[Phoenix]

So i got an idea from another thread where atomicbartbeans was bored. Someone suggested, when they were shown a map of where he is, that he go out and take a photo of some random object.

I thought this could be a really cool idea. I thought we could give the general location of where we live, and a google map to start, and people would have to go to somewhere that someone else picks and take photos. They would have to make the photos interesting and not boring, so they might have to think about it a bit, if someone chooses a shit spot. Or the other person might choose a touristy type place so they can see what it's like.

What do you guys think?

[atomicbartbeans]

That's an excellent idea; for the purpose of this morning I'll give you a smaller area as it's raining.

Wanna find something neat?

[chucker]

Geocaching, anyone?

[rasmits]

Oh neat, I wanna play.

[atomicbartbeans]

Post your map then!

[Taskiss]

Originally Posted by chucker Geocaching, anyone?

No problem. First, go to Chesterfield MO and dig under the tree off Chesterfield Parkway and Schoettler Valley Dr. and you'll find the next coordinates.

38°38'57.63"N 90°33'13.60"W

I'm kidding, by the way.

[rasmits]

Here's my map.

Keep in mind we're in the middle of a transit strike.

ABB: The cemetery looks interesting.

[atomicbartbeans]

There's two on the map.

I'll gladly walk to either one though. Be specific!

[rasmits]

Oh, I only saw the "Courtland Rural Cemetary". I pick that one.

[709]

Originally Posted by rasmits Oh, I only saw the "Courtland Rural Cemetary". I pick that one.

Ooh! That's where I was going to mention!

Specifically, there's a round area with a path or something around it a little north of center. It has two rings of stones circling one single stone shaded by a single tree. I would love to know who that person is. He/she must be of some importance to the area.

[atomicbartbeans]

Will do!

I might not get the chance to check it out until this afternoon (gotta fix the car) but I'll take some pictures today.

[Xaqtly]

Here's my general area. It'll be good practice for me to get the camera out again.

[Moogs]

So... someone posts a map location... and then someone else is supposed to go photograph that annnnd.... make the map poster guess where it is. Or?

[Xaqtly]

Oh I was assuming you could look at my map location and then tell me to take a picture of something that looks interesting in my area. Then I'd post the pic here.

[turtle]

Originally Posted by Xaqtly Oh I was assuming you could look at my map location and then tell me to take a picture of something that looks interesting in my area. Then I'd post the pic here.

Yep, that's my understanding as well.

[Moogs]

You guys are probably right. That makes more sense.

[atomicbartbeans]

Back!

This one made me laugh...

Originally Posted by 709 Ooh! That's where I was going to mention! Specifically, there's a round area with a path or something around it a little north of center. It has two rings of stones circling one single stone shaded by a single tree.

Here's the circle thing... a lot of headstones have been added since Google took their picture, and it appears that the tree near the middle has grown a lot...





The stone in the middle of the circle has two family names, Bushby and Kennedy. As for the significance, I'll have to do some googling...

Originally Posted by digitalprimate What's the circular building on Saunders Road? I've got it - I want pictures of that building, Atomicbartbeans! It's within walking distance

I was too lazy to walk to it, but I snapped a picture from the cemetery

[Bryson]

Originally Posted by Xaqtly Here's my general area. It'll be good practice for me to get the camera out again.

OK, I want a picture of something here:



I'm here.

[Bryson]

Originally Posted by rasmits Here's my map. Keep in mind we're in the middle of a transit strike. ABB: The cemetery looks interesting.

Can you get close enough to photgraph this?:



Should be full of trains if there's a strike, right?

[Windswept]

ACK! I feel dizzy looking at that.

[rasmits]

Originally Posted by Bryson Can you get close enough to photgraph this?: http://bryson.albassamtheatre.com//paris%20rotunda.jpg Should be full of trains if there's a strike, right?

I'll do it tomorrow since it's night time right now, but it should be no problem.

[Xaqtly]

Originally Posted by Bryson OK, I want a picture of something here:

Cool, I'll have to get a picture tomorrow though, didn't bring my camera with me to work today. but that's only a couple miles from where I work, I'll get pics tomorrow.

[Xaqtly]

Here are my pics of Duck Creek Park. There's a cool little skate park in there, and horseshoe and bocci pits. It's a nice place.



http://www.xaqtly.com/duckcreek/

[Bryson]

Originally Posted by Bryson I'm here.

*bump*

Come on then...I'm bored too....

[turtle]

Originally Posted by Bryson *bump* Come on then...I'm bored too....

What's in the middle here? What kind of statue is in the middle circle?

Can I play too? I'm near this area. Try to avoid asking me to get pictures in the military bases. I might get shot.

[GSpotter]

Originally Posted by turtle2472 Can I play too? I'm near this area. Try to avoid asking me to get pictures in the military bases. I might get shot.

Can you go there?


I'm here - where should I go (tomorrow - now I'm going to bed first)?

[turtle]

Originally Posted by GSpotter Can you go there?

I'll see if I can get there tomorrow some time. I'll be working most of the day and might have to put it off until Sunday though.

[turtle]

So I got the the site and as suspected I saw a gate.

Click for photostream.

So I took some shots around the entrance since I wasn't expecting to be able to legally go near the building. Now I realized just how out of practice I was with the camera and the fact that it was a gray and overcast day didn't help me. And through all of this it wasn't until I got home that I realized I left it on 200 ISO. You would think I don't know how to use a camera.

So here are a few of the pictures from the road leading in without trespassing. There were a couple of signs that indicated we can't drive in there. So I grabbed a few shots from the entrance area.


Well, while I was getting ready to leave I saw a couple of people walking dogs by the building back there so I figured there must be a way to get back there. I noticed a "walking trail" sign and decided to follow it. I ended up parking at the trail entrance and walking the path to the house. This is the view I ended up getting after walking the path on the side. It seems the path it ok for walking but you can't drive your car down onto the property. So I walked around and took some pictures. Since I'm limited to 12 images in the thread, see the Flickr feed to see all of them.





After walking around this place it was obviously a personal residence at one point but has now become property of the city. I looks like it was a desirable property too. I would have loved to raise my kids there, after expanding the house a little that is.

[turtle]

Originally Posted by GSpotter ... I'm here - where should I go (tomorrow - now I'm going to bed first)?

There was a ferris wheel in that city that looked like it could be an interesting subject. Can you get to it without having to pay a fee? It didn't look like a carnival, just a single ride. Do you know where I'm talking about?

Also, how did you get a link ot the map where you wanted me to check out? I can't seem to get a link to a pin point, only the city.

[GSpotter]

Originally Posted by turtle2472 There was a ferris wheel in that city that looked like it could be an interesting subject. Can you get to it without having to pay a fee? It didn't look like a carnival, just a single ride. Do you know where I'm talking about?

I'm not sure. The only ferris wheel I know is this.

I think I could go there, but not before next weekend (when I get out of the office, it's usually dark already).

It's used at the "Cannstatter Wasen", the second largest beer fest (after the Oktoberfest in Munich).

Also, how did you get a link ot the map where you wanted me to check out? I can't seem to get a link to a pin point, only the city.

I scrolled until I had the target centered and then I clicked on the "URL to this page" link above the "Hybrid" button. I takes the scrolling into account as the geo coordinates are included.