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ArianeH · Joined: 25 Mar 2008 Posts: 9406 Location: FRANCE

Wonderful pictures !!!! great catalogue sportswear !!! It's always a real pleasure to see all your very nice work Paya

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sally · Joined: 01 Nov 2008 Posts: 222 Location: England

Wonderful, Paya, your photography skills really are something special. Loved Jack's adventures! Thanks for sharing Smile

Sally

KateR · Joined: 20 Feb 2005 Posts: 688 Location: New Jersey

Anne · Joined: 29 Mar 2005 Posts: 1496

My guys went out to build a snowman today! Winter fun at my backyard, lol

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Belathne · Posted: Tue Feb 16, 2010 4:39 am Post subject:

Paya, no words!!!!! If I didn't know exactly that this is a figure, I would believe that you took photos of the real Jack. Absolutely GREAT!!!! The quality of your pics is extraordinary!!!!
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Fandango · Joined: 01 Aug 2007 Posts: 2189

Paya, that's some adventure you and Jack had!

Anne, it looks like both of your lads had a good time! Like the furred companion, too!

Bel.....

Astra · Joined: 25 Oct 2006 Posts: 770 Location: Dresden, Germany

Paya, I am totally speechless about those wonderful pictures with blue sky and glittering snow. They look soooooo goooooood! And the added headlight of the motorbike in the one night picture... wonderful.

I also love the ice cave and the big icicle. I am surprised he did not start iceclimbing, as they sometimes do on frozen waterfalls. But I guess his climbing gear is not ready yet? Wink

Anne, your picture is also very funny! I also recently let my figures build snow sculptures, but it's not Stargate-related.
I love the civil clothes you got for your Daniel and Jack.
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Garfina · Joined: 25 Sep 2008 Posts: 2180 Location: Missouri, U.S.A.

Paya, I can sum up your work with one word: AWESOME!!!!!!! Wink

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sally · Joined: 01 Nov 2008 Posts: 222 Location: England

Anne, your picture is great! Smile

Love Jack and Daniel's winter coats and what a cute dog, too!
Sally

Astra · Joined: 25 Oct 2006 Posts: 770 Location: Dresden, Germany

A bit late for Valentin's day, but we just now received proof that Jack and Sam spent the day on a destination far, far away... (a lot of people put up this scene together, I want to thank all my friends involved)

And this is how it looks when you add a bit Photoshopping (my friend did this) - look how she also changed the sign:

Then they had to go home, unfortunately

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banlu · Posted: Fri Mar 26, 2010 6:07 pm Post subject:

How did I miss this? :doh:

anyway, LOL at Sam in the wagon, adn who wouldn't want to sit around with jack's head on their lap ~sigh~

And the leaves scattered on the ground are a nice touch.

good job!

banlu
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Paya · Joined: 26 Aug 2008 Posts: 250

Obviously, it has become a shameful habit of mine to reply with such a delay. Anyway, better late than never. Let me express many thanks to you all for your comments on my winter adventure series.

Banlu, KateR, how nice of you. The idea of me becoming Kate's photographer - I both laughed and felt honoured when reading it. Very Happy

Anne, what a lovely snowman! Well done, guys. Wink

Astra, thank you for bringing back fond memories of a wonderful time that played a crucial role in my decision to buy the action figures. Smile

Now, are you ready for another photo story?

Paya · Joined: 26 Aug 2008 Posts: 250

Winter Adventure 2

As an avid skier, I usually spend my winter holidays high up in the mountains. This season was quite exceptional, since I had a special companion with me: the one and only Jack O'Neill. I was allowed to follow his extraordinary skiing adventures, riding deep into beautiful snowy wilderness - a true privilege of a photographer. Thanks to this opportunity, I can now present a collection of rare photographs to you.

The weather mostly was a challenge this year, with a lot of rain, snow, wind and low visibility. Fortunately, there also were a few sunny spells, of which we took a full advantage. After two rainy and cloudy days, the Sun showed its nice face - a clear sign for us to go across the local ridges and valleys, and explore the whole area properly.

Jack was eager to try his new skis and I had a hard time to control his enthusiasm. He would just go down no matter what terrain was ahead.

A behind-the-scene note: when taking this peaceful looking photo, I sank through a layer of snow up to my waist and had a pretty hard time to dig myself out. Just one of many escapades the photographer undergoes for documenting the little guy's outdoor trips.

In the afternoon, we reached the other end of the skiing area and looked for a nice place where we could take a short rest.

Paya · Joined: 26 Aug 2008 Posts: 250

Right, here it is. Jack stopped and started to construct something.

Well, the guy certainly knows how to make himself comfortable.

- You got enough sun cream?
- Nah. Don't worry.
- All right. We'll see whose face is more sunburnt in the evening, pal.

- Wanna snack?
- Yep.

- Thanks.

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After the refreshment, Jack became a bit itchy. He was hanging around, trying to find something he could play with. For some reason, he got fascinated with my ski pants...

- Jack, it's not a replicator. Don't even think about shooting at it!

Then he found another comfortable spot.

At least he kept his shenanigans at bay so I let him be.

Paya · Joined: 26 Aug 2008 Posts: 250

It was such a nice place that I forgot to check the time. When I finally looked at my watch, I went like "OMG".
Jack seemed to be undisturbed and utterly relaxed.

- Jack let's go, we have to hurry, so we manage to get back.

- But we haven't tried that farthest piste over there yet.
- It's late. We have a couple of valleys to cross and if we don't do it before they close the lifts...
- Okay, I get it.

We packed quickly and were ready in a minute. Except for...

- Jack? Get out of my ski!
- *innocent whistling*

*letting out a breath* We made it, and now we can relax. There is just one run down before us. So we can sit for a while and enjoy the serene, early-evening scenery - like this view at Mont Blanc, the highest mountain in the Alps.

It was a nice trip, more like wandering on skis than anything else. Over the next days, it was going to be more athletic, so stay tuned for the other photographs. Wink

TO BE CONTINUED!

Belathne · Posted: Wed Apr 14, 2010 9:24 am Post subject:

Paya, I don't know what to say. Perfect, everything is perfect. The story, the extraordinary quality of your pics and the weather!!! Just GREAT!!!! Thanks for sharing. Very Happy

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KatXander · Joined: 23 Apr 2008 Posts: 3641

Mountains, snow, and Jack...*sigh*

Beautiful pictures. I so envy you.

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Astra · Joined: 25 Oct 2006 Posts: 770 Location: Dresden, Germany

That's absolutely stunning. I have no words for how wonderful I think those are.

I love the wallpaper with the words and pictures engraved in the wood. And did you do the little drawing? Very good!

I love how Jack is sitting there relaxed and the replicator reference. And it looks funny when he is staying on your skis.
With all the other pictures one could forget how tiny he is, he looks so real.

I'm glad you made it into the valley on time!
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KateR · Joined: 20 Feb 2005 Posts: 688 Location: New Jersey

sally · Joined: 01 Nov 2008 Posts: 222 Location: England

Oh Paya, you are so clever Smile

What absolutely wonderful pictures, and Jack does indeed look so real, one can hardly believe how tiny he really is. Superb. Well done Smile

Best wishes,
Sally

Astra · Joined: 25 Oct 2006 Posts: 770 Location: Dresden, Germany

I did not want to wait any longer for the General O'Neill figure to be made, so I made my own dress blues Jack. The base figure is a Wesley figure in grey suit from the Buffy-line (which came with the suit case that leans against Jack's desk). If you are interested, I can post some in progress pictures.

