View Full Version : Challenge: what's this place?!
Here's a new challenge for you all - it's an idea suggested by David, who helps with a lot of technical work underneath DPNow.
It's a bit like a salon, but there are key differences. I start the process by posting a photo (below) and the challenge is for you to guess where it was taken (country and name of the town or city will suffice). The first person to guess correctly by posting their correct guess of the location will take on the reins and post another picture that represents the challenge again.
There is no point in posting completely cryptic pictures - there need to be some clues in the photo. I would suggest posting photos of interesting places (not your back yard!) maybe from your holidays. I will moderate challenge and reserve the right to ask the poster of the next challenge picture to think again if it's not appropriate. But in the end the idea is to have some fun and share your interesting photos from around the world! Here goes:
http://dpnow.com/galleries/data/500/P6240123.jpg (http://dpnow.com/galleries/showphoto.php/photo/22667)
If you get stuck, I will provide some clues later :)
Ian
Stephen
07-12-10, 01:30 PM
That ones too easy Ian, its Venice :\
How on earth did you work it out? *LOL
I was really expecting to have to provide some clues!
It's clearly Italy, but, but, but! (splutter!).
Anyway, well done Stephen - over to you!
Ian
I think this is Venice!
Here's a new challenge for you all - it's an idea suggested by David, who helps with a lot of technical work underneath DPNow.
It's a bit like a salon, but there are key differences. I start the process by posting a photo (below) and the challenge is for you to guess where it was taken (country and name of the town or city will suffice). The first person to guess correctly by posting their correct guess of the location will take on the reins and post another picture that represents the challenge again.
There is no point in posting completely cryptic pictures - there need to be some clues in the photo. I would suggest posting photos of interesting places (not your back yard!) maybe from your holidays. I will moderate challenge and reserve the right to ask the poster of the next challenge picture to think again if it's not appropriate. But in the end the idea is to have some fun and share your interesting photos from around the world! Here goes:
http://dpnow.com/galleries/data/500/P6240123.jpg (http://dpnow.com/galleries/showphoto.php/photo/22667)
If you get stuck, I will provide some clues later :)
Ian
That's a bit too easy. Put the restaurant name and phone number in to Google, takes about 5 seconds!
Geoff.
OK, I clearly underestimated this! *LOL
Anyway, Stephen got there first and I'm sure he won't make the same mistake :D
Come on Stephen, let's see your photo clue!
Ian
No Google for me, I used to live in Naples and was a regular visitor to Venice courtesy of NATO, it was a tough life in the Royal Navy!
No Google for me, I used to live in Naples and was a regular visitor to Venice courtesy of NATO, it was a tough life in the Royal Navy!
I see, so you were a regular patron of this Trattoria? :)
Ian
haha! yes google have robbed us of the age of innocence and ignorance!
can we have a harder one please!
haha! yes google have robbed us of the age of innocence and ignorance!
can we have a harder one please!
Stephen is very well travelled and I'm fairly confident that your wish will be answered in full :)
Ian
Stephen
07-12-10, 03:03 PM
OK, its all very well being well travelled, but the thing is you tend to take holiday snaps at well known places, which are a dead give away with a challenge like this *LOL
Anyway, here is a shot which perhaps to most will not be instantly recognisable. However there is a big clue in the photo, which to some may well make it more obvious.
The shot was taken through glass so there are a few reflections and smudgy areas, but its the view that's important. I'd really like the name of the city and the name of the clue which gives it away :)
http://dpnow.com/galleries/data/900/img_5360.jpg (http://dpnow.com/galleries/showphoto.php/photo/22671)
Weeeellllll, I don't know (yet!) but there is what appears to be a baseball stadium?
Ian
My guess? Shea Stadium in New York City, and from the angle I'm guessing the shot was taken from the Queens Museum of Art.
The stadium (and the Grand Central Parkway) gave it away. But then again I could be wrong.
Stephen
07-12-10, 06:27 PM
My guess? Shea Stadium in New York City, and from the angle I'm guessing the shot was taken from the Queens Museum of Art.
The stadium (and the Grand Central Parkway) gave it away. But then again I could be wrong.
I'm afraid you are *LOL
Mike Parr
07-12-10, 07:01 PM
Is this Paris
Stephen
07-12-10, 07:07 PM
Is this Paris
An interesting guess, but no. :\
Mike Parr
07-12-10, 07:18 PM
how many guesses are we allowed Stephen
Mike Parr
07-12-10, 07:22 PM
Having only been out of uk 3 times in my 48 years this could be a little tricky:D
Stephen
07-12-10, 07:50 PM
how many guesses are we allowed Stephen
Ian hasn't put a limit on it, so if you want another go I'd go for it Mike
Mike Parr
07-12-10, 07:55 PM
Quebec ? i think im stuck on a french theme.......................
Andrew Thatcher
07-12-10, 07:57 PM
Its Boston. The red socks :) Taken from the Prudential Building?
Stephen
07-12-10, 08:40 PM
Its Boston. The red socks :) Taken from the Prudential Building?
I'll give you that one Andrew. The clue was Fenway Park, the home of the Boston Red Socks. I'm also pretty sure you are right about where it was taken from, so it's over to you mate.
Andrew Thatcher
07-12-10, 09:32 PM
Ok whats the Town and Country. Extra brownie points for the year ;)
http://dpnow.com/galleries//data//500/img042a.jpg
Mike Parr
07-12-10, 10:06 PM
belgium 1986 Spa-Francorchamps?????
