Photo TR: Hanno (and camera) go Behemoth/East Coast with TPR

[Hhappy]

By now it was time to say goodbye to SFNE.. i had a great time there and well.. a great time..

 

Time to continue with the tour and check out the next place..

 

I'm not sure what was going on with my mind by that time.. but i only got on one coaster.. and did not bother getting in line for the other ones..

 

I guess i was too tired at that time...

 

Anyway..

Here's the selection for Rye Playland with a lot of crappy captions..

and i'l leave you with this image.. is it the look in Robb's eyes.. or the fear in the eye of the horse... hmm another image.. i can't forget..

the ride op created a big party around this ride...

dragon coaster..

another lame attempt..

and somehow.. this place does look gorgeous...

the dragon enjoys a coaster.. or something like that..

o wait.. i spot a park map..

Have some fun today.. hmm.. i did have.. looking at other people... or is that just mean??

screaming dave..

after "Time Warp" i decided to skip this ride (and the line) instead i tried to capture the "joy" of others..

i should eat something..

looked like some bumper cars

Random people on the logflume..

just chilling.. and not worrying about getting wet...

at least it looked like evrybody had a great time on this one..

smile...

more brainwashing going on??

it looks so innocent..

yeah.. i agree.. the previous picture left me speechless..

i wonder which is more disturbing... robb "chocking" Elissa.. or the lady in the background giving a thumbs up.. like she approves the action.. hmm or is the the "mouse" looking.. well looking..

that's it..

that's a little better...

you are allowed to smile...

waiting in line...

this reminded me of something i had seen before.. but can't remember precisely what/where/when..

curious to see how this one came out...

keep those arms up...

look.. there's the reason they call it dragon coaster...

worries, fear, joy.. this one has almost everything i guess..

but wait.. there's more.. another train..

there they go again...

looks like a full tpr train...

Playland.. fun for everyone..

more happy people..

time to focus again.. because there's the next train..

hmm, i just spotted this.. and tried to capture it.. i would have looked better with a train in the picture.. but this will have to do..

spot the coaster enthusiasts..

Back into the light...

Happy faces..

hands up.. baby hands up..

here they come.. do i see a smile??

so we can get into the backstage area in the mean time......

everybody.. please get in line and get together...

First stop of this visit.. Dragon Coaster..

First aid and a coaster.. how convenient

now that is nice...

[Speeddeamon128]

Great pics Hanno looking forward to more

[gmoney422]

Chris, you are the kewlest guy I know...!!! The nipples tell me you just pissed your pants during this pic! And hold on to those shades, you don't wanna have to spend $5 more to replace those babies...!

[Goliath513]

I love those shots of the looks of terror / pain of us on Super Flight. Nice shot of my back standing in about to be locked in the cage of death.

 

Playland is one of those parks that will always be remembered on this trip for all the wrong reasons.

[Hhappy]

Day 4 Six Flags Great Adventure

 

Home of El Toro, Kingda Ka, Medusa, Nitro and more...

This was one of those places i was looking forward to visiting (coming from across the ocean)

 

Unfortunately.. the weather did not cooperate this day... and the rest is history..

 

anyway.. i'll give you some of the pics i took, hope you like them..

some interesting clouds...

driving to the next hotel...

we got some rain.. rides closed.. and the the waiting game started...

stuff happens...

ferris wheel.. and more clouds..

another kiddie..

Dark clouds are gathering... where does the building end.. and the clouds begin

always handy...

kiddie...

looked nice..

do i need to say something??

some random people...

Hitting the brakes...

enjoying the view..

next train is launched...

station building..

next stop...

lame attempt..

happy riders..

more first drop fun..

Next train on the first drop...

First drop fun...

some people always look the same...

Next train..

Hands up.. baby hands up..

hmm.. better then... ehm..

Hairtime

look at the difference in the middle..

i'll just post a bunch o pictures now.. cause.. well.. my captions just...

it fits..

coming over the first "bunny hop"

some of the first of many happy riders...

the reason...

ok, let's get to the other side of the park..

first stop... Batman meets wild mouse.. or something like that...

is everybody happy??

yes.. we need this to get in the park...

empty parking.. and coasters in the background... hmm

[Cyber.Fiber]

OMG! Look At El Toros Running Wheels! More space between the track and the wheels than any Vekoma out there! But thats not a bad thing!

[downunder]

Great photos, I see my penchant for wearing shirts that are out of synch with the park is in evidence again, SROS (New England) shirt on El Toro this time.

