The cuts in the rocks on my way to Calgary to test drive the 1985 VW Campervan (update) through BC Rocky Mountains:

in #photography7 years ago (edited)

The following pictures were taken by me with a new Google Pixel phone. Zoom in on them and see the incredible color and detail of what the inside of the worlds crust looks like in British Columbia Canada:

The first two pictures below are a hot stopping place for prospectors.
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The location of this rock in above pictures is between Salmo BC and Nelson BC. Nelson BC was the hub of activity during the gold rush around 1890 to 1920 and prospectors are trained to look for rust in the rocks as it is a sign of minerals worth money.

Speaking of prospecting my blog is about investing and avoiding inflation and if you are interested in that follow these links: Inflation - Investing

Here is a beautiful spot - zoom in on the moss:
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More cuts in BC:
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This one is extreme steep:
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More beauty:
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Stunning:
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You can see the drill hole marks for blasting the rock to make the road:
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This one as well - drill marks:
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Cutting a corner into the road:
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Once I got to Calgary I was able to pick up my 1985 VW Westfalia van and test drive it. The next picture is the beautiful new 2.5 Subaru engine put in. For those new to my blog I am moving into this 50-80 square foot van and living within my means of a $750.00 per month early pension:
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The mechanic wanted me to test drive for 1,000 km and at 300 km it proved to expose problems with the shifter and is back in shop now. It was extremely fun to drive and with new shocks, springs, disc brakes and lines, transmission etc., it was powerful and a smooth ride:
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wow lovely photographs @greenman, the nature beauty is at it's best, upvoted and resteemed the post to my followers too.

Thanks for resteem!

Wow, beautiful nature and interesting shots @greenman

My pleasure, i hope we see more great adventures once mechanic removes problems with shifter.

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whattttttt the helllllllllllll @greenman i edit this pic and everybody copy my pic

@iqbal5 SCAMERS .WHY YOU COPY THAT. @GREENMAN THIS TYPE OF PEOPLE MAKE JUNKEY YOUR PROFILE .

I READ YOUR ALL ARTICLE FROM PAST . READ IT AND COMMENT AND UPVOTE ALL TIME .

@iqbal5 AND some people make junkey comments and copy my picture. this type of people dont even know your website, blog and other valuable info which you wrote in your past article . im really fed up with this shit.

your welcome hahahahhah 😂😂

Wow lovely Place and very nice Photography. good travel..verry nice

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amigo #resteemia at your service

@greenman

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hahahhaha bst gif image hahah

I like your photos, very beautiful nature) resteem

Thx for resteem!

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greenman you ar relly grate man...!!

we don't have those rocky mountains in our country - and I've never got to cross the border - I love the nature and it feels really great when someone shares such beautiful scenes - I know there are plenty of images only a google search away, but this feels so much alive than those random ones google provides. thank you for sharing these beautiful pictures.

You are welcome. I do it for exactly that reason.

it'a a blessing - i wish you good luck :)

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OMG pictures are so beautiful,perfectly taken. Upvoted and resteemed

I do see resteem.

This pic I loved the most,couldn't take my eyes off

Hope you have a nice trip..............

Good work!

My pleasure sir..God bless you.......

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your life is very colourful. you are a lucky person who can travel any where you want. I wish I could travel like you. But you know what? country Borders are the main obstackle for people like us. But I want to explore the world before my death. I want to climb the mountain and feel the forest also want to see the amaizing world with my own eyes. tnx for broadning my dreem.

Amazing rock formations…

Are the carvings from weathering? I am sure I saw a face in one of them…

I’m glad for all of the pics…I almost thought the yellow stripe was a bike lane in one of the photos…so relieved to see it was the center line.

Well, best regards on your van, and the freedom that must come with owning it out right…no fears of a foreclosure, or loss to flooding…just move to higher ground ;+)…

One must know that guys have an advantage over gals in a lifestyle such as this, though I’m sure some would argue not.

Peace!

The cuts are mostly man made from dynamite to make the new road.

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Aha...So not etchings...amazing! Thanks for your generosity! Continued blessings...Peace!

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Nice pictures , really good 😊

Upvoted and resteemed

Thanks a big billion!

Wlcm sir 😊🙏🏻

Fantastic photos. good travel experience..
Thanks @greenman

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Wow lovely Place and very nice Photography. good travel
@greenman

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@greenman,
I think I am not late to put a comment on this post! We are in different time zones, so I just seen your post!
First I would like to tell you, Wow those are absolutely brilliant photography of your latest visit to the "BC Rocky Mountains"
Thank you very much for your phone we could see a clear photo shot of your travel!
Then you came to the most interesting part of the story: "1985 VW Westfalia van"
I think you can modified it like this: A mobile home :D

And also well suited to Off Road experiences:

That would be an awesome idea friend! Hope you will modified the vehicle and show us a great travelling experience again!

Cheers~
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@greenman,
Apologizes for re-commenting on your post! I just noticed there is a world wide photo competition called by @czechglobalhosts and 1st price would be 150 SBD. I think you can participate this contest too! And I hope you will win it also!

(I am not a promoter of that competition, but your amazing photography has a chance to win it! So I decided to share this information with you friend)

Cheers~

@greenman,
This is an excellent photography, I think it can make an entry for the competition! Personally I believe this is a fantastic photography which can win you 150 SBD! If you are interested, please give a try!

