I´m not only a S&W fan but a photographer...
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I'm moving to SPAIN!
How do I get my guns there?
Wife said go for it!
How do I get my guns there?
Wife said go for it!
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1911Girl
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I spent a lot of my childhood in Mallorca and it is a popular place for us Scots, but I live on Mainland Spain, in the Málaga province.
kamloops67
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no easter eggs for you 1911girl, you done shot the delivery bunny.
nice pics ,thank you for making me realize ive never been anywhere.lol
nice pics ,thank you for making me realize ive never been anywhere.lol
bearfoot
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beauitful pictures, and land. is there/ type of fish in the lake w/ the steep steps down to the water?
Thank you for the beautiful pics & commentary. Very enjoyable.
Straightshooter2
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From one avid photographer to another (and 1911 fan), wonderful photographs and you have a very good eye for composition. What system are you using just out of curiosity? Nikon, Canon, Pentax?
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prochi2k
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1911Girl, thanks for the nice pics!
That bow hunting photo, is that in Spain or The Netherlands? The terrain don't look any different from what you see here in KY.
That bow hunting photo, is that in Spain or The Netherlands? The terrain don't look any different from what you see here in KY.
Nice photos! Vacationing in those spots would be a dream!
It did catch me by surprise to see the rabbit with the arrow through the head! Nice shot.
Ed
It did catch me by surprise to see the rabbit with the arrow through the head! Nice shot.
Ed
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1911Girl
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Hi everyone I use a Nikon D60 with a 18-55mm and 15-200mm Nikkor lenses.
Lots of excellent fishing in the lakes and rivers here from black bass, pike, barbel, carp to trout. We are close to the Mediterranean so the fishing is better for the likes of mackerel, sword fish, bream, sardines, grouper, shark, leer fish, tunny, sea bass etc
The bow hunting pics were in Spain. The company in the Netherlands has me go to give seminars and workshops in various countries, for example Germany.
Lots of excellent fishing in the lakes and rivers here from black bass, pike, barbel, carp to trout. We are close to the Mediterranean so the fishing is better for the likes of mackerel, sword fish, bream, sardines, grouper, shark, leer fish, tunny, sea bass etc
The bow hunting pics were in Spain. The company in the Netherlands has me go to give seminars and workshops in various countries, for example Germany.
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Steely Dan
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I believe we forget sometimes how beautiful this world is amongst all the man-made chaos.
Thank you for sharing these pictures.
Thank you for sharing these pictures.
Texas Star
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1911 Girl-
I'm fascinated with your photos and situation. Glad that you can own the OD/green Glock.
I read a series of true spy books by Aline, Countess of Ramonones, if I spelled that right. She was a US citizen, posted to Spain as an OSS agent in WW II. Killed a gypsy who went aftrer her with a knife (I guess one of their traditional navajas) using a .25 Beretta. That was my only prior knowledge of a lady in Spain with a gun. She married the Count and became a Spanish citizen, although continuing to work for the CIA after the war. If you want to look for her books, the first was, "The Spy Wore Red."
I've often wondered if someone living in Malaga (my keyboard doesn't do accentos) can look with a binocular across the Straits of Gibraltar (?) and see North Africa? Not sure just where you are on the coast.
Which sidearms do the police carry? I got the impression somewhere that they have turned to H-K in lieu of Star (out of business) and Astra, probably also out of business. ?? What about Spanish military pistols? The last I heard, they had Star M-30's. Are you limited to a certain number of rounds a year? It may be that I heard that of Portugal, not Spain.
With your looks and weapons skill, do you get teased for being a sort of real life Modesty Blaise, if you've read those thrillers by Peter O'Donnell?
And, on a Spanish note, have you seen a movie called, "Juana la Loca", English-titled as, "Mad Love"? It's about the daughter of Ferdinand and Isabella who married a man that I think was the Duke of Burgundy. Have to look up his title. I believe that he became a king. Anyway, they were passionate about one another until he got caught with a Moorish princess on the side, and the Spanish chick, Juana (Joan) blew her top. He eventually got her sequestered in a convent, and went on to become a king, if memory serves. It was Spain's entry for Best Foreign Film at the Oscars ceremony a few years ago, and won. Splendid pagentry, with beautiful castles and period fashions. The primitive means of travel then (circa 1500) made me appreciate how we have cars now. You can find details about the movie and probably previews on YouTube.