 

Your commitment to capturing the trip in it's glory is much appreciated, and allows us all to enjoy the great memories of the trip long after it's over, mucho thanks Hanno.

 

This shot from Rye Gunplayland scared me, that's no moon it's the death star.

[stingrock23]

First Superman, now El Toro. That's 2 for 2 so far in my "way to excited face" collection.

My "Oh" face

[downunder]

^Jason, I can't tell whether you are yawning or having an orgasm?

[rollin_n_coastin]

Brent I was thinking the same thing about Jason there..but glad you said it first!

 

Hanno, amazing. Thank you for doing this. I can't believe we did all that together not even a month ago?

[stingrock23]

^^ I think I was having a yawngasm.

 

Either that, or I was trying to catch a piece of popcorn thrown from 3 rows up.

[downunder]

^Have orgasms got that boring for you Jason?

 

Though isn't your home town of New Orleans one monstrous orgy that would make Caligula blush, so I can imagine you'd be a bit jaded.

[rollin_n_coastin]

Oh man...blame it on the popcorn

 

I can't wait to see more of my 'particular' poses too haha

[ElToroExtreme]

Hanno great like always! Your pictures are amazing!

[hyyyper]

Amazing shots Hanno. I hope you didn't forget to ride Toro yourself.

 

 

 

 

That's insane airtime, for some reason exactly how imagined it after having ridden front row

 

 

 

 

This shot from Rye Gunplayland scared me, that's no moon it's the death star.

 

[SharkTums]

That picture of El Toro's wheel flying in the air is AMAZING!!!!!

 

I love it!!!!

 

(The picture and the ride!)

[RIP Psyclone]

I thought El Toro was a fun ride! What's Allison's deal, then? Hehe, your photos are second to none, Hanno, keep up the good work and I look forward to the rest of this thread!

El Toro is fun, right? What's her deal?

[Hhappy]

Day 5 Six Flags America..

 

Let's put ti this way.. it was an interesting experience... from the "startup challenges" during the early morning ERT... the vending machine... the stories of other people what happened and seeing some people change a wheel on a ride.....

 

but yeah.. another day.. another park.. and some more credits.. what else do you need while enjoying a holiday??

that's all folks...

"the clean machine"

they don't look that thrilled??

here they come..

i spot more tpr members...

almost hitting the brakes..

i see you...

Looks like some airtime there...

random people..

back to some expression pictures...

i got a bunch of pictures of this procedure... how to replace a wheel.. which was interesting (to say the least)..

it almost flipped..

more random people..

no soaking?? hmm

looking to the other side...

next boat.. more happy people...

splash... or not...

almost at the top...

here they go...

random people..

something is missing... again..

must eat....

ehm.. what went "wrong" ??

aha..

is it joy or pain??

something is missing...

i guess they sometimes have a stunt show here??

happy joy joy

is it??

almost back at th station..

is it me.. or does this look more intense then the woodie??

what's that in the distance...

could it crawl any slower through the course??

it's just another credit...

yes.. it's moving...

next train..

some happy riders..

another crappy station picture... sorry..

there it is...

ok, forget about the previous credit.. let's check out the ones over there...

i see happy faces...

first stop of the morning...

ok.. enough "joking" around.. time to use this ticket..

no comment

kids and toys...

it looks so pretty...

[ernierocker]

You didn't get wet on Blizzard River (unless you were Drew who decided to sit on the bottom of the boat and get his ass soaked in the process) but there was an unacceptable amount of spinning.

 

Great pics Hanno, I think someone said it earlier, but there is no point of buying on-ride photos if you are on the trip.

[downunder]

^Eric, don't say that about not having to buy onride photos, Hanno might start charging. These photos are better than the parks on-ride photos.

 

As usual great photos, it's always so interesting to see people's reactions on rides and Hanno you capture them brilliantly.

 

It's a shame you didn't get the two girls who flashed their assets on our train on Son of Beast last year, or did you? I wished I'd had the presence of mind to take a photo of them on the on-ride camera monitor after the ride, it was hilarious.

[thrillgeek]

Those pics of the 1st drop of El-Toro were incredible! From some of the views it looks like the drop is straight down! Hopefully I can find a way to get there next year.

[Olsor]

Love the photos, Hanno!

 

This:

 

Instantly reminded me of this:

(shamelessly hotlinked)

[KrakenKing]

Just gotta say, Allison's face on El Toro is amazing. These pics are making me regret not doing the EC trip Oh well... Next year some of you may be seeing me again

[Hhappy]

^^^^ hmm charging for my pictures?? hmm.. that might be an idea indeed.. this way i could make money for next years trips..

