flightoffear1996 3756 Posted October 22, 2019 On 10/21/2019 at 6:47 AM, flightoffear1996 said: We have actually been taking my sons picture here for the past few years. Be interesting to watch the area change. 13 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Beast Night Rider 355 Posted October 23, 2019 I took this picture last weekend with the new iPhone 11. The camera takes amazing photos! Really going to miss seeing this iconic track in our park... 15 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Drummermattk 631 Posted October 24, 2019 Allow me to enter the contest haha submission 1: 9 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tuxedoman52 734 Posted October 28, 2019 Taken 10/27/2019, this legend's final day of operation.Sent from my SM-N960U using Tapatalk 6 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
silver2005 24187 Posted October 28, 2019 So I went a bit overboard than I expected and took about 200 photos of Vortex on its last day of operations (and a few of Orion- when in Rome....). I took some of the more typical photos, but I also went around the entire park and took photos from spots we see it and take it for granted. There are some GLORIOUS spots that most people don't think of. I'll post my money shot here, but I will be posting them elsewhere as well. It was a real labor of love to really try to capture the ride in its relation to the park and its incomparable place in the park skyline. I hope you enjoy them and reminisce well in viewing them. Here's my favorite view- looking at Vortex at sunset as a train flies up the 2nd hill. 13 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Enchanted Voyage Lover 1085 Posted October 28, 2019 Here’s the time-lapse I gave Don and Chad from tonight. IMG_6194.MP4 12 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PKIVortex 3657 Posted October 28, 2019 One final sun set shot before my final ride.Sent from my SM-G960U using Tapatalk 18 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Oldschool75 7012 Posted October 28, 2019 This is not an entry but thought I would share it. I was standing with Mike Koontz and Don Helbig on the Fast Lane bridge during the last public trains when I took this. This is the last public train after it was cleared and the crew did one final check. I think the photo expresses the moment pretty well. View this post on Instagram With a push of a button and a turn of a key Vortex has given his last ride. 33 years for this classic Arrow looper. I will miss this ride but I know Kings Island will replace it with something wonderful. To all the crews who have worked Vortex, Thank You! And to the late Ron Toomer, thank you for designing this beauty. Goodbye Vortex, Goodbye... #kingsisland #kiVortex #legacyofarrow #rollercoaster #thrillrides #instatpr #memories #blackandwhite #sonyalpha A post shared by Brian Lamm Media (@brianlammmedia) on Oct 27, 2019 at 5:12pm PDT 9 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Theoutdoorkid107 281 Posted October 29, 2019 Haunt Vortex photo! Taken in 2016 6 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chuck norris 854 Posted October 29, 2019 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 8 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CoasterOhio 4776 Posted October 29, 2019 Taken on Vortex's final day of operation 10-27-2019 10 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jdf21972 2356 Posted October 29, 2019 now just a memory from waking down the midway. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 8 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JonahWilliamson 1600 Posted October 29, 2019 49 minutes ago, jdf21972 said: now just a memory from waking down the midway. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk In my business Quality of a picture is important. But a feeling, or story back the photo all the way. And this my friend is a great picture. The sadness and calmness behind this pic is perfect man! Would you mind if i edited this and made it Black and White and make The Vortex sign in color? 3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jdf21972 2356 Posted October 29, 2019 In my business Quality of a picture is important. But a feeling, or story back the photo all the way. And this my friend is a great picture. The sadness and calmness behind this pic is perfect man! Would you mind if i edited this and made it Black and White and make The Vortex sign in color? Sure. Go ahead. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JonahWilliamson 1600 Posted October 29, 2019 1 minute ago, jdf21972 said: Sure. Go ahead. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Thanks! Ill post it right back here later! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Braves0511 25 Posted October 29, 2019 Long time no see, y'all. It's been a minute since I've visited KIC. I dont have anything groundbreaking to contribute, but saw the thread and wanted to participate... This was opening day 2010... 8 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CoasterMyths79 616 Posted October 30, 2019 21 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CoasterMyths79 616 Posted October 30, 2019 Second submission 13 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
coasterfanatic83 6772 Posted October 30, 2019 Shared this one on my socials... RIP Vortex. 7 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Oldschool75 7012 Posted October 31, 2019 My 2nd entry. This is the last daylight photo I ever took of Vortex on 10/27. I titled it “Riding into the sunset” Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 11 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
silver2005 24187 Posted October 31, 2019 My 2nd entry. 9 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Drummermattk 631 Posted October 31, 2019 My second submission as well. Someone gave me inspiration for this shot (and probably the person that will win this contest) and it seemed to be a popular spot for photographers on the last operating day for the ride. Sometimes iPhones do take good photos (sometimes 10 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Enchanted Voyage Lover 1085 Posted October 31, 2019 10/27/19 8 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IndyGuy4KI 12899 Posted October 31, 2019 This thread will be closed at 3:00 PM and will be open for voting only. Tomorrow I will tally up the votes and announce the winner. 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IndyGuy4KI 12899 Posted November 2, 2019 On 10/10/2019 at 12:25 PM, TOPGUN1993 said: With 47 Votes, @TOPGUN1993 is the winner of the Send Off Vortex picture contest! Congratulations. Thanks to all who submitted their Vortex pictures. Vortex was one of the most photogenic coasters in the park and we will miss being able to get future shots of the ride. 7 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shaggy 4385 Posted November 2, 2019 Great pic - this had my vote - congrats! 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
