***Where am I now?*** (game) (4)

[NigelD]

Nope

[vk2gwk]

Naval Base in San Diego?

[NigelD]

Its not Henk

[breal101]

Is it Central America? Panama?

[NigelD]

It is breal101 but where and what building?

[breal101]

A consulate building in Panama City?

[vk2gwk]

Sorry, missed it was not US.... It looks familiar., I went through the Panama Canal once but is not the Caribbean side....

[NigelD]

Its not the consulate building in Panama City breal101

If it looks familiar Henk then it might be...

[RandallC]

so, Panama?

[vk2gwk]

Port building in Gatun?

[NigelD]

So Panama it is Randy

But its not Gatun port building Henk

[RandallC]

Hmmm. Found a photo that matched. But the caption was "Panama Canal." :(

[NigelD]

It is Panama Canal Randy but there's name to the building - or at least where it is on the Canal

[RandallC]

Miraflores locks.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Mule_in_the_Miraflores_Locks.JPG

Maybe the visitor center?

[vk2gwk]

Then it must be on the Miraflores (Pacific) side - I have seen it..... but would not know the name of the building... :(

[NigelD]

Spot on Randy - over to you

night night folks!

[RandallC]

I still got nuthin'. So I'll turn it over to Henk since we posted at almost the same time.

[sparkin]

Spot on Randy - over to you

night night folks!

Dang, beaten to it 'cos I'm cooking dinner.

[vk2gwk]

Enjoy your meal, Sean! and when you have finished (and done the washing up), you and others might have a look at this..... WAIN?

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4017/4277856658_18b141c2d5_o.jpg

[sparkin]

South America ?

[vk2gwk]

South America is the wrong continent, Sean.

[glhs509]

Victo...er, Henk, it was only a matter of time before you posted one from the homeland :)

[vk2gwk]

Say again, Ken - I think you got it!

[glhs509]

I'll let someone else guess the complete answer since I'm off for the evening...

[vk2gwk]

Anyone else? There are some interesting clues there.....

[vk2gwk]

I am off to bed shortly. Hope to get the correct answer tomorrow morning!

[Roy Mathers]

The Victor Harbour horse-drawn tram?

[vk2gwk]

The Victor Harbour horse-drawn tram?

Sorry for the delay, Roy. Just got up and got your correct reply. Yes this was shot from the horse drawn tram in Victor Harbour - South Australia.

Over to you!

[Roy Mathers]

Thanks very much Henk. I've been out, then asleep, hence the delay! Here's my next one.

[Sir Plug]

U.S?

[Roy Mathers]

No.

[NigelD]

Caribbean?

[Roy Mathers]

No.

[NigelD]

Europe?

[Roy Mathers]

Yes.

[NigelD]

Spain?

[Roy Mathers]

Yes.

[sparkin]

Valencia ?

[Roy Mathers]

No.

[DDCSD]

Mainland Spain?

[vk2gwk]

Barcelona?

[Roy Mathers]

Main land Spain?

No...

Barcelona?


...therefore, no.

[tomd]

Mediterranean Island?

[DDCSD]

Canary Islands?

[Roy Mathers]

Mediterranean Island?

Yes.

Canary Islands?

No.

[RandallC]

Majorca?

[Roy Mathers]

Yes.

[RandallC]

Puerto Alcudia
http://www.panoramio.com/photo/4972470

[Roy Mathers]

You have it Randy. Over to you.

[RandallC]

Here's one...

WAIN?
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4045/4282391487_7db59e286b_o.jpg

[tomd]

Central America?

[RandallC]

Central America?
not Central America

[Roy Mathers]

US?

[RandallC]

US?
not US

[sparkin]

South America ?

[glhs509]

Cusco?

[tomd]

Europe?

[glhs509]

Er, nevermind my last post...how about San Juan Chamula?

[RandallC]

Cusco?
No
Europe?
No
South America ?
No
Er, nevermind my last post...how about San Juan Chamula?
Yes, that's it. Over to you, Ken.

[glhs509]

No

No

No

Yes, that's it. Over to you, Ken.
Thanks Randy...still need to make it down to that part of Mexico...
Here's a quickie to keep things moving.
WAIN?

[vk2gwk]

Calgary?

[tomd]

In case Calgary is incorrect, is this in Italy?