Andrew Thatcher
07-12-10, 10:21 PM
belgium 1986 Spa-Francorchamps?????
Nope. :)
..................
Mike Parr
07-12-10, 10:33 PM
This is fun:D Nurburg Germany, year 1982ish ? because the fire engine looks german
thats my 2 goes :D
Andrew Thatcher
07-12-10, 11:13 PM
This is fun:D Nurburg Germany, year 1982ish ? because the fire engine looks german
thats my 2 goes :D
Nope. :)
Italy, Monza, 1988?
Ian
Nope. :)
France, Le Castellet (Paul Ricard circuit), 1990?
Ian
Mike Parr
07-12-10, 11:32 PM
Monza Italy 1998
Andrew Thatcher
07-12-10, 11:37 PM
Monza Italy 1998
Ian already had that one :)
Andrew Thatcher
07-12-10, 11:38 PM
France, Le Castellet (Paul Ricard circuit), 1990?
Ian
Nope :)
..............
Mike Parr
07-12-10, 11:44 PM
Imola Italy
Andrew Thatcher
07-12-10, 11:51 PM
Imola Italy
And the winner is... :) yep right, the year by the way was 1990. Over to you Mike.
Mike Parr
07-12-10, 11:55 PM
Good one Andrew
Well done Mike - I don't know why I didn't think of Imola! Of course that's a photo of Ayrton Senna and Imola was where, just four years later, he met his maker...
Ian
The photo was taken in Venice, Italy. The poster is advertising a restaurant.
Stephen
08-12-10, 03:00 PM
The photo was taken in Venice, Italy. The poster is advertising a restaurant.
Hello Bob and welcome to the site, however, though you are correct, you are two pictures behind. You have to try and keep up on this site *LOL
Hello Bob and welcome to the site, however, though you are correct, you are two pictures behind. You have to try and keep up on this site *LOL
Sorry Stephen! I'm afraid I didn't have a clue as to how other postings appear and expected them to show as they do on the E-system forum. However, it's now sunk in. As they say, my (being two pictures) behind, didn't look good in this!:o
I may have to introduce a time limit for the new 'curator' to the new photo up and running :)
Ian
Andrew Thatcher
08-12-10, 09:36 PM
I may have to introduce a time limit for the new 'curator' to the new photo up and running :)
Ian
Yes. Less than a week would be good lol
Sorry Stephen! I'm afraid I didn't have a clue as to how other postings appear and expected them to show as they do on the E-system forum. However, it's now sunk in. As they say, my (being two pictures) behind, didn't look good in this!:o
Don't worry about it Bob. I saw the challenge in the DPNow e newsletter, looked at the challenge, googled for the restaurant, copied the link and was just about to paste it and post it when I saw I was 2 or 3 pictures behind.*LOL
Now the pics seem to be a bit male orientated F1 and football etc so I don't stand a chance.:eek:
Don't worry about it Bob. I saw the challenge in the DPNow e newsletter, looked at the challenge, googled for the restaurant, copied the link and was just about to paste it and post it when I saw I was 2 or 3 pictures behind.*LOL
Now the pics seem to be a bit male orientated F1 and football etc so I don't stand a chance.:eek:
Yes, the Andrew's F1 theme was fun, but I do urge Mike to choose something more general! :D
Ian
Don't worry about it Bob. I saw the challenge in the DPNow e newsletter, looked at the challenge, googled for the restaurant, copied the link and was just about to paste it and post it when I saw I was 2 or 3 pictures behind.*LOL
Now the pics seem to be a bit male orientated F1 and football etc so I don't stand a chance.:eek:
Thanks for your support, Audrey. I see I must spend some time exploring this forum before dashing in and posting. I attempted to post an 'introduce yourself' one last night only to find that I wasn't logged in (although I feel sure I ticked the remember me box). After logging on, I found that I had lost my message, after which, as it was a lengthy one, I gave up!*livid.
:\I'll be back.
Thanks for your support, Audrey. I see I must spend some time exploring this forum before dashing in and posting. I attempted to post an 'introduce yourself' one last night only to find that I wasn't logged in (although I feel sure I ticked the remember me box). After logging on, I found that I had lost my message, after which, as it was a lengthy one, I gave up!*livid.
:\I'll be back.
Hi Bob, I'm very sorry that you are experiencing teething problems with the DPNow forum - I will do my best to help you get to grips with things here. As, I understand, you are familiar with the e-group forum, things should be fairly familiar on here as the e-group was based on the DPNow setup. I suspect there is a browser cookie issue and these can sometimes occur when someone is new to the site. But do let me know if you have any more problems and I'll see what can be done. We all really value your input here!
Ian
Hi Bob, I'm very sorry that you are experiencing teething problems with the DPNow forum - I will do my best to help you get to grips with things here. As, I understand, you are familiar with the e-group forum, things should be fairly familiar on here as the e-group was based on the DPNow setup. I suspect there is a browser cookie issue and these can sometimes occur when someone is new to the site. But do let me know if you have any more problems and I'll see what can be done. We all really value your input here!
Ian
Hi Ian — nice to hear from you on this forum (I know you started it!) and since I'm logged in to the E-group one, it's almost like getting you in stereo!