The thank for this idea and much help with details goes to Roll my blues on Gateworld. Here are some pictures:

The little picture of RDA (Jack?) and his brothers was made by Fandango as a gift for me. Finally I found a place for it! Many thanks again, Fandango! (The frame is a bead)

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Garfina · Joined: 25 Sep 2008 Posts: 2180 Location: Missouri, U.S.A.

Dress-blues Jack

All your work is simply fabulous. Your attention to detail is so "on" that I'm surprised that you missed this. The nameplate on the desk says Brig. Gen. J. O'Neill, a one-star General. Your Jack figure has two stars on the epaulets on his shoulders. This would indicate that he is a Major General. I know that in the series Jack advanced quite rapidly once he became a general, so it would be easy to miss labeling his insignia or updating his nameplate. I figured that you'd want to know.

BTW, I love that you included the Asgard stone that is on the first shelf of the bookcase. Yes, please post the progression photos. I love your work.
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Fandango · Joined: 01 Aug 2007 Posts: 2189

Astra! Good to see you on! I was beginning to wonder if you had abandoned us....

You did a sweet job on the uniform! Looks great! You've developed quite a talent for customizing figures. I could never really get past the "make the paint stay" stage...but then, I was experimenting with a less expensive figure with a less than agreeable surface. I also have problems popping the heads off for trading bodies...I always feel guilty. Rolling Eyes

You sure have a way with those small documents. They look perfect! ...Including the letters, right down to the postage!

I'm glad you found use for the world's smallest family photo. Laughing

Love the fact that you have his jet model, too....

Very fun! Thanks for sharing!
Very Happy

Anne · Joined: 29 Mar 2005 Posts: 1496

Ohhh, dress blues Jack! I want, want, want! 'steals dress blues Jack from Astra and hides it' Razz

These are great, Astra. Love the desk and the document and the picture. Very cool!
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Belathne · Posted: Fri May 28, 2010 4:07 am Post subject:

I'm always impressed how much love you guys put into the details!!! GREAT!!!
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Gerda · Joined: 17 Jan 2007 Posts: 7349 Location: Netherlands

I am so sorry I missed all this Embarassed

Been catching up here since beginning of this year, and I wanted to be here,but then I was sick and mostly rheuma, and then comnputer problems etc.

Now I went trough all of these new picture stories and I want to thanks everyone for all their great artwork Very Happy

Diana wonderful Astra asmazing Anne so cute, and PAYA PAYA dear PAYA girl I gotto say it Very Happy

Stunning , amazing OUSTANDING Very Happy

WOW girl these are so incredible wonderful. I enjoyed every one of them, and I did see Mac here as well LOL buidling his own motorbike Laughing

But I do see Jack in it as well,because Jack could more then he ever showed us Wink

Now about them man himself Richard Dean Anderson Wink

Well he does often say he's terrible in things like a video . computer or photograpy,but he sure knows what to do with a camera Wink

PAYA I see lot of Rick in Jack in his free time Wink

And those skiing pjoto stories and those promotion ones Laughing

Man I love them there so amazing so outstanding good Very Happy

I dont know if it s me alone, but if you didn't know it you would think your looking at real pictures of the man himself Wink

Now thats art PAYA Very Happy

Thanks so very much for sharing those and please keep them coming Very Happy

And that means for everyone else too Astra Diana Anne and those who I may have forgotten to mention. Thanks for sharing and please make more.
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Astra · Joined: 25 Oct 2006 Posts: 770 Location: Dresden, Germany

A big huge Thank you to all that commented on my customized Jack!
The decoration of the whole scene (the desk, the shelf) was not done by me, though, several friends put all their love into it.

KateR · Joined: 20 Feb 2005 Posts: 688 Location: New Jersey

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Paya · Joined: 26 Aug 2008 Posts: 250

Ah, such a long pause again. The real life took over and I had to put my hobbies aside for a while. Sad

Thank you all so much for your lovely comments on the skiing pictures. Gerda, I’m happy you have re-discovered this thread. Astra… well, you’ve already heard my praise of your invention. It’s amazing and always a joy to watch. Very Happy

Paya · Joined: 26 Aug 2008 Posts: 250

- Jack.
- Hm?
- Did you write that on the wall?
- Nope.
- You *do* realize you spoiled the background for the fashion shots, right?
- What?

And after a long day of promo shooting for the catalogue, Jack was relaxing with his puppy wolf in the backyard:

KateR · Joined: 20 Feb 2005 Posts: 688 Location: New Jersey

Outstanding as always, Paya! I am just amazed by the detail you ladies put in your work. The stance with the thumbs in the pockets - so RDA. Even the puppy has an expectant look as he is waiting for the stick!

I have to ask - what is your line of work in real life? Do you work in advertising? Photography? Fashion? Publishing? If not, you may have missed your calling. Wink

Kate

sally · Joined: 01 Nov 2008 Posts: 222 Location: England

These are wonderful, you are so clever! Smile

Jack's puppy is cute and the training shots are very realistic, and I love Jack's jacket!
Looking forward to the next instalment!
Sally

Astra · Joined: 25 Oct 2006 Posts: 770 Location: Dresden, Germany

Wonderful as always! I really like the pose in the second one. So relaxed. And also the one Kate mentioned, with hands in the pockets.

And the ones with the puppy wolf are just adorable *melts*
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Belathne · Posted: Tue Jul 20, 2010 6:54 am Post subject:

Wonderful pics paya, as always. And Rick or Jack would have bought their clothes exactly in the same size. Better too loose than too tight, hehe!!! Laughing

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Fandango · Joined: 01 Aug 2007 Posts: 2189

Paya...
I have been remiss, distracted by too many things. And now I fear you may already be travelling.......
Your work continues to be at the pro level! Absolutely wonderful!
I particularly like the one with writing on the wall...the warmer colors.
Very Happy

Gerda · Joined: 17 Jan 2007 Posts: 7349 Location: Netherlands

WOW PAYA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Very Happy

These are outstanding Very Happy

my compliments, and you make Jack (RICK) so real too Very Happy

Its realy him in everything like KateR said all those details.

You are great with these things. If your in advertising or are a graphic designer then wow I hire you if I was in the buiss if your not, then they could hire you.

Anyway you made me smile. Do you make the clothes yourself? its realy great, and I wish I could do that too.

But the hans cant even hold a needle anymore. Thanks god I can make wallpapers so in that way I can make my own peace of art.

We have such talented people here Very Happy

Lots of you make real awesome works. Thanks all for sharing them.
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Paya · Joined: 26 Aug 2008 Posts: 250

Thank you all so much for your nice comments. It's a joy to share my pictures when people like them.

Gerda, yes, I make the clothes myself. I put quite a lot of work into it, but it's great fun when I see the results in the pictures. I have a lot of ideas for other stuff, if only had I more time to bring them to life.

Kate, I most certainly have missed my calling. My job is far from any creative profession you mentioned. To generalize it, it's an office work. Confused

Well, no new pictures from me this time. I'm busy with packing Jack for his trip to Vancouver. Wink

Stay tuned, there are loads of images still waiting to come out.

Paya · Joined: 26 Aug 2008 Posts: 250

I might post this old family photo at least...

ArianeH · Joined: 25 Mar 2008 Posts: 9406 Location: FRANCE

Always wonderful scenes and characters !!!

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Astra · Joined: 25 Oct 2006 Posts: 770 Location: Dresden, Germany

The family picture is nice - they look so relaxed, huddled together in this big bed! Really like a family.
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Gerda · Joined: 17 Jan 2007 Posts: 7349 Location: Netherlands

Nice family picture. It looks great.

