Iconic thread if it is iconic in yours eyes post the shot and a few words please

[spudhead]

If you're driving a Civic, I guess you'll be parking elsewhere.

Well Jeff the place is like Monaco nuts, Ferraris are ten a penny and among the cheaper cars around, the rolls suv had a diamond encrusted headlining

 

[Jeff A]

Well Jeff the place is like Monaco nuts, Ferraris are ten a penny and among the cheaper cars around, the rolls suv had a diamond encrusted headlining

I had the pleasure of staying walking distance from the Casino years ago on a work trip. An interesting place, to be sure.

 

[iamdlewis]

Another UK icon, the Kingfisher.

I don't know that the UK gets to claim the Common Kingfisher since it is found in all of Europe through all of SE Asia.

 

[iamdlewis]

Castillo San Felipe del Morro or the fort that guards the San Juan harbor in Puerto Rico. This is a fairly common feature of old Spanish forts but I don't think other areas use this nearly as often as PR does.

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Then you may also see this lighthouse which was added to the fort after the US took over.

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[Uncle Kevriano]

I don't know that the UK gets to claim the Common Kingfisher since it is found in all of Europe through all of SE Asia.

Not claiming it, but it's our only Kingfisher, and in UK wildlife circles it has always been iconic. The star of many greetings cards and book covers, and it always evokes an emotional response. That's enough to make it iconic.

 

[alexpler]

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Taipei 101

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The "Landmark" sign above Keelung

The Taipei shot is beautiful.

 

[spudhead]

Not claiming it, but it's our only Kingfisher, and in UK wildlife circles it has always been iconic. The star of many greetings cards and book covers, and it always evokes an emotional response. That's enough to make it iconic.

I see both sides of the question but as thread brief if the poster believes it iconic to them then it is, comments welcome but the poster decides, and hoping we can play nicely on this thread

 

[alexpler]

Sagrada Familia, probably the most iconic building in Barcelona. I used to live nearby and give it for granted, so didn't pay attention on the way to the subway. Now whenever I visit the area I take pictures like any tourist.

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[Tim Mayo]

One of the main reasons that we decided to purchase our house last year was the views. At around 400m above the sea we can see for miles, unless the fog rolls in then it's down to a few meters at times. A few days ago a low blanket of mist was swirling around the trees so I grabbed a quick shot. It's certainly iconic for us and we haven't tired of it yet.

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[spudhead]

Sagrada Familia, probably the most iconic building in Barcelona. I used to live nearby and give it for granted, so didn't pay attention on the way to the subway. Now whenever I visit the area I take pictures like any tourist.

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Thanks Alex I was hoping this would turn up and glad it you how posted it, I must say I have been in Barcelona twice in the that 12 months and still I have not had time to see this yet, I am not sure I quiet get it, but it is something different for sure

 

[alexpler]

Thanks Alex I was hoping this would turn up and glad it you how posted it, I must say I have been in Barcelona twice in the that 12 months and still I have not had time to see this yet, I am not sure I quiet get it, but it is something different for sure

It's just a church that has been more than 100 years in the build, because it's privately funded so they can only keep building if they have the money from the revenue. And because the original architect is dead and he didn't draw accurate blueprints, the plan has been changing through the years in style and materials... If you visit it please make sure to buy tickets on time as its interior is much more beautiful and luminous than you could imagine from the outside.

 

[spudhead]

It's just a church that has been more than 100 years in the build, because it's privately funded so they can only keep building if they have the money from the revenue. And because the original architect is dead and he didn't draw accurate blueprints, the plan has been changing through the years in style and materials... If you visit it please make sure to buy tickets on time as its interior is much more beautiful and luminous than you could imagine from the outside.

