***Where am I now?*** (game) (2)

[DDCSD]

US?

[Roy Mathers]

Yes.

[DDCSD]

California?

[Scorpio]

Must read following page before replying...

Texas?

[Roy Mathers]

Yes.

[tomd]

Is the above "yes" for Texas or California?

[DDCSD]

Is the above "yes" for Texas or California?

Hmmm..... fine time for Roy to go to sleep on us, only the 2 biggest states in the continetnal US, and possibly the ones with the most landmarks.. :lol:

[DDCSD]

Is it a religious building?

[StewartR]

Re-post for the 50-posts-per-page people.

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=240388

[StewartR]

Is it part of Hearst Castle at San Simeon, California?

EDIT: I'm sure it is. See this (http://www.hearstcastle.com/history/the_castle.asp) for reasonably authoritative evidence.

EDIT 2: Thanks Derek for asking whether it was a religious building. I had automatically assumed it was, until I saw your question - that jolted me out of my thought patterns, and suddenly I recognised it!

[Roy Mathers]

Yes, it is the main house of Hearst Castle. I'm sorry I went to bed on you Derek, but it was 3.30am! The 'yes' I gave related to California but the confusion arose because Dan's post slipped in between question and answer.

Anyway, Stewart had it right and is now in the chair again.

[StewartR]

Thanks Roy.

This one is a little bit more traditional than my last picture. Where Am I Now?

http://StewartR.smugmug.com/photos/248495959-XL.jpg

[Roy Mathers]

That looks a bit Colonial and a bit tropical - it is somewhere like Bermuda?

[StewartR]

That looks a bit Colonial and a bit tropical - it is somewhere like Bermuda?It does look Colonial and tropical, doesn't it. But it isn't Bermuda.

[Roy Mathers]

This is obviously an upmarket hotel - is it in an ex-Colonial country

[StewartR]

This is obviously an upmarket hotel - is it in an ex-Colonial countryGood work so far, Roy. Yes it is an upmarket hotel, and yes it is in an ex-Colonial country.

[monty28428]

Miami ??

[Zumba]

Is it in India?

[glhs509]

Before my darts get strewn across the tropical regions of the globe:

British ex-colonial?

[monty28428]

Biltmore Hotel, Miami.

[Roy Mathers]

Well done Monty!

[StewartR]

Biltmore Hotel, Miami.DING DING.

Well done indeed, Monty.

I was amused when Roy asked whether this was in an ex-Colonial country. Of course it is, technically. But I expect he probably didn't have the USA in mind when he asked, and I imagine it's not the kind of phrase that necessarily goes down too well with our American friends!

Anyway, it's your turn.

[monty28428]

Thanks Stewart and Roy! Florida of course was a loyal colony!

Well I still have nothing but may remedy that this weekend weather permitting, so it's up for grabs.

[PeteJaffa]

I had Miami typed in but had to run out. I am severely gutted. No post mortems though, well done.

[Roy Mathers]

You musn't run out on WAIN Pete!:D

[monty28428]

No takers....

Ok then try this one out... it should not be very hard actually:

[tweatherred]

I know a lot of places that would have Cypress trees and Blue Herons, but I will guess the Okeefenokee Swamp.

[monty28428]

Not the Okeefenokee Swamp -- Actually not a swamp at all (or at least they don't call it one)

[PeteJaffa]

Is this in Florida?

[monty28428]

Not in Florida Pete.

[Roy Mathers]

Louisiana?

[monty28428]

Not Louisiana Roy -- Now the others don't know me that well but you certainly do know my posting habits.......

[Roy Mathers]

Ok then - it's in the Carolinas!:)

[monty28428]

LOL -- Yes it is.

[PeteJaffa]

Is it further north? Maybe Illinois?

[Roy Mathers]

Cypress Gardens, South Carolina?

[PeteJaffa]

D'Oh!

[monty28428]

Not in South Carolina Roy.

[PeteJaffa]

Now I'm sure your location said California.

*goes back to school*

[monty28428]

LOL Pete!!

[Roy Mathers]

Monkey Island?

[PeteJaffa]

Merchants Millpond State Park?

[monty28428]

Monkey Island?

Nope...

Merchants Millpond State Park?

Not there either...

