sfne2005 0 Posted July 18, 2007 Share Posted July 18, 2007 It's funny how you capture mostly natural reactions of people instead of the crazy ones. Probably has something to do with you hiding out the bushes over a mile away with your telescopic lenses. Can you say sniper? Link to post Share on other sites
BeemerBoy 0 Posted July 18, 2007 Share Posted July 18, 2007 ^ lol. Did everyone keep an eye on him at night...and close your curtains? Â Naw, seriously, I agree with everyone else who's stated it already. These candid shots are the biggest sell for any TPR trip. Staged goofiness is one thing, but these shots show just how much fun everyone appeared to have. Awesome job capturing it, man! Link to post Share on other sites
Louise 0 Posted July 18, 2007 Share Posted July 18, 2007 Regarding my scared/comedic face on that slide, as I came around the corner I realised that John was still standing there about to lift his mat off the slide and I was going to collide with it... or more to the point, I was going to collide with HIM, as he was leaning into the slide to pick the mat up. He moved just in time, and I then had to leap out to avoid being slammed into by Jeff behind me. Link to post Share on other sites
The Bat 0 Posted July 18, 2007 Share Posted July 18, 2007 Hanno -- Â GREAT pictures! You really captured some great reactions! The Kevins on the crazy drop ride is my favorite. Â Can't wait for the next update! (NOT complaining or whining, though -- we've had enough of that) Â -- Dave Lawrence Link to post Share on other sites
RCFreak 0 Posted July 18, 2007 Share Posted July 18, 2007 I LOVE the pictures! It really seems to show how much fun we were having. Link to post Share on other sites
MrMorgan 0 Posted July 18, 2007 Share Posted July 18, 2007 Hanno. Awesome AWESOME photos. I think Robb and Elissa should let you come on the next trip for free just for the great pics you take of everyone! It's so nice to have some pics of me that aren't like steril, "hey, will you take a picture with my camera" pics. Know what I mean? I could've paid a fortune for on-ride photos, or just wait for the Hanno update. Thanks sooooo much. Link to post Share on other sites
Groteslurf 0 Posted July 18, 2007 Share Posted July 18, 2007 Great, great pictures ! Link to post Share on other sites
Hhappy 0 Posted July 18, 2007 Author Share Posted July 18, 2007 Regarding my scared/comedic face on that slide, as I came around the corner I realised that John was still standing there about to lift his mat off the slide and I was going to collide with it... or more to the point, I was going to collide with HIM, as he was leaning into the slide to pick the mat up. He moved just in time, and I then had to leap out to avoid being slammed into by Jeff behind me.  Thanks for this update  I could not remember anymore what happened around me at that moment (especially since i don't have eyes in the back of my head) Link to post Share on other sites
BeatleBen 0 Posted July 18, 2007 Share Posted July 18, 2007 Dude Hanno, I LOVE this photo!! Ah, good times. Like Morgan was saying, thanks so very much for taking better than on-ride photos bought at the park! I love your photos. Link to post Share on other sites
ParkTrips 0 Posted July 18, 2007 Share Posted July 18, 2007 Naw, seriously, I agree with everyone else who's stated it already. These candid shots are the biggest sell for any TPR trip. Staged goofiness is one thing, but these shots show just how much fun everyone appeared to have. Awesome job capturing it, man! What, did you think I was faking the constipated look? Â yeah, you are right.. I mean Klotten was the most fun I've had at a park in a long time, and then we went to Toverland and it was just as fun! Link to post Share on other sites
SharkTums 197 Posted July 18, 2007 Share Posted July 18, 2007 ^See, TPR Trips > Filing Papers > Buffalo Link to post Share on other sites
Hhappy 0 Posted July 19, 2007 Author Share Posted July 19, 2007 The second park of the day was Holiday Park. I'm not gonna mention the GPS (again) just show a selection of the collection of pics i took at this park. It looked like a lot of fun for most... Pound it??? Another tree in the way... For some.. it looked like a bigger challenge.. relaxing might be a good word for some enjoying this ride.. High up in the air.. Looks like no problem to them.. Next up was a little test for those afraid of hights Almost back at the station Going up Looks like some people are having fun Pipi station Familiar faces Best part of the ride (although i missed testing more seats during ERT) EGF through the trees Holiday Park Link to post Share on other sites
