Can we get Indy around the globe ? [Archive] - Page 4

MDP78

12-28-2011, 11:01 AM

Indy heads off to Sun Cruises (http://wikimapia.org/10633564/Sun-Cruises-Reservations-Office) right next to the PICC (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Philippine_International_Convention_Center) to get a boat ride ticket to Corregidor Island (http://corregidorisland.com/).

Waiting in line to get his ticket:

http://i1127.photobucket.com/albums/l636/MDP_78/Traveling%20Indy%20goes%20to%20the%20Philippines/Indy_Sun_Cruises_01.jpg

Just chilling out in the waiting area 'til the shuttle bus arrives:

http://i1127.photobucket.com/albums/l636/MDP_78/Traveling%20Indy%20goes%20to%20the%20Philippines/Indy_Sun_Cruises_02.jpg

Gets bored and stands by the window to check out Manila Bay:

http://i1127.photobucket.com/albums/l636/MDP_78/Traveling%20Indy%20goes%20to%20the%20Philippines/Indy_Sun_Cruises_03.jpg

At the shuttle bus drop-off, waiting to board the ferry:

http://i1127.photobucket.com/albums/l636/MDP_78/Traveling%20Indy%20goes%20to%20the%20Philippines/Indy_Sun_Cruises_04.jpg

Ahh, finally gets comfy on the upper deck:

http://i1127.photobucket.com/albums/l636/MDP_78/Traveling%20Indy%20goes%20to%20the%20Philippines/Indy_Sun_Cruises_05.jpg

Hungry, or thirsty?

http://i1127.photobucket.com/albums/l636/MDP_78/Traveling%20Indy%20goes%20to%20the%20Philippines/Indy_Sun_Cruises_06.jpg

Finally, the boat is set in motion and he decides to walk to the stern:

http://i1127.photobucket.com/albums/l636/MDP_78/Traveling%20Indy%20goes%20to%20the%20Philippines/Indy_Sun_Cruises_07.jpg

Just enjoying the view:

http://i1127.photobucket.com/albums/l636/MDP_78/Traveling%20Indy%20goes%20to%20the%20Philippines/Indy_Sun_Cruises_08.jpg

http://i1127.photobucket.com/albums/l636/MDP_78/Traveling%20Indy%20goes%20to%20the%20Philippines/Indy_Sun_Cruises_09.jpg

After about an hour, the approach to Corregidor Island:

http://i1127.photobucket.com/albums/l636/MDP_78/Traveling%20Indy%20goes%20to%20the%20Philippines/Indy_Sun_Cruises_10.jpg

(TO BE CONTINUED)

Rocket Surgeon

12-28-2011, 11:09 AM

Amazing image:

http://i1127.photobucket.com/albums/l636/MDP_78/Traveling%20Indy%20goes%20to%20the%20Philippines/Indy_Sun_Cruises_05.jpg

...though I don't see how you do it without some post production.:hat:

What you meant by "in the oven" no doubt.

Any unique sights in that corner of the globe?

Are the dogs trained to use crossings in New Orleans as well?
Virtually anywhere you find the blind drunk...

MDP78

12-28-2011, 11:21 AM

...though I don't see how you do it without some post production.:hat:

What you meant by "in the oven" no doubt.

Thanks, Rocket Surgeon. Yes, there's definitely some post prod work involved but it's kept to a minimum, just so things don't look silly. :p CS 5.1 does wonders!

Any unique sights in that corner of the globe?

You'll see very soon... ;)

InexorableTash

12-28-2011, 11:29 AM

Dang, the visual quality of these shots is amazing. I'm starting to get nervous here!

Keep up the excellent work - it looks like Indy's having a blast!

Montana Smith

12-28-2011, 01:01 PM

Indy heads off to...

Really great compositions!

Virtually anywhere you find the blind drunk...

Good point.

Though this one...

http://i1127.photobucket.com/albums/l636/MDP_78/Traveling%20Indy%20goes%20to%20the%20Philippines/Indy_Manila_04.jpg

...has lost his drunk.

harvey

12-29-2011, 10:59 PM

Great pics all around!

Curious...has there been an updated map posted? :confused:

inky_skin

12-30-2011, 08:12 AM

Great pics all around!

Curious...has there been an updated map posted? :confused:

Not recently - but bear with me - I have something a little more "interactive" planned.

MDP78

01-05-2012, 05:18 PM

Just to let you know, Indy's back with me here in California. Sorry for the lack of posts lately, been dealing with jetlag and family stuff's also getting in the way. Rest assured tho that TI is safe and sound. Hopefully I'll be able to post the remaining pics by the end of the week before I hand him off to Nick. Cheers! :gun:

MDP78

01-07-2012, 10:37 AM

... he boards a tram with a tourist guide to see the sights "the Rock" has to offer:

Some ruins from WW2:

http://i1127.photobucket.com/albums/l636/MDP_78/Traveling%20Indy%20goes%20to%20the%20Philippines/Indy_Corregidor_02.jpg

http://i1127.photobucket.com/albums/l636/MDP_78/Traveling%20Indy%20goes%20to%20the%20Philippines/Indy_Corregidor_01.jpg

Indy in his "natural habitat"?

http://i1127.photobucket.com/albums/l636/MDP_78/Traveling%20Indy%20goes%20to%20the%20Philippines/Indy_Corregidor_03.jpg

Checking out some rooms:

http://i1127.photobucket.com/albums/l636/MDP_78/Traveling%20Indy%20goes%20to%20the%20Philippines/Indy_Corregidor_04.jpg

http://i1127.photobucket.com/albums/l636/MDP_78/Traveling%20Indy%20goes%20to%20the%20Philippines/Indy_Corregidor_05.jpg

http://i1127.photobucket.com/albums/l636/MDP_78/Traveling%20Indy%20goes%20to%20the%20Philippines/Indy_Corregidor_07.jpg

Gets a fellow tourist to take his pic:

http://i1127.photobucket.com/albums/l636/MDP_78/Traveling%20Indy%20goes%20to%20the%20Philippines/Indy_Corregidor_06.jpg

Checking out a gun emplacement, and helplessly trying to man it ;-):

http://i1127.photobucket.com/albums/l636/MDP_78/Traveling%20Indy%20goes%20to%20the%20Philippines/Indy_Corregidor_08.jpg

http://i1127.photobucket.com/albums/l636/MDP_78/Traveling%20Indy%20goes%20to%20the%20Philippines/Indy_Corregidor_09.jpg

Another pic from a stranger:

http://i1127.photobucket.com/albums/l636/MDP_78/Traveling%20Indy%20goes%20to%20the%20Philippines/Indy_Corregidor_10.jpg

(CONTINUED)...

MDP78

01-07-2012, 10:44 AM

To the battery grubs!

http://i1127.photobucket.com/albums/l636/MDP_78/Traveling%20Indy%20goes%20to%20the%20Philippines/Indy_Corregidor_11.jpg

http://i1127.photobucket.com/albums/l636/MDP_78/Traveling%20Indy%20goes%20to%20the%20Philippines/Indy_Corregidor_12.jpg

Checking out some more rooms:

http://i1127.photobucket.com/albums/l636/MDP_78/Traveling%20Indy%20goes%20to%20the%20Philippines/Indy_Corregidor_13.jpg

http://i1127.photobucket.com/albums/l636/MDP_78/Traveling%20Indy%20goes%20to%20the%20Philippines/Indy_Corregidor_15.jpg

Going upstairs:

http://i1127.photobucket.com/albums/l636/MDP_78/Traveling%20Indy%20goes%20to%20the%20Philippines/Indy_Corregidor_14.jpg

Another gun emplacement:

http://i1127.photobucket.com/albums/l636/MDP_78/Traveling%20Indy%20goes%20to%20the%20Philippines/Indy_Corregidor_16.jpg

Viewing a tiny island from far way... could there be any hidden artifacts in there?

http://i1127.photobucket.com/albums/l636/MDP_78/Traveling%20Indy%20goes%20to%20the%20Philippines/Indy_Corregidor_17.jpg

Checking out a bomb crater (from an American bomber):

http://i1127.photobucket.com/albums/l636/MDP_78/Traveling%20Indy%20goes%20to%20the%20Philippines/Indy_Corregidor_18.jpg

Some more vegetation in the island:

http://i1127.photobucket.com/albums/l636/MDP_78/Traveling%20Indy%20goes%20to%20the%20Philippines/Indy_Corregidor_19.jpg

MDP78

01-07-2012, 10:54 AM

Viewing the "tail" of the island (Corregidor is shaped like a tadpole ;-):

http://i1127.photobucket.com/albums/l636/MDP_78/Traveling%20Indy%20goes%20to%20the%20Philippines/Indy_Corregidor_20.jpg

http://i1127.photobucket.com/albums/l636/MDP_78/Traveling%20Indy%20goes%20to%20the%20Philippines/Indy_Corregidor_21.jpg

Another souvenir pic from a stranger:

http://i1127.photobucket.com/albums/l636/MDP_78/Traveling%20Indy%20goes%20to%20the%20Philippines/Indy_Corregidor_22.jpg

Some locals recognized our fedora-wearing, whip-cracking hero, and wanted to join in on the photo op:

http://i1127.photobucket.com/albums/l636/MDP_78/Traveling%20Indy%20goes%20to%20the%20Philippines/Indy_Corregidor_23.jpg

http://i1127.photobucket.com/albums/l636/MDP_78/Traveling%20Indy%20goes%20to%20the%20Philippines/Indy_Corregidor_24.jpg

Paying respects at the Dome of Peace (http://www.malinta.com/corregidor/domepeace.htm):

http://i1127.photobucket.com/albums/l636/MDP_78/Traveling%20Indy%20goes%20to%20the%20Philippines/Indy_Corregidor_25.jpg

Another pic from the Pacific War Memorial Museum (http://en.wikipilipinas.org/index.php?title=Pacific_War_Memorial):

http://i1127.photobucket.com/albums/l636/MDP_78/Traveling%20Indy%20goes%20to%20the%20Philippines/Indy_Corregidor_26.jpg

http://i1127.photobucket.com/albums/l636/MDP_78/Traveling%20Indy%20goes%20to%20the%20Philippines/Indy_Corregidor_27.jpg

http://i1127.photobucket.com/albums/l636/MDP_78/Traveling%20Indy%20goes%20to%20the%20Philippines/Indy_Corregidor_28.jpg

At the Mile-Long Barracks (http://www.malinta.com/corregidor/milelong.htm):

http://i1127.photobucket.com/albums/l636/MDP_78/Traveling%20Indy%20goes%20to%20the%20Philippines/Indy_Corregidor_29.jpg

MDP78

01-07-2012, 11:05 AM

At the top of the Corregidor Island Lighthouse (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Corregidor_Island_Lighthouse) tower:

http://i1127.photobucket.com/albums/l636/MDP_78/Traveling%20Indy%20goes%20to%20the%20Philippines/Indy_Corregidor_30.jpg

Pic with General Douglas McArthur (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Douglas_mcarthur) :-):

http://i1127.photobucket.com/albums/l636/MDP_78/Traveling%20Indy%20goes%20to%20the%20Philippines/Indy_Corregidor_31.jpg

Viewing some rather controversial paintings at another small museum:

http://i1127.photobucket.com/albums/l636/MDP_78/Traveling%20Indy%20goes%20to%20the%20Philippines/Indy_Corregidor_32.jpg

Another nice pic from a fellow tourist:

http://i1127.photobucket.com/albums/l636/MDP_78/Traveling%20Indy%20goes%20to%20the%20Philippines/Indy_Corregidor_33.jpg

Into the Malinta Tunnel (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Malinta_Tunnel):

http://i1127.photobucket.com/albums/l636/MDP_78/Traveling%20Indy%20goes%20to%20the%20Philippines/Indy_Corregidor_34.jpg

http://i1127.photobucket.com/albums/l636/MDP_78/Traveling%20Indy%20goes%20to%20the%20Philippines/Indy_Corregidor_35.jpg

Hmmm, this scene looks familiar!

http://i1127.photobucket.com/albums/l636/MDP_78/Traveling%20Indy%20goes%20to%20the%20Philippines/Indy_Corregidor_36.jpg

The tour finally ends and he's back at the ferry docks:

http://i1127.photobucket.com/albums/l636/MDP_78/Traveling%20Indy%20goes%20to%20the%20Philippines/Indy_Corregidor_37.jpg

http://i1127.photobucket.com/albums/l636/MDP_78/Traveling%20Indy%20goes%20to%20the%20Philippines/Indy_Corregidor_38.jpg

Saying goodbye to Corregidor, on the way back to Manila:

http://i1127.photobucket.com/albums/l636/MDP_78/Traveling%20Indy%20goes%20to%20the%20Philippines/Indy_Corregidor_39.jpg

(NEXT STOP, VIGAN CITY, ILOCOS SUR)

Montana Smith

01-07-2012, 11:22 AM

An interesting virtual tour, complete with side notes. :up:

Stoo

01-07-2012, 11:22 AM

MDP78, glad to see you brought Indy back safe & sound and welcome to The Raven!:hat:

Your 2 photos inside the tunnel and the one at the stern of the boat are my favourites. Looking forward to more!

MDP78

01-07-2012, 11:27 AM

Thanks guys! There are definitely more pics to come, so please bear with me as I get around to "processing" them. :-)

Finn

01-07-2012, 11:49 AM

That's some nice camera (and editing) work right there. Got to appreciate.

And oh, as a late reference to:

HEHE I got this message: "Man, that site is such an ass. Why do I have to await moderation in order to post pics? I've signed up with various forums before and I've always been able to post messages and pics right away."

My apologies on behalf of the board upkeep, but the forum software's a bit outdated, which means our spambot filters aren't exactly up to speed either. We either resort to manual member screening or run around the tables squatting Cialis ads popping up all over the place. Your call.

MDP78

01-07-2012, 11:57 AM

That's some nice camera (and editing) work right there. Got to appreciate.

And oh, as a late reference to:

My apologies on behalf of the board upkeep, but the forum software's a bit outdated, which means our spambot filters aren't exactly up to speed either. We either resort to manual member screening or run around the tables squatting Cialis ads popping up all over the place. Your call.

Finn, I'm using a Canon S100 (http://usa.canon.com/cusa/support/consumer/digital_cameras/powershot_g_series/powershot_s100) set with aperture priority. I highly recommend it if you want a high end point and shoot camera. Word on the street is that it's a common back up camera for professional shutterbugs and it definitely deserves that reputation.

As for my message to Nick, I wasn't really expecting him to post that. ;-) My apologies if that was offensive, but I tend to say a few colorful words here and there when I get frustrated.

EDIT: Added link to Canon's website.

Finn

01-07-2012, 12:05 PM

Thanks for the tip on equipment.

My apologies if that was offensive, but I tend to say a few colorful words here and there when I get frustrated. Don't we all.

No need to sweat it, just figured it might be courteous to clear up the issue with the tight security.

NickTurner

01-08-2012, 07:41 PM

As for my message to Nick, I wasn't really expecting him to post that. ;-)

Yah, I was relying on the (generally) great sense of humor of most posters to the Raven exhibit :D Thought they would get a 'kick' out of it :whip:

Moving on, great photo set! I really dug how even WWII ruins can look like ancient ruins and the historic setting seems a natural for Indy, fun though the 'tourist shots' are. Looks like you had a great time! Any 'curious onlooker' tales wondering what the ~!@#$%^&*( you were up to? :)

MDP78

01-08-2012, 11:25 PM

Yah, I was relying on the (generally) great sense of humor of most posters to the Raven exhibit :D Thought they would get a 'kick' out of it :whip:

Moving on, great photo set! I really dug how even WWII ruins can look like ancient ruins and the historic setting seems a natural for Indy, fun though the 'tourist shots' are. Looks like you had a great time! Any 'curious onlooker' tales wondering what the ~!@#$%^&*( you were up to? :)

Thanks Nick! I had a great time, indeed! I wish I could stay longer but you know what the deal is! ;-) I got some "real work" waiting for me when I get back.

Most onlookers were just curious and just smiled at me with amazement, none of that, "You can't take any d*** f****** pictures here!" :-D

MDP78

01-09-2012, 02:01 AM

Vigan, Ilocos Sur (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vigan).

After 9 1/2 hours of the butt-numbing bus ride, he decides to stop by Banaoang/Quirino Bridge (http://www.flickr.com/photos/33919362@N00/172460595/):

http://i1127.photobucket.com/albums/l636/MDP_78/Traveling%20Indy%20goes%20to%20the%20Philippines/Indy_Banaoang_01.jpg

Indy by the river bank:

http://i1127.photobucket.com/albums/l636/MDP_78/Traveling%20Indy%20goes%20to%20the%20Philippines/Indy_Banaoang_02.jpg

http://i1127.photobucket.com/albums/l636/MDP_78/Traveling%20Indy%20goes%20to%20the%20Philippines/Indy_Banaoang_03.jpg

Gets bored and decides to climb up the mountain:

http://i1127.photobucket.com/albums/l636/MDP_78/Traveling%20Indy%20goes%20to%20the%20Philippines/Indy_Banaoang_04.jpg

Finally reached the top:

http://i1127.photobucket.com/albums/l636/MDP_78/Traveling%20Indy%20goes%20to%20the%20Philippines/Indy_Banaoang_05.jpg

Then snaps this beautiful, majestic image:

http://i1127.photobucket.com/albums/l636/MDP_78/Traveling%20Indy%20goes%20to%20the%20Philippines/Indy_Banaoang_06.jpg

Decides to cross the bridge to get a different view:

http://i1127.photobucket.com/albums/l636/MDP_78/Traveling%20Indy%20goes%20to%20the%20Philippines/Indy_Banaoang_07.jpg

And snaps another beautiful pic:

http://i1127.photobucket.com/albums/l636/MDP_78/Traveling%20Indy%20goes%20to%20the%20Philippines/Indy_Banaoang_08.jpg

Then catches another bus on the way to Vigan.

