speedmetal Posted April 21, 2009 Share Posted April 21, 2009 This is my first post. You may have seen me in some of Electerik's trip reports and you will probably see him in mine. I warn you, this will be a little different--some might even say uninteresting--but it's what I do. No problem. I have a season pass. Hang on, I can fix it. Okay, I totally stole this photo from Erik. On the other hand, I did buy him his camera. So, really, it's only fair. I need a better shot of Thunderhead. Can you lean a little to the side? I wanna buy one...because I'm a girl. This part is fun...but first you have to get bashed in the head 20 times. "In the Misty, Mystery Mine!" This ride's theme song has my name in it! I like to sing-a.... Because it is. Look boring? I like the letter E. Moving on.... I don't know why. It just feels right. I prefer it in the rear. I mean, this ride is better in the rear. Er...next! I don't know why she looks mad. Everyone else seemed to like it. Best ride in the park! Man, school sucked then, too. Yeah, next. I like this ride. And I suck at captions. Ask me how many tries it took me to get this photo. Go ahead, ask. I thought they were just lights. But nope, complete bats. Stupid fan. I hate that fan. Why does it have to be there? I HATE YOU, FAN!!! Dollywood has lots of cool crafty stuff. I'm not really sure why there's a church in the theme park. What shall I type here? Where do I sign up? This building holds good cookies. I call it, "A tribute to all nations, but mostly America." Erik bought me a bag of dirt and I poured it down the drain. That's good soup. This photo is better than the ride. The Amazing Flying Not Dumbos Dude, they've got a game where you shoot old people! Tryin' to get artsy. I'm five. I've lived here a year and only ridden this once. So pretty it'll get coal in your eye. Yep, it's Dolly's house. See how cool gift shops can look? This is my favorite crew at Dollywood. My the bushes are gray today. This is what happens when you don't have a greeter. The only time you'll see me driving. They say to use imagination in this area. Erik was jealous of this shot. Festival of Nations...it's not that great in color, either. Dude loves his job. Currently my home park. Back of the bus. This is how I roll. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ebl Posted April 21, 2009 Share Posted April 21, 2009 Nice TR. I like the black and white. Eric Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STR8FXXXINEDGE Posted April 21, 2009 Share Posted April 21, 2009 Welcome! I enjoyed your photos. Definitely shots that you don't normally see, but I really like them. The black & white added something nice. Thanks for sharing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterbadboy Posted April 21, 2009 Share Posted April 21, 2009 LOVED your captions! ...prefer it in the rear... HA! And anyone who can quote the greatest pre-show in the history of mankind ("mostly America") is all right by me. Welcome, and thanks for the great photos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corkscrew Posted April 21, 2009 Share Posted April 21, 2009 Fantastic job! Those are some beautiful pictures, and the lack of colour just enchances the atomsphere. I especially like the railroad nd log flume photos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghost007jas Posted April 21, 2009 Share Posted April 21, 2009 Nice best preshow ever reference, love it. Really nice pictures, I think this park looks great in black and white . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Electerik Posted April 21, 2009 Share Posted April 21, 2009 Aw...my honey is officially a nerd! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emiroo Posted April 21, 2009 Share Posted April 21, 2009 Quick question - does Dolly post a schedule of when she plans to be at the park or does she just "show up"? I'd love to see her in person when I go... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gisco Posted April 21, 2009 Share Posted April 21, 2009 Nice pictures. Why has it taken you so long to post a photo trip report? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedmetal Posted April 21, 2009 Author Share Posted April 21, 2009 Nice pictures. Why has it taken you so long to post a photo trip report? I've been debating what I should post. I wasn't sure how everyone would feel about my black and white photos. Not to mention we only have one computer and Erik doesn't share well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jive Posted April 21, 2009 Share Posted April 21, 2009 I love the B&W. It's a nice way to mix it up. They're great shots too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Electerik Posted April 21, 2009 Share Posted April 21, 2009 Quick question - does Dolly post a schedule of when she plans to be at the park or does she just "show up"? I'd love to see her in person when I go... I don't think they post any kind of schedule. My impression is that she's not there all that much (anymore). Since Dollywood doesn't have a proper new attraction opening this year, your best bet might be to aim at (or around) this: Dolly Parade. Just my impressions from living here for the last few years. I don't claim to be an expert. But I've never seen her at Dollywood, just going randomly (but with some frequency). