Mini Challenge #322 - People & Cargo movers on Air, Land and Water
Cavalier
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I don't believe this topic has been used in the recent past, so I'm pulling it out for this mini. It popped into my mind right away and I couldn't come up with another. I think the heat cap over California has fried my brain! (That's my story and I'm sticking to it.)
Modes of transportation can be not only interesting, but in many cases are beautifully designed. The subjects can be anything that moves either people or cargo in the Air, on land, or on water.
A couple of specific rules for this mini:
1. Each transportation method must be able to move at least four (4) people or one-hundred (100) Lbs or forty-six (46) Kgs of goods.
2. Each method must be mechanical - not animal or human.
3. Each entry should show the method in actual use
4. It would be good if people and/or cargo can be seen in the shot- (a preference, not a requirement.)
5. And lastly, it would be outstanding if your entry set contained one shot for each - Air, Land and Water.
This mini will close at 6pm PDT on August 12, 2021.
And if you haven't participated before, please take a look at the un-official rules here:
https://dgrin.com/discussion/248032/mini-challenge-un-official-rules#latest
Here are a few examples:
Air:
Army helicopter transporting VIPs to the American Wildfire for a briefing. The Helispot was quickly changed from a farmer's field into a safe landing spot close to base camp. Found that this 'rule' was difficult to adhere to since most air transportation shots are in the air (duh!) and not always obviously showing cargo or people. Remember - the fourth rule is not a hard requirement!
Land:
Wildfire crew heading out from base camp back to the front lines. They are rinsed from top to bottom including underneath the vehicle before returning to the fire.
Water:
The Madaket tour boat in Humbolt Bay, California. 
I am anxious to see all your wonderful transportation examples!
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Great challenge! Not sure if I have one for air, land and sea, but will keep my eye out. I do have quite a few for the sea. To bad we cannot include animal driven carriages!
1 Tarcoles River cruise in Costa Rica
2 Police transport in Puerto Quetzal Guatemala
3 Aerial Tram in the Rain forest of Costa Rica
Well now, I managed to find one for each category!
Thanks for your entries, Joyce. They are all great and I love the use of the Tram for the mini!
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It is a big ship and I am sure it has a crew of at least 4, but I don't know if it counts as transportation. If it does- here is an extra. I took this one while parasailing. so I'm not sure if it is air or sea
Interesting mini Jo! With a bit of work I managed to find one for each category (I had to search a bit for "Air")
1) Land: Tram in Bordeaux
2) Water: Tour boat in Paris
3) Air: Summer ski lift ride in Austria
Thanks @grandmaR and Sara for your great and interesting entries..
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@Cavalier, here's my entries, but pls. don't consider them in your judging. We're about to go on a short vacation so no time for any f/u after it closes
1: This WW1 tank replica can hold 12 people
2: Holding plenty containers
3: Just landed on Akureyri airport on Iceland
My SmugMug
I'm extending the deadline for this mini to Friday, August 13 = so 2-1/2 days left!
Come on folks - surely there are some trains, planes, boats, trams and automobiles out there!
Or is everyone doing their traveling while they can?
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Southwest 737 special livery "Freedom One"
Cargolux 747 Special Livery "NOT WITHOUT MY MASK"
"The Final Farewell"
The Union Pacific Locomotive No. 4141 was made to honor the 41st president George H.W. Bush, who died Nov. 30 2018
the custom-painted train is different shades of blue, featuring the colors of the Air Force One to symbolize national pride and strength.
@Gatto I love that "Cargo Lux" plane!
The Mini is now closed. Thank you all for your wonderful entries - my job is not going to be easy! I'll have the results in over the weekend. Thanks again, and stay safe.
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Me to, I have to chase that one for quiet some time, and it was worthed.