MDP78

01-09-2012, 02:18 AM

... however, instead of going straight to his hotel, he decides to stop by the Hidden Garden (http://www.kreztin.info/hidden-garden-at-vigan-ilocos-sur/):

http://i1127.photobucket.com/albums/l636/MDP_78/Traveling%20Indy%20goes%20to%20the%20Philippines/Indy_Hidden_Garden_01.jpg

http://i1127.photobucket.com/albums/l636/MDP_78/Traveling%20Indy%20goes%20to%20the%20Philippines/Indy_Hidden_Garden_02.jpg

Hmmm, what's he looking for?

http://i1127.photobucket.com/albums/l636/MDP_78/Traveling%20Indy%20goes%20to%20the%20Philippines/Indy_Hidden_Garden_03.jpg

Checking out the plants:

http://i1127.photobucket.com/albums/l636/MDP_78/Traveling%20Indy%20goes%20to%20the%20Philippines/Indy_Hidden_Garden_04.jpg

Fatigue finally catches up to him and he decides to take 5:

http://i1127.photobucket.com/albums/l636/MDP_78/Traveling%20Indy%20goes%20to%20the%20Philippines/Indy_Hidden_Garden_05.jpg

And another 5, this time with other fellow tourists:

http://i1127.photobucket.com/albums/l636/MDP_78/Traveling%20Indy%20goes%20to%20the%20Philippines/Indy_Hidden_Garden_06.jpg

Uhm, Indy, it says "don't touch the cage!" :-S

http://i1127.photobucket.com/albums/l636/MDP_78/Traveling%20Indy%20goes%20to%20the%20Philippines/Indy_Hidden_Garden_07.jpg

Boy, he's really tired:

http://i1127.photobucket.com/albums/l636/MDP_78/Traveling%20Indy%20goes%20to%20the%20Philippines/Indy_Hidden_Garden_08.jpg

Turns out he just needs to replenish:

http://i1127.photobucket.com/albums/l636/MDP_78/Traveling%20Indy%20goes%20to%20the%20Philippines/Indy_Hidden_Garden_09.jpg

"Hey, you remind me of an old friend of mine!"

http://i1127.photobucket.com/albums/l636/MDP_78/Traveling%20Indy%20goes%20to%20the%20Philippines/Indy_Hidden_Garden_10.jpg

MDP78

01-09-2012, 02:30 AM

... and takes that Kalesa (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kalesa) (horse carriage) ride to Calle Crisologo (http://www.ourawesomeplanet.com/awesome/2011/08/captivating-calle-crisologo-in-vigan.html) to shop for souvenirs.

http://i1127.photobucket.com/albums/l636/MDP_78/Traveling%20Indy%20goes%20to%20the%20Philippines/Indy_Crisologo_Afternoon_01.jpg

Ok, he's not feeling the huge crowds, so he decides to get a ride to his hotel:

http://i1127.photobucket.com/albums/l636/MDP_78/Traveling%20Indy%20goes%20to%20the%20Philippines/Indy_Crisologo_Afternoon_02.jpg

He gets dropped off and walks to Gordion Hotel (http://vigangordionhotel.com/):

http://i1127.photobucket.com/albums/l636/MDP_78/Traveling%20Indy%20goes%20to%20the%20Philippines/Indy_Gordion_Hotel_01.jpg

http://i1127.photobucket.com/albums/l636/MDP_78/Traveling%20Indy%20goes%20to%20the%20Philippines/Indy_Gordion_Hotel_02.jpg

And checks in to get some much needed rest...

http://i1127.photobucket.com/albums/l636/MDP_78/Traveling%20Indy%20goes%20to%20the%20Philippines/Indy_Gordion_Hotel_03.jpg

MDP78

01-09-2012, 02:41 AM

Hey look, no crowds:

http://i1127.photobucket.com/albums/l636/MDP_78/Traveling%20Indy%20goes%20to%20the%20Philippines/Indy_Crisologo_Night_01.jpg

Completely awestruck by the old Spanish-style houses:

http://i1127.photobucket.com/albums/l636/MDP_78/Traveling%20Indy%20goes%20to%20the%20Philippines/Indy_Crisologo_Night_02.jpg

Indy at the balcony....

http://i1127.photobucket.com/albums/l636/MDP_78/Traveling%20Indy%20goes%20to%20the%20Philippines/Indy_Crisologo_Night_03.jpg

...of a mortuary! :-0

Takes 5:

http://i1127.photobucket.com/albums/l636/MDP_78/Traveling%20Indy%20goes%20to%20the%20Philippines/Indy_Crisologo_Night_04.jpg

On the move again:

http://i1127.photobucket.com/albums/l636/MDP_78/Traveling%20Indy%20goes%20to%20the%20Philippines/Indy_Crisologo_Night_05.jpg

Walking along Calle Crisologo:

http://i1127.photobucket.com/albums/l636/MDP_78/Traveling%20Indy%20goes%20to%20the%20Philippines/Indy_Crisologo_Night_06.jpg

Oh his way back to his hotel, he spots a couple doing their wedding pictorial. ;-)

http://i1127.photobucket.com/albums/l636/MDP_78/Traveling%20Indy%20goes%20to%20the%20Philippines/Indy_Crisologo_Night_07.jpg

Trivia (http://www.thecircumference.org/crisologo-street): "Stories have been told which suggest that the city of Vigan was spared destruction out of love. During the later part of the Second World War, retreating Japanese troops would blaze any town before leaving so that American forces could not make use of them. However, one Japanese general who lived and married a local girl in Vigan, made a pact with the parish priest to spare the city in exchange that the priest would take care of his family. The Japanese general may not have survived the war, but his undying love for his family saved a very lovely town and became one of Philippine’s most famous destinations."

Stoo

01-09-2012, 02:00 PM

MDP78, all of your Calle Crisologo shots are gorgeous and are a wonderful addition to Mini-Indy's travels. What a pleasant & unexpected surprise.:up:

Who would have ever thought that Inky Skin's project would have turned out as fun as this?:D

Pale Horse

01-09-2012, 03:50 PM

Who would have ever thought that Inky Skin's project would have turned out as fun as this?:D

I did, you cynical, non Indy-V believing fan boy!!!! :p :up: :p :up: :p :up: :eek:

(heh, that was kind of fun typing, I can see why haters have so much fun, now)

MDP78

01-09-2012, 11:09 PM

Stoo, thanks for all the compliments. I have to admit I was under a lot of pressure to produce decent pictures after seeing what had been posted on this thread. Though I thought this would also be a good opportunity to get Indy on the other side of the globe, and also push my photography and photo editing skills. I'm very happy with the results and I think they turned out better than I had expected. :whip:

I also got a lot of encouragement and support from my company, most of whom you'll see as recurring extras in some pics. I had an extra hand sometimes holding my camera on the other side so I can stabilize it while my other hand held Indy. ;-) They're also lurking on these boards, waiting for me to post the rest of the pics we took wherever we went.

Believe it or not, inspite of us getting only about 5-15 minutes of taking pics, walking around and what have you in Corregidor, I still managed to take personal photos. There were always at least 2 people who brought cameras within our group, me included, so there was/were always designated folks to take personal pics. It was truly fun to shoot Indy in these locations and given another chance, I'd do it again in a heartbeat.

I'm posting a few more sets in the next few days. Some of these may not be as visually and/or technically impressive, but they complete Indy's journey in the Philippines. I'm sure you've noticed that I employed a flowing story to the pictures.

After that, if you guys aren't tired of me posting pics yet ;-), you'll see some pics that didn't make the cut, and just some things that I took for kicks and giggles. :up:

MDP78

01-15-2012, 10:32 PM

... Indy learns that the house (http://www.vigan.ph/father_burgos_museum.html) of Fr. Jose Burgos (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jos%C3%A9_Burgos), a Filipino secular priest accused of mutiny by the Spanish colonial authorities in the Philippines in the 19th century and was summarily executed in Manila along with two other clergymen, is just walking distance from his hotel. The fact that it is now a museum has piqued the interest of our favorite archaeologist, so he ventures out to the museum early in the morning:

http://i1127.photobucket.com/albums/l636/MDP_78/Traveling%20Indy%20goes%20to%20the%20Philippines/Indy_FrBurgos_01.jpg

Mmmm... museum! :-)

http://i1127.photobucket.com/albums/l636/MDP_78/Traveling%20Indy%20goes%20to%20the%20Philippines/Indy_FrBurgos_02.jpg

Checking out some native tools and weapons:

http://i1127.photobucket.com/albums/l636/MDP_78/Traveling%20Indy%20goes%20to%20the%20Philippines/Indy_FrBurgos_03.jpg

"Is that thing to my right an early sewing machine?"

http://i1127.photobucket.com/albums/l636/MDP_78/Traveling%20Indy%20goes%20to%20the%20Philippines/Indy_FrBurgos_04.jpg

Checking out replicas of Japanese and Spanish galleon trade ships...

http://i1127.photobucket.com/albums/l636/MDP_78/Traveling%20Indy%20goes%20to%20the%20Philippines/Indy_FrBurgos_05.jpg

And a bust of the erstwhile homeowner:

http://i1127.photobucket.com/albums/l636/MDP_78/Traveling%20Indy%20goes%20to%20the%20Philippines/Indy_FrBurgos_06.jpg

"I know I'm not supposed to sit here but, whatever..."

http://i1127.photobucket.com/albums/l636/MDP_78/Traveling%20Indy%20goes%20to%20the%20Philippines/Indy_FrBurgos_07.jpg

"I have one at home too!!!"

http://i1127.photobucket.com/albums/l636/MDP_78/Traveling%20Indy%20goes%20to%20the%20Philippines/Indy_FrBurgos_08.jpg

"Wonder if this works... need to call home." ;-)

http://i1127.photobucket.com/albums/l636/MDP_78/Traveling%20Indy%20goes%20to%20the%20Philippines/Indy_FrBurgos_09.jpg

He then walks out to the garden to relax for a bit. "Where's tea and/or coffee when you need it?"

http://i1127.photobucket.com/albums/l636/MDP_78/Traveling%20Indy%20goes%20to%20the%20Philippines/Indy_FrBurgos_10.jpg

MDP78

01-15-2012, 10:48 PM

...local to Vigan. Oh, no skinny dipping, just wanna have a good, relaxing time :-)

At Sto. Domingo Beach:

http://i1127.photobucket.com/albums/l636/MDP_78/Traveling%20Indy%20goes%20to%20the%20Philippines/Indy_Sta_Catalina_Beach_01.jpg

http://i1127.photobucket.com/albums/l636/MDP_78/Traveling%20Indy%20goes%20to%20the%20Philippines/Indy_Sta_Catalina_Beach_03.jpg

Viewing the remains of a trading port that was bombed by the Japanese in WW2:

http://i1127.photobucket.com/albums/l636/MDP_78/Traveling%20Indy%20goes%20to%20the%20Philippines/Indy_Sta_Catalina_Beach_02.jpg

Just before sundown, he heads to San Ildefonso beach, where the sunset is said to be a sight to behold, and where the sand is 95% black!

http://i1127.photobucket.com/albums/l636/MDP_78/Traveling%20Indy%20goes%20to%20the%20Philippines/Indy_San_Ildefonso_Beach_01.jpg

Indy standing on black sand, which is rich in iron ore.

http://i1127.photobucket.com/albums/l636/MDP_78/Traveling%20Indy%20goes%20to%20the%20Philippines/Indy_San_Ildefonso_Beach_02.jpg

Then snaps this beautiful sunset photo, with bonus heavenly bodies. No, not those! ;-) :

http://i1127.photobucket.com/albums/l636/MDP_78/Traveling%20Indy%20goes%20to%20the%20Philippines/Indy_San_Ildefonso_Beach_03.jpg

Indy heads back to Manila that night for his flight back to San Francisco.

MDP78

01-15-2012, 11:29 PM

...Indy stays at a local hotel to wait it out for his flight back to San Francisco the following night.

The time has come for him to leave, keeping with him the wonderful memories of his stay in the Philippines, as well as the hospitality of the locals that is truly one of a kind.

At the waiting area of the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ninoy_Aquino_International_Airport):

http://i1127.photobucket.com/albums/l636/MDP_78/Traveling%20Indy%20goes%20to%20the%20Philippines/Indy_NAIA.jpg

On board Philippine Airlines (http://www.philippineairlines.com/home/home.jsp) flight PR 104, bound for SFO:

http://i1127.photobucket.com/albums/l636/MDP_78/Traveling%20Indy%20goes%20to%20the%20Philippines/Indy_PAL.jpg

After 11 hours, he arrives at the San Francisco International Airport (http://www.flysfo.com/web/page/index.jsp).

Walking past the conveyor belt. "It's nice to just have a carry on."

http://i1127.photobucket.com/albums/l636/MDP_78/Traveling%20Indy%20goes%20to%20the%20Philippines/Indy_SFO_Airport_01.jpg

At the lobby, waiting for his shuttle bus back to Oakland. Rumor has it that he's about to meet up with a man who has a large collection of model tanks, Star Wars toys and.... Indiana Jones Toys! :D

http://i1127.photobucket.com/albums/l636/MDP_78/Traveling%20Indy%20goes%20to%20the%20Philippines/Indy_SFO_Airport_02.jpg

~ THE END ~ :whip:

Rocket Surgeon

01-16-2012, 08:52 AM

Love the color in this one:

http://i1127.photobucket.com/albums/l636/MDP_78/Traveling%20Indy%20goes%20to%20the%20Philippines/Indy_Gordion_Hotel_01.jpg

Reminds me of the Tunisian set dressing in Raiders. Love the street scenes, night and day. Brick pavers, balconies, thatched rooves and cracked concrete.

Indy still turning some heads...great work.

NickTurner

01-16-2012, 01:18 PM

Dang! Should have laid off the in-flight cocktails! :D

Another nice picture set though....

http://i1127.photobucket.com/albums/l636/MDP_78/Traveling%20Indy%20goes%20to%20the%20Philippines/Indy_PAL.jpg

Lance Quazar

01-16-2012, 06:34 PM

MDP78,

I couldn't possibly be more blown away by the staggering, extraordinary quality of the images you have posted.

What an incredible trip you (and Indy) must have had. The locales are stunning - wish I could have been there.

And the quality of the pictures themselves is beyond impressive. I am endlessly amused by the forced-perspective shots of Indy "sitting" or "posing" with other people and whatnot. You truly have a very talented eye.

Your participation in this project has been nothing short of epic. I think you have raised the bar on so many levels.

Thank you so much for your amazing work! Following these pictures - even from my laptop - has been an adventure in and of itself.

Bravo!

Stoo

01-19-2012, 09:54 AM

MDP78

01-20-2012, 10:13 AM

@Lance Quazar : thank you for all your kind words. TI and I had an incredible trip, indeed! I didn't want to disappoint any of our fellow Raveners as this was not an established route for Indy, and I'm thankful to all of you guys for allowing TI to go with me to the Philippines. Hopefully the next folks in line will continue the tradition of taking fun and unique pictures, if not with forced-perspective shots.

@NickTurner : Plane was bumpy at the time and with 2 hours to go before touchdown, it was then or never! :) Believe it or not, of the several pics I took this was the best that came out.

@Stoo : NickTurner and I have known each other for almost 6 years. Been to his house several times and he's never complained of missing collectibles (so far :D ). I'm actually meeting him at the local pub tonight so I can hand TI back to him.

As far as the "faked" pictures go, I'd say they were only partially faked. I did maintain a certain level of integrity with the pictures, meaning Indy was where he is in the pics! It would defeat the whole purpose of the exercise to copy and paste a pic of him in any background, as I or anyone on the boards can just copy and paste a pic of TI on any place/backdrop he hasn't really been to. I'm sure our fellow Raveners would rather see the pics I've posted above than these: ;)

http://i1127.photobucket.com/albums/l636/MDP_78/Traveling%20Indy%20Original%20Resized%20Pics/IMG_0560.jpg

http://i1127.photobucket.com/albums/l636/MDP_78/Traveling%20Indy%20Original%20Resized%20Pics/IMG_1073.jpg

http://i1127.photobucket.com/albums/l636/MDP_78/Traveling%20Indy%20Original%20Resized%20Pics/IMG_0874.jpg

As you can see, my hand would've been a big eyesore if I kept the original pictures. Part of my goal was to push my photography and photo editing skills and some of these shots wouldn't have been possible if we stuck to the good ol' "Take-a-pic-of-Indy-and-crop-his-feet-so-no-one-can-see-your-hand" formula. At least they don't look as incredible as the infamous "nuked the fridge" scene on KOTCS! :p

WRT to visiting sites of the 1899-1902 Philippine-American War, no we didn't get to go to any of them. The closest is a carved mural in Corregidor, which happened to be a background in one of the TI pics that didn't make it past the cutting room. I'll be posting those soon.

Rocket Surgeon

01-20-2012, 10:32 AM

Hopefully the next folks in line will continue the tradition of taking fun and unique pictures, if not with forced-perspective shots.

As far as the "faked" pictures go, I'd say they were only partially faked. I did maintain a certain level of integrity with the pictures, meaning Indy was where he is in the pics! It would defeat the whole purpose of the exercise to copy and paste a pic of him in any background, as I or anyone on the boards can just copy and paste a pic of TI on any place/backdrop he hasn't really been to.
Its all good to know, and great to see a different approach.

I would have liked to taken pictures that were completely in focus, but I didn't have the time or equipment. So a cell phone pic from a NYC Subway would have to do!

Nice to see the "making of" pics and I certainly wouldn't mind a few inspired "CGI" shots, (with a clear disclaimer!).

Nice work.:hat:

NickTurner

01-20-2012, 04:17 PM

I always enjoy a little peek behind the scenes. Thanks for posting those.

Must admit I did a little 'wow-look-at-that-how did-he-do-it' at the balcony pic! Good to know he was really there, as-it-were. :up:

BTW, part of the fun of running around with Indy is the 'guerrilla shots' - so any comments made on the fuzzies should be taken as humor, not criticism. We all have shots that are not perfect but can never be repeated!

Look forward to the remaining pics, getting TI back for round 2, and talking of rounds, some beer!! Cheers!

Pale Horse

01-20-2012, 04:27 PM

I'm starting to think coffee table book. Best of, with maps, scraps, and small little raps.

Blurb.com comes to mind.

Finn

01-20-2012, 05:40 PM

So, first you take a pic of a location with him in there, and then another without - and later crop 'em together. Clever.

Some people would still call it cheating, I guess. I personally am calling it "thinking outside the box".

MDP78

01-20-2012, 06:00 PM

So, first you take a pic of a location with him in there, and then another without - and later crop 'em together.

Yes sir, you got it right! Not as easy as it sounds though especially I wasn't carrying a tripod around (hence some of the fuzzy pics). Even though I thought I didn't move the camera when I took Indy down I did. I had to copy sections of the pics without Indy piece by piece and massage them in PS via free transform to make them conform to the pic with Indy. I'd be happy to provide the PSD file to anyone interested.

Some people would still call it cheating, I guess. I personally am calling it "thinking outside the box".

Man, you can read me like a book! :D I was about to say that in order to take more interesting pictures you have to think outside the box. Yes, it can also be classified cheating but not to the point where it makes the concept of getting TI around the globe totally pointless. :)

Stoo

01-21-2012, 05:22 AM

As far as the "faked" pictures go, I'd say they were only partially faked. I did maintain a certain level of integrity with the pictures, meaning Indy was where he is in the pics! It would defeat the whole purpose of the exercise to copy and paste a pic of him in any background, as I or anyone on the boards can just copy and paste a pic of TI on any place/backdrop he hasn't really been to. I'm sure our fellow Raveners would rather see the pics I've posted above than these: ;)Please don't take it as a harsh criticism, MDP. I know that the figure was truly in those locations and the lighting, shadows and colour tones all match up. Believe me, if they were 100% bogus, I'd have called you on it right away!:D

P.S. Thanks for your reply about the Philippine-American War. Would like to see that mural.
So, first you take a pic of a location with him in there, and then another without - and later crop 'em together. Clever.

Some people would still call it cheating, I guess. I personally am calling it "thinking outside the box".It's surprising that anyone would need to see the 'behind-the-scenes' photos to figure out how they were done. It's a standard procedure and was obvious to me, straight off the bat.

As a photo-retoucher by profession, doing the same thing crossed my mind when I had Indy but eventually decided against it. (That said, one of my photos does have a slight modification but it's impossible to spot.;))
BTW, part of the fun of running around with Indy is the 'guerrilla shots' - so any comments made on the fuzzies should be taken as humor, not criticism. We all have shots that are not perfect but can never be repeated!Indeed. Another favourite of mine from MDP's batch happens to be a blurry one: The photo with the old telephone.

Anyway, Nick, I'm really looking forward to seeing Indy with your tank model out on the street.