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Chris Posted April 22, 2009 Share Posted April 22, 2009 Great photos. I love how no matter what a black and white photo is taken of, it makes it look so much more artsy. Great job! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theswanz Posted April 22, 2009 Share Posted April 22, 2009 Really great pictures! Nice to see a different type of picture! I was there this past weekend, I love that park! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cfc Posted April 22, 2009 Share Posted April 22, 2009 Black-and-white seems appropriate for Dollywood--adds to the "old timey" atmosphere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeemerBoy Posted April 22, 2009 Share Posted April 22, 2009 Chalk me up as another who likes the B&W look. Nice work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I love DW Posted April 22, 2009 Share Posted April 22, 2009 Great photos! Quick question - does Dolly post a schedule of when she plans to be at the park or does she just "show up"? I'd love to see her in person when I go... Yes and no. Yes you usually find out when she is going to be there but you will never really find out where she will be when she is there. She will be in the Dolly Parade on the Parkway in Pigeon Forge as mentioned above at 6 p.m. on Friday May 8. Then Dolly will then be at the park May 9th. On May 9th they have only announced one appearance yet and it is the premiere of Sha-Kon-O-Hey! at 7 p.m. Tickets and information are available on the Friends of the Smokies site here. http://www.dollymania.net has announced that she will then again be at the park June 12 for the opening of KidsFest. So Dolly is actually at the park several times a year each year. If you visit http://www.dollymania.net under upcoming appearances you can find out in advance, then most of the time Dollywood's website usually announces them about 5-7 days in advance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guy T. Koepp Posted April 22, 2009 Share Posted April 22, 2009 I think it's cool that you have shown the park in a Black and White setting. As I walk through it, my imagination allows me to gradually see it that way as well. Well, that and my photo-grey perscription glasses. But using my imagination, it slowly turns to black and white as if by magic. But I digress! I love this park, and your pictures do it much justice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
traincrossin Posted April 22, 2009 Share Posted April 22, 2009 Black-and-white seems appropriate for Dollywood--adds to the "old timey" atmosphere. So true. Those pics of Dollywood are great! Ask me how many tries it took me to get this photo. Go ahead, ask. How many tries did it take you to get that photo? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterbear30 Posted April 22, 2009 Share Posted April 22, 2009 Thanks for posting pics in B & W. I LOVE B & W pics. They are my favorite type of pictures, drawings, paintings and tattoos! I also really like sepiatone pics too. Color is good but not as much as B & W. The color pics you did throw in there were great juxtaposed to the B & W ones! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterdude5 Posted April 22, 2009 Share Posted April 22, 2009 Very cool! Dollywood is a beautiful park, even in black and white. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
griffon Posted April 22, 2009 Share Posted April 22, 2009 Very nice work. I think you have a good eye for composure with your shots and that also makes the b/w work. And I agree that Dollywood is a perfect setting for that style. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dammie16@vt.edu Posted April 23, 2009 Share Posted April 23, 2009 I freaking love B@W, awesome photos! I only just found out that my camera does that recently and as such I will have B@W in future reports! Does your camera only do B@W or do you just prefer that style to color? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KerryB Posted April 23, 2009 Share Posted April 23, 2009 Fantastic TR! You should certainly post more TRs in the future, just knock Eric off the computer. Tell him your fans demand it! Anyway, Dollywood is just such a cool park and the BW was very fitting. (I actually nabbed the Country Fair artsy photo for my background...it's kind of squashed, but that almost makes it look a little Lynch like..so that's cool as well!) Thanks again! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedmetal Posted April 23, 2009 Author Share Posted April 23, 2009 Does your camera only do B@W or do you just prefer that style to color? My camera normally takes color photos, but it does have a special setting where I can take it in black and white. I like my color photos but I've always been drawn to black and white. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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