28th, 2006 at 12:05:30 PM EST

Gorgeous!! (none / 1)

Wow ... can't imagine how great it was 'live' ... Wondeful photo!

parvum opus

by olivia on Sun Oct 29th, 2006 at 01:25:18 AM EST
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Meanwhile, back in downtown Acapulco

The sun sets over Isla Roqueta

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Tengo un sueño.

by ejmw (ewitham (at) umich (dot) edu) on Sat Oct 28th, 2006 at 12:05:35 PM EST

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Sunset over Puget Sound

Finally, our day at the beach comes to a close in Seattle, Washington as the sun sets.

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Tengo un sueño.

by ejmw (ewitham (at) umich (dot) edu) on Sat Oct 28th, 2006 at 12:05:38 PM EST

Re: fOtoFair 2006 ejmw - Beaches edition (4.00 / 11)

You get around!

Obama is a Patriot

by Steven D on Sat Oct 28th, 2006 at 12:17:40 PM EST

Re: fOtoFair 2006 ejmw - Beaches edition (4.00 / 11)

There aren't a lot of things I splurge on, but traveling is one of them...If I don't go somewhere every 4 to 6 months I start going a little crazy :)

Tengo un sueño.

by ejmw (ewitham (at) umich (dot) edu) on Sat Oct 28th, 2006 at 12:19:58 PM EST
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YAY BEACHES! These were like soul food, ejmw, thanks so much for this theme and these images.

by IndyLib on Sat Oct 28th, 2006 at 12:59:26 PM EST

Re: fOtoFair 2006 ejmw - Beaches edition (4.00 / 10)

beautiful, ejmw! I spent several years near the Atlantic as a child in Long Island and more with the USN after school and on the Florida east coast in the 60's & early 70's. I really miss being near the big water.

"Only when we are no longer afraid do we begin to live." Dorothy Thompson, Journalist

by Indianadem on Sat Oct 28th, 2006 at 01:01:26 PM EST

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Gorgeous!

"Don't waste your time on the clowns, watch the real show"

by Second Nature on Sat Oct 28th, 2006 at 01:50:20 PM EST

Re: fOtoFair 2006 ejmw - Beaches edition (4.00 / 7)

Hey ej, these are great pictures -- just looking makes me feel very good (and like I ought to be in a late night FBC).

Wilderness is not a luxury but a necessity of the human spirit - Edward Abbey

by AndiF (ferguson1461 at gmail dot com) on Sat Oct 28th, 2006 at 02:27:20 PM EST

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Hehe, yeah I think I've posted most of these at some point in the FBC...I guess I need to go on another vacation to get some new ones :)

Tengo un sueño.

by ejmw (ewitham (at) umich (dot) edu) on Sat Oct 28th, 2006 at 02:38:06 PM EST
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I only recognize a few of them but I definitely associate you and beach pictures and FBC at night.

Wilderness is not a luxury but a necessity of the human spirit - Edward Abbey

by AndiF (ferguson1461 at gmail dot com) on Sat Oct 28th, 2006 at 02:46:53 PM EST
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These are wonderful photos, emjw. You've had some great trips.

Fear will keep the local systems in line. -Grand Moff Tarkin Survivor Left Blogistan

by boran2 (blogistan@yahoo.com) on Sat Oct 28th, 2006 at 03:16:15 PM EST

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Thanks b2, I definitely have had some great times on these trips.

I can't wait to get home so I can see your pictures from Utah. I remember the first time I drove through that state, I thought "Damn, why didn't anybody TELL me this state was so gorgeous?!?". I've been back a few times since, it's still one of my favorite states for scenery (and one of my least favorite for buying beer!).

Tengo un sueño.

by ejmw (ewitham (at) umich (dot) edu) on Sat Oct 28th, 2006 at 03:39:10 PM EST
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I love those sunset beach shots.

Fakes energy well

by JimF (jimNOfergusonSpaM@macPleasE.com) on Sat Oct 28th, 2006 at 04:27:04 PM EST

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I looked at your miscellaneous diary first and I thought -- I can't BELIEVE he didn't post any of pictures of beaches. I'm glad you did a whole diary for them.

Help me raise money for Jay Nixon, the next Democratic governor of Missouri

by maryb2004 on Sat Oct 28th, 2006 at 05:27:04 PM EST

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I figured if I didn't do beaches first, there would be a veritable uproar :)

Tomorrow I think I'm going to have National Parks and then "other destinations" or something.

Tengo un sueño.

by ejmw (ewitham (at) umich (dot) edu) on Sat Oct 28th, 2006 at 05:38:09 PM EST
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Life's a beach! Glorious.

If you want things to get better, be prepared to deal with change.

by Kahli on Sat Oct 28th, 2006 at 09:38:16 PM EST

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