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Offline Travis McLain

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Re: new things at the Batfish...
« Reply #45 on: May 02, 2008, 05:58:32 PM »
I approve, but there is one thing I would change, and that would be profile shot of a sub cruising on the surface, like the one below (Which is the Haddock, Dick Fogle's sub)
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Re: new things at the Batfish...
« Reply #46 on: May 02, 2008, 06:37:34 PM »
If for some reason you do decide to change the pic I have one of the Batfish cruising on the surface in a book. But I like the way it is or if you change it cool.
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Re: new things at the Batfish...
« Reply #47 on: May 02, 2008, 10:18:57 PM »
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would be profile shot of a sub cruising on the surface

Travis may have a point...the website has a 3/4 profile (the same as on the new tour book).  We had talked about consistency in our advertising.  Even our volunteer shirts have a 3/4 profile sub.  However, if you are limited on space, then I like the image chosen.

I wouldn't go into a lot of effort as I like what you got.

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Re: new things at the Batfish...
« Reply #48 on: May 05, 2008, 09:52:23 AM »
I agree that a sub profile would catch the eye much faster than the current bridge/bow photo.  Most war enthusiasts would spot that in a line-up from a mile away.

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Re: new things at the Batfish...
« Reply #49 on: May 06, 2008, 09:22:20 AM »
good point.  It is too late at this point.  I have been having a real hard time getting a good pic of the sub profile.  I want to see the one that Vaugh took while he was up on the flag pole.   That may be a good eye catcher.   

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Re: new things at the Batfish...
« Reply #50 on: May 06, 2008, 10:22:19 AM »
Sorry, I'll get that to you tonight...I've been swamped and just haven't gotten to it.
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Re: new things at the Batfish...
« Reply #51 on: May 07, 2008, 08:07:31 AM »
Here is the aerial photo from the fire truck bucket...
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Re: new things at the Batfish...
« Reply #52 on: May 07, 2008, 08:18:51 AM »
Great shot!  Did you take that?  That's going on the front page.

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Re: new things at the Batfish...
« Reply #53 on: May 07, 2008, 09:13:44 AM »
Very nice shot. 

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Re: new things at the Batfish...
« Reply #54 on: May 07, 2008, 11:07:12 AM »
Thanks guys...actually Vaughn took it with my camera...he was working on the flag pole and I asked him to take my camera up with him and snap me a few photos.
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Re: new things at the Batfish...
« Reply #55 on: May 07, 2008, 11:45:28 AM »
Mark A

This is a great shot.  With your permission, I will forward this shot onto the Chamber and try to get it in the travel guide.   This pic makes me wish that it was turned arrounds. ......

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Re: new things at the Batfish...
« Reply #56 on: May 07, 2008, 02:27:07 PM »
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With your permission, I will forward this shot onto the Chamber

Sure, I can email you a higher resolution photo if you'd like...lemme know
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Re: new things at the Batfish...
« Reply #57 on: May 07, 2008, 04:03:36 PM »
I was just suggesting we use the profile shot of the Haddock, since it shows a good image of what the fleet boats looked like in WWII.
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Re: new things at the Batfish...
« Reply #58 on: May 07, 2008, 04:09:49 PM »
I just checked with the agency.  It is too late to change it.  We are going to reserve this photo for a later production...

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Re: new things at the Batfish...
« Reply #59 on: May 07, 2008, 04:14:47 PM »
Thats fine, did you use the picture with the lookout on the cigarette deck?
"Uncommon Valor Was A Common Virtue" Adm. Nimitz on the Marines at Iwo Jima.

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