View Full Version : Finally, pics of my 8 - In a famous place ;)


Paul_in_DC
01-20-2005, 11:06 PM
I finally got some pics of my Titanium Grey 8! :)

These first 2 pics are approximately the angle that I first saw an RX-8 at the dealership. My first impression was that the front end was massive looking (because of the extended fenders). It was love at first sight, and the honeymoon continues. :)

I'll address the "fame" of this place in the next post...

Paul_in_DC
01-20-2005, 11:08 PM
Here's a reverse-angle pic (such a sweet machine). The bridge in the background is the world "famous" Lake Accotink Park railroad trestle. It's fame is due to:

1) The original wooden trestle was burned during a raid by Confederate Cavalry during the Civil War, later rebuilt (and better guarded) by the Union. ;)

2) It's also the structure used by the 1997 Darwin Awards Runner-Up (Bungee Jumper). He used a homemade bungee arrangement in jumping off the trestle, but failed to account for the fact that bungee cords stretch. :eek: http://www.darwinawards.com/darwin/darwin1997-05.html

WildOne
01-20-2005, 11:08 PM
Nice! Excellent color I might add.

TODreamer
01-20-2005, 11:09 PM
is it where you lost your virginity? :D

vectorwolf
01-20-2005, 11:20 PM
^ lmao...

Cool pics, though!

foxman
01-20-2005, 11:51 PM
nice pics especially the part with no snow on the ground!

markd
01-21-2005, 01:12 AM
Sorry, I got distracted by the chick stretching in the background :D

Captain Amazing
01-21-2005, 02:47 AM
Damn, our cars are gorgeous!

Rupes
01-21-2005, 03:23 AM
That person in the background looks like she's tied to the post awaiting, uhhh, someone...

Nice car btw! Looks kinda like mine :D

-Rupes

Paul_in_DC
01-21-2005, 06:49 AM
Sorry, I got distracted by the chick stretching in the background :D
That person in the background looks like she's tied to the post awaiting, uhhh, someone...
AHEM...

1 - The "chick" in the background is my daughter.
2 - She's 9 years old.

Grrr...

TxRx8
01-21-2005, 09:06 AM
Uhhh, give it up for markd and rupes! :clap: :clap: :clap:

:D

vectorwolf
01-21-2005, 09:08 AM
Hahahaha... This thread just keeps getting better, yet continues to go downhill. :)

markd
01-21-2005, 09:35 AM
AHEM...

1 - The "chick" in the background is my daughter.
2 - She's 9 years old.

Grrr...

Haha, I never said I was scoping her out! Just looks funny how you composed te shot in regard to the foreground/background perspective--she almost looks like a dwarf on your car in the second picture.

TxRx8
01-21-2005, 09:44 AM
This is gonna get good.

czr
01-21-2005, 09:45 AM
Haha, I never said I was scoping her out! Just looks funny how you composed te shot in regard to the foreground/background perspective--she almost looks like a dwarf on your car in the second picture.

Some people on this board have a keen eye. I didn't even notice it at first. The second pic looks like a little fairy putting a stake in your 8.

I was actually thinking the famous place was like the Lincoln memorial but nice pics.

Nick
01-21-2005, 10:18 AM
Haha, I never said I was scoping her out! Just looks funny how you composed te shot in regard to the foreground/background perspective--she almost looks like a dwarf on your car in the second picture.

So you are saying the intriguing composition is what truly distracted you?

Paul_in_DC
01-21-2005, 11:15 AM
Haha, I never said I was scoping her out! Just looks funny how you composed te shot in regard to the foreground/background perspective--she almost looks like a dwarf on your car in the second picture.
Heh. :D

sharkman
01-21-2005, 12:21 PM
hahaha, the kid in the 2nd picture looks like a dwarf standing on you hood :). Cool pictures, it's nice to learn about interesting places every once in a while...wait...i feel like i'm getting a new wrinkle in my brain...lol

Paul_in_DC
01-21-2005, 12:45 PM
Some people on this board have a keen eye. I didn't even notice it at first. The second pic looks like a little fairy putting a stake in your 8.

I was actually thinking the famous place was like the Lincoln memorial but nice pics.
I bet the Lincoln Memorial would make a great backdrop. And it's not far from here, hmmm . . .

Actually I was thinking more of trying to do a nighttime pic, from across the Potomac, city lights reflecting off the water, with one or more recognizable monuments in the background.

Hmmm . . . Maybe I should take a drive downtown and take some 8 pics with interesting backgrounds; the Capitol, Washington/Lincoln/Jefferson monuments, White House (if I can get close enough), Air & Space Museum, Museum of Science & Technology, the entrance to CIA headquarters, the police carting me away after taking pics of the entrance to CIA headquarters. . . ;)

sharkman
01-21-2005, 01:23 PM
yes, do that, that would be very original, i've never been to DC so if you take those pics make sure you post 'em.

TR1GGERx1
01-21-2005, 01:39 PM
haha very nice pictures at the playground =)

markd
01-21-2005, 02:45 PM
This is gonna get good.
So you are saying the intriguing composition is what truly distracted you?

Okay okay, quit bustin' my balls, people! I surrender! :D

Thanks for the support, Czr. By the way, I didn't know Little Caesar's Pizza was still in business... (how's THAT for a distracting subject change? :p)

TxRx8
01-21-2005, 03:10 PM
Okay okay, quit bustin' my balls, people! I surrender! :D

Thanks for the support, Czr. By the way, I didn't know Little Caesar's Pizza was still in business... (how's THAT for a distracting subject change? :p)

Your a good sport man.










But the flaming must not cease!!!!!!!









j/k dude. :D

markd
01-21-2005, 03:31 PM
Soooo, uh, how 'bout that crazy Inauguration ceremony yesterday....? :D

slllygrl10
01-22-2005, 08:45 AM
Hmm where? LOL jk

slllygrl10
01-22-2005, 08:47 AM
Soooo, uh, how 'bout that crazy Inauguration ceremony yesterday....? :D

Me and my friend went OMG I havent seen anything like that. Protestors and stuff OMG. I think someone tried to burn the US flag booo. Freaks went hell that day.

mysql101
01-22-2005, 08:52 AM
AHEM...

1 - The "chick" in the background is my daughter.
2 - She's 9 years old.

Grrr...lol. It's going to be fun when she grows up.

Paul_in_DC
01-22-2005, 09:15 AM
lol. It's going to be fun when she grows up.
No prob. I'll be prepared when I allow her to start dating at the age of 35. ;)

eric515
01-22-2005, 11:54 AM
lol...I once thought as you do about my daughter(s) should I have them, then I realized that high powered weapons were illegal in Canada ;) .

Nice colour on the 8. I was thinking of using that colour to repaint my tired old 7.

markd
01-22-2005, 03:55 PM
No prob. I'll be prepared when I allow her to start dating at the age of 35. ;)

YES! I'll be 51 by then--perfect!


JUST KIDDING!!!!! :D

Paul_in_DC
01-22-2005, 06:47 PM
YES! I'll be 51 by then--perfect!


JUST KIDDING!!!!! :D
LOL! :D

irish8
01-22-2005, 06:51 PM
I love it!! Let the torture continue........

MJ :D