Well I created my own little story LOL Laughing

not as good as you all do,but I have only one action figure and its Jack Wink

I can only make some pics, and think of something so its not as good and the weather also didn't play good that day so not enough light either ,but I could manage to make some pics, and then think of something.

I can only hope you like it Very Happy

its just fun.

OK so it begins here in a little jungle on my balcony

Jack in the jungle

but then

And afther all that he heard something

Well that was it Wink

OK its not as good,but still hope you like it.
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Fandango · Joined: 01 Aug 2007 Posts: 2189

Awwwww......

Gerda! That's wonderful!
All those pretty butterflies...and what a beautiful dragonfly! I love it!
Looks like Jack had a lovely adventure!

Thank you for doing that!!! Thanks for sharing!

Very Happy

Rockluvva · Joined: 28 Mar 2008 Posts: 374

Gerda - adorable!! Sooo funny....twitter.......genuis! Laughing

yolie · Joined: 03 Jan 2008 Posts: 233 Location: california

Gerda, nice cute quotes on jungle pics, nice touch. And thanks Paya for all the cute actions pics, nicely done. Do you have any of the stargate preplica in the background with our heroes? That would make a cute story background. Thanks you both for sharing. Very Happy

Belathne · Posted: Wed Aug 25, 2010 1:33 pm Post subject:

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SG-1 Special by Astra and Paja

There were several highlights in Vancouver this summer, and some may have gone unnoticed to the fans in the shadow of bigger, more important productions. Besides the well known MTM event, a very special tour took place in the very area, often drawing attention of the public present at the time. Yes, we are talking about no one else but SG-1 who went on a trip to the city of their origin.

We were lucky enough to accompany them and now we can proudly present this special documentary series to you. Wink

Part 1
Since the team starring in the Special belongs to Astra, we were flying from her lovely home town.

Everybody was fascinated how busy place Dresden International Airport is.

Teal'c: Is this our plane perhaps?
Daniel: I don't think so, Teal'C.
Sam: Its engines are covered.
Jack: Why don't we just have them uncovered?
Daniel: Don't be an ass, Jack.

Sam: I can't believe it is the only plane around here.
Jack: Is the flight really scheduled for today?

Teal'c: This means of transportation seems to be highly ineffective.

Daniel: Hey guys, a plane on the 12 o'clock!

Jack: Cool. Wake me in an hour again, Daniel.

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After some time, SG-1 got enough of boredome and went explore the i-point nearby:

Teal'c: Have you found anything, Major Carter?

Sam: Umm, not yet.

Jack: Can you have it done, Carter? I'm beginning to sink into the console. When did you gain so much weight?
Daniel: Ever so gentle.
Jack: It's my shoulders that are being damaged here, Daniel, so why don't you keep your noble mouth shut?

An hour and several banters later, we moved to the gates.
The main hall reminded us of a certain episode significantly and we couldn't help it and just had to install our little Stargate there...
(Much to the consternation of the security personnel.)

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Even the air shafts had a clear resemblance of the defence system in "2010".

In the waiting room at our gate:

Are we there yet?

Airborne.
Daniel: They could have bought us the business class at least.
Jack: Stop whining Daniel. We may as well have ended up in cargo. So enjoy the view.

Our Heroes landed safely after many hours and here we managed to get a glimpse of Daniel's journal by the end of the day:

This is a small introduction only. The true fun is coming next, so stay tuned. Wink

Belathne · Posted: Fri Oct 01, 2010 2:30 pm Post subject:

GREAT!!!
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Astra · Joined: 25 Oct 2006 Posts: 770 Location: Dresden, Germany

Squeeeeeeeeeee!

Oh my God Paya, that is absolutely awesome. Your snarky comments make the pictures so much better and a true whole story. I was there in real life, but seeing it now on screen - it's like with Stargate, it looks so much better on the screen than in real life! LOL

And the diary is the icing on the cake. Very well done and worth the wait!

I kinda expected you to photoshop in some laser beams into the round thingies, shooting at poor Jack Wink

(next time I bring a fishing line for him to hang on har har)

KateR · Joined: 20 Feb 2005 Posts: 688 Location: New Jersey

LOL!! Paya and Astra, these are spectacular! Laughing

BillieO · Joined: 23 Jan 2008 Posts: 10

I absolutely love it. My favorite is the first photo of them looking out of the airport window. That is so cool! Great job! Looking forwrd to your next session! {{{Smiles}}}

PS: Has anyone heard back if RDA ever saw the video that was made for him????

....and as always....
Have A Very RDA Day!

ONTLLs · Joined: 24 Oct 2007 Posts: 2940 Location: Edmonton, Alberta

Great job

Forgot what the Vancouver Airport looks like, cuz I usually drive over! Wink

Good thing Jack wasn't driving with me.. then again Wink

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Garfina · Joined: 25 Sep 2008 Posts: 2180 Location: Missouri, U.S.A.

I loved it! I can't wait for more of this story.
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Paya · Joined: 26 Aug 2008 Posts: 250

Thank you for your comments. Very Happy

Here is Part 2 for you:

We did as Daniel suggested and after a bit of refreshment we were eager to check a filming location near our hotel. To our delight, SG-1 were more than willing to re-create some scenes for us. Do you recognize the episode? Wink

Daniel mumbling behind my back: It is too easy to guess.
Jack: For you maybe. I don't remember a thing.

And right next to it, another well known place. We only took it from a different angle.

Sam: Do you remember it?
Daniel: Yes. It was such a nice location.
Teal'c: It is a shame we cannot visit the building anymore. Especially this year.
Jack: Why not? Don't you like casinos?

Jack: Ya know, I once met a guy, MacGyver was his name, and he shot an episode here, too. But the place has changed over the years. There used to be a roof above it.

To be continued Wink

Belathne · Posted: Sun Oct 03, 2010 5:03 am Post subject:

WOW, as if SG1 is there in reality!!! Shocked

Fantastic photos! You really should think about quitting your office job for making your hobby to your profession!!!
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Right, you just waste your talent, you should work at Hollywood
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Paya · Joined: 26 Aug 2008 Posts: 250

Hollywood is baaack. Wink

Thanks for the comments. Smile

The real life steals time from hobbies, but the action figures keep going, albeit slowly.

Here's SG-1 Special - part 3

During the next three days, we were focused on another activity. We do not know much about SG-1’s program during the MTM event, since we were busy documenting the other guy and didn’t have anybody of our crew with the team. However, it is our qualified guess that they were just relaxing at the hotel, so we didn’t miss anything important.

Of course, we cannot be certain about this, because we came across them in a pub one evening...

Jack: I’m tellin’ ya, Daniel, you have to be patient. It doesn’t matter there’s no fish in there. It’s about the act of fish-ing.

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When the MTM event was over, all of us were eager to stretch our stiff muscles, so we went for a walk along the shore to get some fresh ocean breeze.

We hadn’t even reached the water, when Jack disappeared all of a sudden. After some time and a lot of effort, we found him several blocks away, in a sort of dreamy state.

Everybody gently: Come on, Jack, let’s go.
Jack: No, leave me alone. I’m in heaven.

Though it was very hard, we finally managed to drag Jack away from blueberries and moved over to our intended destination, where our team found a new toy.

Teal'c: I do not believe we will be able to extract the ship this way. It appears to be in a considerable distance.
Sam: Umphpffff.
Jack: Way hay and up she rises, way hay and up she rises...
Daniel: Jack, for Christ's sake, stop singing!

Jack: I'll be damned if we don't get our ship back!

Sam: I don’t think the chain is connected to that ship, anyway.
Teal’c: If we are not hauling the ship, I do not understand the purpose of this activity.
Daniel: What if we’re pulling a net?
Teal’c: Are you implying that we are fishing, Daniel Jackson?

