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. 

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...

 

Allow me to enter the contest haha submission 1:

Taken 10/27/2019, this legend's final day of operation.

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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.  

Here’s the time-lapse I gave Don and Chad from tonight.

One final sun set shot before my final ride.

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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. 

 

 

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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

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Haunt Vortex photo! Taken in 2016

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Taken on Vortex's final day of operation 10-27-2019 

now just a memory from waking down the midway.


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49 minutes ago, jdf21972 said:

now just a memory from waking down the midway.


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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? 

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.


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1 minute ago, jdf21972 said:

 

Sure. Go ahead.


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Thanks! Ill post it right back here later!

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...

Second submission

Shared this one on my socials... RIP Vortex.

My 2nd entry. This is the last daylight photo I ever took of Vortex on 10/27. I titled it “Riding into the sunset”

 

 

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My 2nd entry.

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

10/27/19 

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.

 

 

 

 

 

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.

Great pic - this had my vote - congrats!