I've just done a test on E-group to see if I could create as post without being logged on and it wouldn't let me. On DP it allowed me to do so but when I tried to submit it requested that I log on.:confused:
If I am having teething problems, I am sure it's me and not the site. Thanks for the great welcome and please take my 'livid' smilie with a pinch of salt or pepper or snuff, I'm happy here and looking forward to posting and learning from non-oly members. And believe me, I have much to learn and being four score years and one, the absorption of anything new takes a bit of an effort.
If I don't 'talk' to you again before Christmas, Ian, my best wishes to you, Julia and your family for a merry Christmas and a Happy and Heathy 2011 (and beyond).
Thanks again
Bob
Clearly, this new challenge will only work well if the flow of pictures is maintained at a timely rate, so from now on if the previous winner let's me know that they can't post a new picture within 12 hours, or 12 hours elapses, I will provide a replacement picture.
However, that doesn't necessarily mean the 'tardy' winner has forfeit their turn. Instead, they can provide a suitable picture for use the next time the 12 hour limit is reached, with their picture on stand by for such an opportunity.
I hope that makes sense - if not, please let me know! :)
Ian
OK, as explained in the previous post, I'm restarting the challenge with a new picture while Mike Parr takes his time to find a suitable image of his own. So here it is:
http://dpnow.com/galleries/data/547/DSCF0044.jpg (http://dpnow.com/galleries/showphoto.php/photo/22725)
This was taken seven years ago, no less, using a Fujifilm Finepix S7000 bridge camera. I only had a JPEG file to work with and the colour balance and contrast were poor, but I had limited flexibility in knocking this into shape really.
If you can name the cruise ship as well, that would be a bonus! :D
Ian
Is it Milford Sound, New Zealand and one of the Princess Cruise Ships?
Is it Milford Sound, New Zealand and one of the Princess Cruise Ships?
No, on both counts, but the term 'Princess' has a relation to the company that owns the liner. And we're in Europe, not south of the Equator :)
Ian
Dubrovnik?
You are a winner, Kurt, well done! It's the Franjo Tudjman bridge, outside Dubrovnik in Croatia and was only completed the year before. And the ship is the P&O Oceana, which I think was one of the largest cruise liners in the world when it was built in 2000. And here is a closer view:
http://dpnow.com/galleries/data/547/DSCF0161.jpg (http://dpnow.com/galleries/showphoto.php/photo/22729)
The picture of the Oceana by the bridge was taken in the morning. The one above was taken in the afternoon. We were on a modest sized fishing boat on our way from visiting some islands near Dubrovnik when the Oceana, passed by. Boy were we bobbing around for a while with those bow waves!
The 'Princess' link is that the Oceana's original name was the Ocean Princess until she was renamed Oceana earlier in 2003 and, yes Audrey was right - as the Sea Princess she operated as part of the Princess Cruises operation, and I honestly wasn't aware of that when I first posted the picture!
But over to you Kurt...
Ian
http://dpnow.com/galleries//data//500/P1050924.jpghttp://dpnow.com/galleries//data//500/P1050917.jpg
Two shots as I think (hope) that this will be a difficult one. Taken earlier this year.
The name of the city will do.
I'll check back tomorrow to check your answers.
It has a feel of the modern architecture in Valencia, Spain, but I don't think that is where it is.
Ian
A clue must be called for. You are in the right country, Ian, but you are too far south. In the area of this building you will need your raincoat.
So the rains in Spain fall mainly in the plains? :)
Ian
So the rains in Spain fall mainly in the plains? :)
Ian
Also, where it falls is the grass grows greener (http://www.asturiasguide.com/)!
Is it Bilbaou? Guggenheim Museum. Purely guesswork as it's not the normal image of Guggenheim.:(
Is it Bilbaou? Guggenheim Museum. Purely guesswork as it's not the normal image of Guggenheim.:(
I have been to the Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao but it's all curvy titanium plates and organic shapes, not at all like Ash's pix.
Ian
Is it Bilbaou? Guggenheim Museum. Purely guesswork as it's not the normal image of Guggenheim.:(
Not Bilbao. Go west
Not Bilbao. Go west
Blimey, Bilbao is pretty far west already :D
Ian
Airport Railway Station at Calatrava
Mmmm... is Calatrava a place or a person?
Ian
Stephen
10-12-10, 09:11 PM
Mmmm... is Calatrava a place or a person?
Ian
I think this refers to Santiago Calatrava, the Spanish architect
That's what I was hinting at *LOL
Ian
Stephen
10-12-10, 09:48 PM
Well I'm pretty sure I've got it. Oviedo The Palacio de Congresos
I think it looks like the Departure Lounge at Santiago Calatrava Sondika Airport
Bilbao, Spain
Here: http://www.arcspace.com/architects/calatrava/Sondika/
but I think Kurt said it wasn't Bilbao, so I don't know.
Stephen
10-12-10, 10:36 PM
Well this is my evidence http://oviedo.for91days.com/2010/08/20/calatravas-palacio-de-congresos/ :)
That certainly looks like it.
When I wrote Calatrava Roy was calling me in to watch Strictly and I didn't check what I had written. :o
Well I'm pretty sure I've got it. Oviedo The Palacio de Congresos
Spot On Stephen, I was looking forward to winning and putting up the next challenge!
Oviedo is a great City, my favourite place, although it is changing too quickly for my taste. I recommend a visit before it changes too much.