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Sam: Whose idea was this actually?
Daniel: I don’t know. Jack? ... Jack!

Jack: *cough* What?

Daniel: I don’t know why we always swallow his crazy baits. Wait! Weren’t we supposed to go to Jericho Beach instead of English Bay? This is not Nem’s realm.
Jack: Details.
Daniel: But I wanted to visit the place.
Sam: Next time, Daniel. Besides, Teal’c was going to show us something around here, remember?
Teal’c: Indeed.

We left the chain and walked on along the beach when Teal’c stopped suddenly and announced proudly:

Welcome to my apartment.

Jack: Uh, Teal’c, no offence, but this looks suspiciously like Maybourne’s place. Trust me. Been there, done that, got the T-shirt. ... What? Why are you all gazing at me? He kept it quite clean actually. No furniture...
Daniel to Sam quietly: What was in the blueberries?
Teal’c: It is *my* apartment. I must insist, O’Neill.
Daniel (excitedly): Oh, maybe you two were neighbors?
Jack: Easy, big fella.
Sam: It’s possible. The filmmakers were just saving money, so they used one place for more scenes.

After this, Teal’c was scarily quiet for two hours.

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We decided to go to the center for the rest of the day, and on our way there, we witnessed another memorable stunt. When we were passing by a small fountain, Jack spotted an opportunity for refreshing, and without warning, jumped into the water.

Sir!
Jack!
O’Neill!

Daniel: What the hell you think you’re doing?
Jack: I’m so hot. Come on in, guys! It’s cool.

With all due respect, we didn’t follow.
(Though there could be heard some incoherent mumbling from a general direction of Sam Cater...)

Before we reached another interesting location, it was getting dark and we were too tired (or lazy) to put up a proper scene. But the team was with us, resting comfortably in our backpacks. Smile

Do you recognize the building? Wink

What a surprise - this place looked exactly the same two years ago! Even the excavator is still parked on the stairs. Maybe they decided to keep this new arrangement? Very Happy

Anyway, it meant no “Secrets” scene with the bird statue on the stairs, nor any “Foothold” scene we had planned. Sad

But don’t worry. The next day brought some very special moments!

Stay tuned. Wink

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Belathne · Posted: Sun Nov 07, 2010 5:36 am Post subject:

Great pics and story Paya. I appreciate your sense for details. Very Happy

PROMETHEUS! Laughing

Fishing in a glass of Guinness. Laughing

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Aidan · Joined: 23 Feb 2005 Posts: 51 Location: Nova Scotia, Canada

Paya, what a great job. And you found all these locations...wow. I enjoyed your story with the figurines. Great idea. Thanks for sharing.
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Gerda · Joined: 17 Jan 2007 Posts: 7349 Location: Netherlands

WOW Paya those are great I love them.

I enjoyed the storie very much Very Happy

thanks so much for doing this and for sharing them.

Way to go Paya. Very Happy

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banlu · Posted: Tue Nov 09, 2010 3:49 pm Post subject:

Paya, great report as always! LOL at the apartment arguement.

I would have loved ot have seen the Drawing exhibit at the museum - I love pastels.

Thanks for taking the time to share with us

banlu
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I loved these photos and captions So. Much.

Astra · Joined: 25 Oct 2006 Posts: 770 Location: Dresden, Germany

Jack has gained too many pounds over Christmas and now tries to lose them at the fitness center. Look how he's sweating!

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ArianeH · Joined: 25 Mar 2008 Posts: 9406 Location: FRANCE

Great sportsman !! nice red pants !!! Razz

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Belathne · Posted: Wed Jan 05, 2011 7:45 am Post subject:

For me it doesn't look as he would need a lot of workout. Laughing

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Astra, very fun!

Love the finger push-ups! Lol! No way around it, I guess...just the way the hand is built!

I see T' has had an influence on the cool-down. Good find on the candles!

I wonder what's playing on his radio....

Very Happy

banlu · Posted: Fri Jan 07, 2011 4:28 pm Post subject:

LOL - He's looking mighty buff!

thanks for sharing.

banlu
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Gerda · Joined: 17 Jan 2007 Posts: 7349 Location: Netherlands

LOL Astra the red pants looks good on him and he looks good already Wink

I love the one with the candles.

Thanks for sharing .
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mysteryknitter · Joined: 21 Dec 2007 Posts: 763 Location: Finland

You're amazing, ladies! The sportwear stuff...It looked real! So very real! I wonder, what..One Certain Person would think. Wink

And that T's apartement...Aww! And J's blueberries! And that one scene in which J and S were dancing...Aaahhh! Be still, my beating heart! Not to forget the scene in which The Duo's other half was resting his or her head on other's lap! When I saw that, I was ready to faint! Gorgeous work!
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Astra · Joined: 25 Oct 2006 Posts: 770 Location: Dresden, Germany

It's been a while - glad you liked Jack in the fitness studio!

ArianeH · Joined: 25 Mar 2008 Posts: 9406 Location: FRANCE

Very handsome surfers !!! Wink

waiting for the 2nd part Razz

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Absolutely brilliant, Astra!
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Astra · Joined: 25 Oct 2006 Posts: 770 Location: Dresden, Germany

Thank you - glad you liked it! To not let you wait any longer - here is part 2/2:

A vacation with only lying at the beach is boring, so Daniel asked whether they could do some sightseeing and visit that church:

Jack agreed but only if they also visited that famous submarine:

"Oh Jack, can we rent a beach chair, too? I always wanted to sit in a beach chair!"

"You're right, Daniel, that is quite comfy!"

"Um, Jack, that's actually not what I meant."

Daniel is pissed.

Then he finds another solution against the sun - the pink umbrella from my ice cream bowl.

THE END
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Firefly74 · Joined: 12 Dec 2010 Posts: 1117

Hey Astra.
The beach chair is really funny!
Where did you find a chair that small?
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Astra · Joined: 25 Oct 2006 Posts: 770 Location: Dresden, Germany

Oh, they sell them everywhere at the tourist shops, in all kinds of shapes and sizes! Should have bought a bigger one, though, it was not my intention to make Daniel pissed Wink

And thanks!

(if you go back to the beginning of this thread, Liz already had Jack and Sam sit in a beach chair years ago, it's what gave me the idea)
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banlu · Posted: Thu Aug 04, 2011 3:23 pm Post subject:

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Funny story ! Thanks ! Wink

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Thank you guys!

Fandango · Joined: 01 Aug 2007 Posts: 2189

Astra,

Sorry it has taken me so long to respond. Life has had me too distracted lately. (Thanks for the e-mail as well!)

Wonderful work and very fun! Great job on the perspective! Especially like the one where they are shaking the blanket. Looks very real. I'm sure it was not always easy to get the fellows to remain standing in the loose sand.

Thanks for sharing your efforts!

I've always remembered the phrase: Stalactites hold on tight; stalagmites might if they got the chance.

Gerda · Joined: 17 Jan 2007 Posts: 7349 Location: Netherlands

Astra

Nice work I love it specialy with the beach chair LOL Laughing

thats realy funny.
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Astra, thank you so much for sharing your special holidays photos. I love the way you made Jack and Daniel interact with each other. Very well arranged. And Jack being seated comfortably in the chair, enjoying the shadow while Daniel is sitting in the sand, sweating under the Sun - it's hilarious. Laughing

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Here we are. Before I post the images Astra mentioned, let me show you where it actually started.These two pictures (sorry if I've already posted them; I lost track) are from Day 1 - I took them right after I got my very first action figure, two years ago or so. When I unwrapped it, I just started to play with it and tried how it would look like on camera. Then I went on with playing in Photohop and shortly this little idea of making CD leaflets was born. Since then, I have kept adding a couple of new images now and then, and it has become another long time work in progress of mine, one I very much enjoy beside the Jack O'Neill sportswear theme.

