Thursday, June 07, 2007

Box Office Lobby Window 1


Box Office Lobby Window 1
Originally uploaded by zeekslider

The first of six windows that face the parking garage. This window features the icons for Lani and Mikey.

Theatre Store Front Window Detail Shot


Theatre Store Front Window Detail Shot
Originally uploaded by zeekslider

The upper windows near the first window of Box Office where you get your tickets, featuring the icon representing Cody from the Surf's Up movie.

Chicken Joe Detail Shot


Chicken Joe Detail Shot
Originally uploaded by zeekslider

Chicken Joe, found on the Store Front Window of the theatre. His icon is so big it had to take up two window panels!

Theatre Store Front Window Installation Shot

The first thing you see upon entering the theatre to get your tickets. Unfortunately, because the windows are tinted, you can barely see it from the outside during the day. You can't see it at night either because of how dim the lobby is.

Monday, January 02, 2006

The Sunset and the Storm


The Sunset and the Storm
Originally uploaded by zeekslider.

Believe it or not, but I took this from the inside of a moving car with my flash on. I'm surprised it came out so well and without a flash glare.

I recently found this photo upon cleaning my room just before 2006.

Narnia-esque


Narnia-esque
Originally uploaded by zeekslider.

I forgot where I took this. All I know is that there must have been a church near by. Either way, I was surprised to find that this image came out so well.

I recently found this photo upon cleaning my room just before 2006.

A-Hunk-A-Hunk A Junk


A-Hunk-A-Hunk A Junk
Originally uploaded by zeekslider.

Somewhere in St. Augustine while walking the many streets and allies, I found this car just sitting there. It was the oldest car I can remember seeing at the time, and I wanted to remember it. The actual print is better than the scan of it, however.

I recently found this photo upon cleaning my room just before 2006.

The Grand Canyon - North Side


The Grand Canyon - North Side
Originally uploaded by zeekslider.

A postcard-like image I took at the Grand Canyon. I'm just happy there was nobody in my shot, which was a rarity for such a popular tourist attraction.

I recently found this photo upon cleaning my room just before 2006.

Koi Coin Pond


Koi Coin Pond
Originally uploaded by zeekslider.

My obligatory shot of the koi pond at the Opryland Hotel.

I recently found this photo upon cleaning my room just before 2006.

Wednesday, August 03, 2005

Before and After


Before and After
Originally uploaded by zeekslider.

Taken at relatively the same spot at about four hours apart from each other. The top was during the morning; the bottom was just before noon. Quite a differance!

Vanishing Ramp


Vanishing Ramp
Originally uploaded by zeekslider.

The ramp to the Clingman's Dome Observatory engulfed in fog. Actual visibility was about 25 feet at this point.

I caught you, Leo!


I caught you, Leo!
Originally uploaded by zeekslider.

You would think that damaging a sign in a national park would be a federal offence. Frankly, all it caused was curiousity among most people as to how someone could reach over and carve their name on a metal sign that is about 7 feet away from the rails. The signs all need to be replaced, however.

Nothing to Observe


Nothing to Observe
Originally uploaded by zeekslider.

The Clingman's Dome Observatory

Creepy Burnt Forest


Creepy Burnt Forest
Originally uploaded by zeekslider.

Somewhere on the Clingman's Dome trail to the observatory, I found this creepy site. Kind of looks like a set a B-Horror Film, doesn't it?

Spooky Smoky Mountain Forest


Spooky Smoky Mountain Forest
Originally uploaded by zeekslider.

Somewhere on Clingman's Dome along the trail to the observatory. It's creepier in person, as there was not a sound in the air and no wind blowing at the time.

Visibility Test


Visibility Test
Originally uploaded by zeekslider.

In case you are wondering about the scale, that's about 30 feet in front of me before all I saw was fog. Farther up the trail, visibility got to be no more than 20 feet at best.

A Draining Fountain


A Draining Fountain
Originally uploaded by zeekslider.

From what I remember, this is the drain for the upper area of the Newfound Gap Look Out. When it rains, it creates a fountain that empties into a storm drain that empties into a creek somewhere down the mountain.

They Call Them The Smokies For A Reason


They Call Them The Smokies For A Reason
Originally uploaded by zeekslider.

The morning fog just adds to the beauty of the Smoky Mountains, as well as give it their name.

Rocky Top Creek


Rocky Top Creek
Originally uploaded by zeekslider.

The only shot out of several at this stop that didn't come out too blurry for my taste.

Little House of Pancakes


Little House of Pancakes
Originally uploaded by zeekslider.

I'm a bit surprised how well that turned out. Looks way too professional for someone that was on vacation and thought the sign looked cute.

Into The Morning Sun


Into The Morning Sun
Originally uploaded by zeekslider.

My Black & White Photo I teacher is going to kill me if he find out that I shot this while aiming directly into the sun through that tree.

Smoky Mountain Sun Rise


Smoky Mountain Sun Rise
Originally uploaded by zeekslider.

The dawn as seen from our first-floor balcony

The Old A&W Drive In


The Old A&W Drive In
Originally uploaded by zeekslider.

And the best part is this location is still up and running!

Factory Outlet Mall


Factory Outlet Mall
Originally uploaded by zeekslider.

Not so much a Factory as it is an Outlet Mall. But, hell, most of the stores had up to 75% off anything in their inventory!