Kurt
Stephen
11-12-10, 11:32 AM
OK, well seeing as I've already had a go, would anyone else like to chip in with a photo. If you think you have a good one just post it below
Stephen
12-12-10, 11:27 AM
As no one has taken me up on the offer of adding another photo, here is a shot that some may recognise. Suffice to say its in the Med somewhere
http://dpnow.com/galleries/data/900/IMG_3934.jpg (http://dpnow.com/galleries/showphoto.php/photo/22755)
Jocelyn Walker
12-12-10, 12:16 PM
I've a number of almost identical photos taken in Capri
Jocelyn Walker
12-12-10, 12:48 PM
[url=http://dpnow.com/galleries/showphoto.php/photo
Jocelyn Walker
12-12-10, 12:51 PM
http://dpnow.com/galleries/data/951/Capri_Urn.jpg (http://dpnow.com/galleries/showphoto.php/photo/22757)
Stephen
12-12-10, 12:52 PM
I've a number of almost identical photos taken in Capri
Spot on Jocelyn, I knew someone would have been to that exact spot :). The irony is that it's someone from Oz. Anyway I'm looking forward to what you can up with for a new photo
Jocelyn Walker
12-12-10, 01:06 PM
You know what's even more ironic is that I was about to post something anyhow as noone had replied yet and was looking at my pics from Italy & France! I had looked at that pic as well as one's from Rome! What would make it even more ironic would be if we both had been in Capri at the same time! Mine was taken on my European trip in Sept 2008!
Jocelyn Walker
12-12-10, 01:17 PM
I wonder if anyone will guess this without using website maps!
http://dpnow.com/galleries/data/1043/Ferry_trip.jpg (http://dpnow.com/galleries/showphoto.php/photo/22758)
Is this Brisbane Jocylyn?
Spot on Jocelyn, I knew someone would have been to that exact spot :). The irony is that it's someone from Oz. Anyway I'm looking forward to what you can up with for a new photo
I thought Capri was in Norway.
Fjord Capri...
*whack*LOL
Ian
Jocelyn Walker
13-12-10, 12:59 AM
No(r)way is Capri a Fjiord....it's a Fiat!
Jocelyn Walker
13-12-10, 01:06 AM
No it's not Brisbane Audrey but you are on the right tack!
Well how about Sydney Waterfront?
Well how about Sydney Waterfront?
I think you are on the right track.
If memory serves me....I recogonise the hotel we stayed in.
Regards. Barr1e
Jocelyn Walker
13-12-10, 02:32 PM
A clue....a Botanical garden found directly behind the structure with pointed steeple/mast! That particular structure has fountains at it's base!
Jocelyn Walker
14-12-10, 12:25 AM
No one going to get this one..? Audrey have another bash maybe! Ian is there a quicker way to get to the latest post on this rather than have to wade through multiple layers of posts! It's tiresome!
Jocelyn Walker
14-12-10, 01:15 AM
Another clue.....an island near this city was named for an animal found there called a 'quokka' by a Dutch explorer in the 1600's!
No one going to get this one..? Audrey have another bash maybe! Ian is there a quicker way to get to the latest post on this rather than have to wade through multiple layers of posts! It's tiresome!
Yes - it's very simple, look for the mini icon with the chevron and it takes you to the very latest post in that thread:
http://dpnow.com/files/forum/latest_post.png
Ian
Based on all the clues - my guess is that it's Perth, Western Australia?
Ian
Jocelyn Walker
14-12-10, 01:26 PM
Ian, you are correct! ....it's the Fishing Harbour at Fremantle, which is south of Perth proper in WA! The island I gave as a clue was Rottnest Island, which has the Quokkas! The Dutch explorer reported that the island was full of rats the size of cats....hence Rat nest!
Actually, I'm consciously not trying to win these, but I will have a go if we get stuck in order to get things moving again :)
Here's your starter:
http://dpnow.com/galleries/data/547/P70804631.jpg (http://dpnow.com/galleries/showphoto.php/photo/22769)
Spanish it ain't...
Ian
Well done Ian. I got it before you and was just going to post it when my son came and this is the first opportunity I have had since then.
I look forward to your new picture.
It's in Lisbon, but can't remember the name.*LOL
Well done Ian. I got it before you and was just going to post it when my son came and this is the first opportunity I have had since then.
I look forward to your new picture.
Aww, sorry Audrey - bad timing, I'd have much preferred you starting the next one but I've already posted one! If we get stuck again, you can re-start it :)
Ian
Haha! No sooner had I posted my lament pipping you to the post than you identify my new picture immediately :D
It's Belem Tower, Lisbon, Portugal. Off you go Audrey - I'm really looking forward to your picture!
Ian
Thanks for identifying it for me Ian. I have a picture of it, but no name.
I should have been prepared, but I am not. I will have a look around what I have and post soon.
Here's a new one:
http://dpnow.com/galleries/data/652/20090716-DSCF6820.jpg (http://dpnow.com/galleries/showphoto.php/photo/22771)
This has a feel of Scandinavia about it :)
Ian
Stephen
14-12-10, 03:36 PM
This has a feel of Scandinavia about it :)
Ian
I'd agree, possibly Norway?
That's a country Stephen.*LOL Where abouts? There is a clue within the picture.
Well done Kurt. Over to you now.
Well done Kurt. Over to you now.
Great!, now we're motoring :)
Ian
http://dpnow.com/galleries//data//500/P1030971.jpg
Here's a new one.