[monty28428]

I believe it starts with an I tom :-)

[Roy Mathers]

The Olympic Stadium, Innsbruck?

[Sir Plug]

I think you're right, Roy

http://travel.webshots.com/photo/1162916508011817105QrDoqp

[glhs509]

You got it Roy...sorry for the delay.
Over to you sir!

[Roy Mathers]

Thanks Ken. Here's another.

[DDCSD]

Did you guys hear about those BASE jumpers that dove off the world's new tallest building in Dubai? I wonder if they went shopping when they got done?

[Roy Mathers]

If you know where it is Derek, why don't you just say so?

[vk2gwk]

is this indoors or outdoors?

[Roy Mathers]

Indoors.

[vk2gwk]

With Derek's help I found it.... Anyone else?

[DDCSD]

If you know where it is Derek, why don't you just say so?


Heading out for the evening! :lol:

[Roy Mathers]

I would humbly suggest that you spoil the game by throwing in such an obvious clue without guessing it yourself.

[tomd]

Roy,
was this photo taken in 2010? ;)

(trying to figure out where you were recently) hee hee :lol:

[Roy Mathers]

That's cheating Tom!:D

[tomd]

That's cheating Tom!:D
:D I think a time line question is fair game as I will use this information when searching for similar artistic forms and their date of creation and display. :rolleyes:

[tomd]

Roy,
just kidding, I'd rather keep in suspense

[Roy Mathers]

:D:lol:

[sparkin]

Thanks for preserving the divers modesty Roy. Their excitement is a bit too obvious in this pic: :lol::lol:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/paolo_rosa/3903598021/

[Roy Mathers]

Yes, you've got it Sean - or, rather, Derek did.

I'd be interested to know Derek, how you got it so very quickly.

[monty28428]

Well I'll bite.

First -- cool pic Roy!

Dubai Mall waterfall ?

[monty28428]

:-) Good going Sean!

[Roy Mathers]

Well I'll bite.

First -- cool pic Roy!

Dubai Mall waterfall ?


Thanks Monty (Your guess was a snaff to late!)

[sparkin]

Yes, you've got it Sean - or, rather, Derek did.

I'd be interested to know Derek, how you got it so very quickly.

Yes, there was no shortage of help for this one!

I think it's best to leave it open to the first taker.

[DDCSD]

I would humbly suggest that you spoil the game by throwing in such an obvious clue without guessing it yourself.


I agree Roy. I haven't yet mastered the art of the subtle hint like Monty and Ken. :o

I was just so excited to actually have time to sit down and search for a WAIN! Been waaaaaay too busy lately.

I found it with a search of "divers statue wall". That came up with another picture that was unlabeled. From that photo I figured out that it was a fountain and took it from there to locate it!

[Roy Mathers]

Hi Derek. I actually think that Ken and Monty's 'subtle hints' take a little fun out of the game as well. Surely the fun is in trying to guess/work out the location of the picture oneself - without being helped by otherw. Having someone dropping hints is like an elder brother looking over your shoulder while you do it showing you that he's cleverer than you. Having said that, I have taken advantage of such hints myself!

I hope this doesn't sound too much like a whinge, but it's sincerely felt - and well done for getting it so quickly.

[glhs509]

...like an elder brother looking over your shoulder while you do it showing you that he's cleverer than you...
Firsthand experience Roy? ;)
If that's how you feel then I'll refrain from hinting, and only guess when I have a WAIN available for posting (I think it's just as bad to keep saying "I'll leave it open" :cool:)

[sparkin]

Ok, now that we're all sufficiently chastened, WWIWITTCP (where was I when I took this crummy picture) ?

[Roy Mathers]

Royal Armouries Museum in Leeds?

[Roy Mathers]

Or, perhaps, the Royal Armouries in Louisville?

[sparkin]

Royal Armouries Museum in Leeds?

That's the one - way too easy!

[sparkin]

Or, perhaps, the Royal Armouries in Louisville?

I didn't know there was one in Louisville - that's bizarre !

[Roy Mathers]

Thanks Sean - here's another.

[tomd]

UK?

[Roy Mathers]

No sir.

[DDCSD]

Europe?

[Roy Mathers]

Yes Derek.

[tomd]

Italy?