MDP78

01-21-2012, 11:08 AM

No worries, Stoo. I have to admit that when I saw the word "faked" I thought I'd to clear a few things up before anyone gets the wrong idea. ;)

MDP78

01-21-2012, 12:04 PM

Ok folks, I'm getting to the last leg (well, almost) of Indy pictures courtesy of yours truly. This time I'd like to show some of the pics that didn't make it past the cutting room. As some of you may have already experienced, our photos don't always turn out as well as we'd like to. I do have a few of those types of pictures in this collection, but some of them are also here because they didn't seem to fit the story I wanted for Traveling Indy, even though the photos themselves look nice. So without further ado, I present to you Traveling Indy's Philippine Excursion "Extended/Director's Cut" :

First off, we have Indy in Corregidor Island entering a steel door at one of the ruins:

http://i1127.photobucket.com/albums/l636/MDP_78/Traveling%20Indy%20Philippine%20Excursion%20Extended%20Cut/Indy_Corregidor_Steeldoor.jpg

Here's Indy going upstairs. I was initially going to use this in the main presentation since there's no "cheating" required in this photo but I thought I already had way too many pictures of Indy's back so I decided to use the one where you see his right side. This staircase is actually a "mirror" of what you saw earlier, so there are two ways to get up this structure.

http://i1127.photobucket.com/albums/l636/MDP_78/Traveling%20Indy%20Philippine%20Excursion%20Extended%20Cut/Indy_Corregidor_Stairs.jpg

Here's a pic of Indy by one of the battery guns. I tried a few times to take this picture right but inspite of multiple manual adjustments to my camera's aperture, it always seemed to focus on either Indy or the background. I decided it was best to just leave it out of the set:

http://i1127.photobucket.com/albums/l636/MDP_78/Traveling%20Indy%20Philippine%20Excursion%20Extended%20Cut/Indy_Corregidor_BatteryGun.jpg

Here's something that I should've included but totally forgot. :o Indy with a full view of the lighthouse. He is rather fuzzy in the pic, but it would've given context as to where he is in the main presentation pic.

http://i1127.photobucket.com/albums/l636/MDP_78/Traveling%20Indy%20Philippine%20Excursion%20Extended%20Cut/Indy_Corregidor_Lighthouse.jpg

This one's for Stoo! Here's the Philippine-American War carved mural I mentioned a few posts back. I know some of the text can't be read but it doesn't look natural for Indy to look from the side of the picture as for anyone else, so I put him somewhat in the middle of the pic at the expense of blocking the writing on the base.

http://i1127.photobucket.com/albums/l636/MDP_78/Traveling%20Indy%20Philippine%20Excursion%20Extended%20Cut/Indy_Corregidor_CarvedMural.jpg

Here's Indy at Banaoang River. This is just a different view from the one I posted in the main presentation.

http://i1127.photobucket.com/albums/l636/MDP_78/Traveling%20Indy%20Philippine%20Excursion%20Extended%20Cut/Indy_Banaoang_Riverview.jpg

At the river bank, again just a different view. I'm not sure if it's visible in the pic but there's a zipline under construction that would cross the river from one side to the other. Would've been fun to have some Indy on a zipline pics. :)

http://i1127.photobucket.com/albums/l636/MDP_78/Traveling%20Indy%20Philippine%20Excursion%20Extended%20Cut/Indy_Banaoang_Riverbank.jpg

Here's Indy viewing an old, Spanish style bell tower. Me and my company went there on Christmas Day so it was closed. My sister-in-law told me you can pretty much view the whole city of Vigan at the top. Would've been nice to get Indy's pic up there but time was not on our side.

http://i1127.photobucket.com/albums/l636/MDP_78/Traveling%20Indy%20Philippine%20Excursion%20Extended%20Cut/Indy_Vigan_Belltower.jpg

Here's another one for Stoo: Indy by the old phone. This pic would've been another victim of photo editing had I chosen it. I took the other pic instead because of the "Hands off, please" sign. :D

http://i1127.photobucket.com/albums/l636/MDP_78/Traveling%20Indy%20Philippine%20Excursion%20Extended%20Cut/Indy_FrBurgos_Phone.jpg

And lastly, here's a pic of Indy boiling water in a kettle! I decided not to crop my hand off the pic so you can see that he's "using" an old school wood burner. I couldn't think of a way to figure this into Indy's story so I decided to leave it out even though I really wanted to include it. Perhaps, Indy did a little bit of an "immersion" into the way of living of the locals?

http://i1127.photobucket.com/albums/l636/MDP_78/Traveling%20Indy%20Philippine%20Excursion%20Extended%20Cut/Indy_Vigan_KettleUnedited.jpg

Hope you guys like the pics. I'll be posting some fun with TI pics soon, and those should be the final pics from me. :)

Finn

01-21-2012, 12:19 PM

It's surprising that anyone would need to see the 'behind-the-scenes' photos to figure out how they were done. It's a standard procedure and was obvious to me, straight off the bat. Which begs a question. Why didn't YOU utilize it? It obviously appears you didn't (and even if you did, not nearly as masterfully as MDP).

Besides, obvious or not, the man was due some compliments for it, weren't he now?

And yeah, I can admit it. While I can tinker the hell out of any box with circuitry in it, inside and outside, I'm pretty much a crude amateur what comes to the art of capturing imagery.

NickTurner

01-23-2012, 01:25 AM

Tired out from a long journey and many hours on a plane, Indy has a strange dream....

http://home.comcast.net/~IndianaJonesToys/TIndy_111.jpg

Disclaimer. Do not try this at home. Indy cannot really fly. Professional stunt men involved (by using a stick to keep Indy in the air) and post-processing was used to erase stick. Your mileage may vary. Shipping and handling apply. No animals were harmed in the production of this silliness. Clock loaned by General Grievous and is copyrighted by ILM

MDP78

01-23-2012, 03:04 AM

MDP78

01-23-2012, 04:24 AM

Ok guys, it's time: time to break out of the usual (and "serious") stuff (i.e. perspective shots) so I took these fun pics of Indy just for the heck of it.

So here's Traveling Indy, with all his accumulated accessories so far:

http://i1127.photobucket.com/albums/l636/MDP_78/Traveling%20Indy%20Fun%20Pics%20with%20MDP78/Indy_Accessories.jpg

As he traveled with me in the Philippines, it was just natural for him to pick some stuff up along the way. My sister-in-law's youngest brother, who also happens to be a photography enthusiast, was amazed at all the photos posted thus far here on the Raven before I even started posting mine. He decided to give me something for the holidays, which also happens to be for Indy.

http://i1127.photobucket.com/albums/l636/MDP_78/Traveling%20Indy%20Fun%20Pics%20with%20MDP78/Indy_XmasGift.jpg

The text in parenthesis literally translates to, "Indy needs this!" When I peeked in the paper bag, my natural reaction was to LOL! This (err, she) was in the bag (with an accompanying stand):

http://i1127.photobucket.com/albums/l636/MDP_78/Traveling%20Indy%20Fun%20Pics%20with%20MDP78/Indy_BikiniGirl_01.jpg

As you can see, he's a rather silly person. Ya, let's get Indy a female companion in the Philippines! :D

http://i1127.photobucket.com/albums/l636/MDP_78/Traveling%20Indy%20Fun%20Pics%20with%20MDP78/Indy_BikiniGirl_02.jpg

There were more things he picked up on the way. In Vigan, he got himself 2 things. One is a "golden" fridge magnet of a kalesa (local horse carriage) made of resin.

http://i1127.photobucket.com/albums/l636/MDP_78/Traveling%20Indy%20Fun%20Pics%20with%20MDP78/Indy_Kalesa_FridgeMagnet.jpg

The other is a knife that has a matching wooden sheath. This is something I want Indy to bring along with him in his future adventures, as it fits him better than the fridge magnet. I'm not sure how safe it is though, as it could get confiscated by the likes of TSA (http://www.tsa.gov/) or whatever the equivalent agency is in other countries. I hope someone on the Raven who's an expert on the matter, or who works in a similar agency can weigh in on this. I'm leaning towards not letting the knife go. :(

http://i1127.photobucket.com/albums/l636/MDP_78/Traveling%20Indy%20Fun%20Pics%20with%20MDP78/Indy_Knife.jpg

Here are some tickets (ferry boat to Corregidor Island and Malinta Tunnel light show) that I'm bundling with his passport:

http://i1127.photobucket.com/albums/l636/MDP_78/Traveling%20Indy%20Fun%20Pics%20with%20MDP78/Indy_Tickets_Passport.jpg

I also thought it would be a good idea to scan and print out the section of my passport that was stamped and signed by Philippine immigration officers, both when I entered and left the country. I also wrote what would have been Indy's special message to the Filipino people:

http://i1127.photobucket.com/albums/l636/MDP_78/Traveling%20Indy%20Fun%20Pics%20with%20MDP78/Indy_Passport.jpg

Here's TI tipping his hat off to HBRI (HorseBack Riding Indy :D )

http://i1127.photobucket.com/albums/l636/MDP_78/Traveling%20Indy%20Fun%20Pics%20with%20MDP78/Indy_With_HorsebackIndy.jpg

A little pictorial with some of my 4 inch figs: Can you identify all of them? :)

http://i1127.photobucket.com/albums/l636/MDP_78/Traveling%20Indy%20Fun%20Pics%20with%20MDP78/Indy_With_Friends.jpg

Oh, did you ever wonder what happened to Indy after he left the SFO International Airport?

http://i1127.photobucket.com/albums/l636/MDP_78/Traveling%20Indy%20Fun%20Pics%20with%20MDP78/Indy_Pub_01.jpg

He went back to the pub where we met and while waiting for the tank man, he ran into some deranged fan while having his Steel Stout and fish 'n chips. LOOOLL!!!! Or, is that the tank man? :D

Indy sitting on a fedora :cool:

http://i1127.photobucket.com/albums/l636/MDP_78/Traveling%20Indy%20Fun%20Pics%20with%20MDP78/Indy_Pub_02.jpg

"This has been a presentation to you by MDP78 via the Raven."

http://i1127.photobucket.com/albums/l636/MDP_78/Traveling%20Indy%20Fun%20Pics%20with%20MDP78/Indy_Pub_03.jpg

Again, I'd like to thank the members of the Raven for making Indy's 3 week detour in the Philippines possible.

http://i1127.photobucket.com/albums/l636/MDP_78/Traveling%20Indy%20Fun%20Pics%20with%20MDP78/Indy_Pub_04.jpg

CREDITS (in no particular order) :

* NickTurner - for being a great friend
* Antonio, Cynthia & Roan (my brother, sis-in-law and nephew) for the accommodations and hospitality, for being encouraging when it comes to taking Indy pics, and for appearing as extras in a lot of my pics with no extra charge. :D
* Cynthia's siblings - for being great extras, and for the great pic suggestions.

Billy Ray

01-23-2012, 12:07 PM

Have been holding off commenting until this leg of Indy's journey was complete, but gotta say...awesome job MDP78! Really great and creative photos! Makes me wish I could get a do-over, though I really don't have much desire to go back to Afghanistan any time soon.

I could possibly be deploying again this summer, hopefully somewhere else this time, so who knows...

Stoo

01-23-2012, 01:18 PM

Which begs a question. Why didn't YOU utilize it? It obviously appears you didn't (and even if you did, not nearly as masterfully as MDP).PURITY was the reason for not modifying any of my photos (except one*). I wanted all the shots to be 'in-camera' in order to avoid any possible misconceptions. As far as "masterfully" is concerned: Please note that I'm certified by Adobe as a Photoshop professional and have been working with it, daily, since 1992. That's 20 years, dude...;)

*My thumb was taken out of 1 photo.
Besides, obvious or not, the man was due some compliments for it, weren't he now?Of course, MDP deserves compliments for his excellent & enthusiastic job (especially for someone who wasn't a Ravenhead)! Nick made a great pick with MDP78.
No worries, Stoo. I have to admit that when I saw the word "faked" I thought I'd to clear a few things up before anyone gets the wrong idea. ;)Instead of using the word, "faked", I should have written, "doctored"!:o

Thanks a lot for posting the photo with the mural. Knowing that you were in Manila, I thought you must have seen something. Much appreciated!:hat: Love the extra telephone shot, too!:up: The photo of 'The Tank Man' was also nice to see because it's cool if each host of Mini-Indy includes a picture of themselves. (Hint hint.)

Finn

01-23-2012, 01:44 PM

Please note that I'm certified by Adobe as a Photoshop professional and have been working with it, daily, since 1992. That's 20 years, dude...;) Corporate credentials. Wow. I'm like, so impressed now.

C'mon, let's see the rest of your diplomas. You've got the "master copier" one from Xerox? That one always inspires awe.

DISCLAIMER: This does not mean I don't appreciate the skills of an artisan. It's just that "I've got this paper that says I'm special" is one of the lamest ways to present the fact in the Internet - whether it's true or not.
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Also...

http://i1127.photobucket.com/albums/l636/MDP_78/Traveling%20Indy%20Fun%20Pics%20with%20MDP78/Indy_BikiniGirl_01.jpg

Dunno why, but I want one.

Stoo

01-23-2012, 02:56 PM

Corporate credentials. Wow. I'm like, so impressed now.

C'mon, let's see the rest of your diplomas. You've got the "master copier" one from Xerox? That one always inspires awe.

DISCLAIMER: This does not mean I don't appreciate the skills of an artisan. It's just that "I've got this paper that says I'm special" is one of the lamest ways to present the fact in the Internet - whether it's true or not.Heh, you're a funny Finn.:D Papers/Schmapers. Photo-retouching is a part of how I earn my living and I've been doing it in Photoshop for 20 years (even longer, with an airbrush in the pre-digital days). I don't need a website to prove it because my employment (thus far) has spread through connections & word of mouth. Are you asking to see my portfolio?

If you don't believe me, then have fun with your mockery.:p

Are we ever going to see Mini-Indy up in Finland?:confused: It would be interesting to see the him up in that obscure part of the globe and you're the only active candidate to take up the task. What do you say? Yes? No?

Pale Horse

01-23-2012, 03:26 PM

Are we ever going to see Mini-Indy up in Finland?:confused: It would be interesting to see the him up in that obscure part of the globe and you're the only active candidate to take up the task. What do you say? Yes? No?

I'll finance that shipping there. Love to see Indy getting the action from the CME aurouras I'm sure your seeing.

Finn

01-23-2012, 04:14 PM

Are you asking to see my portfolio? Nope, I'm asking the complete opposite. If you've got the skillz, just show 'em on an opportune moment.

Are we ever going to see Mini-Indy up in Finland?:confused: It would be interesting to see the him up in that obscure part of the globe and you're the only active candidate to take up the task. What do you say? Yes? No? Sure, why not. Toss the little guy my way and I'll give him a tour. Need to work on the timing though. Around this time of year would be good, or alternatively the midsummer. Any other, and you folks will be asking why I've placed that crappy, grainy sepia filter over every image.

I'll finance that shipping there. Love to see Indy getting the action from the CME aurouras I'm sure your seeing. Yeah, there's one right... no, wait. Just the headlights from a passing truck.

You wanna see some genuine ABs, you'll also pay for my relocation around 500 miles northwards. This is a surprisingly big country for such a little amount of people.

To avoid any "buyer beware" kind of situations, I'll just present you with a view from my home street, snapped only a few moments ago:

http://i.imgur.com/WyFNZ.jpg

Yeah, maybe there actually are some people who might find that interesting. I don't.

Stoo

01-23-2012, 04:19 PM

I'll finance that shipping there. Love to see Indy getting the action from the CME aurouras I'm sure your seeing.Yeah, I'm hallucinating!:rolleyes::p Finance the shipping to Finland at your own risk, Sir Horse, but it might go against the guidelines of this project.
(keep it kiddie-friendly please!)Is Finland only about computers & porn...OR porn & computers?:confused: (I thought rally driving was big up there. It would be cool to see Mini-Indy at a Finnish rally.)

P.S. Just saw Finn's post. He should totally request to take the figure on tour! Challenge accepted! Gotta love it.
Nope, I'm asking the complete opposite. If you've got the skillz, just show 'em on an opportune moment.Already done that elsewhere, slowpoke...

NickTurner

01-23-2012, 07:28 PM

To avoid any "buyer beware" kind of situations, I'll just present you with a view from my home street, snapped only a few moments ago:

Pretty amazing pic actually! Of course, I don't have to FEEL it from here :)

(And to think I moved from the UK 'cos it was too cold.... SHEESH! )

MDP78

01-28-2012, 01:26 AM

@Billy Ray, thanks for the compliments. I'm sure a do-over can be arranged. Remember, Indy wasn't really scheduled to go to the Philippines. :)

@Stoo, I'm not aware of any Philippine-American war sites or memorials. I'm thinking areas wherever battles took place have been replaced by modern infrastructure decades ago, so there's really nothing to see unlike in Corregidor Island.

@Finn, if I was still in Manila, I'd grab one bikini babe for ya and send it your way at my cost. Of course, you would've had to provide her clothing more suited to Finnish weather. ;)

Also, nice pic you took there, although I'm already freezing just by looking at it. And I'm already complaining about the Bay Area weather in winter time (goes down to around 28F)!

Stoo

01-28-2012, 11:51 AM

I'll finance that shipping there. Love to see Indy getting the action from the CME aurouras I'm sure your seeing.Now I get what you're saying. Apparently, Finland is getting loads of aurora borealis sightings lately.:up:
@Stoo, I'm not aware of any Philippine-American war sites or memorials. I'm thinking areas wherever battles took place have been replaced by modern infrastructure decades ago, so there's really nothing to see unlike in Corregidor Island.That's unfortunate, MDP. The Battle of Manila was the biggest of that war and since you were in Manila, you might have been walking over spots and not even known.
The other is a knife that has a matching wooden sheath. This is something I want Indy to bring along with him in his future adventures, as it fits him better than the fridge magnet. I'm not sure how safe it is though, as it could get confiscated by the likes of TSA (http://www.tsa.gov/) or whatever the equivalent agency is in other countries. I hope someone on the Raven who's an expert on the matter, or who works in a similar agency can weigh in on this. I'm leaning towards not letting the knife go. :(To be safe, it would probably be a good idea to keep the knife for yourself. With all the trinkets Indy is picking up, the package must be getting heavier so it would be a bit unfair to those folks down the line who would have to pay more postage for any unecessary, extra weight. (But that's just my opinion.)

Again, your participation, enthusiasm, and quality shots (& photo-editing;)) have all been splendid additions to Inky's project. Thank you very much and, if you're a Indiana Jones fan, stick around!:hat:

Finn

01-28-2012, 12:05 PM

Pretty amazing pic actually! Of course, I don't have to FEEL it from here :)

(And to think I moved from the UK 'cos it was too cold.... SHEESH! )
Also, nice pic you took there, although I'm already freezing just by looking at it. And I'm already complaining about the Bay Area weather in winter time (goes down to around 28F)! For your information, it wasn't even cold out there at the moment that one was taken, perhaps -5 C (ca. 20 F). Still pretty mild, at least for our standards.

So I didn't exactly feel it either or have felt ever since. It's currently around -15 C (5 F) outside, yet I'm comfortably sitting in my undies here in nice +20 C (70 F) indoor temperature. Compared to other places where they're apparently building houses out of cardboard or something, our builders have mastered this little thing called "insulation" ages ago.

inky_skin

02-01-2012, 03:23 PM

NickTurner

02-01-2012, 11:11 PM

...and today Indy visits, well, I have to say you can't really tell!

Yes, I tried hand held shots indoors and this was the best I could get out of the bunch. Hopefully the good folks at the XXXXXXXXX will not mind me going back armed with tri-pod tomorrow and all will be revealed!

http://home.comcast.net/~IndianaJonesToys/TIndy_112.jpg

Meanwhile I have a little something different planned ( :D ) and took some pictures this last weekend. Hopefully I can finish my planned shoot this coming weekend. Sorry I can't post any yet as it forms a - sort of - narrative! I used up most of my vacation while MDP78 was in the Philippines, so I'm afraid it's wait till the weekends mostly...:(

Meanwhile I'll hand the knife - even small as it is - back to MDP78 and Indy will have to be content with a fridge magnet buggy!