Is it Swanage?
Spot on ekkl. You noticed Old Harry and Bournemouth in the distance.
Over to you.
Kurt
I used to live there! I am just off out now for our works xmas drinks so I will post a new picture later :)
I used to live there! I am just off out now for our works xmas drinks so I will post a new picture later :)
I'll be gauging how well the drinks went by how straight the horizon is on your picture *LOL
Ian
Well, last night went well although I didnt take any pictures, just boring ones of the lads from work in various states!
This picture should be very easy as I do not have much time today to look for, or take a decent picture for this so I have included one that I taken on my iphone recently when I took my daughters ice skating. As I say it's easy because I want this to get moving again and if I guess the location right in the future I will make more of an effort to put up a good picture!
Stephen
16-12-10, 03:25 PM
Looks to me like Brighton Pavillion?
Stephen
16-12-10, 10:26 PM
Somewhere perhaps a little harder, but a place with a very chequered history, even in more recent times.
http://dpnow.com/galleries/data/900/P9090303.jpg (http://dpnow.com/galleries/showphoto.php/photo/22818)
Croatia. Perhaps Dubrovnik?
Stephen
17-12-10, 07:18 AM
Croatia. Perhaps Dubrovnik?
You are correct Audrey, well done I'm impressed.
Well that's a bit of luck. I have been to Croatia, but not Dubrovnik.*LOL
See what you can make of this one. Too easy? Too hard?
http://dpnow.com/galleries/data/652/DPNow_Competition.jpg (http://dpnow.com/galleries/showphoto.php/photo/22819)
Stephen
17-12-10, 04:45 PM
It reminds me of parts of Northern Italy, am I warm?
Is it in the Liguria region? Lots of medieval hill-top villages there, similar in fact to St. Paul De Vence but without the surfeit of artists. (it was the sign that looks like a painting that made me think of St PDV . . . along with the roof tiles)
Kurt
Are we in Tuscany by any chance? The colours of the buildings remind me of Tuscany.
David
Stephen
20-12-10, 03:31 PM
OK, call it insider knowledge if you like, but I know you have visited the Lake Garda region, could this be the old part of Garda?
Your insider knowledge has paid off Stephen.
We stayed in Garda and went on a lakeside coach tour.
Can you guess where this stop was?
Stephen
20-12-10, 03:54 PM
Your insider knowledge has paid off Stephen.
We stayed in Garda and went on a lakeside coach tour.
Can you guess where this stop was?
Is it Malcesine
Spot on Stephen. Over to you now.
It was a good job that reducing the photo obliterated the sign, because people would have got it ages ago by Googling.
It says "Castello Scaligero Museo!"
Over to you again Stephen.*bauble
Stephen
20-12-10, 05:34 PM
The trouble with guessing where a photo is that I have to come up with a replacement. Coming up with a suitable one can take some searching out. :\
This shot is in this country and hopefully will be recognised by someone. Don't be shy now, there seems to be only about 4 of us keeping this thread going
http://dpnow.com/galleries/data/900/IMG_5130.jpg (http://dpnow.com/galleries/showphoto.php/photo/22876)
Stephen
20-12-10, 09:26 PM
Is it England?
Yes it is :)
Drmarkf
20-12-10, 10:00 PM
Maybe Hickling in Norfolk???
(Great thread by the way!)
Is it west of the midlands?
Stephen
20-12-10, 10:31 PM
Maybe Hickling in Norfolk???
(Great thread by the way!)
No, but you are in the right area
Swaafhm as I know it or Swaffham as it is better known.
Stephen
21-12-10, 08:38 AM
Swaafhm as I know it or Swaffham as it is better known.
Well done Kurt, that's the place
Not too tough for me as I was born in Norfolk, although it has been many years since I visited Swaffham.
It is tough to find another challenge from my rubbish pictures as many appear too obvious or too incomprehensible. So I have come up with this as your starter, if no one guesses I will add another shot of this place tomorrow -- but you will lose points if you wait for that!
Desolation Rowhttp://dpnow.com/galleries//data//500/WhereOnEarth.jpg
Stephen
21-12-10, 05:05 PM
You are not giving much away here Kurt, but it looks a little like the east coast, maybe Norfolk or Suffolk ???
You are not giving much away here Kurt, but it looks a little like the east coast, maybe Norfolk or Suffolk ???
You are correct, so that has reduced the coastline significantly.
Drmarkf
21-12-10, 09:14 PM
Cromer, perhaps...
Cromer, perhaps...
Sorry, it is not Cromer. You might suspect, rightly, that this is not the usual view of this place. The other end is more photogenic. :cool:
K.
Stephen
22-12-10, 08:56 AM
I think it could be Southwold?
Sorry, not Southwold or Lowestoft. I'll leave it a bit longer before I put up another shot of this mystery location.
I was thinking of Southend, Margate, even, but they're maybe too far south?
Ian
I was thinking of Southend, Margate, even, but they're maybe too far south?
Ian
Not Southend or Margate. We are in Norfolk again!
Is it Hunstanton?
Pol
http://dpnow.com/galleries//data//500/DSCN0030.jpg
Well done Pol, maximum points. Here is the more usual view looking towards Old Hunstanton. As you can see it was a rather bleak day the last time I was there.
K.
Well done Pol, maximum points. Here is the more usual view looking towards Old Hunstanton. As you can see it was a rather bleak day the last time I was there.