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Now it has taken a whole new level thanks to a new instrument I finally managed to get. So I guess I'll skip those two years and will show you brand new promo shots of a certain musician I was honoured to take this summer. They are supposed to appear in a leaflet for his new album. Wink

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A poster to a leading song:

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That's it so far. More to come. A trailer should come one day, too. Smile

It was a pleasure to take photographs of this awsome guitar player and singer. He was uncharacteristically patient during the long hours of posing for the camera. Wink

ArianeH · Joined: 25 Mar 2008 Posts: 9406 Location: FRANCE

WOW !!! what a handsome guitar player ! I'm impatient to hear him playing !!! Laughing

Very talented artistic job Paya !!! Spin

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KateR · Joined: 20 Feb 2005 Posts: 688 Location: New Jersey

Paya, you REALLY need to be doing this as a career.

WOW.

And yes, like Ariane, I'm wondering if you will now be recording his album for us? Smile

Kate

Pamk1950 · Posted: Tue Aug 16, 2011 2:28 pm Post subject:

Paya, just one word: FANTASTIC!!!

Pam
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strudel · Joined: 10 Aug 2009 Posts: 103 Location: Alberta, Canada

I have to add to the applause - absolutely amazing. If I had an emoticon that clapped there would be a crowd of them here!

Strudel

Chantal · Joined: 24 Jun 2011 Posts: 408 Location: The Netherlands

OMG that airport is freaking unbelievable! Very, very amazing!
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banlu · Posted: Thu Aug 18, 2011 2:21 pm Post subject:

LOLOL at the pics, Paya! Soem of those poses are spot on!

You're creativity continues to astound me.

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Belathne · Posted: Sat Aug 20, 2011 1:10 pm Post subject:

Astra, I know the "Miniatur Wunderland in Hamburg". We visited it twice, the second time after Switzerland was finished. It is an absolutely MUST SEE for people like Paya and you, who have such an good eye for details. The figures, vehicles, houses and so on are not only placed there, they actually tell stories, if you look carefully.

E.g. there is an open air concert of D J BOBO with hundreds of visitors, but when you look at the stage, you can see that the people in wheel chairs are sitting, resp. standing in the very first row. Amazing!
Our kids took a very close look and found by chance a naked couple in an explicit position. That made them look even more carefully on the exhibitions and they found more naked people. Laughing

Hey, there even was a drowned corpse in a creek with policemen around it.

The people, who created this sight and are expanding it are very very talented men and women.
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You ladies with such creative minds are to be commended, especially for your choices of models. The collections are simply magnificent!
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Lis · Joined: 09 Dec 2006 Posts: 154 Location: Berlin

Hello Astra and Paya, your photos are so great.

Unfortunately, right now I do not make the time to take photos but I always look forward to your new pictures.

Once again approaching it with me I will be quiet again can turn this hobby.

As you can see it was a good idea to launch this page.

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Astra · Joined: 25 Oct 2006 Posts: 770 Location: Dresden, Germany

Just want to show you what is possible with a bit of dedication. Over at Gatworld someone called MsBig has done some astonishing custom figures. Please follow the links to see the pictures.

Alternate-Univserse Teal'c + Kara-Kesh-Device Apophis + Jolinar's-Memories Martouf

Neanderthal Samantha Carter + Plant-Boy Daniel Jackson + To-the-Rescue Janet Fraiser

Air-Force-Colonel O'Neill + Searching-for-Ernest Catherine Langford + 1969-Hippie Teal'c

They also can be purchased at his shop.

http://shop.ebay.co.uk/msbig123/m.html[/url]
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banlu · Posted: Thu Sep 08, 2011 7:06 am Post subject:

Wow! That guy sure knows how to scrounge for just the right parts!

But who knew they even had a Jimi Hendrix action figure?????

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Astra · Joined: 25 Oct 2006 Posts: 770 Location: Dresden, Germany

*dusts off thread*

I do have two new Stargate pictures for you. However, these are just part of a bigger story from a different fandom. If you don't mind and want to see the whole story and what's it all about, please follow the links to my Livejournal. If you do you will see figures from "Torchwood", "X-Files", "Superman/Batman/Terminator" and "Doctor Who".

Part 1/2: A mysterious book

Part 2/2:The book gets read throughout the Universe

Here are the two Stargate pictures - notice the picture frame in the background of Jack's office, this got made by Fandango:

Stargate-Center, Cheyenne Mountain, Colorado Springs, Colorado:

Major Samantha Carter, Dr. Daniel Jackson and Teal'c are ready for their mission to planet P3X-877. But their leader is still missing.
"Colonel O'Neill, where are you?"

"...Colonel?!?"
"...Jack?!?"
"...O'Neill?!?"

But Jack O'Neill is reading a book.

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Fandango · Joined: 01 Aug 2007 Posts: 2189

Awww Astra, fun as always!
To be honest, I have been thinking about you this past week, wondering how you were doing.
And missing the fun!

That is one tiny airplane on his desk! I can't quite make out the title of the book...but it looks like it migh be comics to me! Very Happy

I would love to follow you links and check out the stories, but it will have to wait for later in the day. Right now, I need to get ready for the dentist (oh, joy).

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Astra · Joined: 25 Oct 2006 Posts: 770 Location: Dresden, Germany

Thank you Fandango!
After your first message, I did write an e-mail to you, answering all your questions (didn't want to go too much off topic here) but I just saw that it never got delivered. I will write a PM instead.
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Paya · Joined: 26 Aug 2008 Posts: 250

Memories, memories

Hard to believe it's been two years since Jack visited... Stonehenge?

No, Vancouver!

He started with a little motorbike tour through Downtown...

Then he stopped by in Gastown. Experts will sure recognize this shot. Wink

Jack was staying in a cheap hotel where coincidentally some strange event with that guy Whatshisname took place at the same time.

Jack posing outside the hotel. You may recognize another special location behind him.

To be continued. This was just the beginning. Wink

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Aaaaaaaaaaaah! I remember those! Well, some of them. Cheap hotel LOL Those were the days. Two years ago you say? Seems like yesterday!

Thank you! Waiting patiently for more.
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Yalisa · Joined: 25 May 2012 Posts: 1265 Location: Germany

Wow, very nice pics. The photo of Jack in front of the fountain is great. Very Happy

I'm looking forward to the next part. Razz

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Ice cream cone and steam clock.

Laughing

Welcome back, Paya. Smile

Kate

Pamk1950 · Posted: Tue Aug 07, 2012 7:00 pm Post subject:

Wonderful photos as always
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tracyj406 · Posted: Tue Aug 07, 2012 7:36 pm Post subject:

Paya... your adventures of Jack and photos always bring a smile to my face! Very Happy

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Belathne · Posted: Wed Aug 08, 2012 4:09 am Post subject:

Wonderful photos. You definitely have an eye for details.
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Thank you all for your kind comments.

I have to mention that the whole Vancouver action figure adventure was largely a team work. Astra brought her desert camo team (and other equipment), I brought my civy Jack (and other equipment), we both threw ideas, arranged scenes and had big fun. And since then poor Astra have been waiting patiently for me to process and post the photos.

Now let's go on with the team story:

Our favourite four continued touring familiar places. After 'Bane' and '2010' locations (for those of you who haven't seen it, the photo story starts here), they stopped - guess where?