MDP78

02-02-2012, 09:51 PM

Have I really been away that long ?

I'm glad to see that Indy's travels have been progressing without my active involvement - the project had certainly grown beyond the humble beginnings in envisaged.

MDP78 - your contribution has been very entertaining - certainly equal to previous entries in Indy's travel journal. It's also provoked some debate as to what is acceptable in terms of image manipulation, which I think is healthy. Here's my perspective - I only have one rule for this project and that's if you're going to take a picture Indy has to have physically been in the location. As such, I have no issues with your post production work - in fact I welcome another technique in telling the Travelling Indy story. People have taken a number of different approaches so far - Stoo and Billy Ray have used straight reportage - Indy in frame, real locations, minimal futzing (if any). Lance and Rocket did some great work putting a narrative together using the comic book style. Pale Horse aged his submissions to great effect. I attempted to create an environment for my shots which was correctly scaled to the figure. Others have put their own unique slants on it. In short, it's a broad church and anything goes !

However, sometimes I do feel the need to lay down the law - so I'm going to insist that the knife be removed from the package. No disrespect intended to you MDP78, but I don't want to risk anything that could see Indy being seized by customs. Additionaly I'm also aware that he's starting to trail a lot of baggage - so if we can restrict journal additions to notes, paper items, matchbooks, coasters etc. in future, I'd appreciate it.

Ok all - as you were and carry on ! Look forward to seeing what you have planned Nick !

@inky_skin, it was my pleasure to have taken part in this project. I had as much fun as the other folks who previously had TI, if not more so, hence the multitude of pictures I took. Again, I thank you and fellow Raveners alike for making all this possible. I'm officially hooked and will continue to visit the Raven to follow Traveling Indy's adventures around the globe.

I also take no offense to having the knife removed from Indy's growing list of items as that was my initial gut feeling anyway. I understand that we don't want to draw any unwanted attention from local authorities/customs, although at the same time I have to admit it is unfortunate as it is such a cool looking knife that suits Indy and is also lightweight at 15 grams.

Anyway, hopefully everyone enjoyed my presentation of Traveling Indy and given the chance for another round in the future, I'd do it again in a heartbeat. Looking forward to other Raveners' pictures.

Cheers! :whip:

NickTurner

02-04-2012, 01:30 AM

Well now, what have we here? In studying primitive tribes, I have come across all manner of methods used to deliver psychoactive compounds to the human brain. If I am not mistaken, these are delivery mechanisms for THC, the active ingredient in cannabis sativa. Aka, bongs!

http://home.comcast.net/~IndianaJonesToys/TIndy_113.jpg

Traveling Dr. Jones, Jr. visits Oaksterdam, California - The Cannabis Museum!

Aha! Here we have a living plant! Tribes may be trying to talk to God - though Dr. Rene Belloq has another theory in THAT regard! - Here in California, Cannabis is legal when used for medicinal purposes. This is an exhibition of a live medicinal marijuana plant.

http://home.comcast.net/~IndianaJonesToys/TIndy_115.jpg

Hmm. Sure beats Aunt Mildred's Ficus!

http://home.comcast.net/~IndianaJonesToys/TIndy_116.jpg

Whoa! Did you see that?

http://home.comcast.net/~IndianaJonesToys/TIndy_117.jpg

NickTurner

02-04-2012, 01:38 AM

Examining all manner of products made from hemp. (BTW, that INCLUDES the kitchen sink! I will go back and take a picture if you doubt me. Basically it's a resin sink with embedded hemp fibers...)

http://home.comcast.net/~IndianaJonesToys/TIndy_114.jpg

Sailing vessels made extensive use of hemp, especially for rope and cloth.

http://home.comcast.net/~IndianaJonesToys/TIndy_118.jpg

Say lady, want to take me for a little ride?

http://home.comcast.net/~IndianaJonesToys/TIndy_119.jpg

Hey let's go already! Have you been sampling ... :D Look a like *spaced* there

http://home.comcast.net/~IndianaJonesToys/TIndy_119_1.jpg

Peace.........out!

NickTurner

02-07-2012, 01:27 AM

So this weekend I went out location hunting for Indy, and wouldn't you know it, took a little detour. Lovely day - headed down to the river delta at Antioch for a change of pace...

http://home.comcast.net/~IndianaJonesToys/TIndy_200.jpg

Wasn't aware of a ferry service. I wonder if that is a private vessel?

http://home.comcast.net/~IndianaJonesToys/TIndy_201.jpg

Antioch bridge and the ubiquitous power lines in the background. I was reliably informed that the fish were not hungry that day, but was sure to tread softly on those wooden boards.

http://home.comcast.net/~IndianaJonesToys/TIndy_202.jpg

NickTurner

02-07-2012, 01:36 AM

Took a few more pictures on the parking lot (more on that later :D ) and headed out again - and discovered this:

http://home.comcast.net/~IndianaJonesToys/TIndy_203.jpg

http://home.comcast.net/~IndianaJonesToys/TIndy_204.jpg

Well hot dang! I never knew there was a museum there! Only open on Wed and Sat 1-4pm, and here I was with camera, Indy, and the clock at 2pm. How could I resist? As long as they allowed photography inside it was on!

Apparently this building was the very first High School in the county (Contra Costa) and opened around 1910. Ah, what more perfect setting for a professor of history (part time)!

http://home.comcast.net/~IndianaJonesToys/TIndy_205.jpg

NickTurner

02-07-2012, 01:47 AM

Inside was a veritable movie set! Many of the rooms were laid out in a theme, and I was able to get some lovely shots of Indy in period setting. Living room...

http://home.comcast.net/~IndianaJonesToys/TIndy_206.jpg

Dining room...

http://home.comcast.net/~IndianaJonesToys/TIndy_207.jpg

Bedroom...

http://home.comcast.net/~IndianaJonesToys/TIndy_208.jpg

Ah home from home - the library!

http://home.comcast.net/~IndianaJonesToys/TIndy_209.jpg

There were other goodies there - this signed statue from Lord of the Rings - "Hey Michael!! Many thanks for your great work!! Cheers, Peter Jackson" Gift to Micheal Semanick who also received an Oscar for sound work on The Return of the King. (Oops I forgot to photograph the Oscar! Was more impressed by MJ's signature lol!)

http://home.comcast.net/~IndianaJonesToys/TIndy_210.jpg

NickTurner

02-07-2012, 01:58 AM

The museum, run by the Antioch Historical Society, was also staging a special exhibit on vintage toys.

http://home.comcast.net/~IndianaJonesToys/TIndy_211.jpg

Soon Indy was back in his childhood, dreaming of great toys!

http://home.comcast.net/~IndianaJonesToys/TIndy_212.jpg

Wow! Great weathering on these earth-moving trucks - and all obtained naturally!

http://home.comcast.net/~IndianaJonesToys/TIndy_213.jpg

http://home.comcast.net/~IndianaJonesToys/TIndy_214.jpg

http://home.comcast.net/~IndianaJonesToys/TIndy_215.jpg

Indy was able to obtain plans for the huge radio-contolled plane, and will be taking them along as a souvenir of his visit!

http://home.comcast.net/~IndianaJonesToys/TIndy_216.jpg

http://home.comcast.net/~IndianaJonesToys/TIndy_217.jpg

I hope you enjoyed this little excursion, and while perhaps not as thrilling as Indy-by-a-famous landmark, it seemed entirely appropriate and happened quite by accident! :)

Stoo

02-07-2012, 08:38 AM

Traveling Dr. Jones, Jr. visits Oaksterdam, California - The Cannabis Museum!Oaksterdam?!? That's hilarious!:D
Wow! Great weathering on these earth-moving trucks - and all obtained naturally!Oh, man. I had that Tonka toy dumptruck when I was about 4 or 5. Now, it's in a museum.:eek:

The photo in the dining room is a nice one, Nick.

Rocket Surgeon

02-07-2012, 10:00 AM

The period pieces and the library perspective...very cool. Did you have to declair Indy before you went into the "Toy Section"?

Would have hated to see him "detained"!

Nice picks and pics.:hat:

NickTurner

02-07-2012, 01:26 PM

The period pieces and the library perspective...very cool. Did you have to declair Indy before you went into the "Toy Section"?

Nah. He wasn't 'vintage enough'! He was a plastic man in a world of metal toys!

They were really cool about letting me take pics. Gave me no hassles over posing Indy with the toys, and I shared one of the 'Raven' cards I made up so maybe they'll check the pictures. Kinda hard getting good shots indoors so there's a bunch of crappy ones not worth sharing :down: But also got the ones you see :up:

Meanwhile I had 2 12x18" prints made up for Oaksterdam as requested. Maybe they'll hang one in the museum - wouldn't that be cool? I must put a couple more Raven cards in with them...

Pale Horse

02-07-2012, 03:26 PM

Oh, man. I had that Tonka toy dumptruck when I was about 4 or 5. Now, it's in a museum.:eek:

Ditto. Perspective is everything.

No Ticket

02-10-2012, 09:05 PM

You know, I haven't looked in this thread since he was lost because I felt responsible... so I finally checked it to find out he was recovered like 6 months after the fact?! WOW! LOL! :whip:

That's awesome!

In any case, I'd love to participate in this, eventually haha. Would have been great if I'd known a month or two ago. I just went on a cruise to Cozumel!

NickTurner

02-17-2012, 01:51 AM

http://home.comcast.net/~IndianaJonesToys/TIndy_S0_00.jpg

http://home.comcast.net/~IndianaJonesToys/TIndy_S0_01.jpg

http://home.comcast.net/~IndianaJonesToys/TIndy_S0_02.jpg

http://home.comcast.net/~IndianaJonesToys/TIndy_S0_03.jpg

http://home.comcast.net/~IndianaJonesToys/TIndy_S0_04.jpg

http://home.comcast.net/~IndianaJonesToys/TIndy_S0_05.jpg

...To be continued...naturally! :whip:

NickTurner

02-17-2012, 08:25 PM

http://home.comcast.net/~IndianaJonesToys/TIndy_S0_06.jpg

http://home.comcast.net/~IndianaJonesToys/TIndy_S1_01.jpg

http://home.comcast.net/~IndianaJonesToys/TIndy_S1_02.jpg

http://home.comcast.net/~IndianaJonesToys/TIndy_S1_03.jpg

http://home.comcast.net/~IndianaJonesToys/TIndy_S1_04.jpg

http://home.comcast.net/~IndianaJonesToys/TIndy_S1_05.jpg

Stay tuned... :)

NickTurner

02-18-2012, 10:57 PM

http://home.comcast.net/~IndianaJonesToys/TIndy_S1_06.jpg

http://home.comcast.net/~IndianaJonesToys/TIndy_S1_07.jpg

http://home.comcast.net/~IndianaJonesToys/TIndy_S1_08.jpg

http://home.comcast.net/~IndianaJonesToys/TIndy_S1_09.jpg

http://home.comcast.net/~IndianaJonesToys/TIndy_S1_10.jpg

http://home.comcast.net/~IndianaJonesToys/TIndy_S1_11.jpg

Traveling Indy will be back! :up:

NickTurner

02-19-2012, 07:24 PM

http://home.comcast.net/~IndianaJonesToys/TIndy_S1_12.jpg

http://home.comcast.net/~IndianaJonesToys/TIndy_S1_13.jpg

http://home.comcast.net/~IndianaJonesToys/TIndy_S1_14.jpg

http://home.comcast.net/~IndianaJonesToys/TIndy_S1_15.jpg

http://home.comcast.net/~IndianaJonesToys/TIndy_S1_16.jpg

http://home.comcast.net/~IndianaJonesToys/TIndy_S1_17.jpg

Don't miss the next intriguing episode!

Stoo

02-20-2012, 07:44 AM

http://home.comcast.net/~IndianaJonesToys/TIndy_S1_13.jpgLove it, Nick!:up: Did any neighbours pass by and wonder what you were up to?

Junior Jones

02-20-2012, 11:20 AM

Fun comic, but I'm thinking it should be in its own thread since it's not globe-trotting Indy. :hat:

inky_skin

02-20-2012, 02:40 PM

Fun comic, but I'm thinking it should be in its own thread since it's not globe-trotting Indy. :hat:

How is it not ? It's Nick showing us around his locale with the added bonus of a better kook at his custom work. I approve.

NickTurner

02-20-2012, 09:27 PM

http://home.comcast.net/~IndianaJonesToys/TIndy_S1_17_5.jpg

http://home.comcast.net/~IndianaJonesToys/TIndy_S1_18.jpg

http://home.comcast.net/~IndianaJonesToys/TIndy_S1_19.jpg

http://home.comcast.net/~IndianaJonesToys/TIndy_S1_20.jpg

http://home.comcast.net/~IndianaJonesToys/TIndy_S1_21.jpg

Mongo don't care what thread. Mongo just want post pictures! ;)

Finn

02-21-2012, 01:26 AM

I know nobody misses my opinion, but... it IS a little cheesy. But in a fun way. If I have to have a real complaint though, it would be that Indy looks a wee bit out of character here. But I suppose we can let that pass, given the context.

Hope this doesn't lead to any serious one-upping contests though. You guys aren't obviously worried of setting bar too high - the next recipient who has no skillz for more than to do that "hold 'im with your fingers in-frame" thing might feel a little inadequate, the flashiness of the surrounding locale notwithstanding.

After all, it's obviously not the grandness of it, but how you use it.

NickTurner

02-21-2012, 11:22 PM

http://home.comcast.net/~IndianaJonesToys/TIndy_241.jpg

http://home.comcast.net/~IndianaJonesToys/TIndy_S2_01.jpg

http://home.comcast.net/~IndianaJonesToys/TIndy_S2_02.jpg

http://home.comcast.net/~IndianaJonesToys/TIndy_S2_03.jpg

http://home.comcast.net/~IndianaJonesToys/TIndy_S2_04.jpg

http://home.comcast.net/~IndianaJonesToys/TIndy_S2_05.jpg

Keep your date with tourist Indy...

Finn

02-22-2012, 03:29 AM

Fanservice? Now THAT's low.

MDP78

02-22-2012, 03:47 AM

It's been awhile since I came to this board, and it's nice to see Nick's finally posted some pics from when we went to Oaksterdam, as well as a few of the comic strips he said he was planning to do.

All in all I think it's good fun. I personally like what he's posted thus far, and actually advocate breaking out of the mold from time to time, for monotony is the major cause of boredom. The comic strips are a breath of fresh air from the standard P&S Indy in a background IMO. I'm excited to see the rest of it and from what I've been told, there's a major surprise at the end. I'm just not allowed to talk about it. ;)

NickTurner

02-22-2012, 11:09 PM

http://home.comcast.net/~IndianaJonesToys/TIndy_S2_06.jpg

http://home.comcast.net/~IndianaJonesToys/TIndy_S2_07.jpg

http://home.comcast.net/~IndianaJonesToys/TIndy_S2_08.jpg

http://home.comcast.net/~IndianaJonesToys/TIndy_S2_09.jpg

http://home.comcast.net/~IndianaJonesToys/TIndy_S2_10.jpg

Uh-oh!

NickTurner

02-23-2012, 01:32 PM

Love it, Nick!:up: Did any neighbours pass by and wonder what you were up to?

All quiet on the western front that day!

In general I'll refrain from commenting until the comic is posted out. This will give everyone a 'virgin' experience, as it were. :hat:

NickTurner

02-23-2012, 01:44 PM

InexorableTash, clear some private message space so I can reply! Thanks. :o

NickTurner

02-23-2012, 11:33 PM

http://home.comcast.net/~IndianaJonesToys/TIndy_S2_11.jpg

http://home.comcast.net/~IndianaJonesToys/TIndy_S2_12.jpg

http://home.comcast.net/~IndianaJonesToys/TIndy_S2_13.jpg

http://home.comcast.net/~IndianaJonesToys/TIndy_S2_14.jpg

http://home.comcast.net/~IndianaJonesToys/TIndy_S2_15.jpg

http://home.comcast.net/~IndianaJonesToys/TIndy_S2_16.jpg

Next: The chase is on!

NickTurner

02-25-2012, 12:34 AM

http://home.comcast.net/~IndianaJonesToys/TIndy_S3_01.jpg

http://home.comcast.net/~IndianaJonesToys/TIndy_S3_02.jpg

http://home.comcast.net/~IndianaJonesToys/TIndy_S3_03.jpg

http://home.comcast.net/~IndianaJonesToys/TIndy_S3_04.jpg

http://home.comcast.net/~IndianaJonesToys/TIndy_S3_05.jpg

That's a warm welcome! :eek:

NickTurner

02-25-2012, 08:52 PM

http://home.comcast.net/~IndianaJonesToys/TIndy_S3_06.jpg

http://home.comcast.net/~IndianaJonesToys/TIndy_S3_07.jpg

http://home.comcast.net/~IndianaJonesToys/TIndy_S3_08.jpg

http://home.comcast.net/~IndianaJonesToys/TIndy_S3_09.jpg

http://home.comcast.net/~IndianaJonesToys/TIndy_S3_10.jpg

http://home.comcast.net/~IndianaJonesToys/TIndy_S3_11.jpg

More comic commies coming up! :gun:

NickTurner

02-26-2012, 08:59 PM

http://home.comcast.net/~IndianaJonesToys/TIndy_S3_12.jpg

http://home.comcast.net/~IndianaJonesToys/TIndy_S3_13.jpg

http://home.comcast.net/~IndianaJonesToys/TIndy_S3_14.jpg

http://home.comcast.net/~IndianaJonesToys/TIndy_S3_15.jpg

http://home.comcast.net/~IndianaJonesToys/TIndy_S3_16.jpg

http://home.comcast.net/~IndianaJonesToys/TIndy_S3_17.jpg

A good hiding place??? :confused:

NickTurner

02-27-2012, 11:23 PM

http://home.comcast.net/~IndianaJonesToys/TIndy_S3_18.jpg

http://home.comcast.net/~IndianaJonesToys/TIndy_S3_19.jpg

http://home.comcast.net/~IndianaJonesToys/TIndy_S3_20.jpg

http://home.comcast.net/~IndianaJonesToys/TIndy_S3_21.jpg

http://home.comcast.net/~IndianaJonesToys/TIndy_S3_22.jpg

http://home.comcast.net/~IndianaJonesToys/TIndy_S3_23.jpg

Next: Indy has a blast!

inky_skin

02-28-2012, 10:50 AM

Can't wait to see where this is headed...

No Ticket

02-28-2012, 01:31 PM

Nick, this is quite possibly the best thing ever... those comics are AMAZING!

THUMBS UP! :hat: :up: :whip:

NickTurner

02-28-2012, 10:30 PM

http://home.comcast.net/~IndianaJonesToys/TIndy_S4_01.jpg

http://home.comcast.net/~IndianaJonesToys/TIndy_S4_02.jpg

http://home.comcast.net/~IndianaJonesToys/TIndy_S4_03.jpg

http://home.comcast.net/~IndianaJonesToys/TIndy_S4_04.jpg

http://home.comcast.net/~IndianaJonesToys/TIndy_S4_05.jpg

http://home.comcast.net/~IndianaJonesToys/TIndy_S4_06.jpg

http://home.comcast.net/~IndianaJonesToys/TIndy_S4_07.jpg

http://home.comcast.net/~IndianaJonesToys/TIndy_S4_08.jpg

http://home.comcast.net/~IndianaJonesToys/TIndy_S4_09.jpg

Globetrotting? Indy has left the globe!