Just a thought, if you appreciate Spanish history and a well told tale of a doomed love, amidst a glamorous background of great splendor. You'll probably like the Duke; the actor resembles that guy Fabio who used to be on the covers of a lot of romance novels. And there's a good scene where he was practicing at archery! The guys here will like Juana and the Moorish chick, who was dancing in a bar when the Duke first saw her and later moved her to the palace as a courtesan. It's in Castillian Spanish, with English or French subtitles.
One other question: what are the knife laws there? Can you carry a normal Swiss Army pocketknife? A lockblade folder with a four-inch blade?
Thanks, and very welcome to the board. We need more people here who can spell well!
I'm fascinated with your photos and situation. Glad that you can own the OD/green Glock.
I read a series of true spy books by Aline, Countess of Ramonones, if I spelled that right. She was a US citizen, posted to Spain as an OSS agent in WW II. Killed a gypsy who went aftrer her with a knife (I guess one of their traditional navajas) using a .25 Beretta. That was my only prior knowledge of a lady in Spain with a gun. She married the Count and became a Spanish citizen, although continuing to work for the CIA after the war. If you want to look for her books, the first was, "The Spy Wore Red."
I've often wondered if someone living in Malaga (my keyboard doesn't do accentos) can look with a binocular across the Straits of Gibraltar (?) and see North Africa? Not sure just where you are on the coast.
Which sidearms do the police carry? I got the impression somewhere that they have turned to H-K in lieu of Star (out of business) and Astra, probably also out of business. ?? What about Spanish military pistols? The last I heard, they had Star M-30's. Are you limited to a certain number of rounds a year? It may be that I heard that of Portugal, not Spain.
With your looks and weapons skill, do you get teased for being a sort of real life Modesty Blaise, if you've read those thrillers by Peter O'Donnell?
And, on a Spanish note, have you seen a movie called, "Juana la Loca", English-titled as, "Mad Love"? It's about the daughter of Ferdinand and Isabella who married a man that I think was the Duke of Burgundy. Have to look up his title. I believe that he became a king. Anyway, they were passionate about one another until he got caught with a Moorish princess on the side, and the Spanish chick, Juana (Joan) blew her top. He eventually got her sequestered in a convent, and went on to become a king, if memory serves. It was Spain's entry for Best Foreign Film at the Oscars ceremony a few years ago, and won. Splendid pagentry, with beautiful castles and period fashions. The primitive means of travel then (circa 1500) made me appreciate how we have cars now. You can find details about the movie and probably previews on YouTube.
Just a thought, if you appreciate Spanish history and a well told tale of a doomed love, amidst a glamorous background of great splendor. You'll probably like the Duke; the actor resembles that guy Fabio who used to be on the covers of a lot of romance novels.
And there's a good scene where he was practicing at archery! The guys here will like Juana and the Moorish chick, who was dancing in a bar when the Duke first saw her and later moved her to the palace as a courtesan. It's in Castillian Spanish, with English or French subtitles.One other question: what are the knife laws there? Can you carry a normal Swiss Army pocketknife? A lockblade folder with a four-inch blade?
Thanks, and very welcome to the board. We need more people here who can spell well!
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TheHobbyist
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Thanks for the post. Spain is a country that I have always wanted to visit; specifically, I would like to see Gaudi's Cathedral at some point in my life. Also, the coastline.
My wife and I are looking at going to Norway sometime in the next year or so, but I'm hopeful we can see some more countries in the EU within the next 5-7 years.
My wife and I are looking at going to Norway sometime in the next year or so, but I'm hopeful we can see some more countries in the EU within the next 5-7 years.
DeathGrip
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Welcome to the forum 1911Girl.
Those are some great pictures and thanks for sharing them with us. We all would like to see some more.
I'm an American of the Highland decent but living in Florida also use English as a second language.
Are Scottish Dirks allowed on Air Spain? Or should I just bring my Swiss Army knife and fly Swiss Air like everyone else?
Those are some great pictures and thanks for sharing them with us. We all would like to see some more.
I'm an American of the Highland decent but living in Florida also use English as a second language.
Are Scottish Dirks allowed on Air Spain? Or should I just bring my Swiss Army knife and fly Swiss Air like everyone else?
Welcome! Beautiful photography!
1911 Girl, thanks for your post and great pictures. Southern Spain is one of my favorite regions on earth. I spent several years in N. Africa and made many a trip across the Straits to Algeciras/Gibraltar where we'd go for Christmas every year because that wasn't a holiday anyone paid much attention to where we were located at in Morocco. Welcome to the forum.
Chuck
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Excellent photographs! What are your camera and lens preferences?
sipowicz
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