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OceanVoyager
First Class Passenger
Member # 5585

posted 10-12-2010 05:30 PM

Hi everyone.
In glorious Autumn Sunshine, here is QE departing on her maiden voyage.
Ignoring all the arguments re looks, brown-ness, being just another Vista/Signature etc etc, she did make a very impressive sight sailing down Southampton Water...

Brgds,
Andrew

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Ernst
First Class Passenger
Member # 5369

posted 10-12-2010 06:01 PM

quote:
Originally posted by OceanVoyager:
Hi everyone.
In glorious Autumn Sunshine, here is QE departing on her maiden voyage.
Ignoring all the arguments re looks, brown-ness, being just another Vista/Signature etc etc, she did make a very impressive sight sailing down Southampton Water...
Brgds,
Andrew

Thanks a lot for these nice pictures. At least from the outside she actually is a smart looking ship. It must have been a fantastic evening - I hope it was not too cold (it seems as if there was some wind).

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Maasdam
First Class Passenger
Member # 3858

posted 10-12-2010 06:42 PM

quote:
Originally posted by Ernst:
Thanks a lot for these nice pictures. At least from the outside she actually is a smart looking ship. It must have been a fantastic evening - I hope it was not too cold (it seems as if there was some wind).

But thats the point they are (vista/signature) not bad looking vessels. Excellent pictures.

Greetings Ben.

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Tom Burke
First Class Passenger
Member # 5238

posted 10-13-2010 02:17 AM

Andrew: super pictures. Have you got them posted somewhere? And - can I use one on my blog, please? - with the appropriate 'copyright' credit, of course.

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Sutho
First Class Passenger
Member # 6234

posted 10-13-2010 02:51 AM

That ship looks allot better in the photos where you are looking at it from a 45 degree angle on the bow and seeing part of the side. Thats my favourite angle for taking photos of ships. It really is looking good brand new with clean paint and no sign of rust or wear on the hull.

Obviously the photo gallery is still working for you. I think I am losing the ability to upload due to Windows 7 the lates version.

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OceanVoyager
First Class Passenger
Member # 5585

posted 10-13-2010 03:18 AM

quote:
Originally posted by Tom Burke:
Andrew: super pictures. Have you got them posted somewhere? And - can I use one on my blog, please? - with the appropriate 'copyright' credit, of course.

Hi Tom, no problem to use them on your blog!
Brgds,
Andrew

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OceanVoyager
First Class Passenger
Member # 5585

posted 10-13-2010 03:20 AM

quote:
Originally posted by Sutho:

Obviously the photo gallery is still working for you. I think I am losing the ability to upload due to Windows 7 the lates version.

Well, it seemed fine when I posted them, but it does seem hit and miss, so I, as the phrase goes, make hay whilst the sun shines!!

Brgds,
Andrew

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dmwnc1
Cruise Director
Member # 3785

posted 10-13-2010 04:14 AM

There's nothing like the smell of a shiny brand new cruise ship! Well done as usual Andrew! She looks marvelous. Thanks for posting them.

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seabourndt
First Class Passenger
Member # 2154

posted 10-13-2010 12:45 PM

what great pictures! well done especially of the waver;ley which i was on. fantastic day out
dave

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lasuvidaboy
First Class Passenger
Member # 4527

posted 10-13-2010 01:53 PM

Great pics. I really don't mind the built-up 'crown' above the bridge as in a way it compliments the section forward of the funnel.

The high boxy stern is plain ugly so we probably won't be seeing many brochure images from that angle

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Tom Burke
First Class Passenger
Member # 5238

posted 10-13-2010 03:14 PM

OceanVoyager said:

quote:
Hi Tom, no problem to use them on your blog!
Brgds,
Andrew

Andrew, many thanks. I've done a post and you can find it here: QE blog entry

Tom

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