Wrong part of the state... hint hint...

[Roy Mathers]

Lake Mattamuskeet National Wildlife Refuge ?

[monty28428]

Lake Mattamuskeet National Wildlife Refuge ?

Still to far north... it is a lake however.

[PeteJaffa]

Lake Waccamaw?

[monty28428]

Not Lake Waccamaw Pete -- but that's certainly getting closer to home...

[PeteJaffa]

Lake Sutton?

[glhs509]

Singletary Lake State Park?

[monty28428]

Lake Sutton?

Getting even closer...

[monty28428]

Sorry Ken see above..

[glhs509]

Ah..then Greenfield Lake?

[PeteJaffa]

Great Lake?

[monty28428]

Ah..then Greenfield Lake?

We have a winner!! Over to you Ken.

Just to show you how easy it was:

[glhs509]

Maybe that's why "blue heron decoy cypress carolina" didn't work too well for me...

Although Google map view (without satellite) was misleading since the roads were shown right on the banks of the lake...after turning on satellite it was obvious that the cypress trees were shielding the banks.

[Roy Mathers]

I had exactly the same problem Ken:)

[monty28428]

LOL -- Well thanks for putting up with my unusuall WAIN at anyrate everyone.

[Scorpio]

Maybe that's why "blue heron decoy cypress carolina" didn't work too well for me...

Although Google map view (without satellite) was misleading since the roads were shown right on the banks of the lake...after turning on satellite it was obvious that the cypress trees were shielding the banks.


Does that mean you couldn't find the heron in the satellite images?? =D

[Roy Mathers]

It was obscured behind a cloud.

[glhs509]

I'm back...sorry for the delay.

WAIN?

[PeteJaffa]

east coast war memorial, battery park?

[glhs509]

east coast war memorial, battery park?
Well, I didn't expect that one to last very long.

Well done Pete...all yours!

[PeteJaffa]

Here goes.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2107/2231316452_ebee3d14ba_b.jpg

[monty28428]

Glasgow somewhere ??

[PeteJaffa]

Glasgow somewhere ??

Surprisingly no. :)

Had to dig around old backup CD's for this.

[StewartR]

Definitely somewhere in Britain, though, I'd say.

[PeteJaffa]

Definitely somewhere in Britain, though, I'd say.

It is in Britain.

[Roy Mathers]

Is it in London - and is there anything at all in this photo that could identify the place?

[PeteJaffa]

Is it in London - and is there anything at all in this photo that could identify the place?


It is london and no there is nothing that could identify it.

[Roy Mathers]

But presumably there is something significant about these houses?

[PeteJaffa]

Sorry about this guys but I need to go and I won't be back on for a while.

Nothing really significant about the buildings. Had a few clues lined up but anyway I'll speak to you all tomorrow.

It's the view from the back window of the Victoria Hotel on Belgrave Road.

[Roy Mathers]

With the best will in the world Pete, how was anyone supposed to guess this?

[PeteJaffa]

With the best will in the world Pete, how was anyone supposed to guess this?


I was only looking for a street name. It would've been outed by my Royal clues.

Anyway, speak later.

[Box Brownie]

But presumably there is something significant about these houses?

Sorry about this guys but I need to go and I won't be back on for a while.

Nothing really significant about the buildings. Had a few clues lined up but anyway I'll speak to you all tomorrow.

It's the view from the back window of the Victoria Hotel on Belgrave Road.

With the best will in the world Pete, how was anyone supposed to guess this?

I was only looking for a street name. It would've been outed by my Royal clues.

Anyway, speak later.

Looking at this last one and the 'above' I had real Homer Simpson moment, doh! :lol:

By the way you can see where the money was getting spent but they must be worried by the guests trying to break in when they get bored by the hotel entertainment ;)

[Roy Mathers]

What exactly do you mean BB? (Excuse me if I'm being thick!).

[Box Brownie]

It was that when I Iooked at the image I thought just like you 'what is it about the buildings that will guide me to the answer.....' and what with Pete saying all would have been revealed with the clues he had ready up his sleeve. It put me in mid of Homer Simpson presented with problem he just could not work out, as he reaches for another beer!

So, do not worry Roy no extra density on your part just me being awkward!