Stoo

02-29-2012, 11:15 AM

Globetrotting? Indy has left the globe!Pretty, danged funny, Nick.:D This is EXACTLY like an idea I had (http://raven.theraider.net/showpost.php?p=395294&postcount=15) back in 2008 for a possilble Indy 5!
Have Indy do a c.1959 exosphere-to-earth, parachute jump! He could get caught on a Commie rocket
and forced to make a high-altitude bail out. (This scene would out-fridge The Fridge.:eek::p Well, not really,
since it's been done but it certainly would be in the same vein.)

Joseph Kittinger (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joseph_Kittinger)Very cool to see it manifested in miniature form...and your shot of the lift-off is ace!:up:

NickTurner

02-29-2012, 10:18 PM

http://home.comcast.net/~IndianaJonesToys/TIndy_S4_10.jpg

http://home.comcast.net/~IndianaJonesToys/TIndy_S4_11.jpg

http://home.comcast.net/~IndianaJonesToys/TIndy_S4_12.jpg

http://home.comcast.net/~IndianaJonesToys/TIndy_S4_13.jpg

http://home.comcast.net/~IndianaJonesToys/TIndy_S4_14.jpg

http://home.comcast.net/~IndianaJonesToys/TIndy_S4_15.jpg

http://home.comcast.net/~IndianaJonesToys/TIndy_S4_16.jpg

http://home.comcast.net/~IndianaJonesToys/TIndy_S4_17.jpg

http://home.comcast.net/~IndianaJonesToys/TIndy_S4_18.jpg

How nice of you to drop in, comrade Jones!

NickTurner

03-01-2012, 10:35 PM

http://home.comcast.net/~IndianaJonesToys/TIndy_S4_19.jpg

http://home.comcast.net/~IndianaJonesToys/TIndy_S4_20.jpg

http://home.comcast.net/~IndianaJonesToys/TIndy_S4_21.jpg

http://home.comcast.net/~IndianaJonesToys/TIndy_S4_22.jpg

http://home.comcast.net/~IndianaJonesToys/TIndy_S4_23.jpg

http://home.comcast.net/~IndianaJonesToys/TIndy_S4_24.jpg

http://home.comcast.net/~IndianaJonesToys/TIndy_S4_25.jpg

http://home.comcast.net/~IndianaJonesToys/TIndy_S4_26.jpg

Will Indy be back? Is that the end of secret missions and mysterious black bags? Only the future knows!

NickTurner

03-05-2012, 01:44 AM

The idea of a 'comic' came about because of:

1) How do you justify Indy driving around in a Republic of Hatay tank?
2) Get some "paparazzi" shots of Indy with bikini babe
3) Give Indy an out-of-this-world adventure by launching him in a rocket!

Since I was doing #1, give a look at some other new vehicles from Hatay! Tired of the over-priced, under-detailed VW Kubelwagens from 21st Century and Minichamps, I finally procured a 1/16 model by Tamiya. Though slightly oversized the details were superb. (And maybe the figures would fit) The 'real' Kubel is barely seen in TLC, so I also made a 'fake' Kubel. Both vehicles 'star' in the comic, and Indy ended up driving the robust 'fake' VW since he would probably have broken the steering column of the Tamiya kit.

MDP78 had commented on how over dressed Indy looked when placed on a beach with lovely tropical breezes. So the idea came of a 'tourist Indy' figure wearing a loud Hawaiian shirt and Bermuda shorts. In the end I had to keep the hat just to show it was Indy!

Well I am surprised #3 has not caused a stir. That really was Indy flying in that rocket! I did a test flight - everything OK.

Here's my 'test dummy'.

http://home.comcast.net/~IndianaJonesToys/TIndy_239.jpg

However, the flight was not without risk. The only rocket I had that would accommodate Indy was the Estes Silver Comet. This is a 'D' engine rocket but at least its height would be limited by its size - it's a pretty big model rocket that reaches maybe 500-600 feet altitude.

Indy with 'chute.

http://home.comcast.net/~IndianaJonesToys/TIndy_260.jpg

Packed for flight.....

http://home.comcast.net/~IndianaJonesToys/TIndy_261.jpg

When a model rocket reaches apogee, a little black powder charge fires to eject the nose cone and parachute. Any contents in the rocket tube must wear protection from this blast! Here is TIndy wrapped up like a mummy with flame-proof 'wading' paper.

http://home.comcast.net/~IndianaJonesToys/TIndy_262.jpg

And here is TIndy packed into the rocket tube!

http://home.comcast.net/~IndianaJonesToys/TIndy_263.jpg

Now comes the actual flight - and here comes a walker with dog! Hold that flight. Don't want to have to circulate a dog-chewed Indy!

OK

All clear!

Launch! Set up camera... GO

NickTurner

03-05-2012, 02:07 AM

Flight is perfect!

Recovery parachute for rocket is deployed!

Recovery parachute for TIndy is deployed!

Rocket lands as planned!

Where is Indy?

http://home.comcast.net/~IndianaJonesToys/TIndy_229E.jpg

Indy is floating away on the breeze! If I was nervous before, I'm sh*tting bricks now! He is going waaaaaaay over the hills!

http://home.comcast.net/~IndianaJonesToys/TIndy_232.jpg

Indy could land in a tree! A bog! Get lost in the bushes! A stream! Or float away forever! With heart pounding I take a sighting on a distant tree as Indy vanishes over the hill!

I set off. Climb the fence. Find the rocket.

http://home.comcast.net/~IndianaJonesToys/TIndy_238.jpg

Continue...

Is that Indy?

http://home.comcast.net/~IndianaJonesToys/TIndy_235.jpg

It is !

http://home.comcast.net/~IndianaJonesToys/TIndy_236.jpg

And he's safe!

http://home.comcast.net/~IndianaJonesToys/TIndy_237.jpg

OMG I can breathe again!

NickTurner

03-11-2012, 01:06 PM

Got dragged out by the family to a track meet in Vallejo California, so I took Indy along anyway! (Corbus Field at Vallejo High School.) Front row seats!

http://home.comcast.net/~IndianaJonesToys/TIndy_250.jpg

Of course, Indy could not resist seeing if he still 'had it'. After all, these High School runners are a lot safer than boulders or water! Looks like he's doing pretty well!

http://home.comcast.net/~IndianaJonesToys/TIndy_251.jpg

I think I've had Indy long enough now, so it's almost time to hand over to 'Tash. Although I haven't gotten near SF yet, the 'Tash has it covered, and besides, maybe next week will bring a surprise. With Traveling Indy, you never know what might happen!

inky_skin

03-11-2012, 04:49 PM

I tip my fedora to you Nick. Your time as host has been incredibly creative - it's been awesome to see your skills as both a customiser and storyteller showcased. And as far Indy reaching for the stratosphere - well, your cojones are bigger than mine ;) - all though adventure is Indy's byline. So - thank you for your tenure - it has been a worthy chapter in this ongoing adventure.

Please let me know what plans you and Tash are hatching as I'd like Indy back with me by the end if April.

InexorableTash

03-11-2012, 07:44 PM

Please let me know what plans you and Tash are hatching as I'd like Indy back with me by the end if April.

We're aiming for a handoff next weekend. I'll kick the little guest out in 2 weeks or so. LeSab is up next and last, correct?

Stoo

03-12-2012, 02:16 PM

Indy is floating away on the breeze! If I was nervous before, I'm sh*tting bricks now! He is going waaaaaaay over the hills! Oh, man, too funny! That must have been a veritable cliffhanger in it's own right! Glad you found him safe & sound.:up: (On several occasions, I was very nervous about losing him in rushing water so I know how you felt, Nick!:eek:)

Anyway, like I said before, the rocket trip was a cool idea. It took his adventures to new 'heights'.:up:
We're aiming for a handoff next weekend. I'll kick the little guest out in 2 weeks or so. LeSab is up next and last, correct?Looking forward to see where you take him, Tash. (After LeSab, there are more hosts on the list but will there be enough time?)
Please let me know what plans you and Tash are hatching as I'd like Indy back with me by the end if April.The 6th of May will be the 2 year mark for Mini-Indy's travels. Does this mean that there will be no time for stops in Australia, Korea, Austria & Scotland?:confused:

inky_skin

03-12-2012, 03:45 PM

Stoo - don't worry, its not a permanent recall. I have the opportunity to visit the sound stages at Elstree on May 5th and meet some of the production staff associated with both Star Wars and Raiders. Seemed like the perfect excursion for Indy and a great way to celebrate his second anniversary. His adventures will continue once I am done with him. All I ask is that he leaves the US destined for England by the second week of April.

NickTurner

03-12-2012, 05:41 PM

NickTurner

03-12-2012, 05:51 PM

Oh, man, too funny! That must have been a veritable cliffhanger in it's own right!

The thing is, my 'test dummy' landed a few feet away from the rocket. It was quite a shock when the rocket landed just like on the test flight - and no sign of Indy. He was waaaaaaaaay up there and seemed to be in no hurry at all to descend! I just can't imagine the reaction I would have gotten here at the Raven if he was lost! Visions of me making another custom and hoping no one would notice came to mind! Luckily, apart from a slight lingering smell of black powder ( :) ), he came out unscathed! :up:

NickTurner

03-17-2012, 08:11 PM

Today Indy visits Treasure Island, and a building that should look very familiar.

http://home.comcast.net/~IndianaJonesToys/TIndy_300.jpg

http://home.comcast.net/~IndianaJonesToys/TIndy_301.jpg

If I press on those two fine specimens, a secret chamber opens up, right?

http://home.comcast.net/~IndianaJonesToys/TIndy_302.jpg

http://home.comcast.net/~IndianaJonesToys/TIndy_303.jpg

Ah the Bay bridge, leading to San Francisco!

http://home.comcast.net/~IndianaJonesToys/TIndy_304.jpg

The street is appropriately called Avenue of the Palms

http://home.comcast.net/~IndianaJonesToys/TIndy_305.jpg

Golden Gate Bridge and Alcatraz off in the distance.

http://home.comcast.net/~IndianaJonesToys/TIndy_306.jpg

Look over here!

http://home.comcast.net/~IndianaJonesToys/TIndy_307.jpg

Whoaa!

http://home.comcast.net/~IndianaJonesToys/TIndy_308.jpg

Indy contemplates the new section of the Bay Bridge under construction.

http://home.comcast.net/~IndianaJonesToys/TIndy_309.jpg

NickTurner

03-17-2012, 08:13 PM

Had some help today:

Indy poses with MDP78

http://home.comcast.net/~IndianaJonesToys/TIndy_310.jpg

NickTurner

03-18-2012, 01:43 PM

The 3 amigos!

Will the real Traveling Indy please stand up!

I liked TI so much I made a clone. Then MDP78 wanted one too! (OK, one has a different head. I made him when the real TI was in the Philippines.)

http://home.comcast.net/~IndianaJonesToys/TIndy_311.jpg

TI and NT.

http://home.comcast.net/~IndianaJonesToys/TIndy_312.jpg

Behind the scenes! How it's done :cool:
http://home.comcast.net/~IndianaJonesToys/TIndy_314.jpg

Got to try out a whip, courtesy of Inexorable Tash :whip:
http://home.comcast.net/~IndianaJonesToys/TIndy_315.jpg

Pose and hand off. Indy has moved on! Have fun Tash:D
http://home.comcast.net/~IndianaJonesToys/TIndy_316.jpg

NickTurner

03-18-2012, 05:39 PM

Couldn't resist one last edit :D

http://home.comcast.net/~IndianaJonesToys/TIndy_318.jpg

MDP78

03-18-2012, 06:03 PM

Nick, I wish I can "like" that last edit pic hundreds of times. :up:

BTW, great sets from beginning to end. I totally enjoyed that comic especially leading to that rocket launch.

I had so much fun hanging out with you guys yesterday. And oh, thanks to Inexorable Tash for the whip cracking tutorials. :whip:

inky_skin

03-19-2012, 09:32 AM

Guys...

Those last couple of shots illustrate everything I wanted this project to be - a means of bringing the Raven community together offline. Bravo.

Love the line-up of Travelling Indy and his dopplegangers. The original is looking a bit worn around the edges - but that's some real life weathering that speaks of the distance he's clocking up. Hey - it's not the age, it's the mileage - right ?

And who'd have thought that the Berlin Flughafen location from Last Crusade was in the US? That architecture just screamed "Europe" to me. How wrong can a guy be!

Tash - looking forward to your adventures with Indy. Just make sure he catches that ride back to me by the second week of April ;)

InexorableTash

03-19-2012, 11:02 AM

Yep, Indy is now travelling along with me through the sordid streets of San Francisco. A big thanks to Nick and MDP78 for the get-together and the handoff. I'm glad you enjoyed the whip cracking lessons. (They were both naturals, mastering two basic cracks immediately. Nick also pulled off a nice "knock the fedora off your head" trick.)

I've got a checklist of planned locations and hope to string the photos together into a narrative so I won't necessarily be posting as they are shot. Inky: no problem. I'm giving myself two weeks, then either off to Le Sab or back to you, depending on how things go.

The little guy and I did go for a walk around my part of the city yesterday, and while I'm not ready to share everything, I thought Stoo would appreciate this one:

http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6238/6997002005_62b5c675a8.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/inexorabletash/6997002005/)
Indy on Indy (http://www.flickr.com/photos/inexorabletash/6997002005/) by inexorabletash (http://www.flickr.com/people/inexorabletash/), on Flickr

Le Saboteur

03-22-2012, 05:38 AM

I'm giving myself two weeks, then either off to Le Sab or back to you, depending on how things go.

I intensely dislike the idea of being forced into somebody else's timetable despite the wonderful reasoning, so please send Indy back to inky for his tour. He can send him back this way at his leisure.

I thought Stoo would appreciate this one

Just don't show him how bad the playfield looks these days! Though, I'm still surprised at how well the sound has held together in the, what, eighteen years now since its come out?

InexorableTash

03-22-2012, 11:00 AM

I intensely dislike the idea of being forced into somebody else's timetable despite the wonderful reasoning, so please send Indy back to inky for his tour. He can send him back this way at his leisure.

Check - that's a plan. Gives me a little more time to collect my photos.

I picked up a special insert for the diary on Tuesday, too.

Stoo

03-22-2012, 06:18 PM

Screwed up the post. Please DELETE.

Stoo

03-22-2012, 06:24 PM

Those last couple of shots illustrate everything I wanted this project to be - a means of bringing the Raven community together offline. Bravo.I wholeheartedly agree, Inky! It's wonderful that the guys passed the baton in person and it's always nice to see the faces of the hosts. Great additions to the project.

Awesome job, Nick. Love your duplicate Indy clones, too! (With those 3 together, I can imagine a 'See no evil, Hear no evil, Speak no evil' scenario!)
The little guy and I did go for a walk around my part of the city yesterday, and while I'm not ready to share everything, I thought Stoo would appreciate this one:

http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6238/6997002005_62b5c675a8.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/inexorabletash/6997002005/)
HOORAY! Indy made it to the Musée Méchanique!:up: I suspect we'll be seeing him with the WW2 submarine that it is permanently docked right next to it. If not, Tash gets 10 lashes from one of his OWN whips!:whip:
Just don't show him how bad the playfield looks these days!Say it ain't so, Sabo.:eek: The machine's playfield didn't look too worn down in September 2008!:D

The Drifter

03-22-2012, 06:31 PM

I guess that I'll never have a chance to be a part of this. Had tons on great places in mind also. :(

inky_skin

03-22-2012, 06:45 PM

I guess that I'll never have a chance to be a part of this. Had tons on great places in mind also. :(

What makes you think you can't participate Drifter ? It's an ongoing project...

The Drifter

03-22-2012, 06:54 PM

What makes you think you can't participate Drifter ? It's an ongoing project...

I have asked for a few years now, and it has been a no-go every time for some reason.

inky_skin

03-22-2012, 06:58 PM

I have asked for a few years now, and it has been a no-go every time for some reason.

I've never said no - you want in, you're in. He just may not reach you any time soon.

The Drifter

03-22-2012, 07:02 PM

I've never said no - you want in, you're in. He just may not reach you any time soon.

I was not talking about you, friend. But, I do want in, and if it takes a long time; that is fine with me. And thanks.

InexorableTash

04-01-2012, 05:15 PM

A request for the San Francisco folks - please try and recreate this shot:

http://www.blogcdn.com/www.joystiq.com/media/2008/08/indygoldengate.jpg

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7105/7036599557_71831c89fd.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/inexorabletash/7036599557/)

inky_skin

04-02-2012, 03:22 AM

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7105/7036599557_71831c89fd.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/inexorabletash/7036599557/)

Stunning shot regardless, but I'm not familiar with the art. Care to enlighten me ?

InexorableTash

04-02-2012, 10:29 PM

Stunning shot regardless, but I'm not familiar with the art. Care to enlighten me ?

It's pre-production art for the game "Staff of Kings". See page 5 of this thread for details.

Thanks for waiting folks. Here we go... let the adventure begin!

InexorableTash

04-02-2012, 10:30 PM

https://s3.amazonaws.com/inexorabletash-share/ti/TravellingIndyinSanFrancisco_002.jpg

InexorableTash

04-02-2012, 10:33 PM

https://s3.amazonaws.com/inexorabletash-share/ti/TravellingIndyinSanFrancisco_003.jpg

InexorableTash

04-02-2012, 10:34 PM

https://s3.amazonaws.com/inexorabletash-share/ti/TravellingIndyinSanFrancisco_004.jpg

InexorableTash

04-02-2012, 10:35 PM

https://s3.amazonaws.com/inexorabletash-share/ti/TravellingIndyinSanFrancisco_005.jpg
I'd love to stop and grab a bite at the Ferry Building, but I have a meeting with Wah Chang and I can't be late.

InexorableTash

04-02-2012, 10:36 PM

https://s3.amazonaws.com/inexorabletash-share/ti/TravellingIndyinSanFrancisco_006.jpg

NOTE: That's actually a really short line at the Powell turnaround. I had lousy luck capturing a long line. Also, never wait there. Walk one block up and catch it at the unmarked stop in front of the H&M.

InexorableTash

04-02-2012, 10:38 PM

https://s3.amazonaws.com/inexorabletash-share/ti/TravellingIndyinSanFrancisco_007.jpg

InexorableTash

04-02-2012, 10:40 PM

https://s3.amazonaws.com/inexorabletash-share/ti/TravellingIndyinSanFrancisco_008.jpg

Wah Chang said he had a lead on some... merchandise that hit the market. If I'm right, it might lead me to the lost temple of Chaac-Mool.

InexorableTash

04-02-2012, 10:42 PM

https://s3.amazonaws.com/inexorabletash-share/ti/TravellingIndyinSanFrancisco_009.jpg

It's best if you imagine Doug Lee narrating these.

InexorableTash

04-02-2012, 10:43 PM

https://s3.amazonaws.com/inexorabletash-share/ti/TravellingIndyinSanFrancisco_010.jpg

InexorableTash

04-02-2012, 10:44 PM

https://s3.amazonaws.com/inexorabletash-share/ti/TravellingIndyinSanFrancisco_011.jpg

Not important for the narrative, but I love how this shot came out.