K.
Was it ever anything other than bleak along there? One year we were there on April 1st and it was so hot we were in flimsy summer clothes on the bleak, empty beach. That's my most abiding memory of Hunstanton, sunbathing on April 1st and actually getting tanned. *LOL
I'll see if I can find a suitable pic for the next challenge without having to rummage through old pics to scan something.
Pol
As a child I thought it was great. We had Sunday School outings there, travelling on the train with a shiny half-crown each in our sticky hands.
Dr Beeching soon put paid to all that.
K.
As a child I thought it was great. We had Sunday School outings there, travelling on the train with a shiny half-crown each in our sticky hands.
Dr Beeching soon put paid to all that.
K.
Aye, Beeching ruined a lot of things for a lot of people!
I'm not sure the M25 has made the world a better place either. :(
Pol
This one is probably too easy but it's the best I can do. So where is it?
http://dpnow.com/galleries//data//500/where.jpg
Pol
Stephen
22-12-10, 01:42 PM
I'm guessing by the angle of the sun that the Hotel is facing south and we can just see something of a shingle embankment over to the far left. So, even though I don't know the area at all, I'd have to say it was on the south coast
I'm guessing by the angle of the sun that the Hotel is facing south and we can just see something of a shingle embankment over to the far left. So, even though I don't know the area at all, I'd have to say it was on the south coast
They're mostly houses and a cafe you see rather than a hotel iirc.. The picci was taken at about 9-00 am so the sun is coming fromn the east - parked cars facing north.
Yes the sea is to the South and that's a small inlet from a harbour into a marina.
Pol
P.S... I'm told the bay is probably facing slightly more SW to SSW.
I'd could never be a navigator. *LOL
Pol
P.S... I'm told the bay is probably facing slightly more SW to SSW.
I'd could never be a navigator. *LOL
Pol
You could be right Pol, because there are cars parked facing in three different directions!*LOL
Also I can't see Stephen's shingle embankment - am I looking at the same image as you folks?*LOL
I've thought of Pevensy, Cliftonville, Mudeford and Christchurch, but can't see anything like your picture there.:\
You could be right Pol, because there are cars parked facing in three different directions!*LOL
Also I can't see Stephen's shingle embankment - am I looking at the same image as you folks?*LOL
I've thought of Pevensy, Cliftonville, Mudeford and Christchurch, but can't see anything like your picture there.:\
Yeah well ... cars get themselves all over the place, eh. *LOL
The shingle embankment is at the very back of the picci, to the left of that thatched cottage.
It's nowhere near Pevensey or Cliftonville. It's not in the SE.
Christchurch and Mudeford are much nearer. Just keep going westward a bit more. Another clue - the place name was changed in the late 1800s so people still tend to use both the old name or the new name for the harbour, which is in a bay.
Pol
West Bay (Near Bridport)?
Regards. Barr1e
Stephen
22-12-10, 10:17 PM
West Bay (Near Bridport)?
Regards. Barr1e
Flippin heck Barrie, I think you are right. That's been puzzling me all night
West Bay (Near Bridport)?
Regards. Barr1e
Spot on Barrie. :)
It's West Bay Harbour and Marina. It's sometimes known as Bridport Harbour too though the name was changed to West bay harbour maybe 200 years ago.
We sometimes go down there for breakfast in the harbour cafe on our way to and from various campsites in the West country. It's nice having a campervan but nevertheless a welcome treat to have a couple of poached eggs on toast cooked for us in West Bay harbour cafe. :D
Pol
Flippin heck Barrie, I think you are right. That's been puzzling me all night
Have a good look around there on google steet view. Google for West Bay Dorset - Maps - then that should take you there. The wider angle view of the maps should show you how the harbour and marina are going inland. That shows why the sea is opposite the harbour.
Pol
A joint effort here, Anne recognised it and I confirmed it was. :D
We stayed a few days with Anne's mum and from memory I think it was a little gusty.
I'm off out to brave the cold with the camera again and hope I don't slip - the canal is not looking very inviting at the moment.
I shall leave the next 'What Is This Place' pic below and will not be able to offer feedback until later.
Mind, it is so recognisable I'm sure you won't need any.
Regards. Barr1e
http://dpnow.com/galleries//data//500/dpn_what_s_this_place_challenge.jpg (http://dpnow.com/galleries//showphoto.php?photo=22913)
Stephen
23-12-10, 10:47 AM
St Michael's Mount?
Haha, I think its a bit further south than that Audrey *LOL
We have at least a couple of members from there
Ollyreg
23-12-10, 10:52 AM
Elizabeth castle Jersey
Elizabeth castle Jersey
Looks like we have some expert knowledge :)
Welcome Olly! Could be a winning first post :D
Ian
Ollyreg
23-12-10, 01:03 PM
I live in Guernsey so have been to jersey a lot.
Elizabeth castle Jersey
Hi and Welcome -
What a moment to join dpnow.
:D Yes, we have a winner. *clap *chr t-up
It is Elizabeth Castle - St Aubin's Bay, Jersey.
Over to you Ollyreg
Regards. Barr1e
* Audrey - it certainly has the appearance of St Michels's Mount - thanks.
Ollyreg
23-12-10, 03:15 PM
http://dpnow.com/galleries/data/500/medium/P1156_16-08-10.JPG
Where is this?
