The amazing and cool photo thread

[MarinaDiamandis]

BF3. Can someone explain why these guys are on the landing gear?

Attack helicopters such as the Apache and the Mangusta (pictured) often have the capability of carrying passengers in the case of an emergency.

The perfect scenario being recovery of downed pilots (attack helicopters have the firepower and armour to get in and out of 'hot' areas) which is what I suspect we see is being trained for in the picture.

There is actual footage of a British mission in Afghanistan that utilised this feature of the Apache, on YouTube.

 

[daan]

Should be interesting if he rolls forward slightly on landing...

 

[Solid Lifters]

I found this unknown test track goofing around on Google Earth. Right in the middle of the SoCal desert. Neat'o.

 

[Daniel]

I think that's Willow Springs. That map looks a bit like Horse Theif Mile

 

[NINE_HUNDRED]

Lake Moraine, Canada

Moon halo

Operation Crossroads - Baker Shot weapons test from 3.5 mi (5.6 km) away

 

[Techy]

^^

The 2nd to last pic I remembered someone already posting it, but I could be wrong. I think it's some sort of natural preserve in one of Japan's prefectures..

EDIT: Here's one I quoted:

The “blue pond” of the famous tourist resort in Biei, Hokkaido, Japan is a place where many tourists gather in spring, summer, and autumn. However, since this pond freezes in winter, nobody is there during that period. This photograph was taken during the first snow of the season as it fell over the blue pond.

 

[NINE_HUNDRED]

^^

The last pic I remembered someone already posting it, but I could be wrong. I think it's some sort of natural preserve in one of Japan's prefectures..

Ah, I don't remember seeing it. You are correct, it's from Japan.

 

[Alex.]

I saw a Moon Halo on Thursday night for the first time. Is the phenomenon more common in different countries? My American friend with me couldn't believe it was the first time I saw one.

 

[NINE_HUNDRED]

I've never seen one in England, though I haven't been looking for it either. I've just heard and seen a few images of it recently and it looked pretty interesting to me. No idea if it's a rare thing or not.

 

[CodeRedR51]

I found this unknown test track goofing around on Google Earth. Right in the middle of the SoCal desert. Neat'o.

Depending on the location, that could be Hyundai's testing facility.

Edit: After finding it on Google Maps, I do believe that is the Hyundai testing facility. I drove past it on my way to Laguna Seca a couple years ago.

 

[Beerz]

^^ Awesome photos. The explosion shot is amazing, scary stuff.

 

[Horde_R35]

^Dat ass.

Camels in the snow. Now, thats something i never seen before.

 

[Solid Lifters]

I think that's Willow Springs. That map looks a bit like Horse Theif Mile

No, this track is directly North-East of Willow Springs. Go to Willow Springs race track and go 17 miles at 45 degrees or like I said directly North-East.

Depending on the location, that could be Hyundai's testing facility.

Edit: After finding it on Google Maps, I do believe that is the Hyundai testing facility. I drove past it on my way to Laguna Seca a couple years ago.

So, leaving the lat and long at the bottom of the pic was useful? Cool. 👍

Also, thanks for clearing up what it was.

 

[DQuaN]

Operation Crossroads - Baker Shot weapons test from 3.5 mi (5.6 km) away

Amazing pic. The shadow on the right hand side of the stem is actually a Battleship!

 

[G.T.Ace]

Every time I see such a picture from a nuke test, I feel sick. 8/

 

[allyn27]

ferrari headquarters building.

 

[Slick Rick]

I think its just a theme park not their HQ????

Anyways 👍 for the wallpaper sized pics NINE_HUNDRED, their brilliant!

 

[Beerz]

ferrari headquarters building.

LOL!!!

As stated, it's not their HQ. Plus, that's not a photo. Btw, that's a real thing for some time now, lots of photos and videos from that place everywhere. 👍

 

[CodeRedR51]

So, leaving the lat and long at the bottom of the pic was useful? Cool. 👍

Also, thanks for clearing up what it was.

Not sure if you're being sarcastic or not, but I paid no attention to the numbers.

I just looked on Google maps in the location I thought it was, and it matched up. 👍

 

[NINE_HUNDRED]

Bergen, Norway.

 

[Neal]

 

[Pagey279]

These
Are
INCREDIBLE!!!!!!
Especially the mountain biker

 

[Blitz187]

Nice Pictures Neal! 👍 That mountain biker one is HUGE....

 

[Pagey279]

Its now my new desktop

 

[Neal]

Nice Pictures Neal! 👍 That mountain biker one is HUGE....

That's what she said

 

[Alex.]

Oh dear god did you need to quote that insanely large pic on the very next post? It took ages to load first time

 

[RocZX]

 

[land sea air]

iceberg

Funny that this is one of the first images posted in the thread, I'm not calling you out for reposting (it was forever ago) I just think it's funny how things come full circle.

 

[Neal]

^ Tempted to put one up from the second post

 

[Touring Mars]

Funny that this is one of the first images posted in the thread, I'm not calling you out for reposting (it was forever ago) I just think it's funny how things come full circle.

Proof that global warming is a myth!1! That iceberg looks almost exactly the same as it did three years ago!