InexorableTash

04-02-2012, 10:45 PM

https://s3.amazonaws.com/inexorabletash-share/ti/TravellingIndyinSanFrancisco_012.jpg

InexorableTash

04-02-2012, 11:24 PM

https://s3.amazonaws.com/inexorabletash-share/ti/TravellingIndyinSanFrancisco_013.jpg

InexorableTash

04-02-2012, 11:26 PM

https://s3.amazonaws.com/inexorabletash-share/ti/TravellingIndyinSanFrancisco_014.jpg

It belongs to the Lao Che family! I've been set up. It's a trap!

Tune in tomorrow for Part 2!

NickTurner

04-03-2012, 05:48 PM

Great to see some nice atmospheric SF shots and love that you have a story going!

Haven't been in SF in a while. How are the nighttime pan handlers these days? (Had a couple of dubious run-ins which might be putting me off going...)

InexorableTash

04-03-2012, 09:37 PM

Haven't been in SF in a while. How are the nighttime pan handlers these days?

The trick is wearing headphones, walking quickly, and avoiding eye contact!

InexorableTash

04-03-2012, 09:39 PM

Mods - Delete This Post

InexorableTash

04-03-2012, 09:44 PM

I'll try more than one image per post...

https://s3.amazonaws.com/inexorabletash-share/ti/TravellingIndyinSanFrancisco_015.jpg
I hear them coming up the stairs. Better slip out on this balcony.

https://s3.amazonaws.com/inexorabletash-share/ti/TravellingIndyinSanFrancisco_016.jpg
No other way down. Alley-oop!

https://s3.amazonaws.com/inexorabletash-share/ti/TravellingIndyinSanFrancisco_017.jpg
I should have used that fire escape.

https://s3.amazonaws.com/inexorabletash-share/ti/TravellingIndyinSanFrancisco_018.jpg
Oh no, they're after me!

https://s3.amazonaws.com/inexorabletash-share/ti/TravellingIndyinSanFrancisco_019.jpg
Maybe I can lose them in these alleys...

https://s3.amazonaws.com/inexorabletash-share/ti/TravellingIndyinSanFrancisco_020.jpg
Quick, down here...

https://s3.amazonaws.com/inexorabletash-share/ti/TravellingIndyinSanFrancisco_021.jpg
Through this shop...

https://s3.amazonaws.com/inexorabletash-share/ti/TravellingIndyinSanFrancisco_022.jpg
Great, now I'm lost. If only I had some way to figure out where I was.

InexorableTash

04-03-2012, 09:51 PM

https://s3.amazonaws.com/inexorabletash-share/ti/TravellingIndyinSanFrancisco_023.jpg
They're still after me. Hey, a Cable Car!

https://s3.amazonaws.com/inexorabletash-share/ti/TravellingIndyinSanFrancisco_024.jpg
It's not stopping. Maybe...

https://s3.amazonaws.com/inexorabletash-share/ti/TravellingIndyinSanFrancisco_025.jpg
:whip:

https://s3.amazonaws.com/inexorabletash-share/ti/TravellingIndyinSanFrancisco_026.jpg
Better luck next time, boys!!

Quick, name two continuity errors!

Stay tuned for Part 3, coming up tomorrow.

Stoo

04-04-2012, 01:57 PM

Quick, name two continuity errors!I'll have a crack at that:

1) The cable car switches from the left-side track to the right.

2) The cable car that is passing Indy is the Powell & Hyde line and the one he whips onto is the Powell & Mason line. The clue is the yellow sign on the back of the Powell & Mason car (which is the line we rode on our visit.)

Anyway, Tash, your photos are STUNNING. They are so crisp & clear! Love the shots, the narrative, etc. Way to go!:hat:

Happy Birthday, by the way!:D

InexorableTash

04-04-2012, 11:20 PM

I'll have a crack at that:

1) The cable car switches from the left-side track to the right.

2) The cable car that is passing Indy is the Powell & Hyde line and the one he whips onto is the Powell & Mason line. The clue is the yellow sign on the back of the Powell & Mason car (which is the line we rode on our visit.)

Ding, ding!

#2 is spot on. #1 is close enough - the earlier shot is on a one-way street, whereas the later shot with the actual whip (I meant to get a close-up of it wrapped around the rear break) is on a two-way street.

Happy Birthday, by the way!:D

Thanks! And now, on we go...

InexorableTash

04-04-2012, 11:29 PM

https://s3.amazonaws.com/inexorabletash-share/ti/TravellingIndyinSanFrancisco_027.jpg
I'm safe for now, but I've got to get out of the city! How far does this thing go?

https://s3.amazonaws.com/inexorabletash-share/ti/TravellingIndyinSanFrancisco_028.jpg
Fisherman's Wharf. For some reason, this makes me think of dad. These boats just go in circles, though. I better keep looking.

https://s3.amazonaws.com/inexorabletash-share/ti/TravellingIndyinSanFrancisco_029.jpg
Whoah, a submarine!

https://s3.amazonaws.com/inexorabletash-share/ti/TravellingIndyinSanFrancisco_030.jpg
The U.S.S. Pampanito, served in WWII.

https://s3.amazonaws.com/inexorabletash-share/ti/TravellingIndyinSanFrancisco_031.jpg
It's a nice ship, but I don't want to spend another night lashed to a periscope with my whip. What else is here?

https://s3.amazonaws.com/inexorabletash-share/ti/TravellingIndyinSanFrancisco_032.jpg
The "Liberty Ship", Jeremiah O'Brien. Carried a lot of supplies to our boys during the war. A fine ship, but it's not setting out for a cruise today.

InexorableTash

04-04-2012, 11:33 PM

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An amusement gallery of some sort. I can hide in here for a while.
Hey, Harry! I'm parched - got anything bubbly?

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"Smash the Atom" without my refrigerator? No thanks.

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This game looks like it could be fun.

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Only second place! I'm not as good as I thought.

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Maybe I'll do better at this game. It seems a little familiar...

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Hey, that airplane reminds me - I need to keep moving! Those goons could be catching up while I'm lollygagging in here.

Tune in tomorrow for Part 4!

NickTurner

04-05-2012, 12:31 PM

The trick is wearing headphones, walking quickly, and avoiding eye contact!

Ya I was with a group so didn't do #1, and #2 and #3 weren't enough apparently. A case of wrong place, wrong time I guess.

Ding, ding!

#2 is spot on. #1 is close enough - the earlier shot is on a one-way street, whereas the later shot with the actual whip (I meant to get a close-up of it wrapped around the rear break) is on a two-way street.

It's always so obvious once pointed out!! :D Shows how movies a) make errors and also b) how they get away with it so often!

Loving the story and was LMAO at the use of the whip! :whip:

Lance Quazar

04-05-2012, 07:50 PM

I haven't commented on this thread in a while and I owe several of you some detailed feedback for the past couple of AMAZING pages.

But first, a question - I'll be following in Indy's foosteps -

I'm going to San Francisco next week!

Any suggestions for off-beat, hidden, unusual or just plain cool things to do, see, places to eat, drink, etc. etc.?

Any and all suggestions welcome!!

InexorableTash

04-05-2012, 08:41 PM

I'm going to San Francisco next week!

Any suggestions for off-beat, hidden, unusual or just plain cool things to do, see, places to eat, drink, etc. etc.?

Um, practically everything. Walk a block in any direction in SF and you'll be somewhere new and amazing.

Can you be more specific about where you'll be staying, how long you have to look around, and what some of your interests are? Walking, art, entertainment, scenery, people watching, shopping, food, ...?

Feel free to ping me with any specific questions, via PM!

InexorableTash

04-05-2012, 08:52 PM

Ready for today's installment? I know I am!

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“Travel to Far Off Distant Lands” - That sounds about right

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On second thought, that’s a little farther than I wanted to go!

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I know, I’ll take that rowboat.

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Hrmmmm. It looked a lot smaller from farther away.

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Now I’m lost again. If only I could find something to tell me where I am.

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It’s some sort of museum of boats. The sign says that big one is the Balclutha.

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San Francisco Bay "Ark"? Doesn’t look like any Ark I’ve ever seen.

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The schooner C. A. Thayer, as seen in 1912. Hey, that guy looks familiar. Leather jacket. Shaggy hair. Fedora. Could it be...?

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There’s Alcatraz. My old "friend" Al did a stint there, and he deserved it.

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I need to catch my breath. I’ll relax on this beach for just a minute.

Tune in tomorrow for another exciting installment! Same Indy time, same Indy channel.

Lance Quazar

04-06-2012, 02:09 PM

We'll be staying at the "Lower Nob Hill" area close to Union Square park, not far from Chinatown, etc.

Anything you can suggest that might be a cool site or whatever.

Also looking for good lunch/brunch spots.

Anything you can suggest would be really appreciated!!! Thanks!!

WilliamBoyd8

04-06-2012, 04:15 PM

The Maltese Falcon

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John's Grill
63 Ellis Street
San Francisco
(Near Powell Street BART Station and Market Street)

Dashiell Hammett, author of The Maltese Falcon, used to eat here.

:)

InexorableTash

04-06-2012, 08:44 PM

We'll be staying at the "Lower Nob Hill" area close to Union Square park, not far from Chinatown, etc.

Ah, the Tenderloin. :)

Plan a night out at the Tonga Room, which is just up the hill. And if the weather holds, check out Golden Gate Park. Marengo on Union is a great place to brunch if you want to avoid the throngs of hipsters in the Mission.

For some of my favorite spots, stay tuned.

InexorableTash

04-06-2012, 10:09 PM

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Where am I now? I better go inside and ask.

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Huh, no people. Just a whole lot of blinking boxes.

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There are these bikes everywhere... but something feels wrong about them.

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Flamingos? Why are they flocking this way?

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Run! Like the wind, my trusty steed!

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“X” marks the spot! What kind of crazy place is this?

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It looks like some sort of idol!

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Maybe I can ask these guys for some help.

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What’s that? Talk to the green guy? Okay...

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Well, he seems friendly enough.

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Whoah! The light... the light...

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I must have fallen asleep! What a crazy dream. Better get moving again.

More to come tomorrow! Where will Indy find himself next?

InexorableTash

04-07-2012, 09:51 PM

No comments on yesterday's post? Am I boring everyone?

Now that Indy has recovered from his nap, let's see what he gets up to next...

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I’ve been walking around for a while. Need to look around and get my bearings. I’m on Union Street.

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On my right is “Jones”

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And on my left is... “Marion”? Who came up with this city?

I kid you not. Just a few blocks from my house.

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The Golden Gate Bridge. Turning 75 years old this year.

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There, through those trees. Is it a lost temple?

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The Palace of Fine Arts. Last relic of the 1915 Panama Pacific International Exposition. Must mean I’m near the Presidio.

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For some reason I thought I’d be able to catch a train here!

Reminds Indy of Princeton (http://www.youngindylocations.com/journal-blog/princetonjunctiontrainstation) - thanks MDew!

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Wait! What’s that over there?

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It looks like some sort of idol!

Tune in tomorrow for Part 7!

MDP78

04-08-2012, 12:54 AM

I've been holding off commenting, but I really like his pics at the Google Plex with Andy! :)

Great pics all in all. Are you planning to take him to Lombard St. and the Coit tower?

InexorableTash

04-08-2012, 08:20 PM

I've been holding off commenting, but I really like his pics at the Google Plex with Andy! :)

Great pics all in all. Are you planning to take him to Lombard St. and the Coit tower?

Thanks. I'll post more photos of Indy and Andy eventually that didn't make the cut for the story.

No visits to Lombard and Coit Tower this time for Indy, even though I live basically at the base of Lombard. Some future host in SF can pick up those tourist magnets.

InexorableTash

04-08-2012, 08:30 PM

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I think I may have finally lost the Lao Che family thugs. Now why was I in San Francisco again?

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Since I’m here at Fort Mason, maybe my friends at the Long Now Foundation can help out.

Gratuitous GGB shot.

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They’ve designed and built a mechanical calculating machine.

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And a mysterious clock to run for ten thousand years.

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It was all my idea, you know. I told them about what I’d seen in Atlantis.

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And this will be some sort of infernal machine when they’re done with it.

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Ancient Egyptian hieroglyphics, Demotic script, and Ancient Greek. This won’t help me with the Chaac-Mool translation.

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Ah, but this might! All the world’s languages on one tiny disc. Now I just need a way to get there.

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Hey, an Army supply truck!

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Let me try and snag it!

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Maybe I was trying too hard. It wasn’t even moving!

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Oh, I see what’s wrong with it. This one goes there, that one goes there!

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Listen to her purr! Chaac-Mool, here I come!

The truck is actually an art installation; the solar panel powers an Internet radio stream playing vintage radio.

There will a hiatus on further posts for a bit. I have the photos for the rest of the story, but haven't put them together yet. The gdoc that I used for composing the story and captions is shared at: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1naOA1H7M-7z8DY6Hm9nIBwnUH3dWKcUe_jkGknRcZbs/edit

InexorableTash

04-10-2012, 10:20 AM

Paging Mr. Quazar, Mr. Lance Quazar. Please report to the nearest courtesy PM Inbox for clearing. Your local travel director has the suggestions you requested.

Lance Quazar

04-10-2012, 11:46 AM

All clear! Sorry about that!!!

Stoo

04-10-2012, 06:31 PM

I'm going to San Francisco next week!

Any suggestions for off-beat, hidden, unusual or just plain cool things to do, see, places to eat, drink, etc. etc.?

Any and all suggestions welcome!!I was going to suggest going to see the hundreds of stinky, sea lions who hang out at Pier 39 but I've just read that they've all moved on to someplace else.:( Be sure not to miss the Musée Méchanique at Pier 45. They have arcade games dating back to at least 1906!

Have a great visit, Lance.
No comments on yesterday's post? Am I boring everyone?Not boring me. All of your shots are excellent and the accompanying comments make me chuckle (and, yes, I can't help but read them with Doug Lee's voice in mind). You have a great sense of humour, Tash.:D Great to see Indy next to the submarine and I love that Marion and Jones street coincidence!

This project is fantastic. In less than a month (on May 6th), Indy will have been on the road for 2 YEARS!:eek:

inky_skin

04-11-2012, 11:37 AM

This project is fantastic. In less than a month (on May 6th), Indy will have been on the road for 2 YEARS!:eek:

And we will be celebrating this milestone at Elstree with a number of Raiders production staff. Any of you know which scenes were filmed at the studios and the corresponding sound stages ?

Pale Horse

04-11-2012, 12:46 PM

This project is fantastic. In less than a month (on May 6th), Indy will have been on the road for 2 YEARS!:eek:

Coffee Table Book?

inky_skin

04-11-2012, 12:52 PM

Coffee Table Book?

Perhaps we should start drawing up a list of "Best Shots"...

Stoo

04-11-2012, 01:28 PM

And we will be celebrating this milestone at Elstree with a number of Raiders production staff. Any of you know which scenes were filmed at the studios and the corresponding sound stages ?Can't wait for that, Inky!:D The "Complete Making of" book probably has the stage number details but I don't have mine with me at the moment. In the meantime, here is some good info from theraider.net:

Raiders (with stage numbers) (http://www.theraider.net/films/raiders/filming_locations.php)
Doom (http://www.theraider.net/films/todoom/filming_locations.php)
Crusade (http://www.theraider.net/films/crusade/filming_locations.php)
Coffee Table Book?Yes! Absolutely. I would definitely buy one. (Heck, I'd even be willing to design the cover.)

inky_skin

04-11-2012, 02:40 PM

Can't wait for that, Inky!:D The "Complete Making of" book probably has the stage number details but I don't have mine with me at the moment. In the meantime, here is some good info from theraider.net:

Raiders (with stage numbers) (http://www.theraider.net/films/raiders/filming_locations.php)
Doom (http://www.theraider.net/films/todoom/filming_locations.php)
Crusade (http://www.theraider.net/films/crusade/filming_locations.php)
Yes! Absolutely. I would definitely buy one. (Heck, I'd even be willing to design the cover.)

Thanks Stoo - should be able to access a couple of those locations with some luck.

How does one start a book ? I think there is some decent content there - maybe some choice shots with a sidebar on the forum member - perhaps a preface about the purpose of the project. Ideas ?

Finn

04-12-2012, 01:58 AM

No comments on yesterday's post? Am I boring everyone? Can't speak for everyone else, but in Finland silence is usually a sign of appreciation. If that helps.

Henry W Jones

04-12-2012, 02:05 PM

Maybe one day I could take Indy on a tour of Seattle. Underground old Seattle could be interesting.

inky_skin

04-12-2012, 02:24 PM

Maybe one day I could take Indy on a tour of Seattle. Underground old Seattle could be interesting.

No reason why not buddy - it's an ongoing project. Are we talking literal of figurative underground ?

Pale Horse

04-12-2012, 03:32 PM

Henry W Jones

04-12-2012, 04:59 PM

No reason why not buddy - it's an ongoing project. Are we talking literal of figurative underground ?

Literally. :hat: Part of Seattle is built on top of old Seattle and they do tours. http://www.undergroundtour.com/

The Seattle Underground is a network of underground passageways and basements in downtown Seattle, Washington, United States that was ground level at the city's origin in the mid-19th century. After the streets were elevated these spaces fell into disuse, but have become a tourist attraction in recent decades.

Seattle's first buildings were wooden. On June 6, 1889 at 2:39 in the afternoon,[1] a cabinetmaker accidentally overturned and ignited a glue pot. An attempt to extinguish it with water spread the burning grease-based glue. The fire chief was out of town, and although the volunteer fire department responded they made the mistake of trying to use too many hoses at once. They never recovered from the subsequent drop in water pressure, and the Great Seattle Fire destroyed 31 blocks.[2]

While a destructive fire was not unusual for the time, the response of the city leaders was. Instead of rebuilding the city as it was before, they made two strategic decisions: that all new buildings must be of stone or brick, insurance against a similar disaster in the future; and to regrade the streets one to two stories higher than the original street grade. Pioneer Square had originally been built mostly on filled-in tidelands and, as a consequence, it often flooded. The new street level also assisted in ensuring that gravity-assisted flush toilets that funnelled into Elliott Bay did not back up at high tide.

For the regrade, the streets were lined with concrete walls that formed narrow alleyways between the walls and the buildings on both sides of the street, with a wide "alley" where the street was. The naturally steep hillsides were used, and through a series of sluices material was washed into the wide "alleys", raising the streets to the desired new level, generally 12 feet higher than before, in some places nearly 30 feet.

At first pedestrians climbed ladders to go between street level and the sidewalks in front of the building entrances. Brick archways, as seen in the image to the left, were constructed next to the road surface, above the submerged sidewalks. Skylights with small panes of clear glass (which later became amethyst-colored because of manganese in the glass) were installed, creating the area now called the Seattle Underground.

When they reconstructed their buildings, merchants and landlords knew that the ground floor would eventually be underground and the next floor up would be the new ground floor, so there is very little decoration on the doors and windows of the original ground floor, but extensive decoration on the new ground floor.

Once the new sidewalks were complete, building owners moved their businesses to the new ground floor, although merchants carried on business in the lowest floors of buildings that survived the fire, and pedestrians continued to use the underground sidewalks lit by the glass cubes (still seen on some streets) embedded in the grade-level sidewalk above.

In 1907 the city condemned the Underground for fear of bubonic plague, two years before the 1909 World Fair in Seattle (Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition). The basements were left to deteriorate or were used as storage. Some became illegal flophouses for the homeless, gambling halls, speakeasies, and opium dens.

Only a small portion of the Seattle Underground has been restored and made safe and accessible to the public on guided tours.

It will be a little while before I can participate but I will want in. Washington has a bunch of things for Indy to see.

Stoo

04-12-2012, 08:12 PM

Thanks Stoo - should be able to access a couple of those locations with some luck.