Hhappy 0 Posted July 19, 2007 Author Share Posted July 19, 2007 part 2.. more to come.. The splash was not that big what's up robb? did you enjoy it?? Having fun Yihaa it was not that wet (or it looked like that to me) through the trees while waiting... time to cool down a little.. speed machine don't say a word about "blowing a tomahawk"... competition time Hard to miss, it was just a shame that the sun was in a "bad" angle (for my photo's) More fun in the backround I guess this one was not bad Since i did not see members of the group in the area it was time for some "how to take pictures on a darkride" experiments... I did love the amount of green in this park.. random photo of a random ride at the park For some a nightmare for some.. just another credit.. This does look a little like ehm..... what is red and in the human body Next up.. the "super wirbel" Link to post Share on other sites
Hhappy 0 Posted July 19, 2007 Author Share Posted July 19, 2007 Part3 and the last part for this park. More will follow tomorrow (i guess) "That's all folks" for today Wave time Going up I do prefer this seat I cannot not post a picture with "Big Mike" in it.. Last turn with some speed now who has the biggest mouth? Look out for that.... Helmet cam only TPR people onboard The brakes from "hell" The ride everybody was looking forward to.. Time for some ERT within a couple of years it's your turn KidTums i know you were hungry.. but did you have to take out the seat?? someone was feeling lucky Log flume theming Link to post Share on other sites
Peejay 0 Posted July 19, 2007 Share Posted July 19, 2007 Once again, your pictures are really, really great, Hanno! Looking at them makes having to go to work again even harder. Â Can't wait for your Midwest footage . Link to post Share on other sites
RonFrost 0 Posted July 19, 2007 Share Posted July 19, 2007 Hanno, As it's been said, your pictures are great. Â Regarding that Swing of Death ride, I may look relaxed in the picture, but what doesn't really show is how hard I was clutching that safety bar. Literally, my knuckles were white. That thing scared me silly! Link to post Share on other sites
Hhappy 0 Posted July 20, 2007 Author Share Posted July 20, 2007 Day 3 of the Mini-europe trip did start at Phantasialand. Here follows a selection of the pictures taken during the morning. Â I should be able to do seperate updates within the next 24 hours regarding Toverland and our hotel together with the Asia Night which was there as well. (so 2 more updates for this day) Â Hope everybody continues to like the photo's Holding on Now where is the other photographer? Going sideways More random theming... Lift thingy.. Looked like a lot of fun.. but for me not today.. whoops, i'm spotted Tired? Lovely cars One of the winja's in action Lot's of track Random shot when coming of the ride.. The benefit of ERT, the que area was empty there are so many things to have a look at in the que or during the ride.. Plenty of these against the walls. Time to make a choice.. Going up the stairs.. Entrance gate.. After a quick ride on to some more photo's. First some pictures of the que area ERT time for today was on this excellent ride For some reason i had to take a picture of this shirt.. Link to post Share on other sites
Hhappy 0 Posted July 20, 2007 Author Share Posted July 20, 2007 The number of onride photo's is a bit limited today (sorry about that) but i wanted to take some more pictures from the park itself. It looked so good Have some drinks.. and you will see so many things in this "cliff" Random people having fun First drop action don't get bitten plenty of green That's better. lovely turn by the way.. still searching.. More loop, and the sun was showing itself (despite the forecast) hmm, i'm not in the right spot... Looking good Yeah.. Black Mamba small skull Time to check out the rest of the park.. The outside of the building hmmm... ehm.. "let me entertain you" people?? Small speech (update ) and of we went to conquer this park More random things hanging around.. Looks like it was running "fast" Crossing action Random laundry Link to post Share on other sites
Hhappy 0 Posted July 20, 2007 Author Share Posted July 20, 2007 Almost there.. 2 more posts (including this one) for this part of the update... Time to cool down after all that water and fire action... Lovely photo spot Front of the building.. hmm, but i'm still so close to this new ride.. just look at how many people are watching it.. Time to go and explore some more parts of the park.. in the back you can see the hotel we stayed at Plenty of people just looking at the ride.. Waiting in line.. More Talocan pics.. water and fire.. This dude was having a blast with the music being played.. Black Mamba canyon action And fire.. Spinning Time for the "new" attraction... Talocan.. it has "fog"... Random view while waiting to board the train.. Go there to enter the station and board Black Mamba passing by How to cover up a lift hill Happy faces Link to post Share on other sites