Yes, Tollana. With its typical architecture, beautiful clean geometric lines, providing many interesting views and angles for a photographer. In between taking pictures of almost every corner and concrete wall, I followed our heroes to the most known spots.

Daniel: Sam? Are you okay?
Sam: Um, yes. Just recalled a sad moment.

Jack: All right, I was standing right here. Do you remember the pedestal? With the flame? I remember it clearly. Now it's gone.
Daniel: It was a prop, Jack.
Jack: And the other piece of rock? We were sitting at it. Over there.
Daniel: Yeah, that one too. I guess.
Jack: Bummer.

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Sam: This is a lovely place. I've never noticed it before.
Teal'c: We were fully occupied in uncovering the conspiracy, Major Carter. There was not considerable amount of time to marvel at the local monuments.

Jack: Any idea what the hole is?
Daniel: Not really.

Jack: Public conviniences?
Daniel: Don't be silly.

Jack: They have some pretty backyard here.

Daniel: So, what's the plan now?

Jack: Find the Stargate.
Daniel: Find the Stargate? That's the plan?

Jack: Yep, that's the plan exactly.

The next part comig soon. Stay tuned. ;o)

Yalisa · Joined: 25 May 2012 Posts: 1265 Location: Germany

Great pictures and story. It looks as SG-1 is there in reality. Smile

Thanks to you and Astra, you are doing an awesome job.
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KateR · Joined: 20 Feb 2005 Posts: 688 Location: New Jersey

Besides the creative storytelling (and humor), I am consistently amazed by your ability to maintain depth of field and perspective. You even have people in the background FCOL, and everything looks like it's in perfect proportion. Amazing!

Kate

Anne · Joined: 29 Mar 2005 Posts: 1496

Paya, these are just awesome! I'm truly amazed and in awe about your talent with these dolls and how you put them into the settings and make it all look so real! Thank you for sharing your wonderful work! (and to Asta for being your partner in cime Laughing

Anne

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Belathne · Posted: Sat Aug 11, 2012 1:43 pm Post subject:

Brilliant!!! Paya, how long does it take to set up one scene until you you can take the photo?
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Caty · Posted: Sat Aug 11, 2012 1:55 pm Post subject:

Great pics, great story! Laughing

Thank you both for your work Very Happy

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Thank you so much for your nice words. I'm truly happy you like the story.

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Teal'c: What direction shall we proceed, O'Neill?

Jack: Wherever you like. Just not to the hotel across the street. Ya know, I don't have particularly fond memories of that place. Just a mere thought of the rat Kinsey makes me want to throw up.

Sam: Well, no one can really blame you for that, Sir.

Daniel: [thinking for himself with empathy] Poor Jack. It must have been hard for him when he was so unjustly accused.
Jack: Daniel, focus and hold the thing, dammit! It’s crushing me. I cannot support it all myself here!

Daniel: Sorry.
Jack: Fine, let’s get out of here.

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Photographer: Wait! I have an idea. Let's arrange a nice photo to your family album.
SG-1: [rolling their eyes. Daniel mumbling something under his breath, letting go of the ‘gate again, Sam watching the horizon impassively, Teal'c wearing a stoic face, Jack impaling me with his threatening laser look even through his goggles]

After a couple of minutes of gentle persuasion:

Daniel: Why do we always listen to her? Now we're walking around here like idiots dragging a load of rusty metal.
Jack: They're called mules, Daniel.
Sam: I don't feel my shoulder anymore.
Photographer: [excitedly] Hold on, we're almost there.

Photographer: Just a tiny little bit to the right... no, not there, my right... I mean to your left... that's it... now look into the camera...
SG-1 simultaneously:
- What? Right or left?
- It cannot rust, Daniel, it's made of...
- Step to the left, Daniel Jackson.
- Oh for cryin' out loud.

*CLICK!*

Perfect! Thank you, guys!

Certainly to be continued. Wink

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Wow, words fail me. That's absolutely stunning and it all looks very realistic too. Very Happy

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banlu · Posted: Mon Aug 13, 2012 5:44 pm Post subject:

LOLOL

Paya, I can almost see the little dolls scurrying across the sidewalk, Stargate bumping along on their shoulders, grumbling and griping with each step (except for Teal'c of course Wink

)

And the pictures taken at the hotel and on "Tollana" are absolutely stunning (it's not that the ones from outside the studio aren't excellent, but face, it, the background scenery isn't quite as attractive LOL).

And thank you so much for sharing them.

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KateR · Joined: 20 Feb 2005 Posts: 688 Location: New Jersey

Absolutely brilliant!

And, of course, I'm thrilled that they made off with the stargate. That means that they will be able to continue going on missions, whether MGM wants them to or not.

Looking forward to those adventures! Smile

Kate

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Vancouver adventure - continuing

After saving the gate, SG-1 took a well deserved rest. They were loitering in the city, enjoying the pleasant relaxation.

However, as you can see, even a simple visit to Vancouver aquarium can be full of unexpected surprises.

Jack: Eew. That's a big snake.
Teal'c: This creature is evoking a memory of Egeria.
Sam: I was just going to say that.

Daniel: It's fascinating.
Jack: Daniel?
Daniel: Looks more like a caterpillar. Kinda cute, don't you think?
Jack: What?!

Jack: Another snake! I'm telling you, guys, this place sucks.

We were walking through the corridors and suddenly, we noticed the team had disappeared. We initiated a search & rescue operation and found them after long minutes in a hidden place, off the busy routes.

Rescuers: Hey, what are you doing there? Can you hear us? Hello! What's wrong with you? Come on, snap out of it!

Jack [outside]: I told you this place was dangerous. Remember? Yep. I said that.

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Back to the streets of Vancouver, Jack wasn't yet safe though.

Jack: Under no circumstances look left, Carter.
Sam: What? Why?
Jack: Don't ask, just keep going.

Jack to the photographer: This is when they're not following orders. Of course, she had to climb up to get a better look. [sighing] Scientists.

The next steps led the team to another well known location.

Jack: Surprise, surprise.

Astra: Hey, guys, can you run down the hill? You know, the same way as it was in the episode. Teal'c will be standing here, next to us, like he was dialing the gate, and the camera will point at you following him down to the DHD.
Jack: What?
Daniel: She's crazy.
Sam: I'm not running anywhere.

After the initial resistance, SG-1 decided they'd better humour Astra, simulated their escape from the planet, and we were happy to take pictures like this one:

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The team's visit to Vancouver was slowly but surely coming to its end. Good dinner would be a nice ending. However, the plan to have steaks at O’Malley’s didn’t go quite well...

Jack: I thought the reconstruction would be done by now. We didn't ruin it that much. I told Hammond it was just a scuffle.

After a quick discussion, we agreed to go down to the ocean.

Laying on the beach, stretching tired legs and watching beautiful sunset was a perfect farewell to these unforgettable days.

Sam: It was nice to be back again.

Daniel: I'm only sorry we didn't manage it to the museum.

Teal'c: You will have many opportunities to find interesting artifacts in their real surroundings on our future missions, Daniel Jackson.

Jack: In that case, I guess I’ll take a nap first.

The end of Part I.

Sam, Daniel and Teal'c went back home, but Jack stayed a bit longer and took more time just for himself.
Be sure to come back and see the next part. Wink

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Ah, the light, the light! It's pretty, isn't it? Mesmerizing, in fact. *stares* Um, what was I saying? Can't remember...

Seriously, I totally forgot everything! The aquarium and even the running from the hill! It's nice that I can be surprised together with everyone else. Especially the latter look really really great.

And the beach of course. For everyone who has not been to Vancouver yet: At the beaches they have these huge wooden former trees lying around, so people can sit on them. Luckily, we also found one in SG-size!