Though I must admit the earlier WAIN house No28 one equally foxed me :mad:

[Roy Mathers]

Yes, when I saw Pete's picture of the houses I couldn't help thinking of Tom's original rules - "photos should have a reasonable amount of identifiable content. Avoid pictures of the bottom side of a picnic table.":D:D

[Box Brownie]

Yes, when I saw Pete's picture of the houses I couldn't help thinking of Tom's original rules - "photos should have a reasonable amount of identifiable content. Avoid pictures of the bottom side of a picnic table.":D:D

Rules, what rules. You mean this game has rules.....now where did I put that picture of a cup of Starmucks?

[tsk1979]

So who does the next picture?

[Scorpio]

I'd say whoever wants to!

[CPT_Obvious]

Anyone, eh?

Here's a tuffy.

[Box Brownie]

Cypress?

Edit:- Thanks Roy. I did mean Cyprus, I have never seen a mosaic up a tree! A senior moment I think in the spelling department :D

[Roy Mathers]

Italy?

(Do you mean 'Cyprus' BB?:))

[StewartR]

Nea Paphos archaeological site, Cyprus

[Roy Mathers]

Pompeii?

[CPT_Obvious]

Cypress?
No
Italy?
Yes
Nea Paphos archaeological site, Cyprus
No again
Pompeii?
No

[Box Brownie]

Sicily?

[CPT_Obvious]

Sicily?
Nope

[Lawrie B]

Milan?

[Roy Mathers]

Rome?

[CPT_Obvious]

Milan?
nope
Rome?
nope

[Roy Mathers]

In Campania?

[tweatherred]

Pisa? I know I have seen that but can't remember exactly where.

[CPT_Obvious]

In Campania?
Nope
Pisa? I know I have seen that but can't remember exactly where.
Nope. It's not a place many people travel to since there is a much larger tourist trap about an hour away from it and most people never leave there. But if anyone is ever in the area, I feel it is a "not to miss" kind of place.

[Roy Mathers]

Veneto region?

[CPT_Obvious]

Veneto region?
Close, but no :)

[Roy Mathers]

Lombardy?

[monty28428]

Mosaico del Bon pastor, partigołar del pavimento de ła Baxìłica de Aquiłeja ??

[Roy Mathers]

Well done Monty - what made you look there?

[monty28428]

Wild dart Roy I swear!

[CPT_Obvious]

Mosaico del Bon pastor, partigołar del pavimento de ła Baxìłica de Aquiłeja ??

That it is. If you google {"the good sheperd" mosaic floor} it's the first thing that pops up.

Your up.

[monty28428]

Thanks Charlie -- Tough one really.

I don't have anything so will leave it up for grabs!

[Roy Mathers]

That it is. If you google {"the good sheperd" mosaic floor} it's the first thing that pops up.


Yes, but only if you spell it 'shepherd':D

[breadandbutter]

I'll play.

This should be very easy.

[bara03]

Florence, Italy?

[Box Brownie]

Ponte Vecchio, Florence?

I think we have stood on the same spot ~ at the riverside near the Uffizi Museum!

[breadandbutter]

Yes.
Ponte Vecchio to be exact.

[breadandbutter]

Box Brownie I didn't see your reply when I posted mine. You were closer, so I guess its your turn.

[DDCSD]

Box Brownie I didn't see your reply when I posted mine. You were closer, so I guess its your turn.

Welcome to WAIN!

[Roy Mathers]

Ponte Vecchio, Florence?

I think we have stood on the same spot ~ at the riverside near the Uffizi Museum!


Me as well! I was offline when this appeared, otherwise I would have got it immediately - sod's law!

[Box Brownie]

Yes, welcome to the WAIN game. Just remember this moment because once here it is hard to escape :lol:

Roy, you are right about that view as soon as I saw it ~ whoopee got it in one. I also have a couple of pictures taken from the window of the Uffizi.

OK here we go WAIN and what building am I in???

[breadandbutter]

Is it in Europe?

[Box Brownie]

Yes, a European country.

[Scorpio]

Spain?

[tomd]

I knew the previous one a.k.a. The Gold Bridge

[Box Brownie]

Spain?

No

I knew the previous one a.k.a. The Gold Bridge

Interesting, I wonder if that is because of all the jewellery shops on the bridge?

