January 2015 Photo Contest

[OldVwHunters]

My favorite Airstream moment? March 22nd 2014, the day I removed the final Goo from that saggy vinyl ceiling. Not a pretty picture, but it was my favorite moment.

[SteveH]

Originally Posted by Lumatic

Feeding wildlife while camping is ultimately harmful to the animals you want to be nice to. Human food is not good for wild animals. It also leads to loss of the natural fear of man resulting in animals foraging for food in residential areas. If that deer is lucky he will be trapped and relocated. First day of hunting season, good chance the deer in the photo will be a hunting trophy.

I would agree with you that it's not a good idea to feed any supposedly wild animal, but surprised that you profess to know so much about deer, but don't know that deer is not a "he", but a she, a doe, and wouldn't be a trophy to any hunter. Meat, maybe if doe hunting is allowed, but not a trophy.

Deer and other wild animals become tame all the time when humans invade their territory, and they become accustomed to us being around. I can show you ten to fifteen of them that are in my yard daily, I do not feed them, but they have become accustomed to us and they are no longer afraid.

The thing is deer are genetically programmed to stay and live within a short distance of where they are born, and will not leave the area. They will stay in the area even in times of draught and even die from starvation before they will leave. To make them leave, they must be trapped and hauled off to another area.

[DFlores]

OK, about those tame "in the park deer"

I have been selected, more than once, to hunt at state parks in Texas.

I arise before dawn to set out on the hunt, in the darkness just outside my trailer I see the glowing eyes of an animal, turn on a flash light and find a whole mess of deer had been sleeping no more than 50 yards from my trailer.

OK, thinking this is going to be a very successful hunt, I am driven to my blind by park staff. I spend the next 3 days not seeing anything where I can hunt, yet continue see deer daily by the trailer.

I think the deer know how to survive very well, thank you

[Panama Red]

Oh yeah? Well, when that deer jumps up on my picnic table and steals my bag of marshmallows, and I can't make s'mores, there will be hell to pay!!!

-Red, wondering if they have raccoons up north so this joke relates...

[Lumatic]

I'm a volunteer fireman in my town. Some years ago a mountain lion was spotted in town. The fire department was volunteered to drive through town warning the townspeople to stay safe indoors. As we were driving the streets looking in the rear view mirrors you would see the citizenry coming out of their houses with their guns. Lucky for the cat Game & Fish found him before the locals.

[ghaynes755]

Curt Gowdy State Park in southern Wyoming at sunset boondocking.

[AWCHIEF]

Originally Posted by Lumatic

Feeding wildlife while camping is ultimately harmful to the animals you want to be nice to. Human food is not good for wild animals. It also leads to loss of the natural fear of man resulting in animals foraging for food in residential areas. If that deer is lucky he will be trapped and relocated. First day of hunting season, good chance the deer in the photo will be a hunting trophy.

Spoil sport.

[Hittenstiehl]

Ghaynes 755 that's in incredible photo. Looks like an oil painting.

[walker]

Daytona Beach At Beverly Campground


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[walker]

Daytona


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[Florida 55]

A memorable moment camping at the Ho Hum RV Resort in Carrabelle, Florida in January 2014. Five Airstream friends. We call the picture, "Trailer Trash Dynasty".

[64airstream]

Thank you each for sharing your "Favorite 2014 Airstream Moments". It was clear from the beginning that favorite moments are personal and therefore very diverse. Some posts say, "This is what Airstreaming is all about", others, leave you with an obvious question, and many are inspiring photos and stories or just a moment in time where the light or subject was just right.

To make special honorable mention of many great posts:

This is what Airstreaming is about:
Post #4 by PharmGeek where his wife took the **** and captured a great family memory,
Post #47 by Flying Gypsies camping with dad again for the first time in 40 years,
Post #14 by Paddledipper reminding us of how safe and warm and dry we can be in our small spaces during the rain,
Post #52 by Rollster with a photo that should be a Life is Good T-shirt - not a care in the world,
and Post #20 by aceflys when he reminds us of making cherished close friends.

The obvious question:
Post #41 by Lumatic - How was the pie?
Post #79 by FaN - How do I host a Superbowl party with only one plate?
Post #91 by Florida55 - Will there be a successful reality TV show?
Post #81 by OldVWHunters - How long did it take to get the goo off?

Many inspiring photos:
Post #18 by VTWanderer - Fall foliage in New Hampshire
Post #31 by RangerJay - Ice floats on Lake Superior
Posts #71 and 19 by HiHoAgRV - Vedauwoo rock formations and Wyoming Lake

A moment in time:
Post #60 by Msmoto - a great evening shot
Post #66 by Westcoastas - a night sky full of stars
Post #44 by CharlieM - the balloon festival

And the winner is:

Runner up - Post #21 by eheffa of Naikoon Prov. Park - all three shots are works of art.

Winner and host for the February Photo contest - Post #86 by ghaynes755 with a Wyoming sunset that captures the light at an amazing angle. Truly a moment.

Thank you again for sharing your moments with us and as BoldAdventure says in Post #10, "Here's to more adventures to come," because as aceflys reminded us in Post #20, "it all leads to another great year of living the dream!"

Roy and Marie

[RangerJay]

Roy and Marie: Well done - a great contest month - superb summary (and thanks for the mention).

Gary: Congratulations - quite a picture - I had snagged it for my desktop shortly after you posted it - really looking forward to this months theme!


Jay

[aceflys]

Roy and Marie

Thanks for a great contest. As alway whatever you do Roy, is top notch!

[nilesrob]

Great topic, great pics, terrific choice for winner!

[Captain Hank]

Chuck,
Instead of the Trailer Trash Dynasty, I have heard a suggestion the picture should labeled "The Airsteam Studs"

[Fly at Night]

Roy & Marie, thanks for being a good sport about my submission. I would have enjoyed capturing and submittiing a bona fide 2014 Airstream moment from the road, but the FaN never left the driveway. So, really enjoyed the collective vicarious thrill.

Thanks too, for the excellent summary.

ghaynes' photo from "the magic hour" is amazing.

[Msmoto]

Yes, for sure, nicely done stuff in the computer....hope it was shot with a NIKON....LOL

But, the meal shot of FaN......yikes!

I will make every effort to get something up for February......

[ghaynes755]

Thank you to Roy and Marie and all of the other comments. Now I have to put on my thinking hat for a theme

An yes Ms Tommie I do shoot Nikons. For those interested the photo was show with a Nikon D800, 16-35mm zoom. On a tripod, 5 exposure bracket and merged in PhotoMatix. But those Wyoming sunsets are spectacular...

If anyone wants a larger file send me an email and I will send it to you.

[Hittenstiehl]

Roy and Marie great topic and great pick of a winner. I was so mesmerized by the colors. Ghayes way to go what a shot thanks for giving the specs.