I'm guessing somewhere on the west coast of France?
David
Ollyreg
23-12-10, 04:43 PM
It is in France i'll give you that much.:)
Ollyreg
23-12-10, 05:11 PM
No sorry. Will give another clue in an hour or so. Keep trying.
Carcassonne?
David
It does remind me of Carcassone (I was last there in 1994!)
But I thought they had got rid of the fairy-tail pointy towers and replaced them with Roman-style flatter roofs that are supposed to be more authentic?
Ian
Ollyreg
23-12-10, 06:07 PM
As Roy Walker would say " It's good but it's not right "
Ollyreg
23-12-10, 06:11 PM
The chateau is named after the town that is also the name of the region.
Ollyreg
23-12-10, 06:53 PM
It is close to the town of Laval
The region is Mayenne - it's Mayenne Chateau - in Mayenne :)
Ian
Ollyreg
23-12-10, 08:22 PM
We have a winner. Good work. *clap
We have a winner. Good work. *clap
Thanks! OK - here's mine:
http://dpnow.com/galleries/data/547/P3021631.jpg (http://dpnow.com/galleries/showphoto.php/photo/22918)
The clue is in the rocks and another - it's not the Grand Canyon.
Ian
I thought the Blue Mountains in Australia looked like the Grand Canyon, but I don't remember a road.
It's not Australia :) - Haven't been there since I was a toddler :(
Ian
The road looks strange with a shadow, as though is has just been plonked down.*LOL
It's nothing to do with a racing circuit is it?
How about Orange County ???
jds9000
24-12-10, 08:14 AM
Monument Valley, Arizona ?
Ollyreg
24-12-10, 08:17 AM
Is it Death Valley
Stephen
24-12-10, 08:26 AM
Valley of Fire, near Lake Mead?
The road looks strange with a shadow, as though is has just been plonked down.*LOL
It's nothing to do with a racing circuit is it?
Nope, it's a road in the desert. I did wonder if it crossed some kind of tectonic plate fault line!
Ian
How about Orange County ???
Yes, the rocks do look orange, but they are supposed to look like they are on fire!
I wasn't there at the perfect time of day for that.
Ian
Is it Death Valley
Near (well a couple of hundred miles I guess), but not near enough :)
Ian
Monument Valley, Arizona ?
Too far east!
Ian
Valley of Fire, near Lake Mead?
And you're right, Stephen - well done! My one's are obviously still too easy - for you at least *LOL
It's about 50 miles north east of Las Vegas and in the general area of Lake Mead.
It's also where the final Star Trek movie starring Capt Kirk was filmed (Generations).
Ian
And you're right, Stephen - well done! My one's are obviously still too easy - for you at least *LOL
It's about 50 miles north east of Las Vegas and in the general area of Lake Mead.
It's also where the final Star Trek movie starring Capt Kirk was filmed (Generations).
Ian
Well done Stephen, my next shot was going to be Sedona.:D
Stephen
24-12-10, 12:21 PM
And you're right, Stephen - well done! My one's are obviously still too easy - for you at least *LOL
It's about 50 miles north east of Las Vegas and in the general area of Lake Mead.
It's also where the final Star Trek movie starring Capt Kirk was filmed (Generations).
Ian
I only knew because I've driven through the area on our way to the Hoover Dam and Vegas
Stephen
24-12-10, 01:14 PM
Here's one that will probably be guessed pretty quickly, so no clues yet ;)
http://dpnow.com/galleries/data/900/IMG_3737.jpg (http://dpnow.com/galleries/showphoto.php/photo/22920)
Ollyreg
24-12-10, 02:39 PM
St Helens ?
Stephen
24-12-10, 02:44 PM
St Helens ?
The one in Lancashire you mean? :rolleyes:
Vesuvius.
Regards. Barr1e
Lanzarote :confused:
David
Stephen
24-12-10, 05:52 PM
http://dpnow.com/galleries/data/900/IMG_3737.jpg (http://dpnow.com/galleries/showphoto.php/photo/22920)
Barrie is spot on. Its looking into the crater of Vesuvius. Over to you Barrie
Stephen
24-12-10, 05:53 PM
Lanzarote :confused:
David
Sorry David, though you were on the right wavelength with the volcanic connection, as I'm sure Ollyreg was
http://dpnow.com/galleries//data//500/Train_dpn.jpg (http://dpnow.com/galleries//showphoto.php?photo=22921)
Regards. Barr1e
It looks somewhere tropical - Australia?
Ian
It looks somewhere tropical - Australia?
Ian
You are on the right track. :)
Regards. Barr1e
Kuranda, Queensland? :)
Ian
I knew I made that one to easy - *LOL
Yes, we have a winner. :cool:
Regards. Barr1e
Ollyreg
24-12-10, 09:45 PM
I think your correct Ian I have been on the cairns kuranda railway would put money on it.
I knew I made that one to easy - *LOL
Yes, we have a winner. :cool:
Regards. Barr1e
It was complete guess work to start with - based on your previous reference to having visited Australia :D
OK, here's my new one:
http://dpnow.com/galleries/data/547/larger-20.jpg (http://dpnow.com/galleries/showphoto.php/photo/22923)
This was taken over twelve and a half years ago (April 1998) using a very early digital camera, an Agfa ePhoto 1280.
I'm looking for place and country, the latter probably being reasonably easy and I chose the country because of Christmas (not the religious aspect, though). I'm pretty sure some hints will be required for the place, but we'll see...
