Comments for Adventureskope http://www.adventureskope.com Scott Kennedy - Writer - Photographer - Filmmaker - Adventurer Mon, 24 May 2010 22:17:09 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 Comment on The Lost Cause by Sharif http://www.adventureskope.com/the-lost-cause/comment-page-1/#comment-374 Sharif Mon, 24 May 2010 22:17:09 +0000 http://www.adventureskope.com/?p=771#comment-374 I too have been suckered into the pull of Lost..my wife and I spent a cold wintry December watching episodes 1 to 5 via hulu.com and got caught up in time for the final season of Lost. I think we may have a different perspective as we saw five seasons in a very short time. After season four I assumed we were watching a bunch of dead people... I have not seen the finale as it was on television last night while I was busy following the Tour of California in Southern Cal. However, I will be watching it tonight on Hulu. I've been trying hard to avoid news and friends who might be spoilers. Yes, it is indeed a pop culture phenomenon.. just check out lostpedia.com wow! ***spoiler alert!!**** I too have been suckered into the pull of Lost..my wife and I spent a cold wintry December watching episodes 1 to 5 via hulu.com and got caught up in time for the final season of Lost. I think we may have a different perspective as we saw five seasons in a very short time. After season four I assumed we were watching a bunch of dead people… I have not seen the finale as it was on television last night while I was busy following the Tour of California in Southern Cal. However, I will be watching it tonight on Hulu. I’ve been trying hard to avoid news and friends who might be spoilers.

Yes, it is indeed a pop culture phenomenon.. just check out lostpedia.com wow! ***spoiler alert!!****

]]> Comment on Photo of the day by Travel Deals to Paris http://www.adventureskope.com/photo-of-the-day-98/comment-page-1/#comment-305 Travel Deals to Paris Tue, 11 May 2010 08:00:30 +0000 http://www.adventureskope.com/?p=709#comment-305 In my last marathon that I ran, I hit the wall around mile 22 and struggled to cross the finish line. About 6 feet from the finish line my right hamstring gave out and I fell. I could hardly get up to finish the race. I believe my fueling was all off. I think I consumed too much water and too much gatoerade during the race. Does anyone know what I did wrong? Were my electrolytes too low?? In my last marathon that I ran, I hit the wall around mile 22 and struggled to cross the finish line. About 6 feet from the finish line my right hamstring gave out and I fell. I could hardly get up to finish the race. I believe my fueling was all off. I think I consumed too much water and too much gatoerade during the race. Does anyone know what I did wrong? Were my electrolytes too low??

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]]> Comment on The 7hrs of 7-Mile by Scott Kennedy http://www.adventureskope.com/the-7hrs-of-7-mile/comment-page-1/#comment-51 Scott Kennedy Mon, 29 Mar 2010 22:34:58 +0000 http://www.adventureskope.com/?p=414#comment-51 Hey Brett - cheers for that mate. The last shot in the series was shot with the following settings:<br /><br />Canon G11<br />iso - 800<br />f 4.5<br />1/10 second<br /><br />to compensate for the slow shutter speed i braced the camera against the tree i was standing beside. shortly before pressing the shutter I held my breath to keep the camera shake to a minimum.<br /><br />post production: <br /><br />slight desaturation in Photoshop and an increase in contrast and an exposure tweak.<br /><br />cheers,<br />S Hey Brett – cheers for that mate. The last shot in the series was shot with the following settings:

Canon G11
iso – 800
f 4.5
1/10 second

to compensate for the slow shutter speed i braced the camera against the tree i was standing beside. shortly before pressing the shutter I held my breath to keep the camera shake to a minimum.

post production:

slight desaturation in Photoshop and an increase in contrast and an exposure tweak.

cheers,
S

]]> Comment on The 7hrs of 7-Mile by Brett Atkinson http://www.adventureskope.com/the-7hrs-of-7-mile/comment-page-1/#comment-50 Brett Atkinson Mon, 29 Mar 2010 21:55:06 +0000 http://www.adventureskope.com/?p=414#comment-50 Cool last shot Scott - what sort of settings did you use? Cool last shot Scott – what sort of settings did you use?

]]> Comment on Photo of the day by Craig Kitchen http://www.adventureskope.com/photo-of-the-day-97/comment-page-1/#comment-49 Craig Kitchen Mon, 29 Mar 2010 13:30:43 +0000 http://www.adventureskope.com/?p=413#comment-49 Looks like maybe a glass bottle held up to the end of the lens?? Looks like maybe a glass bottle held up to the end of the lens??

]]> Comment on Photo of the day by Sophie Kennedy http://www.adventureskope.com/photo-of-the-day-97/comment-page-1/#comment-48 Sophie Kennedy Fri, 26 Mar 2010 12:46:39 +0000 http://www.adventureskope.com/?p=413#comment-48 I think you made use of the plastic film covering the windows - some how! I think you made use of the plastic film covering the windows – some how!

]]> Comment on Running the Routeburn – Twice… The movie by Scott Kennedy http://www.adventureskope.com/running-the-routeburn-twice-the-movie/comment-page-1/#comment-46 Scott Kennedy Tue, 09 Mar 2010 08:58:27 +0000 http://www.adventureskope.com/?p=408#comment-46 Hi Robs,<br /><br />thanks for the comments and cheers for the support!<br /><br />I've run the Kepler Challenge too - I ran it in 2007 and it was a great adventure! I think the Kepler was more challenging than the double Routeburn (though that might have more to do with the fact that i came down with a stomach flu and spent that last 40km of the Kepler Track feeling fairly miserable!) <br /><br />thanks again and all the best in your adventures!<br /><br />cheers,<br />Scott Hi Robs,

thanks for the comments and cheers for the support!