Love that you finish with Jack's favourite pose. Very nice Vancouver holiday story!

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Wow! You made my morning with that stories!!! Nice Very Happy

Any ideas for a continuation?
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Great story and dialogues, it is like watching an episode of Stargate. Very Happy

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Yes Yalisa...i feel the same. Great work

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Thank you everyone so much. I'm really, really happy that you like the story.

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Vancouver adventures - Part II

When the rest of the team left for Colorado, Jack changed his BDUs for jeans, mounted his bike and rode on a tour around the city.

He first stopped at Bridge Studios to say hello and check that no one had noticed the Stargate was missing. I took advantage of this visit and asked him to pose for my camera.

Jack: Got enough of the image stuff? Good. I’m leaving. Meet me at the next photo shoot, will ya?
Paja: Roger. Be careful.
Jack: Yasureyabetcha.

Jack repeated the well known route up to Burnaby Mountain Park, where he found some very nice terrain. I was already waiting for him, camera ready for new pictures.

A little close-up of Jack's new helmet. It had its premiere here in Vancouver, and Jack praised its perfect fit. No wonder. It was hand made exactly for his head.

Today’s last ride in the sunset...

Time to wrap it up. Jack was admiring magnificent views over Burrad Inlet, Stanley Park, Downtown and English Bay. We couldn’t wish for better ending of this beautiful day.

I’ll be right back with the next part. Very special. You are welcome to come back after a short break. Don't forget to bring your sunglasses for the trip. Cool

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Great pics, especially the one in the sunset! Love it Very Happy

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Yalisa · Joined: 25 May 2012 Posts: 1265 Location: Germany

The pics with Jack on his bike are so cool. Cool

Especially the one where he rides in the sunet. Smile

Since I don't see any stand I would like to know how did you manage it that the bike stands upright when Jack is sitting on it?
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Wow, the sunset pictures look indeed very special and wonderful! And I really adore the helmet.

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Vancouver adventures - continuing Jack's story

The next day welcomed Jack aboard a whale watching ship. He saw packs of orcas and seals, and most of all, he enjoyed the cruise itself with the fresh wind, white-capped waves, far horizons and the sun high up in the sky.

Most of the time, Jack stayed at the stern, where the water was spraying high up into the air.

Jack: There! Can you see them?
Paja: Well, yes. But I’m too slow. I’m mostly getting splashes. And I can’t hold the camera still.
Jack: Gimme that. I’ll show you.

Jack: See? It’s easy.
Paja: Yeah. Maybe for you. But you are trained in steady pointing and shooting...
Jack: *snort*

Jack: And look over there. Come on, little fellas. Come to uncle Jack.

Jack: What a life. Lounging around and napping. Why don’t we follow suit?

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The man really looks like he was born on a ship. He’s like at home here.

Looking west, over the Strait of Georgia.

Sailing on the stern...

Changing course up north in the afternoon, leaving Vancouver Island:

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Paja: Do you have a sunscreen?
Jack: No. Why?

No whales to watch this time. But the silhouettes of the coastal mountains are a beautiful sight as well.

On our way back to the harbor, we were passing by hills that brought back some memories.

Jack: Look. It's like the crystal guy's planet. That was hell. We couldn't get rid of the smell for months. Got the damn sulfur everywhere. Nothing helped. I even had to get new boots. Do you know how long it takes to break in new boots?

Nearing the harbor in the late afternoon:

Jack: I know this! Seen it somewhere...
Paja: Yeah, it was the other guy.
Jack: Who?
Paja: Never mind.

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Docked. Our ship is the little yellow one on the left. And yes, it’s real. Wink

Back on land in the evening. The sailors need refreshment. Nothing can suit better to O'Neill than an Irish pub.

Paja: Jack, I don’t think this is a good idea.
Jack: I’m hungry.

Jack: You’ll get one for me after we’ve done with the photo shoot, right?
Paja: Sure thing.
Jack: Or two.

The rest of the evening is in a haze somehow...
But the next day we were fit again, ready for a new adventure. See you back here soon for the next part of the photo story. Smile

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Great photos and story as always. The seals are very cute.

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Astra · Joined: 25 Oct 2006 Posts: 770 Location: Dresden, Germany

Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah! The boat pictures! The boat pictures! Finally! I was waiting for those. I mean, you showed some to me already, but they are so awesome. He looks indeed comfortable. I need to dig out my own, took some as well - sorry for stealing your idea. But surely they cannot compare at all.

strudel and pcaseyco, are you still around? Do you remember our boat trip to Victoria?

I also always will like the look of those orange cranes against the blue sky/sea. That is a great sight.

LOL at Jack complaining about the new boots Wink

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Belathne · Posted: Mon Aug 27, 2012 12:27 am Post subject:

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Vancouver Adventures - continuing

A new day, many new attractions to see.

Walking in the streets of Downtown, Jack was somehow lost in thoughts, and if it weren't for us, we would have almost passed a very important spot.

Paya and Astra: Jack, wait!
Jack: Hm?

P&A [pointing]: The building behind you.
Jack: So?
P&A: THE building.
Jack [turning back lazily]: Ah. This the headquarters you were looking for? The... what was the name? ...[murmuring]... ya know, the one that has to do with ashes... well, never mind. Okay, let's have a look.

Jack: It does have an interesting design, I grant you that.

Jack was in an exceptional good mood and was posing leisurely for our cameras.

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Stanley Park was only a stone's throw away from here. Jack jumped on his motorbike and was there in a minute.
He parked his toy at the waterfront and took a while to admire the beautiful view across the Burrard Inlet and over the skyline of Vancouver Downtown.

Moving on, scanning the sophisticated road marking.

This special place couldn't be omitted on our trip. Totem poles created by the Haida, Kwakiutl and other Aboriginal peoples.

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Then Xe’ls showed us the way to other spirits...

...to the world of marine life in Vancouver Aquarium, where Jack enjoyed his visit greatly, this time void of alien references, only admiring the elegant animals.

The beautiful, graceful white beluga. Jack was enthralled by the sight.

The whale statue outside at the entrance caught Jack’s attention.

Jack: Nice! Let’s take a photo for Daniel.
Paya: Sure.
Jack: Wait. I'll stand in the front. Is the whole whale in the picture?
Paya: Yes.
Jack: Me too?
Paya: Yes.
Jack: Good.

Whale is one of the animals significant to the Aboriginal culture of British Columbia. Read the words of wisdom by the Northwest Coast peoples. Words so fitting to Jack’s travels that he felt the whale spirit became the guardian of his journey.

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It was the last evening of his vacation when Jack took his bike at a vacant beach and relished a ride along the surf. It was his special way of saying goodbye. He was carving circles and lines in the sand, fooling around, having fun, and his excitement at the feel of freedom was more than obvious.

Not the very end yet. Stay tuned for the final part of the story! Smile

Yalisa · Joined: 25 May 2012 Posts: 1265 Location: Germany

Marvelous photos Paya. The pics from the Vancouver Aquarium are so clear that you can see every drop of water. Very Happy

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Astra · Joined: 25 Oct 2006 Posts: 770 Location: Dresden, Germany

*sigh* It's really hard to always come up with new words, as "fabulous" and "magnificient" get old after a while, but what else is one supposed to say about all these perfect shots?

Too bad we don't have a MacGyver figure for all those MacGyver locations, though. We could have had fun with him in Stevenson as well... I love the shot from under the building up into the height. I love unusual views onto tall buildings.