How does one start a book ? I think there is some decent content there - maybe some choice shots with a sidebar on the forum member - perhaps a preface about the purpose of the project. Ideas ?Can't wait for your visit to Elstree. That will be a coup-de-grâce!

As for a possible book, the red-lined map should defitintely be used with each leg added on the corresponding host's pages. One other possibility could be to include more detailed maps of the actual cities with the precise location points showing where the individual photos were taken.

I've worked on a book and a few catalogues before so I'd be totally into helping make this happen.:)
Here's one

HTML Code:
http://www.blurb.com/
but by no means is that the only route. But, with a potentially small audience, it could work well.On-demand printing is, indeed, the best avenue to take. That way, nobody is left with boxes of unsold books. A friend of mine has made 2 nice, hardcover books using CafePress but they don't do colour pages.

Book1 looks pretty good and well-suited for our needs:
http://www.book1one.com

InexorableTash

04-13-2012, 10:09 AM

I can practically hear the Indy theme playing. The red line is on the map and about to stop...

(Better finish up my story tonight!)

Lance Quazar

04-13-2012, 05:06 PM

Tash, not only have I been dazzled and delighted by your fantastic images, but I am very much in your debt for your travel advice!

I have been following in the footsteps of Indy these past couple days, with stops at Chinatown, the submarine (but I actually went inside!) and Alcatraz (again, going all the way to the island!)

Hope tomorrow to get to Fort Mason before leaving in the late afternoon.

Your have been gorgeous, amusing and highly entertaining!

Though, I can't help but think Indy should swing by Bourbon and Branch to re-live the swinging Prohibition days of his youth.

InexorableTash

04-13-2012, 11:54 PM

Tash, not only have I been dazzled and delighted by your fantastic images, but I am very much in your debt for your travel advice!

Happy to help! Glad you're having a good time.

And now, the penultimate chapter in this adventure...

InexorableTash

04-14-2012, 12:04 AM

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Da-da-dum-da... dum-da-dum...

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The repairs on that truck didn't last long. I'd better walk. Chaac-Mool's temple is supposed to be near here.

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Once upon a time the whole area was just sand dunes. The map I translated says that up ahead...

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Is a secret tunnel through the rocks! Better head inside.

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It opens out onto the beach. I see a trail down there.

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The trail leads along the coast to... whoah!

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A whole valley full of ruins!

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It looks like some ancient civilization built a complex of some sort here.

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Tumbled columns... this must have been magnificent.

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What master builders. The aqueduct is still carrying water, after all these years.

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Those look like Mayan temple ruins. That explains the name! I wonder if I can get up there.

Will Indy find a way into the temple? What secrets will he discover within? Tune in tomorrow for the final exciting chapter in - Traveling Indiana Jones in San Francisco and the Legend of Chaac-Mool!

InexorableTash

04-14-2012, 09:26 PM

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This entrance is sealed shut. If I can just get to the other side...

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Hey, down on the beach. Some Bullwhip kelp. That gives me an idea.

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If I can just snag that rock...

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:whip:

Let the record show that I actually made that wrap. Not gonna put any weight on it, though!

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Ancient tribal carvings on the wall. I'll have to decipher those later.

For a couple of years there's been a carving of a skull (http://www.flickr.com/photos/inexorabletash/4320119600/in/set-72157625286211210) in that mud wall, but it's finally eroded away.

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It's overgrown with vines. But there's an entrance to the temple!

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Here we go, Chaac-Mool. Your secret must lie at the end of this tunnel.

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Will it be an artifact from beyond the Earth?

... quadruple-distilled, triple Herkimer filtered, pure spirit vodka... c/o the fine folks at Coit Liquor

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Or perhaps some ancient idol?

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I see light from up ahead!

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Through that opening... can it be?

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Ah, old friend. Good to see you again - it's been a long time.

The egg is in a display case at the Aquarium of the Bay. Photos c/o the spousal unit.

THE END

Both this and the previous chapter were primarily shot at the Sutro Baths (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sutro_Baths) - ruins from a Victorian-era bathing house that burned to the ground in the 1960s and are now part of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area. An ancient civilization... from a certain point of view.

Sorry if that ending was a bit abrupt, but Indy needed to hit the road. After a first-class flight he's back in the UK with Inky already, ready for his next adventure. Hopefully he'll return to SF soon! I'll share some photos that didn't make the cut for the narrative over the next day or two.

NickTurner

04-15-2012, 01:37 AM

Outstanding adventure trip. I would never have guessed in a million years that traveling Indy's trip to San Francisco would turn out like this! Kudos for the delightfully fresh approach and all the more so for achieving this in such a short time - and for using the whip!

:hat:

All in all it looks like you had a great time with our little friend.

inky_skin

04-15-2012, 08:30 AM

Tash - thank you for adding another stunning chapter to Indy's adventure. Couple of stand-out points I'd like to draw particular attention to...firstly your pin-sharp visuals which really capture the beauty of your local area. Secondly your post-production skills - I'm particularly enamoured with the way in which you edited your shots to make them appear in the appropriate widescreen ratio - effectively capturing that authentic movie feel. Finally, the great little narrative you put together (especially the tip of the fedora to Stoo in the last couple of frames). Did I miss the significance of "Chac-Mool" ? If it's a clever anagram or reference then the meaning has totally evaded me...

So, given your preference for Google tools to create your storyboard and Indy's visit to their HQ is there a professional connection ?

I've got a little bit of time before my first outing with Travelling Indy so I was thinking of taking some pictures of the emphemera that accompanies him and allowing contributors to shed some light on its significance. Sound like something you'd all be interested in ?

However, to whet your appetites...Travelling Indy will return in "Indiana Jones and the Fourth Wall"...

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c273/inky_skin/indy_preview-1.jpg

InexorableTash

04-15-2012, 11:37 AM

you edited your shots to make them appear in the appropriate widescreen ratio - effectively capturing that authentic movie feel.

Thanks for noticing! Definitely intentional. Also handy in editing out the fingers holding Indy up.

Did I miss the significance of "Chac-Mool" ? If it's a clever anagram or reference then the meaning has totally evaded me...

It's the name of the food truck in the first Fort Mason picture (and associated SF restaurant), which serves Yucutan cuisine. I have an alternate shot with it in focus and Indy blurry. Their logo is a Mayan idol (same as the one towards the end, although that's a different restaurant in the background. The name has no other meaning, it just sounded cool.

So, given your preference for Google tools to create your storyboard and Indy's visit to their HQ is there a professional connection ?

Maybe. :) You may find clues in the materials Indy picked up with him. And yes, I think you should share photos of his treasures!

InexorableTash

04-16-2012, 11:02 AM

Sometimes the photography is more than a one-person job. NickTurner and MDP78 setting up a shot. I love the reverent way that MDP78 is holding the stick. Makes me think of the map room scene in Raiders. Also note the magnifying glass in Nick's hand to inspect the shot in detail:

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Another behind-the-scenes shot, on Treasure Island:

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Another shot of the pinball playfield:

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There's actually another one of these tables in the building where I work, visible from the courtyard, but it's in a private office area.

First attempt at the "Indy and GGB" shot. This was from the beach near Crissy Field:

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Second attempt, by the Warming Hut:

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Posing with my son (who's sporting his U.S. Wings jacket):

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My son wanted to take a photo:

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Another calculating machine at the Long Now Foundation:

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Indy and the Pampanito:

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Another boat at the Pier. You can see Ghirardelli Square in the background. (For the record, it's pronounced "JEER-ah-DEL-ee". A relative visiting for a wedding was saying it "ger-IT-ah-lee" and it took a while to figure out what she was talking about.)

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Looking back along the Aquatic Park. The Streamline Moderne building on the right is a musem that's been under repair since we moved to SF in 2006. It's partially open now and had a great map exhibit showing early maps of California (e.g. when it was thought to be an island). Unfortunately it was closed the day I stopped by with Indy!

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Indy and the dinosaur (and flamingos):

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Oh no! Indy's trapped in an Ed Wood movie!

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Another view of the Yoda fountain in the Presidio, at the Lucasfilm HQ. I went on a Sunday and there was a bit of a line to take photos. No-one batted an eye at Indy, of course. In person, you can see intriguing silhouettes of maquettes through the windows of the buildings; nothing worth photographing, alas.

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In a scene that was cut, Indy considered using an aqueduct to explore the "temple" ruins:

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That's it from me, folks! I'll be happy to show Indy - or any of his friends here on the board - around SF if they come to visit again.

inky_skin

04-16-2012, 12:10 PM

Brilliant mate. The fact that even your "outtakes" are cracking quality speaks volumes.

Stoo

04-16-2012, 08:54 PM

I intensely dislike the idea of being forced into somebody else's timetable despite the wonderful reasoning, so please send Indy back to inky for his tour. He can send him back this way at his leisure.Sab, when you get him, is there any chance of taking a photo with Lombard Street in the background? Plus, how about Indy with some Rice-a-Roni? After all, it IS "the San Francisco Treat"! Indy's sojourn in the Bay Area wouldn't be complete, otherwise.:D
The egg is in a display case at the Aquarium of the Bay. Photos c/o the spousal unit.
Finally, the great little narrative you put together (especially the tip of the fedora to Stoo in the last couple of frames). Ha! I HOWLED upon seeing the egg photos. They really *cracked* me up, Tash! So your wife took those pix? Kudos to her. Wonderful finale to a highly enjoyable narrative. A+:hat:
I've got a little bit of time before my first outing with Travelling Indy so I was thinking of taking some pictures of the emphemera that accompanies him and allowing contributors to shed some light on its significance. Sound like something you'd all be interested in ?I would be interested, as well as seeing everyone's diary entries thus far. Bring 'em on, Ink!:whip:

InexorableTash

04-21-2012, 12:14 PM

Sab, when you get him, is there any chance of taking a photo with Lombard Street in the background? Plus, how about Indy with some Rice-a-Roni? After all, it IS "the San Francisco Treat"! Indy's sojourn in the Bay Area wouldn't be complete, otherwise.:D

Heh, if only I'd known you wanted those shots. I live at the bottom of Lombard ("Tourists! Why did it have to be tourists!"). And we have a box of Rice-a-Roni that's been in our pantry since the 90's - can't get rid of it now!

The iconic Rice-a-Roni cable car advertisement is hanging on the wall in the cable car barn. Showing the mysterious inner workings of the system was one stop I'd intended to make but didn't have time. :(

Le Saboteur

04-25-2012, 03:47 AM

Sab, when you get him, is there any chance of taking a photo with Lombard Street in the background?

Vermont St. between 20th & 22nd is crookeder, but I would be happy to oblige. The list of things that still need to be completed is vast, and there's a lot of intrastate travel to complete as well!

I kid you not. Just a few blocks from my house.

No Aladdin Terrace?

Stoo

04-26-2012, 03:15 PM

Heh, if only I'd known you wanted those shots. I live at the bottom of Lombard ("Tourists! Why did it have to be tourists!"). And we have a box of Rice-a-Roni that's been in our pantry since the 90's - can't get rid of it now!I guess you were too busy featuring other parts of your area and the obvious sites didn't immediately come to mind. Lombard Street is a well-known, San Fran landmark! (Keep that Rice-a-Roni box, Tash!):up:
The iconic Rice-a-Roni cable car advertisement is hanging on the wall in the cable car barn. Showing the mysterious inner workings of the system was one stop I'd intended to make but didn't have time. :(The "mysterious inner workings" is something I want to investigate.

Regarding Rice-A-Roni advertisements, do you mean this one?

http://theowlca.files.wordpress.com/2011/07/rice_a_roni.jpg?w=490
Vermont St. between 20th & 22nd is crookeder, but I would be happy to oblige. The list of things that still need to be completed is vast, and there's a lot of intrastate travel to complete as well! Sab, take a shot of both of them if you get the chance. The only reason I suggested Lombard Street is because it's the most famous San Fran street! (Movies & whatnot).

Please note that you have a HARD ACT to follow, Sab! Make it a good one!:whip:

InexorableTash

04-26-2012, 07:39 PM

No Aladdin Terrace?

Also just a couple blocks away. :)

Regarding Rice-A-Roni advertisements, do you mean this one?

The front panel of that cable car (or one decked out extremely similarly) is hanging up in the barn.

Interesting note about that picture - that car is clearly marked as a Powell-Hyde (the brown "Powell & Market / Hyde & Beach" sign) and is a single-ended Powell-line car, but it's on the California tracks, just up the hill from Powell and California - you can see another Powell line car behind it crossing the intersection.

Le Saboteur

04-27-2012, 04:37 AM

Please note that you have a HARD ACT to follow, Sab! Make it a good one!:whip:

Well, I thought about re-creating the chase scene from Bullitt. Though, the season finale (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hdQjChxV3-E) of Alcatraz beat me to it. Plus, it would look a little silly standing the middle of the street at the corner of Francisco & Larkin fiddling about with action figures.

inky_skin

05-05-2012, 05:08 AM

Stoo

05-10-2012, 08:50 AM

Ok everyone - Indy and I are currently on Stage 7 at Elstree. Security is incredibly tight as this is a working studio. As such, photos may be limited and guerilla-style (don't want to get thrown out). For those of you that don't know, Stage 7 was used for the camp fire scene in ToD....Looking forward to your photos, Ink. Even if they were taken 'guerilla-style', a trip to Elstree is a priceless addition to Mini-Indy's travels.:) Hope you enjoyed your visit!
Well, I thought about re-creating the chase scene from Bullitt. Though, the season finale (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hdQjChxV3-E) of Alcatraz beat me to it. Plus, it would look a little silly standing the middle of the street at the corner of Francisco & Larkin fiddling about with action figures.That would be great, Sab, but do you have a '68 Mustang to do it? What is cool about that clip you linked to is that, not only does it use some music from "Bullitt" but it also shows a green Volkswagen Beetle that reappears later during the chase...just like in the original!:up:

Speaking of Volkswagens, if you have a cream-coloured '63 Beetle, you can recreate some scenes from, "The Love Bug" and "Herbie Rides Again". Both films take place in San Francisco.:D

For fun, here's a mash-up I put together for the "Indiana Jones and the Disney Connection (http://raven.theraider.net/showthread.php?t=21193)" thread:
http://i210.photobucket.com/albums/bb262/Stoo65/IndyHerbie.jpg

inky_skin

05-13-2012, 01:51 PM

Gentlemen, the game is afoot...

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Anyone care to speculate where Indy started his London adventure ?

Le Saboteur

05-14-2012, 03:54 AM

Anyone care to speculate where Indy started his London adventure ?

Why I dare say at the Baker Street Tube Station, my good sir.

inky_skin

05-14-2012, 11:46 AM

Why I dare say at the Baker Street Tube Station, my good sir.

Correctly deduced Le Sab...

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Perhaps a little too elementary ? I hadn't planned to deliberately stop here, but its some of the more unique tube station decor so I hopped off and snapped away. However, this was one of the first instances of authority stepping in to prevent photo taking. Apparently they get a bit twitchy when you produce a camera on the underground - I was told in no uncertain terms to stop what I was doing...

Stoo

05-14-2012, 01:27 PM

Perhaps a little too elementary?Quite elementary, Dr. Inky. However, Le Sab is both well-traveled & a Sherlock fan so it's quite fitting that he answered first!:hat:
However, this was one of the first instances of authority stepping in to prevent photo taking. Apparently they get a bit twitchy when you produce a camera on the underground - I was told in no uncertain terms to stop what I was doing..."In no uncertain terms",...that SUCKS!:down: (I had a similar experience on the Circle Line in 2008.:()

Did you take Indy to the Holmes museum on Baker Street?:confused:

inky_skin

05-14-2012, 04:36 PM

Did you take Indy to the Holmes museum on Baker Street?:confused:

I had planned to. Was rushing to get to a certain location before I had to catch a train out out to Elstree and check into my hotel, and was going to go back on the Sunday morning before returning home. Didn't work out unfortunately, but that's another story.

So...onwards from Baker Street to Tottenham Court Road and then...

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The British Museum.

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"Ever get the feeling the best years of your career are behind you ?"

The museum was a real education in how tough it is to photograph Indy in a low-light location. Seriously, people like Nick Turner made taking beautifully composed shots look easy - but it really isn't ! Macro shots of Indy were blurred without a flash, and with a flash you couldn't capture any backgroud detail. Due to the challenging conditions, the crowds and my limited schedule, this was about the only publishable shot I got off here...

Archaeos

05-14-2012, 05:04 PM

The British Museum.

NICE! I was hoping you would do that :cool:

Due to the challenging conditions, the crowds and my limited schedule, this was about the only publishable shot I got off here...

What a shame! But that's one of the reasons why every visitor is allowed to take pics. The BM knows they all come out badly ;) . So no reason to restrict photography such as at Le Louvre :gun: ;) .

Can't wait for more pix from Globetrotting Indy's London adventure.

inky_skin

05-14-2012, 05:15 PM

What a shame! But that's one of the reasons why every visitor is allowed to take pics. The BM knows they all come out badly ;) . So no reason to restrict photography such as at Le Louvre :gun: ;)

Was probably the only place I didn't get shouted at for raising my camera ;) From our exchanges in other threads, I get the impression you are connected to the British Museum (I understand if you can't elucidate)...

inky_skin

05-21-2012, 08:50 AM

Okay, so the town of Elstree itself is peppered with Indy references...

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(Harrison's star on the "Elstree Film Trail" is right outside the train station)

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(Banner on the Film Trail)

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(Plaque on the Film Trail)

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Sneaky peak around the back of Elstree Studios into one of the f/x shops. Say, that fella looks familiar...

But did I manage to get any shots of Travelling Indy in the studio itself ? Tune in this weekend to find out...

Lance Quazar

05-22-2012, 02:21 AM

Wonderful teases for Elstree!! But I want to see more museum pics. Blurry and dim or not!!

inky_skin

05-22-2012, 07:15 AM

Wonderful teases for Elstree!! But I want to see more museum pics. Blurry and dim or not!!

I honestly wish there were more to show. Sadly there aren't.

Stoo

06-14-2012, 08:32 AM

But did I manage to get any shots of Travelling Indy in the studio itself ? Tune in this weekend to find out...You are probably busy but thought I'd send you a wink, Ink.;)

Cool photo in front of the British Museum. Such a natural location for Indy and it ties in so nicely with the mention in "Crystal Skull".

russds

06-14-2012, 09:00 AM

This is a great idea/thread. I'm just coming into it, so I just read the first few posts, and skipped to the last couple posts. Is this thing finished, is there a link with all the pics? (I'll try to go back and read through it). If it's not done, sign me up for Seal Beach CA, I can take a picture of him near the beach, or an In-N-Out or some local landmark, oh maybe Disneyland if he hasn't been there already. The pictures of Esltree studios are great, but shouldn't the pictures of Indy's trip include Indy somewhere? If it hasn't been done already I can make a website dedicated to his adventure, I would love to see a big map, and then see all the pics of the doll in various locations. Fun, stuff. Thanks @inky_skin for a great idea!

Stoo

06-14-2012, 09:41 AM

Hi, Russ. In my opinion, this is THE GREATEST THREAD in the whole history of The Raven, due to Inky's creativity & generosity and the full-blooded enthusiasm of everyone involved.:up:

The project isn't over yet because, more than 2 years after it began, Mini-Indy still hasn't circumnavigated the globe (he keeps zig-zagging across the Atlantic). The mighty Pale Horse took the figure to Disneyland already, however, Indy is due to return to Californye-yay. Ultimately, it's up to Inky to decide whether or not to include new hosts/chaperones but he's a nice fellow so you may be in luck.