[tomd]

Interesting, I wonder if that is because of all the jewellery shops on the bridge?


Shhh...I told my wife all those shops were selling leather bags, she didn't want to go near them.;)

[Scorpio]

Is this particular country on the Mediterranean?

[Box Brownie]

Is this particular country on the Mediterranean?

Nope

[breadandbutter]

How about Portugal?

[Box Brownie]

How about Portugal?

nope

[tomd]

Looks more eastern to me, it this in Poland?

I see an interesting mix of modern building as well as older style row houses and apartments.

[Box Brownie]

Not Poland

[breadandbutter]

Is it eastern Europe?

[monty28428]

UK ?

[glhs509]

Scandinavia?

[Box Brownie]

Is it eastern Europe?

No

UK ?

No

Scandinavia?

No

[Scorpio]

Ex Soviet Union?

[PeteJaffa]

It's Dublin. Don't know the building you're in though.

[Box Brownie]

Ex Soviet Union?

No

It's Dublin. Don't know the building you're in though.

Yes, it is Dublin but it would be good if the place I was standing can be identified???

Edit: a slightly (?) obscure clue would be to say the name of where I am standing has an historical connection to an apple.

[PeteJaffa]

Liberty Hall?

[Box Brownie]

Liberty Hall?

No.

[PeteJaffa]

Are you in a house of worship?

[PeteJaffa]

Smithfield Chimney?

If I'm correct someone else can go.

[Roy Mathers]

Trinity College?

[Box Brownie]

Are you in a house of worship?

No

Smithfield Chimney?

If I'm correct someone else can go.

No

But I am as you can tell quite high up and the view could be described as panoramic.

[Box Brownie]

Trinity College?

Roy

I think we posted in the same minute so missed yours but no not Trinity College, though we did have walk round there but I cannot recall any particularly tall buildings around the quad.

[Box Brownie]

As it is nearly time for bed, (slightly earlier start required tomorrow than usual) here is the image again as a reminder and to amplify the clue I gave earlier the apple I was refering to was a Newtonian one ;)

[Roy Mathers]

Donnybrook Tower?

[Box Brownie]

Donnybrook Tower?

No but I tell you this is giving lots of other places to see/visit the next time we decide to go.

Edit: I said my clue was obscure but I did not realise it was that bad especially as I have added to it :D

[Roy Mathers]

All I can find about Newton and Dublin takes me back to Trinity College!:confused:

[DDCSD]

Sure would be easier to see things if that stupid rainbow wasn't in the way! ;)

[Scorpio]

Gravity Bar

[Box Brownie]

All I can find about Newton and Dublin takes me back to Trinity College!:confused:

OK, hmmmm!!!! what was Newton & the apple famous for? Well there is a place with that word in its name and it is located high(ish) up at a famous visitor location/venue. Oh it could be called loosely educational or should that be historically informative?

[monty28428]

LOL -- I think Dan got it!

[Scorpio]

Looks like it to me...

"view of dublin from the gravity bar (http://picasaweb.google.com/tommyredz5/Dublin/photo#5118868607284370050)"

[Box Brownie]

Sure would be easier to see things if that stupid rainbow wasn't in the way! ;)

Oh! you do not like that lovely rainbow! You should have seen the rainstorms as they came through, boy did it hammer down.

Gravity Bar

Ding dong

Yes this is the The Gravity Bar atop the Guniness Storehouse. Fantastic views and a nice drop of the black stuff as a reward for getting there.

Right off for some shuteye now its been "found". Catch up with you all sometime tomorrow or should that be today :D

[Scorpio]

Yes this is the The Gravity Bar atop the Guniness Storehouse. Fantastic views and a nice drop of the black stuff as a reward for getting there.

Sounds (and looks) like an excellent place to hang out!

Roy, I was getting hung up on the same problem you mentioned- Trinity College. However, that had already been discounted, so I tried something a bit more.... "creative," and there it was =)

As usual, I got nothing at the moment, so someone else take it, please.

[DDCSD]

Fine then, I'll go, I know everyone's been itching for another one of mine! ;)

WAIN?
http://derekcecil.smugmug.com/photos/245550616-XL.jpg

[breadandbutter]

Is this in Italy?