I do like the shots though. Thanks for posting.

The first two pics look like bee-hive coke ovens. The third picture is probably a powder storage building.

according to the license plate on the first one, I think it might be a 1950 Chevy.

when I lived in Holland, Mi. for 24 years, I carried a 70-300 on a Nikon D80 for Tulip Time. It seemed fine for me, so your 18-400 should cover it.

I have been a model railroader since childhood. I have 3 videos on youtube of my present railroad. If you go to youtube and look for Chinook Southern RR. you should find 2 HO standard gauge ( both upper and lower decks), and Poudre Valley RR should get you the HOn3 narrow gauge run. I can probably post some pics as well if you tell me how to do that. It's a great hobby. Contact the local club and I'm sure they can help you. Also, contact the local division of the NMRA, or look up NMRA.org. N scale gets you more trains in less space, but if you want operation ( switching cars at industries, etc. HO is larger and more reliable. ( In my opinion.)Good luck and enjoy.

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Definitely a greater scaup. Lived on a pond they visited during spring and fall migration and saw many ( as well as lesser scaups and others) up close and personal.

And typical road crew? 1 guy working and 9 guys watching. Enjoyed it, and the pics of the C&T engines.Thanks for posting them>

Looks like black-chin. We have them in McKinney, Tx. the past few years. Now see them more frequently than the ruby-throats we used to get.

And it looks to me that his back has a lighter blue halo.

And the sign looks almost as derlict as the house. And is buried in the weeds.How long ago did it sell? I like #1 best.

Awesome1 thanks for sharing, both with her, and us.Well done!

Maybe it has something to do with the girl's face just left of center.

I've lived with model trains since age 5. Got into Lionel then; still have them. Then switched to HO in 1955; have a double decked railroad in a 14x21 room now. Lifetime fun!

Also see the post 2 below this about tulip time in Holland, Mich.

Since my dad's folks came from Friesland and my mom was born in Middleburg, Zeeland and we've visited a couple times, I have a soft spot for the Netherlands. ( I also lived in Holland, Michigan where we have an original Dutch windmill ( De Zwaan))that was imported in 1963. I especially like #'s 1. & 5. without the boat.Really enjoyed seeing these pics, Thanks!