[Roy Mathers]

It is.

[sparkin]

Napoli ?

[Roy Mathers]

Yes, it's Naples, but whereabouts?

[Roy Mathers]

I've just checked the internet and I can't find another image of this - which might make it to diffult to locate - so, if no-one gets it soon, I'll hand it to Sean

[sparkin]

I've just checked the internet and I can't find another image of this - which might make it to diffult to locate - so, if no-one gets it soon, I'll hand it to Sean

There's this one, but it looks like the horse is facing the other way.

http://www.painetworks.com/previewsrf/jr/jr9244.html

[Roy Mathers]

That's obviously the same one, photographed from a different angle - so over to you Sean. (What did you Google?)

[sparkin]

That's obviously the same one, photographed from a different angle - so over to you Sean. (What did you Google?)

It was a total fluke really. I googled "Italy bronze horse sculpture", and must have then accidentally clicked "shopping" rather than "images". I recognized the horse, but never did find out exactly where in Naples it is, which is why I just guessed Naples.

From the pictures I also don't see how it could be photographed from the other side without the concrete cylinder getting in the way, but then I don't have the advantage of having been there.

I'll root through old pictures after dinner, but may not find much. I need to get out more.:(

[vk2gwk]

Roy, I think your shot is much better than the "stock" one. You might ask $ 295... :)
Congratulations Sean - I Googled the same and got heaps of horses but not the right one.

I;ll look for it when we are in Naples in May :)

[glhs509]

I've just checked the internet and I can't find another image of this - which might make it to diffult to locate - so, if no-one gets it soon, I'll hand it to Sean
Uno (http://www.flickr.com/photos/14151928@N02/4085535763/)...Due (http://www.flickr.com/photos/cruisetraveler/2087967996/)...Tre (http://maps.google.com/maps?source=ig&hl=en&q=naples,+italy&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=Naples,+Campania,+Italy&gl=us&ei=LkFWS7-9JZSWtgegjMGwCQ&ved=0CAwQ8gEwAA&ll=40.837789,14.260254&spn=0.001457,0.003447&t=h&z=19)...(obviously easier when you've located it from satellite view)
I'm with the others...Your shot has a clean leg on the horse!

[Roy Mathers]

Roy, I think your shot is much better than the "stock" one. You might ask $ 295... :)



I don't think I'd have the cheek to ask a couple of pounds for it!:D

[sparkin]

Uno (http://www.flickr.com/photos/14151928@N02/4085535763/)...Due (http://www.flickr.com/photos/cruisetraveler/2087967996/)...Tre (http://maps.google.com/maps?source=ig&hl=en&q=naples,+italy&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=Naples,+Campania,+Italy&gl=us&ei=LkFWS7-9JZSWtgegjMGwCQ&ved=0CAwQ8gEwAA&ll=40.837789,14.260254&spn=0.001457,0.003447&t=h&z=19)...(obviously easier when you've located it from satellite view)

Well that explains why the horses appear to be mirror images!

[vk2gwk]

This is obviously the waterfront... Did you do a cruise, Roy? - We'll be on cruise around the Med. this May. So I may get the same "view".

[sparkin]

This was taken a few years ago, WAIN ?

[DDCSD]

US?

[sparkin]

US?

Yes.

[vk2gwk]

East Coast?

[sparkin]

East Coast?

Yes to east, no to coast.

[tomd]

Is this in a capitol city?

[glhs509]

Perhaps the Patterson Office Tower?
(If so, I'm leaving it open...time to hit the hay)

[sparkin]

Perhaps the Patterson Office Tower?
(If so, I'm leaving it open...time to hit the hay)

That's right Ken, it's the POT at UK.

[Roy Mathers]

What's POT Sean?

[sparkin]

What's POT Sean?

Patterson Office Tower - an ugly concrete monstrosity. It's the tallest building on the U of Ky campus.

[Roy Mathers]

Fellow WAINers - could I have your opinion on something please. There are many instances on this thread where people guess the location (or leave clues to it) and then declare that they have nothing to post, so they leave it open.

According to Tom's original rules 'The winner will post the next photo for guessing.' This implies that you should make sure that you have something to post before you guess.

What are your thoughts on obeying this rule?