Cheers~

@greenman - Sir, beautiful photography from your Google pixel phone

& fantastic test drive experience by your 1985 vw vanagon westfalia

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Amazing post Paul , Awesome photographs
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Thanks, nice pictures, cant wait to see it myself in some time.. would love to see some more pictures of the VW, it's a T3 or am i wrong. What paint color do you want..

Don't know what a T3 is and I will stay with brown.

Yes T3

Here you GO !, I see the mtbike is ready as well :-)

are there a lot in your country? also the older models... in europe they are hot as hell. everyone wants one and the rebuild it to special editions etc... you can rent them for a lot of money..
I guess you normally have bigger RPV and that it's also special to drive one.. Do you also have the westfalia one..

Yes and yes.

point taken.. lol I will ask for a picture of my uncle.. he is driving a westfalia for 30 years, he had several models. I ask if he has one of his T3. it was also an origional T3 westfalia.. That's why I know something about it... I am not a specialist or something.. Was it also yes if there are a lot of them in your country?

speak to you later again.. it's 00.11 again and go to sleep... work tomorrow again to satisfy the boss ..

Hey @greenman (Paul Collin)

  1. You are photograpy skill and presantation skill is execellent sir...I really like and respect it...
  2. I think you have more defferent ideas about photograpy....
  3. I really like your all photos...specialy fifth one...it is fantastic....
  4. I think you are one of better and exeperience steemian in this platform...
  5. I'm become your fan....I'm always try followed your blog every day...
  6. Keep it up posting....happy syeeming...

Upvoted and resteemed....
Cheers~~~~~~

Great work sir.

Nice photograph hope you enjoy you trip.....
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damn these are interesting shots..

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hahahahah nice award goes to greenman change golden man to greenman

ha ha ha good..

Wow, beautiful nature; did you try to find some gold there? Maybe you could increase the $750 a month..
Its a pity the van didnt pass the test, but now also that components will be renewed.

Looking at the photos of the rocks remind me of nature. I love nature. The photos are well taken. I need to share this for people to see how amazing nature is. Upvoted and resteemed.
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Is it going to be comfortable for you living in the van? The van looks good duo. I would love one.

Thanks for resteem. I will find out about comfort soon enough and keep you posted. Gains in crypto may keep me in hotel suites during my VW exploring though.

are you a photographar?and your phone 'google pixel' is really good.
this is great photography..

I am learning photography...thx!

you are good at this, just keep it up....

really great work.

So your family won't mind staying in the van too?

My boy lives on his own. I will be traveling alone.

Alright. Am sure it will be an adventure for you living in the van?. I hope it will be save duo?

really cool shots, i really like extreme steep shot awesome, upvoted and resteemed too.

Thanks for resteem!

Wow ! extraordinary photography
Upvote & resteem your post.

Great photos. So many details and colors in the stone formations. Mother nature is great. 😊
You are right, the mobile phones take incredible photos. I love my Samsung S7 as well. If you have enough sunlight the photos are more than fantastic.

The picture quality is awesome with the google pixel. The second last picture of the machine is hot. Machine always makes me feel crazy. It gives us freedom of travelling and exploring new places.
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fantastic scenes, many congrats on your successful test drive . cheers
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Wow nice place and nice photo graphi

Wonderful photos. It was very interesting to read about this, and yes even with such photos :) Thanks for your wonderful post!

I love your sense of adventure that comes through so strongly in your articles. The VW road trip is a dream of mine. To take a summer road trip to a bunch of festivals, man that would be a blast! As for the pictures, the drill holes in the sides of rocks really reminds me of being a child and going to the Pocono Mountains, as most the the Pennsylvania Turnpike was blasted out of stone. Pretty neat to see it again, thanks! Resteemed to my followers as well :)

Nice you have a nice trip....
Thanks @greenman

Have a great day

A great series of pictursque way.....rockey mountains along with a slope terrain is making the entire series beautiful.

I love the way you posted these pictures and last but not the lease the final pic is a million dollar pic with your wholehearted smile..keep smiling this way sir...

Have a great day.

Just amazing. Hope you are really a happy man You can create happy moments at any time. I think your life is full of adventure. Keep walking for finding new adventures.
After all I like your photography.
Thanks for sharing sir.

when the van would be completely ready to go i can't wait to know more about it and your experience inside it,i loved the beautiful photographs you took really nice looking it was :)

amigo #resteemia at your service

during the test drive
after the test drive
excellent photography @greenman

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Those are some pretty great shots buddy
and no wonder the nature has its own way of beauty :)

Resteemed buddy

Enjoyed and resteemed indeed!

Yes, such a beauty of nature will not leave anyone indifferent. Thank you for the post.

Thank you for sharing your experiences. and the spoiled is still running!!!
@greenman

Its always a fun to travel in a Campervan. Our family had one when i was a teenager. We use to go for trip on long weekend.

Wow this is nice trip and amazing hills photos. great sir!!!!!

your animation is very funny...

Great photography of looking place. :) thanks for your posting
have a nice day.

great post.

these are gift of natur.
looks really great....

So much rocks o.O You can see the erosion, lol.

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