I have some shots of the inside my Daughter took on her Olympus a couple of years ago, and you are right the inside is amazing, I always visit cathedrals and the like when traveling as the construction interests me, I just have not had time to visit when there it is on the list and will be ticked soon for sure would have been next month but plans have changed for now

 

[spudhead]

They say this is one of the most photographed places on earth Oia Santorini with its iconic windmills and views shot super early before the crowds mid October last year

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[Ralph]

I think this is iconic as it is the only Paddle Steamer and not a paddleboat that is run with diesel here in my home town but I think in Victoria.
This is the Paddle Steamer Melbourne.

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[alexpler]

They say this is one of the most photographed places on earth Oia Santorini with its iconic windmills and views shot super early before the crowds mid October last yearView attachment 46480View attachment 46481View attachment 46482View attachment 46483View attachment 46484View attachment 46485

Really iconic. Loving that first panoramic shot.

I was in Greece for the first time past year and now I'm wishing to return sometime soon.

 

[Unframed Dave]

Sagrada Familia, probably the most iconic building in Barcelona. I used to live nearby and give it for granted, so didn't pay attention on the way to the subway. Now whenever I visit the area I take pictures like any tourist.

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I wish they'd shift that bloody crane! It's been there forever.

 

[alexpler]

I wish they'd shift that bloody crane! It's been there forever.

The construction is slated to end on 2026, to commemorate the 100 years after the death of Gaudi. Then the cranes will be missed haha.

 

[iamdlewis]

The battleship New Jersey BB-62. The Big J was the 2nd of the Iowa class Battleships. It severed in the Pacific during WW2 and also during Korea and Vietnam and during all of that it became the most decorated battleship of the US Navy. Today it serves as a museum on the Camden, New Jersy waterfront.

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[etiennescamera]

Sadly I do not have the skill as photographer to do justice to the spectacular view which is the Ngorongoro crater and the awe one experiences when first seeing it. My attempt falls woefully short, but rest assured, this is an iconic place to visit.

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[spudhead]

ok Hoover dam I waited to see if one of you guys from across the pond would post but no so here it is shot with Sony rx1r

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[Landshark99]

Lone Pine Creek flowing from Mt Whitney Portal, Eastern Sierra Neveda Mountains, the starting point of the trail to the top of the tallest mountain in the lower 48, Mt Whitney

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[Jeff A]

ok Hoover dam I waited to see if one of you guys from across the pond would post but no so here it is shot with Sony rx1r View attachment 46657View attachment 46658View attachment 46659

Those are Dam nice shots!

 

[spudhead]

Those are Dam nice shots!

Thanks Jeff I see what you did mate

 

[spudhead]

One especially for Spud. Iconic, indeed!

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same rules apply Tim I cannot say its not iconic mate I guess you have not worked it out yet, carrot and stick and here it is, of course I like your corvette

 

[spudhead]

Really iconic. Loving that first panoramic shot.

I was in Greece for the first time past year and now I'm wishing to return sometime soon.

Thanks Alex I will be back to Santorini very soon, the Greek islands are very relaxing

 

[Clide]

Sunset on Mauna Kea, Hawaii. Tallest mountain on earth, 32,696 ft or 6.2 miles. Wish I had taken more and better photos.

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[spudhead]

Sunset on Mauna Kea, Hawaii. Tallest mountain on earth, 32,696 ft or 6.2 miles. Wish I had taken more and better photos.
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A bit different Clide nice

 

[Clide]

A bit different Clide nice

Thanks

 

[Landshark99]

another iconic for me, my once great vehicle duo of the Landcruiser 100, which I owned for 21 years,still alive with my younger daughter's family and my now gone but never forgotten GTR, fastest car I ever owned, not very practical but still loved and missed

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along with one of it's playgrounds, iconic Piuma Rd

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[spudhead]

another iconic for me, my once great vehicle duo of the Landcruiser 100, which I owned for 21 years,still alive with my younger daughter's family and my now gone but never forgotten GTR, fastest car I ever owned, not very practical but still loved and missed View attachment 46828
along with one of it's playgrounds, iconic Piuma Rd
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I wish I had kept some shots of my early cars, well those days are done I am over burning money on cars now