I had the pleasure of being back in one of the places i have lived in recently, Naples, Florida. One of my favorite spots there is the Naples Pier. When I was there, I never did a lot of shooting for some reason, but since I was there anyway, I figured I might as well take a few photos.

I haven't done too much processing on it yet (the colors are actually very similar to the colors i saw)

Let met know what you think.



Oh, I found some more of/about the pier:





And I had to get one for Harry. Now that I am looking at it, i think it needs to be rotated about a degree, maybe two, CCW

purdy!

wonderful scene ! well photographed

I'd chop off the beach and the beachgoers and print it big, like a pano.

Gorgeous sunset - never looked like that when I was there. Oh right, that's because I was always passed out by then from working 12 hours a day at the test track.

Originally Posted by DoctorIt I'd chop off the beach and the beachgoers and print it big, like a pano.

Maybe.... I have some shots without the people as well.... but it turns into such a 'boring' sunset shot, so typical, you know what i mean?

Originally Posted by DoctorIt ...at the test track.

That would be this test track, located a few miles east of Naples; exif: handheld, altitude: 2000', air moving past camera&hands: 120knots

Originally Posted by ivar Maybe.... I have some shots without the people as well.... but it turns into such a 'boring' sunset shot, so typical, you know what i mean?

Yeah, I guess you're right.

You know, I never realized the test track was that close to the highway. I forgot how long the straight was.

Originally Posted by ivar I had the pleasure of being back in one of the places i have lived in recently, Naples, Florida. One of my favorite spots there is the Naples Pier. When I was there, I never did a lot of shooting for some reason, but since I was there anyway, I figured I might as well take a few photos. I haven't done too much processing on it yet (the colors are actually very similar to the colors i saw) Let met know what you think.

This is such a pretty picture Ivar what a lovely way to sit and watch the sunset just gorgeous... thanks for sharing.. Skippy (Australia)

It's so fun seeing where you were, Ivar. Thanks for these!
-grannyrobin

I can see why you liked living there...

Coolio! Did you find out anything about the train?

Originally Posted by ian408 Coolio! Did you find out anything about the train?

Not really. I know the train is not there anymore. The Central Station still is though. It's not a station anymore, i think it's a little shopping plaza now. And it needs some paint too. I believe the railroad used to go up north, to the Ft Myers area.

Somewhere around Ft Myers, there is a piece of railroad left, and a train runs there as a tourist attraction. You can get a dinner and 'murder on the train' mystery show.

Originally Posted by ivar Not really. I know the train is not there anymore. The Central Station still is though. It's not a station anymore, i think it's a little shopping plaza now. And it needs some paint too. I believe the railroad used to go up north, to the Ft Myers area. Somewhere around Ft Myers, there is a piece of railroad left, and a train runs there as a tourist attraction. You can get a dinner and 'murder on the train' mystery show.

I was looking through the pile of cheap books and found a book on the
subject. It's next on the list. Right after I finish Starship Diaries (it's
getting to be a slow read...).

And for something totally different, but still the pier:




Does this work for anyone?

Originally Posted by ivar Does this work for anyone?

It looks like you're in a submarine, shooting through a periscope.

I like it, cool treatment.