Take off.. by maggiemae

Take off..

Gliding into the Island of Sitka, we pulled back the curtains to see a wide harbour surrounded by high mountains and forested hillsides and islands. It was a beautiful day with sun and little wind. I sat up at the blunt end and suddenly saw this float plane come out of a little bay, start its take off roar and then disappear into the sky!

Three good things:
1. Bought a fluffy puppet for the new grandchild - I'm sure Grandad can provide the voice and actions.
2. A great photo op of the boat anchored in the bay taken from the land.
3. People watching with a new boat load of passengers is fascinating!
Bep
Great timing!
May 22nd, 2016  
New friends, you will be like prefects! The weather sounds perfect & you have had a variety!
May 22nd, 2016  
You are having an exciting time!
May 22nd, 2016  
@happypat People are all so different. I had a difference of opinion with the smarty shop consultant who looked down at me - until I mentioned I had presented a book I had written on the boat and then he was full of apologies. He talked over the top of the daily Captain's message in his presentation (having talked for over a boring hour)
May 22nd, 2016  
We flew on a seaplane from Vancouver to Victoria — http://365project.org/rhoing/365/2014-07-16 — it was a highlight of a great trip!
May 22nd, 2016  
Lovely! I like that shade of blue.
May 22nd, 2016  
Lovely capture of this seaplane.
May 22nd, 2016  
Lovely scene you have captured here. How I´d love to be on that plain
May 22nd, 2016  
Great shot
May 22nd, 2016  
Great shot -- one excitement after another -- I hope you are taking a diary of the whole voyage !
May 22nd, 2016  
Great timing, Not often you will see one of these taking off.
May 22nd, 2016  
Perfect timing ...such an interesting occurrence!
May 22nd, 2016  
This picture is wonderful! I love the idea of a sea plane but have never been on one.
May 22nd, 2016  
Exciting capture.
May 22nd, 2016  
What a fun photo. I have never been on one either. I have never been on a cruise either. Enjoy it!
May 22nd, 2016  
Neat shot...sounds like your trip just continues to get better
May 22nd, 2016  
Great action shot
May 22nd, 2016  
With all the wonderful things that you are experiencing is there a book in the offing like your mother's of her grand tour? Now that you have written that book about her travels you ARE an experienced offer.Amazing picture of the seaplane. Fantastic timing on your part.
May 22nd, 2016  
experienced *author*
May 22nd, 2016  
Great shot, love the colours!
May 22nd, 2016  
Good timing. FAV
May 23rd, 2016  
Perfectly timed capture.
May 23rd, 2016  
You have captured well the action of the seaplane taking off.
May 23rd, 2016  
Great shot
May 23rd, 2016  
Water and colour are beautiful in this one.
May 24th, 2016  
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