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Old 01-23-2010, 09:54 AM
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Today we called in to a fun park in Auckland and parked outside and found a spot to take some photos of some rollercoaster action. The quality was not up to standard as these rides were fast moving and had to zoom in to catch these shots

Going up

Uphill

Coming around

A joy ride two

And over we go

The ride

And another style of joyride

A joy ride

Thanks for looking, cheers Steve.
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Old 01-23-2010, 12:16 PM
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I'm surprised no one has commented here yet, as all these pictures are very good, especially the second and third ones.
I know Paul and Patrick would appreciate these posted in their curves thread.
I'll just say I think both are excellent with the third, with the pale background, painted white ride structure and colourful cars making this a potential competition winner,
and if the people had their arms raised as well....................wow - well done Steve
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Old 01-23-2010, 12:44 PM
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Awesome collection Steve and the colors are wonderful. I think the 3rd is my fave too.

You know, I've mentioned this to a few of my friends here already recently - threads seem to disappear way back from the first page so quickly now - often even before anyone has made a single comment. I think there has been a large influx of new members since Xmas (always nice), so new threads are popping up at a rate of knots here. I find I have to dog back often through 10 pages each day to catch as many as I can. It's getting incredibly busy here.
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Old 01-23-2010, 12:48 PM
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Steve, I feel sick just looking at these photos, love the rides but my stomach isn't what it used to be........You have done a great job capturing the motion.
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Old 01-23-2010, 01:15 PM
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Hi Steve ---- oh my .... I feel like I am actually sitting in one of those monsters ... have you evere taken a ride in one of those?? .... these are great action photos ... I can hear the noise as they zoom by .... excellent
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These are great, I really like the 3rd one. Looks like it isn't too crowded.
I have to admit my geek came out when I saw these, I said to myself "and they even got the colors in the right order!"
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Old 01-23-2010, 01:47 PM
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Nice set! I like the way the second one curves round the frame.
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Old 01-23-2010, 04:21 PM
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Wonderful compositions and colors. Paul and Patrick have got me seeing all sorts of wonderful curves and triangles! Love those swinging arms and legs in the last one. Yeeeesh, I'm starting to feel a little sick to my stomach -- I can never handle being on these rides; even a ferris wheel makes me throw up! Oops, gotta run!
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Old 01-23-2010, 04:42 PM
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Hey Steve. Great series of images. I especially like the composition of the middle two. I think it is the curves in those shots that struck me immediately. Nice natural colours as well. TFS.
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Nice captures! I love roller-coasters and these rides look like a lot of fun! You did well to capture the feeling of the ride. TFS.

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