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*Sailor* · 07-21-2008, 08:27 PM

Originally Posted by jmdeegan

nice shots

just one more thing to remind me why i was so peeved the camera )died on THAT trip.

granted, i live/work in NYC, but the scenes in DC just beckon more. I dunno....I am odd like that

FYI, if you are going soon (anyone) do make time to see the WW2 Memorial. I wish I knew why that got done after the Viet Nam Wall, but, it was very well done, and moving. All the more to me as I had recently watched some documentarys focusing on the Pacific theater, so the battle names all were fresh in my mind.

Thanks, and - yes - the WWII memorial is special, particularly for me since my Dad fought in the European theater.

Jer

Originally Posted by scott-devon

Very nice, you've got an eye for architecture. That last shot is great, I'd be tempted to try and clone out that ?rocket? under the wing.

On an off note - I'm taking my two grown sons for sailing lessons later this month (something I've always wanted to learn). Any tips? Other than, don't buy a boat! My wife already gave me that tip/instruction...

Hey, Scott - I appreciate your comments.

Some tips on learning to sail:

1) Remember - it's not mystical . . . it's just physics combined with cold beer.

2) Don't be confused by all the Bo Ho nautical language, which is just jargon to obscure the physics to make you think sailing is mystical. Later on, that jargon is useful, but up front just learn to go with the wind (sails out), up wind (sails all the way in) and across the wind (sails half way in between).

3) Also remember: 1000 USD = 1 Boat Buck.

Jer

Originally Posted by PeterAM

Very nice. I like shooting architectural fragments/details also. Second shot is really good; might also be nice in B&W,

Thanks, Peter. I'll try it in B&W.

Jer

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Sailor Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Coastal Texas Gallery Photos: 7 Posts: 1,374	Originally Posted by jmdeegan nice shots just one more thing to remind me why i was so peeved the camera )died on THAT trip. granted, i live/work in NYC, but the scenes in DC just beckon more. I dunno....I am odd like that FYI, if you are going soon (anyone) do make time to see the WW2 Memorial. I wish I knew why that got done after the Viet Nam Wall, but, it was very well done, and moving. All the more to me as I had recently watched some documentarys focusing on the Pacific theater, so the battle names all were fresh in my mind. Thanks, and - yes - the WWII memorial is special, particularly for me since my Dad fought in the European theater. Jer Originally Posted by scott-devon Very nice, you've got an eye for architecture. That last shot is great, I'd be tempted to try and clone out that ?rocket? under the wing. On an off note - I'm taking my two grown sons for sailing lessons later this month (something I've always wanted to learn). Any tips? Other than, don't buy a boat! My wife already gave me that tip/instruction... Hey, Scott - I appreciate your comments. Some tips on learning to sail: 1) Remember - it's not mystical . . . it's just physics combined with cold beer. 2) Don't be confused by all the Bo Ho nautical language, which is just jargon to obscure the physics to make you think sailing is mystical. Later on, that jargon is useful, but up front just learn to go with the wind (sails out), up wind (sails all the way in) and across the wind (sails half way in between). 3) Also remember: 1000 USD = 1 Boat Buck. Jer Originally Posted by PeterAM Very nice. I like shooting architectural fragments/details also. Second shot is really good; might also be nice in B&W, Thanks, Peter. I'll try it in B&W. Jer