Pictures you didn't take - Page 20

glatt · 06-04-2012, 08:12 AM

I stole this from a friend on FB.

Maybe you've heard about the big anniversary for the Queen, celebrating 60 years on the throne. They had a big boat parade through London and a lot of people turned out to watch.

You'll see nice pictures on news sites of the Queen and the boats, but what's it really like to be there? It's like this. Picture taken by my friend's daughter while she was up on his shoulders. You get a free periscope advertising an upcoming movie so you can catch a glimpse of the boats going by. Looks like a zoo but everyone is enjoying themselves and glad to be there.

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limey · 06-04-2012, 08:57 AM

Glad (SOOOOO glad) I'm not living in London this year of all years.

glatt · 06-04-2012, 09:07 AM

I'm not sure why cities want to host the games. Seems like the negatives outweigh the benefits. But I'm not an economist, so what do I know? Maybe the construction boom, if well planned, is worth the headaches.

BigV · 06-04-2012, 02:37 PM

from here

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Gravdigr · 06-04-2012, 03:52 PM

40 Of The Most Powerful Photographs Ever Taken

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Warning: Some of these will make you weep.

^^^They ain't just whistling "Dixie".^^^

Definitely worth a look.

Gravdigr · 06-04-2012, 04:07 PM

In the "Not Something You See Everyday" dept:

The shuttle Enterprise passing under the Verrazano Narrows bridge.

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And something you'll likely never see again.

xoxoxoBruce · 06-04-2012, 05:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Gravdigr

40 Of The Most Powerful Photographs Ever Taken

^^^They ain't just whistling "Dixie".^^^

Definitely worth a look.

Did you notice 10% are dogs?

Gravdigr · 06-08-2012, 03:32 PM

Not the best quality...I have never seen this photo before today.

I think this larger photo is even more powerful than the more famous 'Tank Man' pic.

That was one awesome individual.

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glatt · 06-08-2012, 03:35 PM

That's a big parking lot.

TheMercenary · 06-08-2012, 03:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Gravdigr

Not the best quality...I have never seen this photo before today.

I think this larger photo is even more powerful than the more famous 'Tank Man' pic.

That was one awesome individual.

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How'd that work out for them?

classicman · 06-08-2012, 08:19 PM

Here is a pic taken a few moments earlier. He was apparently walking home from the store.

ZenGum · 06-08-2012, 08:30 PM

He was indeed carrying bags of shopping home.

After a few minutes of stopping the tanks, some other people (friendly) pulled him away.

I've heard two different people have been imprisoned on suspicion of being this guy. I think one got 20 years.

Gravdigr · 06-09-2012, 03:30 PM

Tank Man is dead. His father (some of you might argue it wasn't his dad, just some dude wanting attention; you don't seek attention in China, you might get it) admitted his son was Tank Man, and he was killed after being taken by the gubmint. He (the dad) committed suicide, in protest of no info on his son, this past couple weeks or so ago, leaving a note behind saying as much.

I'll see if I can dig through my browsing history and find the news article.

Gravdigr · 06-09-2012, 03:38 PM

My apologies. Nowhere in the article I referred to did it say the guy was Tank Man's father. He was "a protester's father".

Here's the article I read.

Ima moran sometimes.

Gravdigr · 06-09-2012, 03:43 PM

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Originally Posted by TheMercenary

How'd that work out for them?

I know that, for a while anyway, the entire world considered that one man as strong or stronger than China.

And then it turned to shit.

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Gravdigr The Un-Tuckian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: South Central...KY that is Posts: 39,517	In the "Not Something You See Everyday" dept: The shuttle Enterprise passing under the Verrazano Narrows bridge. And something you'll likely never see again. __________________ These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA, EPA, FBI, DEA, CDC, or FDIC. These statements are not intended to diagnose, cause, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. If you feel you have been harmed/offended by, or, disagree with any of the above statements or images, please feel free to fuck right off.

06-08-2012, 03:32 PM	#293
Gravdigr The Un-Tuckian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: South Central...KY that is Posts: 39,517	Not the best quality...I have never seen this photo before today. I think this larger photo is even more powerful than the more famous 'Tank Man' pic. That was one awesome individual. __________________ These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA, EPA, FBI, DEA, CDC, or FDIC. These statements are not intended to diagnose, cause, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. If you feel you have been harmed/offended by, or, disagree with any of the above statements or images, please feel free to fuck right off.

06-08-2012, 08:19 PM	#296
classicman barely disguised asshole, keeper of all that is holy. Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 23,401	Here is a pic taken a few moments earlier. He was apparently walking home from the store. Attached Images __________________ "like strapping a pillow on a bull in a china shop" Bullitt

06-04-2012, 08:12 AM	#286
glatt ™ Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Arlington, VA Posts: 27,717	I stole this from a friend on FB. Maybe you've heard about the big anniversary for the Queen, celebrating 60 years on the throne. They had a big boat parade through London and a lot of people turned out to watch. You'll see nice pictures on news sites of the Queen and the boats, but what's it really like to be there? It's like this. Picture taken by my friend's daughter while she was up on his shoulders. You get a free periscope advertising an upcoming movie so you can catch a glimpse of the boats going by. Looks like a zoo but everyone is enjoying themselves and glad to be there.

06-04-2012, 09:07 AM	#288
glatt ™ Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Arlington, VA Posts: 27,717	I'm not sure why cities want to host the games. Seems like the negatives outweigh the benefits. But I'm not an economist, so what do I know? Maybe the construction boom, if well planned, is worth the headaches.

06-08-2012, 03:35 PM	#294
glatt ™ Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Arlington, VA Posts: 27,717	That's a big parking lot.

06-08-2012, 08:30 PM	#297
ZenGum Doctor Wtf Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Badelaide, Baustralia Posts: 12,861	He was indeed carrying bags of shopping home. After a few minutes of stopping the tanks, some other people (friendly) pulled him away. I've heard two different people have been imprisoned on suspicion of being this guy. I think one got 20 years. __________________ Shut up and hug. MoreThanPretty, Nov 5, 2008. Just because I'm nominally polite, does not make me a pussy. Sundae Girl.

06-09-2012, 03:30 PM	#298
Gravdigr The Un-Tuckian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: South Central...KY that is Posts: 39,517	Tank Man is dead. His father (some of you might argue it wasn't his dad, just some dude wanting attention; you don't seek attention in China, you might get it) admitted his son was Tank Man, and he was killed after being taken by the gubmint. He (the dad) committed suicide, in protest of no info on his son, this past couple weeks or so ago, leaving a note behind saying as much. I'll see if I can dig through my browsing history and find the news article. __________________ These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA, EPA, FBI, DEA, CDC, or FDIC. These statements are not intended to diagnose, cause, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. If you feel you have been harmed/offended by, or, disagree with any of the above statements or images, please feel free to fuck right off.

06-09-2012, 03:38 PM	#299
Gravdigr The Un-Tuckian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: South Central...KY that is Posts: 39,517	My apologies. Nowhere in the article I referred to did it say the guy was Tank Man's father. He was "a protester's father". Here's the article I read. Ima moran sometimes. __________________ These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA, EPA, FBI, DEA, CDC, or FDIC. These statements are not intended to diagnose, cause, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. If you feel you have been harmed/offended by, or, disagree with any of the above statements or images, please feel free to fuck right off.

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