A Dime A Dozen


A Dime A Dozen
Originally uploaded by zeekslider.

One of many mini-golf courses that line the main road of Pigeon Forge, each trying to out-do the other. We didn't play. We just looked.

Relaxed and Bored


Relaxed and Bored
Originally uploaded by zeekslider.

If you click on the image, you'll be brought to the host page on flickr. There you will see some notes I put in, such as the book my sister is reading and what was on the end table next to my dad.

Pigeon Forge Graveyard


Pigeon Forge Graveyard
Originally uploaded by zeekslider.

I find it very uncomfortable that we had to pass this on are way to and from Dollywood. It's kind of a bad sign, you know? And accross the street from this is a resort hotel and golf course.

Dollywood Grits Mill


Dollywood Grits Mill
Originally uploaded by zeekslider.

Hey, that's what the sign said when I took its picture!

Flame and Metal


Flame and Metal
Originally uploaded by zeekslider.

A foundry melting metal and what appears to be a ruined melting pot of metal. I wonder what happened to cause such a mess.

The American Angel in a Sad Display


The American Angel in a Sad Display
Originally uploaded by zeekslider.

It feels kind of creepy how this bald eagle is glowing in this picture, but when I took this picture, it was in the shade. It was the closest I'll ever get to such a huge bird of prey, but at the same time it made me sad to see it locked up in a netted aviary for people to stare at and take pictures of. Why I took a picture myself, I don't know. Still, I'm glad I did, or else I wouldn't have something this strange, this beautiful, and yet so sad at the same time.

Tennessee Tornado's Loop


Tennessee Tornado's Loop
Originally uploaded by zeekslider.

The first think you see upon entering where the queue starts. And the last thing I'll see of the ride I'll never ride thanks to Mother Nature.

Tennessee Tornado


Tennessee Tornado
Originally uploaded by zeekslider.

The sign of the ride I will never ride thanks to a thunder storm.

The Ghost of Blazing Fury


The Ghost of Blazing Fury
Originally uploaded by zeekslider.

I think I caught a ghost on film! Or maybe I just shot this at a bad angle and into the light.

Daredevil Falls


Daredevil Falls
Originally uploaded by zeekslider.

This is what happens when you try to take a picture while the line is moving with a disposible camera in a queue that is designed for a single-file line.

Help When You Need To Go


Help When You Need To Go
Originally uploaded by zeekslider.

I thought i was funny how this was right next to the restrooms. I had to get a shot of it.

Spongebob Squarepants Turbo Action Ride


Spongebob Squarepants Turbo Action Ride
Originally uploaded by zeekslider.

It's not a ride. It's a 3D IMAX movie with moving chairs.

Classic Car


Classic Car
Originally uploaded by zeekslider.

I kind of wish this wasn't in a theme park, but if I didn't tell you, you would know.

Rockin' Roadway


Rockin' Roadway
Originally uploaded by zeekslider.

This car ride had a very funny loading station. It looks like a car dealership from the era the area is themed to. The ironic thing is, if you look hard enough, you can find real dealership buildings that look like this.

Smoky Mountain Rampage


Smoky Mountain Rampage
Originally uploaded by zeekslider.

Yes, that's from the back of the line. Yes, it was that long. No, I'm not kidding.

Thunderhead Track


Thunderhead Track
Originally uploaded by zeekslider.

This isn't with a wide-angle lens. The area dead ends at an area where the tracks wrap around in a cup-like formation. Incidently, this is also the smoking area.

Thunderhead


Thunderhead
Originally uploaded by zeekslider.

Thunderhead Wooden Coaster

Quarter Showers


Quarter Showers
Originally uploaded by zeekslider.

These actually work. For a quarter, you can actually get a showering of water for about 30 seconds. Great for cooling off during a hot day, as well as the usual tourist photo spot.

Thunderhead Bird Houses


Thunderhead Bird Houses
Originally uploaded by zeekslider.

These are scattered all over the Thunderhead Gap area of Dollywood. Some actually house birds!

Dollywood


Dollywood
Originally uploaded by zeekslider.

At least one of us is...

Between Here and There


Between Here and There
Originally uploaded by zeekslider.

The resort picnic area was our backyard.

The Room's View


The Room's View
Originally uploaded by zeekslider.

Taken while laying down on the couch.

Spider Web


Spider Web
Originally uploaded by zeekslider.

Someone really needs to clean up the facade of this building. Or at least the railing.

What are you looking at, pal?


What are you looking at, pal?
Originally uploaded by zeekslider.

A stray cat came by and decided he was going to cool off in our first-floor balcony despite the whole "No Pets Allowed" sign. Thankfully, the balcony in our room is screened off from bugs, so it never got in.

Flower no. 4


Flower no. 4
Originally uploaded by zeekslider.

Flowers from a rather pathetic looking landscaping in front of a hotel we were staying at. Seriously, the plant looked like it was dying.

Wednesday, June 08, 2005

Dying Plant


Dying Plant
Originally uploaded by zeekslider.

A picture produced after the crash and repair of my camera I used during Black & White Photo 1. This is from a test roll to see if there was still anything wrong with the camera.

I got bored with shooting random things so I decided to try to shoot light as a subject again, seeing how that is my strongest subject matter as of right now in photography. Most of the pictures didn't come out nicely. This one is one of the few exceptions.