What can I say, 2020 has been one h3ll of a year, and so many of the events that I not only looked forward to but also kept me happy and grounded taking photos went 'poof' thanks to COVID-19. With that, I'm finding my comfort level as things go along, i.e. indoor events with lots of people = a hard NO, but outdoor happenings with mask requirements and social distancing ... I can maybe work with that.

 

Thanks to the staff at Goodtime III - with calling ahead, my husband and I snagged a spot on the top deck. When we got there, I soon realized we were the only people on the uppermost deck and due to the Goodtime's COVID relating seating policies, that was the case the entire cruise. I know it's not ideal for their business model, but for a photographer who zips back and forth from either side of the ship, it was one of the first 'good times' I've had since things took a turn for the worse. Any other photographers out there looking to support a local business and get some great photo opps, I highly encourage checking them out. I'm going to upload these in batches as I get them processed - probably going to be well over 100 by the time I'm done.

Normally, I'd link to 'Good Times' by Chic, but I'm waiting for those times to come back like this. Hope everyone is healthy, safe and well and has a great holiday weekend.

 

 

 

I'm under the impression this is a rental yacht out of Chicago?

 

A little choppy so we didn't go out past the breakwall.

 

Oh good, my pilot finally brought my ride! ?

 

 

 

 

Love how the different sections bounce between matte/shine:

 

 

 

 

 

Back in 2016, there were about 100 more police on bicycles practicing in this same spot:

 

Since I don't get out on the Lake much lately, when did Key Tower add the satellite discs on their crown?

 

 

 

Seriously, Key Tower has some weird face looking things going on:

 

 

I'm a bit on the salty side so I'm cool with this.

 

 

Sincere question - I know a lot of cities have bridges, quite a few have lift bridges but how many can pull together a pic like this?

 

 

 

 

New and full figured vs. classic and svelte

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This was a pleasant surprise when I realized how much was going on in this pic:

 

Another pleasant surprise on the framing of this:

 

 

 

 

 

Added another batch, 9/5/2020

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Added September 9th:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Beautiful pics, nice job! The lawns downtown will always bug me weirdly and just don't fit. Nobody is ever on them. But that is my weird pet peeve. 

Outstanding pics @MayDay! I’m with you on the satellite disks on the crown of Key as well. Not a fan.

 

Those lake and river views are gonna change soon with SHW added to the mix. Can’t wait for that! 

^ I know they've had equipment on the crown before, I just don't recall them being so obnoxious. Anyhoo, added about 40 more pics (and still not even to the half-way point of the cruise) - enjoy!

VERY nice.  Darn you and these great angles!

On 9/5/2020 at 7:04 AM, Oldmanladyluck said:

Outstanding pics @MayDay! I’m with you on the satellite disks on the crown of Key as well. Not a fan.

 

They look like microwave relay antennae rather than satellite.    

Fantastic photo tour, MayDay!  Can't wait to see the rest.

Best city on the Great Lakes! 

7 hours ago, Cleburger said:

 

They look like microwave relay antennae rather than satellite.    

As I say to my IT team at work, “I just drive the car, I don’t look under the hood” - aka tomato/tomahhhto ?

Okay, final batch has been added - enjoy ?

We took the tour last Sunday, and I took a bunch of photos.  I have never posted photos on UO before, so if someone would point me to instructions, I would be grateful.  Let the good times roll!  Thanks.

Edited September 13, 20204 yr by urb-a-saurus

See the instructions on the screengrab below - any questions, let me know or post in Forum Issues section.

 

 

Adjectives & superlatives!!

Here are the first six.  At the rate that these uploaded, it will take a long time to get them all out there, unless there is a faster way.  I apologize that some of these photos will be repetitive views relative to photos already posted by others.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Edited September 18, 20204 yr by urb-a-saurus

41 minutes ago, urb-a-saurus said:

Here are the first six.  At the rate that these uploaded, it will take a long time to get them all out there, unless there is a faster way.

 

If your slow uploads are because of huge file size (common with good cameras), there is freeware that will shrink the files without much loss of useful display data.  Here's one that will do it online:

 

https://photosize.net/

 

There are others that are downloadable. Just google free photo reduction software.

Thanks! 

 

Edit:  Note - Photos removed due to posting limits

Edited September 18, 20204 yr by urb-a-saurus

Next twelve:  

 

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Edited September 18, 20204 yr by urb-a-saurus

A few more.  Started getting upload errors. after #4

 

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Edited September 18, 20204 yr by urb-a-saurus

I'm maxed-out on photos too. I don't know why. I hardly ever post here on this forum.

46 minutes ago, KJP said:

I'm maxed-out on photos too. I don't know why. I hardly ever post here on this forum.

 

Premium members have a 500mb photo capacity.   It must be capped at a much lower limit for non-premium members. 

44 minutes ago, Cleburger said:

 

Premium members have a 500mb photo capacity.   It must be capped at a much lower limit for non-premium members. 

 

Yes, a lot lower although I don't know what it is. I didn't know there were perks to paying to support UO. In fact, I forgot there was a sponsorship.

1 hour ago, Cleburger said:

 

Premium members have a 500mb photo capacity.   It must be capped at a much lower limit for non-premium members. 

 

1 hour ago, KJP said:

 

Yes, a lot lower although I don't know what it is. I didn't know there were perks to paying to support UO. In fact, I forgot there was a sponsorship.

IIRC @richNcincy raised the limit from 100MB to 200MB total a while back. Which is appreciated, but still (understandably) limited.  That’s why I usually try to link to photos on other sites rather than uploading here. 

Hmmm, something seems a little off with the lady party boat picture or perhaps maybe I need to lay off the booze some....?

Edited September 19, 20204 yr by Mildtraumatic

On 9/7/2020 at 8:02 PM, ink said:

Best city on the Great Lakes! 

 

Opinions vary.

On 9/7/2020 at 8:02 PM, ink said:

Best city on the Great Lakes! 

 

3 hours ago, KJP said:

 

Opinions vary.

Sarcastic? Chicago??? Toronto???

 

Edited September 19, 20204 yr by Mildtraumatic

1 hour ago, Mildtraumatic said:

 

Sarcastic? Chicago??? Toronto???

 

Milwaukee has a nice skyline.

All the above mentioned places are lovely and have their claims to fame.
I'm just sayin' -  Cleveland was the setting for an Emmy winning comedy with 128 episodes featuring Betty White and a photo I took on a lunch break in 2006 ?

 

 

^ Best skyline shot angle of Cleveland and in all honesty might be most famous-best skyline photo of Cleveland all time..

Edited September 19, 20204 yr by Mildtraumatic

Well, there was the "OHIO!!!" shot from Shooters in 'The Drew Carey Show' but I don't know how many episodes they used that. I have to admit, I never ever thought to frame it that way but yeesh, if you're right? ?

Anyway, I-90 west is my favorite way to go into Cleveland.

 

 

Edited September 19, 20204 yr by Mildtraumatic

On 9/19/2020 at 4:01 PM, Mildtraumatic said:

 

Sarcastic? Chicago??? Toronto???

 

 

I think there's a parallel universe where I'm living in Toronto and I'm jealous of the other me.

On 9/19/2020 at 6:53 PM, Mildtraumatic said:

Anyway, I-90 west is my favorite way to go into Cleveland.

 

 

My current favorite view is from the Garfield Monument, although my preference seems to change every couple of years. ?Unfortunately the observation desk was closed for renovations last year when I visited Cleveland. This shot is from 2008. I would love to see the current day version with all of the new development that I saw on the ground.