[glhs509]

Fellow WAINers - could I have your opinion on something please. There are many instances on this thread where people guess the location (or leave clues to it) and then declare that they have nothing to post, so they leave it open.

According to Tom's original rules 'The winner will post the next photo for guessing.' This implies that you should make sure that you have something to post before you guess.

What are your thoughts on obeying this rule?
Sounds fine...
Following the rules ;)...WAIN?

[Roy Mathers]

Europe?

[glhs509]

'tis Roy

[Roy Mathers]

Italy?

[glhs509]

Italy?
No sir...

[Roy Mathers]

Western Europe?

[glhs509]

Roy, I see varying definitions of Western Europe...do you have a map in particular for reference?

[Roy Mathers]

What about this? (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Western_Europe_map.svg)

[corbie3]

East of Germany?

[corbie3]

I agree with you Roy, I think the leaving it open thing makes for long delays with nothing happening.

[Roy Mathers]

Thanks Paul.

[tonylong]

Roy, are suggesting that those without shots to post don't take part in the "search", or just don't make the final guess?

[glhs509]

What about this? (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Western_Europe_map.svg)
Yes, Western Europe
East of Germany?
Based on longitudinal lines through the 'center' of each nation: yes, it's east of Germany.
...I think the leaving it open thing makes for long delays with nothing happening.
I can also see the opposite happening...

[Roy Mathers]

Roy, are suggesting that those without shots to post don't take part in the "search", or just don't make the final guess?


In order to comply with the original rules, I would think that the latter would suffice.

[corbie3]

Austria?

[glhs509]

Austria?
Yes...

[corbie3]

Salzburg?

[corbie3]

Residenzplatz to be precise?

[Sir Plug]

Fellow WAINers - could I have your opinion on something please. There are many instances on this thread where people guess the location (or leave clues to it) and then declare that they have nothing to post, so they leave it open.

According to Tom's original rules 'The winner will post the next photo for guessing.' This implies that you should make sure that you have something to post before you guess.

What are your thoughts on obeying this rule?

As a newbie to the site and WAIN (for what my opinion is worth!) I personally have no problem with leaving it open. There are times when I have guessed the WAIN and left it open myself or have a WAIN to post and can't guess, so am happy to step in and post, when open. As for the guesses, they should be left to the poster to supply, when nobody is getting close.

[vk2gwk]

Schoenbrun in Vienna?
BTW - You guys have been busy while was in bed...:)

[tomd]

As for the guesses, they should be left to the poster to supply, when nobody is getting close.

do you mean hints?

[glhs509]

Schoenbrun in Vienna?
BTW - You guys have been busy while was in bed...:)
The Neptune Fountain in Schoenbrunn...
Well done Henk and over to you!

[Kendoway]

Fellow WAINers - could I have your opinion on something please. There are many instances on this thread where people guess the location (or leave clues to it) and then declare that they have nothing to post, so they leave it open.

According to Tom's original rules 'The winner will post the next photo for guessing.' This implies that you should make sure that you have something to post before you guess.

What are your thoughts on obeying this rule?


Sounds fine by me Roy, as long as it doesn't discourage new folks from joining in who may not have traveled much (locally or abroad) with a camera in hand. For me, this game has always been about wanderlust - and I enjoy seeing people's photos, as much as I do putting in some research (generally Flickr and Google). It helps me learn more about a place, even if I've never been there.

I guess I'm trying to say that the guessing, is just as important as the showcasing.

And what on earth will we do with Monty? He always leaves it open :lol:

[glhs509]

And what on earth will we do with Monty? He always leaves it open :lol:
We'll be encouraged to create a 360^ panorama of Carolina Beach from his WAINs ;)

[monty28428]

I don't always leave it open :-)

BTW Pot meet Kettle :lol:
It saves messing around doesn't it Darcy?:D

I'm afraid that I won't be here much to monitor the answers if I post one, so I'll leave it open to whomsoever wishes.

[Sir Plug]

do you mean hints?

Yep, that's what I meant!;)

[tomd]

I don't always leave it open :-)

BTW Pot meet Kettle :lol:

I'm guilty too. :oops::oops:

[Kendoway]

I'm guilty too. :oops::oops:

And me as well :(

It's not because I'm lazy, it's because I sometimes feel so "bleh" about my travel photography.