I've run the Kepler Challenge too – I ran it in 2007 and it was a great adventure! I think the Kepler was more challenging than the double Routeburn (though that might have more to do with the fact that i came down with a stomach flu and spent that last 40km of the Kepler Track feeling fairly miserable!)

thanks again and all the best in your adventures!

cheers,
Scott

]]> Comment on Running the Routeburn – Twice… The movie by Robs http://www.adventureskope.com/running-the-routeburn-twice-the-movie/comment-page-1/#comment-45 Robs Tue, 09 Mar 2010 08:34:57 +0000 http://www.adventureskope.com/?p=408#comment-45 Have just discovered your webpage and blog via a tour d'afrique newsletter. What fun! Seeing your picks of running the routeburn I thought I'd leave you with a suggestion just in case you are looking for another adventure sometime in the future - the Kepler Challenge (http://www.keplerchallenge.co.nz/) <br />Absolutely stunning run, and very well organised. I ran it in 2005 and loved it. <br /><br />You have some lovely photos. Thank you for sharing them, I will enjoy reading stories of adventures around the globe! Have just discovered your webpage and blog via a tour d'afrique newsletter. What fun! Seeing your picks of running the routeburn I thought I'd leave you with a suggestion just in case you are looking for another adventure sometime in the future – the Kepler Challenge (http://www.keplerchallenge.co.nz/)
Absolutely stunning run, and very well organised. I ran it in 2005 and loved it.

You have some lovely photos. Thank you for sharing them, I will enjoy reading stories of adventures around the globe!

]]> Comment on Wave Skiing – Redux by Davis Miller http://www.adventureskope.com/wave-skiing-%e2%80%93-redux/comment-page-1/#comment-43 Davis Miller Fri, 19 Feb 2010 22:14:09 +0000 http://www.adventureskope.com/?p=382#comment-43 I like this place! I love the idea and wish there was a place like this in Astoria, Queens. I am a surfer and found a "real surfer bar" in Point Break NYC. I am kinda jealous ;0PIts filled with surfers, people who like surfers, people who like the beach and people who don't want to live close to town. I really like this place. You know what they have these real Proctor and Channel One surfboards on the wall. It's nice for coming any day of the week and eating a late brunch. The food was outstanding. The brunch and sides were prefect and tasty. It is a perfect "escape" from city living. It is probably one of the only places where you can get a nice frozen pina colada or margarita. The service was on hit. They came up and checked on us so many times and made sure everything was up to par. It gets very active and the bartenders keep everybody having a good time. The bartender was very accommodating. He was nice enough to make a drink, that wasn't on the menu, for me :0) Did I mention the bartenders are nice eye candy. It was amazing to see their “das boot” which is shaped like a boot filled with beer. Don’t get me wrong, I am not drunk…it’s an actual boot shaped beer container ready to be emptied. Try it ..You will love it!! Oh. How can I forget, they even have a wheel o' shots where you just have to spin it and have to drink whatever shot it lands on!! Now call that bar creativity at its best!!! And when I spill a tray full of shots on myself, the bartender so kindly remakes them for me? Good music, too, and the decor helped us weather an otherwise overcast and rainy day. You know that old song "Brandy"? It goes, "Brandy, you're a fine girl, what a good wife you would be. But my life, my lover, my lady is the sea." I believe Brandy works here. No reason, I just do. And that song happens to be a guilty pleasure of mine, so that's a plus in my book. You can simply waltz over to this colorful and warm establishment, enjoy some drinks with friends, and walk home. The bar is right at the center, so you can walk to either side for drinks, and the bartenders are friendly and at your service. There is a variety of seating, good music, and friendly neighborhood people to make your time more enjoyable. Not pretentious, very cozy, I think Point Break is a fabulous place to spend some time with friends. I like this place! I love the idea and wish there was a place like this in Astoria, Queens. I am a surfer and found a "real surfer bar" in Point Break NYC. I am kinda jealous ;0PIts filled with surfers, people who like surfers, people who like the beach and people who don't want to live close to town. I really like this place. You know what they have these real Proctor and Channel One surfboards on the wall. It's nice for coming any day of the week and eating a late brunch. The food was outstanding. The brunch and sides were prefect and tasty. It is a perfect "escape" from city living. It is probably one of the only places where you can get a nice frozen pina colada or margarita. The service was on hit. They came up and checked on us so many times and made sure everything was up to par. It gets very active and the bartenders keep everybody having a good time. The bartender was very accommodating. He was nice enough to make a drink, that wasn't on the menu, for me :0) Did I mention the bartenders are nice eye candy. It was amazing to see their “das boot” which is shaped like a boot filled with beer. Don’t get me wrong, I am not drunk…it’s an actual boot shaped beer container ready to be emptied. Try it ..You will love it!! Oh. How can I forget, they even have a wheel o' shots where you just have to spin it and have to drink whatever shot it lands on!! Now call that bar creativity at its best!!! And when I spill a tray full of shots on myself, the bartender so kindly remakes them for me? Good music, too, and the decor helped us weather an otherwise overcast and rainy day. You know that old song "Brandy"? It goes, "Brandy, you're a fine girl, what a good wife you would be. But my life, my lover, my lady is the sea." I believe Brandy works here. No reason, I just do. And that song happens to be a guilty pleasure of mine, so that's a plus in my book. You can simply waltz over to this colorful and warm establishment, enjoy some drinks with friends, and walk home. The bar is right at the center, so you can walk to either side for drinks, and the bartenders are friendly and at your service. There is a variety of seating, good music, and friendly neighborhood people to make your time more enjoyable. Not pretentious, very cozy, I think Point Break is a fabulous place to spend some time with friends.

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