The pictures of Vancouver Downtown across the water are also wonderful. And the one with "Watch for bikes" surprisingly works! When you did it, I did not see the fascination with it, as I usually don't like when you can see the "real" world, as it blows the miniature world I want to create, but I really like this one!

And the beach and sunset closes it all nicely. Wasn't that where we talked with that man who suddenly became very interested and even took some pictures himself?
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Thank you, ladies, for your comments. Smile

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Vancouver adventures - the last day

Jack's short vacation was coming to its end. There were still a couple of hours left before the departure and Jack decided to pop in Granville Island - a place with an artistic feel, warehouses converted into galleries, studios, restaurants and markets, streets filled with the sound of live music. It was nice to just walk along and relax.

Arriving at False Creek, looking northeast towards Yaletown:

In marina on False Creek

Sunbathing at the Granville Bridge.

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There are also plenty of interesting shops out there.

Jack enjoyed them, too.

Very entertaining stuff could be found in this shop.

Jack: Now this is not funny. Really. Get me out of here. Hey! Where're you going?! Don’t leave me behind, damn!

And that's about it. This is the very end of our story. Of course, we later set Jack free. He was very happy (his expletives cannot be cited on a public forum), and in a warm friendly atmosphere, we headed towards the airport.

Good bye, Vancouver.

Thanks for watching. I hope you have enjoyed the story as much as I was having fun with preparing it. Later, I may yet add a few behind the scenes photos.

Belathne · Posted: Thu Sep 06, 2012 1:38 am Post subject:

Susi · Joined: 05 Jul 2012 Posts: 42 Location: Germany NRW

Paya thanks a lot again for the wonderful pic`s. They are fantastic Spin

banlu · Posted: Mon Sep 10, 2012 4:02 pm Post subject:

Nádherný! Well that's what Google says is brilliant in Czech LOL

Oh, I can see those little mullets now! Short mullet, looong mullet, surfer-dude final-season mullet....

Thanks again for sharing, Paya. banlu
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Astra · Joined: 25 Oct 2006 Posts: 770 Location: Dresden, Germany

It's a great end to Jack's Vancouver days.ad forgotten about the Goa'uld Wink

I wish he (we) would have a bit more time to walk around the isle.
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My friend Nike also has the action figure bug, we have done quite a few stories together. Today I want to show you her newest pictures, those are posted with her permission. It's something for the Sam & Jack shippers among you Wink

She has made everything herself - the wedding dress, the cakes, etc.

Edit: three more pics:

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ONTLLs · Joined: 24 Oct 2007 Posts: 2940 Location: Edmonton, Alberta

LOL.. a Gold Mini Cooper!!

Great pictures! Smile

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Yalisa · Joined: 25 May 2012 Posts: 1265 Location: Germany

Wow, it's like seeing photos of a real wedding. Smile

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To Nike's pictures: This is so lovely. It's always a pleasure and big fun to see results of Nike's creativity and invention. The wedding dress is awesome. Jack in 'real' dress blues too. And the decorated Mini Cooper - LOL. Thank you, Astra, for posting this. Very Happy

I look forward to your next story!

Also my belated thank-you to everyone for your comments on the Vancouver series.

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I promissed to post a few pictures to the previous story. So here you are:

Vancouver adventures - behind the scenes

Looking at the arranged pictures, which use the magic of perspective, one can easily forget how small the figures are in real. Comparing these images with behind-the-scenes photos showing the correct proportions is often fun. Here are some of them for everyone who is interested to see more of the background for the photo story.

Waiting for our plane at a lovely busy Dresden Airport:

Preparing the 'big bug' scene from "Bane" at Plaza of Nations. Squeezing the flagpoles into the frame and making it work at such a small distance from the figures was quite a challenge here.

Astra trying a different angle:

Teal’c: What is your purpose, O’Neill?
Jack: If she’s not putting us back on the ground, I’m gonna shoot her.
Teal’c: I believe it would be unwise.
Jack: I didn’t say it was wise. I just hate it how she’s waving with us in the air.

Beside the planned scenes, there was still time for experimenting. Astra is exploring the beach potential at English Bay:

Jack: Eew. What the hell is this green goo? No, I won’t be standing there. No way. Hey, can you hear m-mmmmmph

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This photo perfectly illustrates the sight the passers-by get when they spot the action figure photo shoot settlement: 'Look at it, honey. What is the wacko doing over there?' Smile

Paparazzi in close proximity to Bridge Studios:

Preparing for a scene on Tollana. It took several test shots to balance the 'correct' size of the stairs.

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Sometimes, they fall...

SG-1 re-creating the scene from Upgrades:

Daniel: I don’t wanna go through it again. How many times have we done this?
Sam: Daniel’s right, Sir. I hate to admit it, but this photo shoot is exhausting. This was supposed to be vacation. And we’re running up and down a hill instead.
Jack [between trying to catch his breath]: Would you rather live in a showcase?

Caty · Posted: Sun Oct 07, 2012 7:17 am Post subject:

Thanks Paya for this interesting view of your photoshooting Very Happy

Now we can imagine how much work it was, but it must have been very funny Wink

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...continuing:

This is actually a real military pouch that I am using for various photo and other accessories. It also proved to be useful means of transport for figures between locations.

It is funny how the figures sometimes gather in there. This is an example from a different time and location but shows perfectly how these spontaneous situations look like (I swear it’s not arranged.).

Ship ahoy! Big fun aboard the whale watching boat. Leaving Jack standing on his own was a no go. Holding him tight in my hand was the best way to keep him safe while taking advantage of the attractive background with the spraying water at the stern.

Astra's desert camo Jack was joining us on this trip, but stayed back among the filming crew, enjoying his free time and making fun of his civvy counterpart.

Jack: Shall I have the lifebuoy ready when he falls into the water?

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While the travelling Jack was taking a rest during a short stop at Vancouver Island, the desert camo Jack was exploring secret realms of Butchard's Garden.

Jack: Now what am I supposed to do HERE?!

Jack: Okay, this is better.

Time to relax on our way back home.

Astra made sure her Jack was comfortable and warm in the strong wind.

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Photo shoot in Stanley Park. The amorphous thing down there is trying to take a photo of Jack with the whole Downtown skyline. It was big fun. Not that much for my back though.

A similar constellation in the Totem Park.

At the beach in the evening. Happy Astra found an SG-1 size log.

It was getting dark and my little 'Precious' had to send a red light for focusing.

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It was pitch dark when we were walking from Stanley Park to our hotel. But it didn’t prevent Astra from spotting another location that called for attention. Jack didn’t seem to be that eager though.

Jack: Hurry up. I’m hungry.
Astra: Just one picture. It’ll be no more than a minute.

Having taken another special photo, we continued happily towards the hotel, chatting. About a kilometer further, Astra stopped dead in her tracks. “I don’t have my Jack! I forgot to put him back into my bag and left him on the bench.”

She ran back at lightning speed, and fortunately found Jack at the very same spot, waiting angrily.

Jack: What did I tell you about ‘No one gets left behind?!’

The last, relaxing day and happy kids in a shop on Granville Island.

Wrong number. Too small for Astra, too big for the figures.

We had a real good time with Jack at the marina.

Jack: Shall I stand here? Or over there?
Paja: Stay as you are. This is great. I’ll just try the other lens.
Jack: ‘kay
Paja: Don’t move.
Jack: I’m waiting. Not going anywhere.
Paja: Good.
Astra: Ahem, guys, sorry to interrupt you, but I really think we should move on. I would hate to miss the plane.

And that's the end of the story. We packed hastily and ran to the airport. It’s good when someone keeps an eye on the time.

Thank you for watching and see you at the next action figure adventures!

(My thanks to Astra and pcaseyco for their photos!)