BajaNomad - Gonzaga and Willard bay

Gonzaga and Willard bay

baitcast - 10-10-2009 at 03:23 PM

Over the last couple years I,ve seen a great aerial shot of the Gonzaga and Willard bay area I,ve looked all over for it without any luck,if any of you have that pic please post,you would make a friend of mine most happy.
Rob

baitcast - 10-10-2009 at 05:12 PM

Nice pic,s but the one but the one I,m looking for the plane was facing north,Willard was top left and Gonzaga more or less center of the pic.
THX Rob

David K - 10-10-2009 at 07:57 PM

Natalie Ann has posted the finest aerial photos of Gonzaga Bay I have seen... She has posted them often on Nomad... so just use the Nomad search... If I find it before anyone else, I will bump it up for you... Here it is, in this thread of photos called 'Icons of Baja' by tripledigitken (2 photos posted 5-10-09): http://forums.bajanomad.com/viewthread.php?tid=38627
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Because I am a history buff... let me just add that while many fishermen and maps call one of the two bays 'Willard Bay', the true name of the north bay (between Papa Fernandez' and Alfonsina's) is Bahia San Luis Gonzaga, as is the island... The larger bay between Alfonsina's and Punta Final is Ensenada de San Francisquito... Yes, a mouth-full.. so we all call the other part 'Gonzaga', as well! :rolleyes:

Now, the point that is the north end of S.L. Gonzaga Bay next to Papa's campo IS 'Willard Point' without any protest I have seen.

Some maps...

[Edited on 10-11-2009 by David K]

monoloco - 10-10-2009 at 08:31 PM

Great maps. What are they from?

woody with a view - 10-10-2009 at 10:58 PM

Rob

Glad yer still here, brudda!

stay tuned!

19 days and we're stretching lines. Bia and I will get you at least 3!

NymeSain?

BajaWarrior - 10-11-2009 at 07:40 AM

Is this the one Rob?

BW

Edit for: Removal of photo

[Edited on 10-11-2009 by BajaWarrior]

David K - 10-11-2009 at 08:31 AM

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Originally posted by monoloco
Great maps. What are they from?

1) The Lower California Guidebook (Howard Gulick) c1962

2) BAJA Guide (Cliff Cross) c1970

3) 1930 Baja map.

All of #1 maps can be found in a link on my web site.

capt. mike - 10-11-2009 at 08:38 AM

Greg Joder has some great aerial video of that area taken from my plane. i have it on a CD-V format, maybe he'll see this and do a you tube.
i honestly don't know how to convert it.
the closest i found in my stills is Bufeo.

baitcast - 10-11-2009 at 10:12 AM

We have a winner!!!!!!!!! BajaWarrior,Its even larger then the one I was looking for,nice shot.

Thank you all,nice people.
Rob

Natalie Ann - 10-11-2009 at 10:36 AM

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Originally posted by BajaWarrior

Is this the one Rob?

BW

Odd thing about 'your' picture BajaWarrior.... it is exactly - to the nth degree - like my photo, already posted and referenced by DavidK.

Look closely, amigo.... the ships and boats are in exactly the same place, the light is the same, images match perfectly (see original below).

I have to say I'm very disappointed to see that you've posted my image without giving me credit. Looks like you figured it was yours. :mad:

Please do not do that again.

my original image:

nena

DianaT - 10-11-2009 at 10:39 AM

I thought that was Nena's photo and no credit given???

Skipjack Joe - 10-11-2009 at 10:46 AM

Beautiful shot, Nena.

I remember another one taken from the oposite direction that was just as good if not better.

A spectacular place. It's a shame about the paved road advancing on this corner of baja.

Natalie Ann - 10-11-2009 at 10:51 AM

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Originally posted by DianaT
I thought that was Nena's photo and no credit given???

Not only is it MY image, BajaWarrior has added it to HIS photobucket site (see image properties). The photo had best be disappeared from that site before you can say 'jack robinson'.... and I'm not just whistling Dixie here.

nena

Diver - 10-11-2009 at 10:54 AM

I don't see any windshield in your photo Nena.
Were you hangin' out the window of the plane nekid ?? :saint:

Wonderful photo !!!!!!!!

Natalie Ann - 10-11-2009 at 10:56 AM

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Originally posted by Skipjack Joe
Beautiful shot, Nena.