Ian
Ollyreg
25-12-10, 07:40 PM
Lapland Finlane or Sweden?
Happy Christmas everyone.
OK, yes, it's Finland, but where in Finland? I had to wear a survival suit, mittens and a balaclava when we went out on snowmobiles, although I was also able to do some downhill skiing - the latter may be a good clue?
Ian
OK, yes, it's Finland, but where in Finland? I had to wear a survival suit, mittens and a balaclava when we went out on snowmobiles, although I was also able to do some downhill skiing - the latter may be a good clue?
Ian
So think of a Finnish resort that has a (modest) down hill ski slope, although it's more famous for 'hotter' natural resources...
Ian
Never been to Finland, so this is tough. But I will hazard a guess: Yllas?
K.
Hmmm, a finnish resort with a down hill ski slope?
I wouldn't know, but I do know lots of resorts with down hill ski slopes that have a finish :D
Ollyreg
27-12-10, 09:09 PM
Riihivuori or Saariselkä?
Riihivuori or Saariselkä?
Well done again, it's Saariselka, which is a spa resort in northern Finland, far above the Arctic Circle. It's at near sea level and the small downhill ski centre has slopes with a 180m drop. It's north of Rovaniemi, which is the traditional home (for Finns!) of Santa Claus! :)
Ian
Ollyreg
28-12-10, 05:12 PM
http://dpnow.com/galleries/data/500/medium/P1311_11-08-10.JPG
This was taken this year using my camera on my phone .
Good luck
I've worked this one out, but I'd rather someone else got it :)
It's associated with a famous wine region, but east of perhaps the most famous one of all.
Ian
Ollyreg
28-12-10, 09:24 PM
Privat message me tell me where you think Ian.
Well, I'm guessing it's in Alsace, but I can't do better than that :(
David
If Strasbourg is right, could it be the twin towers on the River Ill just south of Petit France? I can't remember their names, but it was where prisoners used to be kept
Ollyreg
29-12-10, 06:54 PM
Still not right sorry.
Clue time. - The Bridge crosses the river Lot.
Entraygues sur Truyere, Aurillac
Ollyreg
30-12-10, 10:47 PM
No keep guessing. It is about an hour and a half from Agen.
A hint from me - the town/city begins with 'C' has a reputation for a wine region in France... - not Champagne though!
Ian
It's Pont Valentre on the River Lot in Cahors. I've never been there, I've worked this out from all the clues and some help from Google Maps!
Happy New Year to all.
Regards,
Geoff.
Ollyreg
01-01-11, 07:02 PM
Correct. Happy New Year and over to you Geoff
Thanks Olleyreg. I've been looking for a suitable photo for this challenge but, even though I have got thousands, it's hard to find one that has clues in it.
I've picked this one just because I like it, also anyone who has been in this area should recognise it. So, where was I when I took the picture and what is in the distance?
http://dpnow.com/galleries/data/500/where-is-it-entry.jpg (http://dpnow.com/galleries/showphoto.php/photo/23004)
Regards,
Geoff.
TheBull1875
02-01-11, 05:52 AM
based on that I would guess Cahors then?
based on that I would guess Cahors then?
No, that's not right, but I am guessing that you have missed the last few posts and not noticed that we are on a new picture now!
Regards,
Geoff.
TheBull1875
02-01-11, 01:20 PM
Damnation. Sorry Geoff. Thought we were still on the Lot!!!!!!
:-)
TheBull1875
02-01-11, 01:25 PM
Is it in Welsh Wales?
Wherever this new place is - it looks lovely..
Ian
Is it in Welsh Wales?
No, go East.
Nice looking place (nice image too).
It looks familiar but the head is still trying to get together after the party. *party :W) :confused: NT?
Regards. Barr1e
It is NT, both near and far.
Regards
Geoff.
TheBull1875
03-01-11, 06:30 AM
So was right about Celtic ? Get your reference to near and far, very subtle and good, guessing Aran Islands?
I think Aran Island is due north of Wales, not east.
It's a lovely photograph.
TheBull1875
03-01-11, 10:27 AM
Aran, Autumn, West coast of Ireland. Arran is a wee bitty north though :-)
So was right about Celtic ? Get your reference to near and far, very subtle and good, guessing Aran Islands?
No, you are getting further away now by several hundred miles. Just to clarify, NT = National Trust. Most of what is in the picture is run by the National Trust.
Regards
Geoff.
I haven't been here but a quick search on Google images shows that Canons Ashby looks similar to the building in the photo.
TheBull1875
03-01-11, 12:16 PM
:-)
Going the wrong way!!!! I was only a seaman for 28 years, not supposed to know East from West!!!!
OK, have to rethink.
I haven't been here but a quick search on Google images shows that Canons Ashby looks similar to the building in the photo.
That is approx 90 miles away.
Another clue: It is in a National Park.
Another clue: There are two counties in the picture.
Regards,
Geoff.
Aran, Autumn, West coast of Ireland. Arran is a wee bitty north though :-)
Sorry, wrong spelling. I was thinking West coast of Scotland - Arran. :o
Derbyshire?
Regards. Barr1e
Derbyshire?
Regards. Barr1e
Derbyshire is partly right.....
Regards,
Geoff.
Ah, I thought it was and bordering Staffordshire I feel.
Regards. Barr1e