Hhappy 0 Posted July 20, 2007 Author Share Posted July 20, 2007 Last part of this mornings visit to Phantasialand. We would be back for the evening and for the next day (including ERT on Black Mamba). Those pictures will follow later.. Â Next update will be Toverland.. so stay tuned and keep on giving suggestions for pictures for my next trip ( TPR Midwest).. Last one for this morning.. Thanks for looking at it More darkride testing (minetrain ride) Plenty of theming Looked like they had a lot of fun First splash surprise Look at those happy faces on River Quest.. they have no idea... This child was having a lot of fun with the tail.. Another late night victim? This ride is fun.. especially in the back (that's a personal opinion) Spooky?? Samurai and Dragon action? Ugly dude.. "dark ride" time. This means more experimenting with timing settings and holding the camera steady.. Link to post Share on other sites
thefitness 0 Posted July 20, 2007 Share Posted July 20, 2007 Winjas looks so awesome, So does all of Phantasialand! Â I can't not laugh at "Michael Jackson Thrill Ride" Link to post Share on other sites
Janster 0 Posted July 20, 2007 Share Posted July 20, 2007 Nice photo's of one of the best themed theme parks in Europe. Â That Talocan looks insane! How was the ride sensation? Did you get wet? An did you ge roasted (a little bit)? Looks like some phantastic effects to improve those ordinary top spins! Too bad it was still not open when I was there early may. I have to check it out soon! Link to post Share on other sites
Louise 0 Posted July 20, 2007 Share Posted July 20, 2007 ^ Talocan is INSANE, one of my favourite flat rides of all time. It's the combination that makes it so great: the effects are amazing, and the program is good too, especially compared to most of the Spanish top spins, which seemed to have pretty tame programs in comparison. You feel the heat from the fire, especially in the front, where the jets are timed perfectly with your view a you flip, and your feet get splashed, but you don't actually get wet the way you do on some. If you begin facing the back, you can get VERY misted, but again, not actually wet. Â I really really hope that the ride is maintained well and the effects and program aren't diminished as it ages... I'd hate to go back next year or in five years and feel "meh" about the ride, as I really did love it. Link to post Share on other sites
Hhappy 0 Posted July 21, 2007 Author Share Posted July 21, 2007 Secaond (and best part of day 3) was Toverland. A little fun park at Sevenum (Netherlands) with a brand new coaster called Troy. Â I've made a selection of the pics (including some more regarding the park) Hope you like them Robb?? what was that pink thingy?? First reactions Lou was also there First time first drop goodness I was just in time to see Robb's "first" run on Troy The clouds give a totally different feel to the area.. Dark clouds were gathering.. water and children... Logflume theming Troy seen from the Boosterbike station (including some track parts....) Still indoor I do prefer this one (to the pose a few seconds later) "our" special area fot that day (including open bar ) One of many indoor things Indoor fun That's us ( i guess) Entrance and some wood to the left indeed, looking forward to this one.. Link to post Share on other sites
Hhappy 0 Posted July 21, 2007 Author Share Posted July 21, 2007 Post2 of this 4 post update regarding pictures from Toverland. Remember that this is just a selction from all the pics i've taken during the trip "best" ride of the park Children are having fun while the parents can relax on a bench Coaster action TPR's approven "triangle". I do believe it's called "toverhoed" More playground for the kids. You don't wanna be a parent and have to fetch your child ehm.. i'm having a bad day and cannot remember the english word for this ride.. Indoor fun ride Playground Random theming.. seeling of the connection between the 2 halls Fun House funny feature Back inside, the logflume Can't wait to see how this will look in a year.. Trying to capture the beauty of Troy Looking back at the indoor part.. Holding on More frontrow goodness, second run for these 2 first ride i think i prefer in the back.. especially for the fly through part... Link to post Share on other sites
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