 

No just kidding.. at this moment that has not come to mind yet.. but never say never.. if i could combine coasters/parks and taking pictures for a decent income.. well i might be tempted...

 

anyway.. thanks (again) for all the nice comments so far it is time for another update...

 

Day 6: Busch Gardens Europe at Williamsburg

 

This was a massive long day.. but also a good day to get some pictures from people.. since there were plenty of opportunities to get close enough to the rides..

 

a "massive" amount of pictures will follow.. just keep in mind.. it' still a selection of all the pictures that day...

 

Hope you enjoy them, the following pictures are posted in the order they were taken..

and i'll leave you with this one... continuing a tradition...

 

If you enjoyed these photos, click to the next page to see my Kings Dominion photos.

more happy riders..

no comment..

how was your ride??

the train just went too quick..

time for some night shot before BBW night ERT..

it has been a long day....

it's not precisely as i wanted to.. (clear/sharp train and blurry back ground) but it will have to do..

i'm pretty happy with this one..

going sideways??

more griffon..

despite all the coasters.. there was room for a nice area with al kinds of birds..

massive..

trying to get that one picture..

big eyes and airtime for the kid..

joy, fear cry.. everything you need??

more splash fun

there they are..

scream..

plenty of hair..

don't you just love the look of fear??

time for some more random people on Griffon pictures while waiting for the rest of the group...

looks like the did not get too wet..

time to cool down??

the reason for the gna gna.. the pics failed of this action on that specific group.. but those cannons are just way too much fun...

just passing by...

gna gna..

best part??

he did

can't remember if i rode it before the evening ERT...

trying to get a picture..

i "like" the tv math line..

hmm, looks like somebody borrowed my camera while i was enjoying some food..

searching for a decent angle...

this place is just stunning..

no comment..

to get soaked.. i have not seen any other group of people getting of this ride this wet (while i was there)

some random people getting ready...

You might get wet standing next to the glass thingy

next stop..

train and flags..

some random people.. and you can see the scoops pretty ok in this picture

30 years already??

loop in loop..

what's that i see in the distance..

i heard a lot ot people comparing this to Spiderman... well.. this was good and i enjoyed it.. can't wait for spidey..

waiting in line... for the other group to finish and the ride to open..

it looks so simple.. but it's done so well..

i'll shut up and just give you some of the pics..

i have to say it again.. there are so many details to look at..

let's walk this track before we ride it.. and get some details about how it works etc..

Next stop for the morning...

there's so much to see..

thank you for the nice ride..

getting ready for the second part of the ride..

on top of the loop.. i'm just wondering what that purple thing is doing there attached to the track...

plenty of joy in this one..

front row joy..

there they are...

BBQ

empty train?? i guess everybody went to Alpengeist??

next train...

ERT..

i spot TPR members enjoying Alpengeist..

no wories.. your feet don't get wet (in this part)

splash..

a picture almost everybody has..

"private" train..

don't you just love ERT (empty station)

waiting.. for the camera rig to be dismanteld

on their way..

counting down...

drop fun

i guess i found a decent spot despite the light that morning... here's the next train..

and another one from this train.. everybody happy??

starting.... front row looks like they enjoy it..

and i made it back in time..

a bear and a camera..

rush rush.. crappy station picture.. front row ride (train to my self) and hurry back to get pictures of people on griffon...

while everybody was still in line.. i noticed Alpengeist was running.. hmm might as well head over there and get my credit..

i tried some photoshop things to get him in a full train.. but everybody would know it's fake..

early morning shot of the train.. with a mounted camera rig.. (not a robb rig)

Gifts. hmm ERT is like the best "gift" possible..

and another park map... this was the first place i actually used one...

no rainbow needed??

early morning.. hmm low sun..and an empty park.. the first thing that came to mind was that i loved the place.. and it reminder me of Europa Park (Germany) from the europe trip.. theming and atmosphere that is..

waiting to get in...

entrance theming..

here's another ticket.. let's use it..

Looks like we are almost there..

[rollin_n_coastin]

Hanno....amazing shots, especially of Griffon, one of my favourites from the trip.

 

Oh and where did that picture come from?? I guess I deserve that for some of your candid pics on my PTR

 

Really, I can't remember what Scott was reaching for (again..) that time and why I was simultaneously trying to move away (...again) lol