If you're willing to create a dedicated website, I say, "Go for it!". We've discussed perhaps making a book but I think a website would be welcome. Inky made a map but it's rather small and hasn't been updated in a very, long time.

This thread is filled to the brim with wonderful stuff so check out the entire thing...and don't skip a single post!:whip:

Archaeos

06-14-2012, 11:18 AM

...all the pics of the doll in various locations...

It's not a doll, it's an ACTION FIGURE :rolleyes: :p

And I second Stoo's statement. It is the greatest thread, and it was the thread that lead me to The Raven over a year ago, making me a regular lurking reader - and now an active member. Inky, I bow to you :hat:

inky_skin

06-17-2012, 04:25 AM

Firstly, a huge apology - I know I've been slack in curating this thread but work has simply kept me maxed out for the past few weeks.

russds - Welcome. If you want to host Indy I'll add you to the list, but please be aware that you'll be some way down the batting order. You are correct that my initial Elstree pics don't contain Indy - but I wanted to include all of the Indy-related stuff that I saw as a "trailer" of sorts (see below for the main feature). I've been considering a website to pull all the pics together (with an interactive mapping element) so I may contact you via PM for some consultation.

Archaeos - Glad to know that this thread pulled you in. My wife often refers to my action figures as "dolls" - I prefer "miniature human analogues". Any chance you'd like to hang out with Indy before he leaves these shores ?

So, as I alluded to earlier, taking pictures at Elstree was somewhat tricky - although not for the reasons I first thought. We had been told that it was a working studio ("Millionaire" and "The Voice" were filming there that evening) and therefore had to sign a disclaimer that we wouldn't take pictures on the lot. It actually transpired that half of Stage 7 was occupied by guests (who you had to pay to photograph) and the other half by the Kurtz-Joiner Archive (who are writing a book about their artefacts and therefore wanted to preserve "exclusivity"). So - security were keen to eject anyone who broke the rules.

However...

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Indy on the "Elstree Film Trail".

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Behind the Studios, looking onto the "George Lucas Stage".

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"Uh-oh...looks familiar". Another backlot relic - not sure from which show though.

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Main entrance.

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Straight into the studio bar/commissary - where Harrison, George, Steven and friends no doubt had a few drinks.

inky_skin

06-17-2012, 04:46 AM

Onto the backlot itself (had to be very careful where I was pointing my camera at this point)...

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The prop store. I had visions of the interior looking like "Hanger 51". Perhaps The Ark really is still in there ;) ?

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The exterior of Stage 7. I gather they filmed the "campfire" scene from Temple on this soundstage. Anyone know whether other Indy segments were shot here ? I heard an anecdote later in the day that suggested Harrison and Pat Roach did their ToD fight scene on this stage.

Okay - so now things get "guerilla" style ;)

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Warning sign as you enter the soundstage.

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Indy posing by a list of some of the shows shot on Stage 7 (don't ask me how they "filmed" Toy Story here. Mo-cap perhaps?).

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Indy finally makes it onto hallowed ground!

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Hanging out on the stairs.

So - that's pretty much it for picures. Indiana Jones is still intrinsically linked to Elstree, featuring heavily on advertising for the studio complex.

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c273/inky_skin/IMAG0339.jpg

I think we can rest assured that the legacy of the films won't be forgotten in the place that saw a number of their key scenes brought to life.

inky_skin

06-17-2012, 05:02 AM

One final entry:

I was fortunate to be able to pose an Indy-related question to a panel comprising production staff who had worked on both the Star Wars and Indiana Jones films (much to the ire of the Star Wars fans present!).

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l-r Michael Ford (Set Decorator), Ron Punter (Specialist Painter), Toby Lofthouse (Prop Supervisor)

I asked whether it was more challenging to dress a period film (Raiders) or a sci-fi picture (Star Wars). Their answer was Star Wars as everthing had to be fabricated. Apparently they just hit every costume hire store in a 50 mile radius of London for Raiders looking for uniforms. No real regard for accuracy, provided the era was roughly correct.

Incidentally, Ron Punter painted both the Ark and the Flying Wing (and the door that Jack Nicholson put an axe through in The Shining - there were 40+ of them made). He also mentioned watching Harrison and Pat Roach doing their Temple scenes together on set (Thugee / rock crusher?) and being approached by a young woman looking for Spielberg (transpired it was Barbara Streisand. Whether she was wearing her S&M outfit was unconfirmed ;)).

russds

06-19-2012, 10:31 AM

Hey @inky, great stuff. love the pics, and the fact you got to go to the Elstree studios, and even sit on the QA session. What a great adventure, and appropriate trip for mini-indy. Yes, please add me to the list, even though it might be a while, I would still enjoy being a part of it. With every trip the "action figure" :) grows more and more mature. :)

I have been thinking of website ideas actually, and even started looking at the google maps API, and thinking of ways of organizing the pics/trips/posts into a nicely designed website with map. I would love to see this. Feel free to PM me (i'm a web programmer so I dig this sort of stuff) for ideas or just talking about it. I think it would make a great site!

soundwave129

06-21-2012, 08:36 PM

Hey there everyone, I've been following this thread for about a month now, and I finally registered and got an account just to say that I think this is one the coolest ideas ever. I've greatly enjoyed seeing mini-Indy's adventures across the globe, and look forward to even more awesome pictures in the future! :up:

Le Saboteur

06-22-2012, 06:14 AM

...Indy is due to return to Californye-yay...

...and points beyond! But those points shall remain nameless at this juncture.

Any chance you'd like to hang out with Indy before he leaves these shores ?

By all means, please do. If anybody else on that dreary Isle of Blight wishes to share the sights with Indy, please take advantage of his nearness as I fully intend on keeping him in my possession for... well, quite some time.

(i'm a web programmer so I dig this sort of stuff) for ideas

Hmm... I have a domain that's in need of some content. It's almost site appropriate.

Archaeos

06-23-2012, 05:55 AM

Archaeos - Glad to know that this thread pulled you in. My wife often refers to my action figures as "dolls" - I prefer "miniature human analogues". Any chance you'd like to hang out with Indy before he leaves these shores ?

Sorry for late reply, I have been travelling myself (under the pretext of organising a fresh beer delivery at The Staatliches Hofbräuhaus in München for all you Raveners after Finn came clean on some gastronomy deficiencies here (http://raven.theraider.net/showthread.php?t=22289), but I drank it all myself to reduce ballast near Mount Kailash - I mean, why is this haunt in Nepal and not in... Ojai CA, anyway :p :rolleyes: :sleep: ).

WOw, okay, Inky, I genuinely am lost for words. I always thought that one day in the future, I would want to take part in this, but as a newbie here (at least in term of participation), I never thought of thi being anytome soon.

I also wouldn't want to be seen jumping queue here as many have diligently waited for a very long time to do their bit of adventuring with Travelling Indy. I don't want to rub someone badly by accepting...

Also, I am unsure for how long any member is allowed to hang on to Travelling Indy. If it's like 2 weeks or so, then I have to decline as I wouldn't be able to mount anything in such a short time. If I could hang on to him until end of July, or possibly even end of August, that's different.

What could I offer..? I will be in London throughout July, and could see if Indy could do some long-overdue research at the British Museum, the Petrie and some other places. After all, with so much mileage on his legs, he needs to catch up what academia has been up to in terms of objects and discoveries...

In August, I will be off to Turkey (if things hold and the Syrian border region ain't becoming a hotchpotch - the F-4 downing (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-18562210) near Hatay could become a catalyst). In Turkey, Travelling Indy could immedialtey apply some of his recently-learned knowledge in London and do some site visitations - although he won't be allowed to do some digging because he doesn't hold a Turkish government license...

Sorry, this post reads like rumblings and I realise the orhtograpy is bad but I am genuioely humbled and excited alike of this offer, and typing on a train aint' helping. So by any means, if you think what I could do is okay and of interenst and if no one here objects and if the times are right (sending INdy to Le Saboteur in CA, if I understand that correctly), I would love to give this opportunity a try (jeez, hopefully my camera will be able to do something good).

yours,
-Archaeos *who lost his cool because of a doll* :gun: :cool:

inky_skin

06-30-2012, 10:05 AM

Quick update: Archaeos - Turkey etc sounds great, will be in touch. Hoping to get Indy to Clouds Hill / Bovington on Tuesday - will let you chaps figure out why those two locations are significant...

Archaeos

06-30-2012, 10:16 AM

Quick update: Archaeos - Turkey etc sounds great, will be in touch.

Thx.:up:

Hoping to get Indy to Clouds Hill / Bovington on Tuesday - will let you chaps figure out why those two locations are significant...

Hmm... I think Indy is visiting an old friend from his Young-er days... talking Egypt, Arabia, Paris..., how that chap Arnold Toynbee was right after all..., maybe exchanging latest news on what's going on at the Palestine Exploration Fund (PEF) (http://www.pef.org.uk) and thinking of old and lost ANZAC comrades?

Le Saboteur

07-01-2012, 04:41 AM

Hoping to get Indy to Clouds Hill / Bovington on Tuesday - will let you chaps figure out why those two locations are significant...

If somebody could get Indy into the Black Museum, that would be fantastic.

The fact that it's not public makes it that much more challenging.

Archaeos

07-01-2012, 05:24 AM

If somebody could get Indy into the Black Museum, that would be fantastic.

The fact that it's not public makes it that much more challenging.

Making an appointment to see Room 101 as a civilian is nigh impossible. To be caught taking photos in it could mean that the next room you see is the cosy deportation lounge at Heathrow Airport... SO LET'S DO IT :D :up:

inky_skin

07-01-2012, 09:35 AM

Making an appointment to see Room 101 as a civilian is nigh impossible. To be caught taking photos in it could mean that the next room you see is the cosy deportation lounge at Heathrow Airport... SO LET'S DO IT :D :up:

Heh, I could tell you a story about Cuban customs that would make Heathrow seem VERY cosy...

NickTurner

07-01-2012, 02:12 PM

Hoping to get Indy to Clouds Hill / Bovington on Tuesday - will let you chaps figure out why those two locations are significant...

I'm going to go with this for Bovington: http://www.tankmuseum.org/ixbin/indexplus?_IXSS_=_IXMENU_%3dVehicles%26_IXACTION_%3dSUMMARY%26%253atext%3d%2522WW1%2bHall%2522%2bin%2bmus_current_location_Section%2bindex%2bmus_text_location%26_IXMAXHITS_%3d12%26_IXSESSION_%3dWmARxGxhyAr%26%2524%2bwith%2bmus_catalogue%3d%252e%26_IXFPFX_%3dtemplates%252ffull%252ftvod%252ft%26%253amus_administration_name%3dVEH&_IXFIRST_=9&_IXSPFX_=templates/full/tvod/x&_IXIMGINDEX_=0&_IXMAXHITS_=1&_IXACTION_=summary&_IXMENU_=Vehicles

Looks familiar eh? :D

Favorite hangout in my youth! :up: Many times biked out there with a picnic lunch. Always sailed right past TEL's place though...

inky_skin

07-01-2012, 04:00 PM

Spot on Nick - the tank museum even gets a name check in the credits of Last Crusade.

You grew up around the Wareham area ? I'm guessing that put us in the same place at the same time. Blandford, Poole and the like were my stomping ground in my 20s (back in the 90s).

NickTurner

07-01-2012, 07:17 PM

Lived in Broadstone from age 11 to 18. I'm a bit before your time though - 1965 - 1972! I'm sure being close to Bovington Camp got me into armour modelling though.

Archaeos

07-09-2012, 12:20 PM

With travelling Indy soon bound to sunny California for attention of Le Saboteur - although maybe after a little prolonged stay in Europe with me -, I think it should be okay to doublepost Attila's heads-up (http://raven.theraider.net/showpost.php?p=531748&postcount=272) that the National Geographic Adventure of Archaeology Exhibition (discussed here (http://raven.theraider.net/showthread.php?t=18890)) currently at CAC in Valencia (http://www.cac.es/museo/exposiciones/ficha/?contentId=118829) until 16 September 2012, will also move on to California!

I'm surprised this (http://herocomplex.latimes.com/2012/07/06/indiana-jones-leaps-to-blu-ray-snakes-slither-to-comic-con-booth/) hasn't come up here, especially as it's been mentioned on TheRaider.net:

And for Los Angeles-based Indy fans, the “Indiana Jones and the Adventure of Archaeology” exhibit is coming to the Discovery Science Center in Santa Ana on Oct. 12, on the heels of the Blu-ray release in September. The exhibit features props from the movies, including the Ark of the Covenant and the Holy Grail, as well as genuine archaeological artifacts, many of which served as inspiration for the film.

Great news (http://raven.theraider.net/showpost.php?p=531751&postcount=273), as this could raises the possibility of Travelling Indy visiting "his" Travelling Exhibition :up: .

russds

07-09-2012, 01:12 PM

With travelling Indy soon bound to sunny California for attention of Le Saboteur - although maybe after a little prolonged stay in Europe with me -, I think it should be okay to doublepost Attila's heads-up (http://raven.theraider.net/showpost.php?p=531748&postcount=272) that the National Geographic Adventure of Archaeology Exhibition (discussed here (http://raven.theraider.net/showthread.php?t=18890)) currently at CAC in Valencia (http://www.cac.es/museo/exposiciones/ficha/?contentId=118829) until 16 September 2012, will also move on to California! Great news (http://raven.theraider.net/showpost.php?p=531751&postcount=273), as this could raises the possibility of Travelling Indy visiting "his" Travelling Exhibition :up: .

Wow, great, thanks for posting, i was hoping the exhibit would come to so cal, and here it is coming in Oct. I will definitely be going. If the possibility presents itself, i will be going and could take traveling Indy.

inky_skin

07-09-2012, 01:33 PM

Great news (http://raven.theraider.net/showpost.php?p=531751&postcount=273), as this could raises the possibility of Travelling Indy visiting "his" Travelling Exhibition :up: .

You make a great point Archaeos - anyone up for it (although I've promised Le Sab that Indy will be back in his possession by October at the latest) ?

Well, I've had a great time with Indy - both taking him on a couple of excursions and also reading his diaries and examining the collected ephemera - but it's time for him to move on.

I did manage to make a wet - and ultimately disappointing - detour to Clouds Hill (home of T E Lawrence) last week. Unfortunately, it turns out the house is shut for part of the week so I was only able to grab the following shots:

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c273/inky_skin/IMAG0415.jpg

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c273/inky_skin/IMAG0413.jpg

The overall "Travelling Indy" package now weighs almost a kilo, so I'm making an executive decision to only forward on Indy and his diaries. The rest I'm going to retain in order to scan / photograph and post in this thread. I hope you are all ok with this (reduces postage costs as well).

As far as a website is concerned, I'm very keen to take russds and Le Sab up on their offer to develop something. I think it's more appropriate than the book idea at this moment as we can keep adding new content - committing his travels to paper has a certain finality to it that would be better explored once Indy's travels are over. Chaps - I'll be in touch.

Archaeos - you're up ! :whip:

inky_skin

07-09-2012, 01:35 PM

Wow, great, thanks for posting, i was hoping the exhibit would come to so cal, and here it is coming in Oct. I will definitely be going. If the possibility presents itself, i will be going and could take traveling Indy.

Apologies russds, only just seen your post. Let us see if we can't synchronise a few schedules...

Archaeos

07-09-2012, 02:17 PM

Archaeos - you're up ! :whip:

Ayeaye, Sir! :hat:

(Pressure is on now :eek:)

You've got a message, Inky.
Already have some plans fermenting in my head on what's possible.

For sure is: I will try my best to weave a bit further the Indy-in-Britain narrative that you started, and have him return to London from having met up with T.E. Lawrence (I loved that - what a great idea that was, Inky :up: ), catch up on the scholar side of his life at some museums, and maybe let him walk past some other landmarks or places — any requests from Raveners are welcome... if you want to see Indy somewere, post it here... okay, except me being arrested by the Met for attempting to break into Room 101, okay ;) )

If nothing geopolitically serious happens, Indy will then be off to Turkey for some fieldwork. Let's see if there's some adventure he is catapulted into...

First week of September, I will be back in London, and then post Indy with courier to Le Sab in California where he should arrive 3rd week of September latest. And then, off to Santa Ana or Rest of America... the adventure continues...

Good call on the reduced-package thing (1kg... wow...), and of course the website. I think that's a much better idea for now than a book, although at the end of Indy's travel, an edited/curated photobook would be cool. But the adventure is just beginning, anyhow, as I can see Indy travelling in 2 years + time with no end in sight...

:whip:

Archaeos

07-19-2012, 04:03 AM

Archaeos - you're up ! :whip:

Just sent you a private message, Inky :hat:

inky_skin

07-19-2012, 08:33 AM

Just sent you a private message, Inky :hat:

Check your Inbox chap...;)

Archaeos

07-21-2012, 11:25 AM

Just a heads up to everyone here that Travelling Indy has safely arrived yesterday. Thanks Inky! :cool:

Over the next 6 weeks, the adventure continues with me before he will jet off to LeSab. :up:

Stoo

07-23-2012, 01:33 AM

— any requests from Raveners are welcome... if you want to see Indy somewere, post it here... okay, except me being arrested by the Met for attempting to break into Room 101, okay ;)Here are some suggestions:

1) With a Coldstream Guard or a Horse Guard.
2) Recreate the shot near Big Ben from the London episode of Young Indy.
3) Outside/Inside the University of London (where he taught in a couple of the novels).
4) Gandhi statue in Tavistock Square (Indy encountered Gandhi in a comic...and an unproduced TV episode).
5) Imperial War Museum!
6) WW1 Cenotaph in Whitehall.
7) Herbert Johnson store near Piccadilly.
8) With the wax figure of Indy at Madame Tussaud's.
9) A photo with you, Archaeos!:whip:

(I would request to see Indy on Carnaby St. but it wouldn't really suit the old codger.;))

Le Saboteur

07-27-2012, 01:12 AM

Here are a few more suggestions:

1.) Aboard H.M.S. Victory
2.) 12 Downing Street
3.) The Sherlock Holmes Museum
4.) The clock tower at Hereford
5.) Aboard the Golden Hind
6.) the grave of Sir Richard Francis Burton
7.) Savile Row and/or Bond St.
8.) Thames House
9.) The Athenaeum's Library
10.) The Traveller's Club

If you could include a bottle of 108-proof Pusser's in the package, that would be great.

Stoo

07-27-2012, 06:16 PM

Nice suggestion list, Le Sab. One more to add:

- Watching The Who perform at the closing ceremony of the Olympics! Live in person or televised - doesn't matter - just do it "anyway, anyhow, anywhere"!:whip:

Archaeos

07-31-2012, 11:31 AM

@LeSab @LeStoo

Thanks so much for the inspiration and ideas.

Much to my surprise, the requests are all feasable, even though LeSab's are a little less probable, especially when they located outside the London universe of the M25. But I can compensate any that I can't fulfill with equally interesting stuff (me thinks).

Would you like Herbert Johnson's at 54 St James's Street or at 162 Piccadilly :cool: ?

Watching The Who perform at the closing ceremony of the Olympics! Live in person or televised - doesn't matter - just do it "anyway, anyhow, anywhere"!

Now THAT I can't do, simply because I will have "wheels-up" to Turkey at almost exactly the moment when The Who is wheeled out on stage. But maybe... there is... another... opt... ion... Let me make this up as I along :)

If you could include a bottle of 108-proof Pusser's in the package, that would be great.

Good taste. Too much 84-proof p•ssy stuff floating around here, if I may say so, skipper.
Will see that the US Customs could do to stop such a shipment.