I remember another one taken from the oposite direction that was just as good if not better.

A spectacular place. It's a shame about the paved road advancing on this corner of baja.

Thank you, Igor. Those Gonzaga aerial pix are my favorites from that flying trip. I'll take a look through my stash of photos and see if I can come up with a few more.

And yes, it is such a spectacular place.... I've said so many times that I believe heaven is exactly there. I look at bbbait's photos of that solid paved road cutting through some of the most beautiful country anywhere in the world... makes me cry.

nena

Natalie Ann - 10-11-2009 at 11:00 AM

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Originally posted by Diver
I don't see any windshield in your photo Nena.
Were you hangin' out the window of the plane nekid ?? :saint:

Wonderful photo !!!!!!!!

Sure I was, Diver. I'm a Bezerkleyian; it's the only way we travel.

nena

DianaT - 10-11-2009 at 11:04 AM

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Originally posted by Natalie Ann

Quote:

Originally posted by Diver
I don't see any windshield in your photo Nena.
Were you hangin' out the window of the plane nekid ?? :saint:

Wonderful photo !!!!!!!!

Sure I was, Diver. I'm a Bezerkleyian; it's the only way we travel.

nena

Probably hanging by your ankles :lol:

----anything for one fantastic photo.

Do find your other photos.

BajaWarrior - 10-11-2009 at 11:26 AM

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Originally posted by Natalie Ann

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Originally posted by BajaWarrior

Is this the one Rob?

BW

Please do not do that again.

nena

No harm intended Nena, Baitcast asked for the great photo of Gonzaga Bay, DavidK referanced the original post here on BajaNomad, and I did a little digging and found it, great photo BTW.

I will remove it from my Photobucket, sorry about any confusion, I only provided it to Baitcast and did not take claim, sorry I did not give you credit for your photo as well...

Baitcast, how are you? I remember when my Dad went through the same surgery you recently had, it kicked his burro but he is still here over twenty years later...

Get well!

BW

Natalie Ann - 10-11-2009 at 01:33 PM

Here's another aerial photo - Bahia San Luis Gonzaga:

nena

baitcast - 10-11-2009 at 02:51 PM

OMG is that a beautiful picture or what,my bud will be a happy man,THX again
Rob

Natalie Ann - 10-11-2009 at 03:09 PM

Here's another of our Gonzaga pix for you, baitcast.... as posted earlier on the icons thread.

nena

DianaT - 10-11-2009 at 03:40 PM

Nena,
Third photo is my favorite---love the boat sitting in the circle and the shadows.

BAJACAT - 10-11-2009 at 04:17 PM

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Originally posted by Natalie Ann
Here's another aerial photo - Bahia San Luis Gonzaga:

nena

I think thats the best one Nena if you know what I mean..

Ken Bondy - 10-11-2009 at 04:45 PM

Jeez Nena every time I see those images I am dazzled at how beautiful they are!! Fantastic photos, great light, exposure, composition and detail. thanks again for posting them. I understand how annoying it can be to see your photos show up without credit, it's happened to me a few times and I hate it. Anyway I love your photography, particularly those aerial shots. ++Ken++

Skeet/Loreto - 10-11-2009 at 05:50 PM

Beautifull Photos of the Bay!!
Outstanding!!

Nat; Now if you would just send us all a Photo of like kind and quality of you "nekid on a Motorcycle going up Shattuck Ave. in Berkerley, Calif""

God has already Blessed you/

Skeet

Natalie Ann - 10-11-2009 at 07:33 PM

Thank y'all. I really enjoy these particular pix, too.
It was a perfect day. Makes me smile to remember.

Bajacat... Yep, I know just what you mean. sigh

Skeet... You've simply got to quit mentioning those pix. I told you they were personal and we'd not be showing them 'round. I'm so embarrassed my cheeks are hot pink - the ones on my face!

nena

Cap - 10-11-2009 at 08:02 PM

Thank you for the memories nena... Brilliant conversation tonight. I hung upp the phone, finally read your email, and followed the link. Magical trip, and inspiration for more serendipidous adventure.
Your name absolutely suits you, nenita mio
besos
-Migue

Skeet/Loreto - 10-12-2009 at 07:04 AM

Thanks to you Nat Ann. It is a pleasure to be on the same board as you.
Skeet/Loreto