AUSTIN | Photos & Videos Thread - Page 127

the Genral · #1 Posted **Dec 3, 2020, 4:49 AM**

Like them or hate them, where would we be without LEDs? TVs, monitors, and scoreboards would be cathode-ray tubes, or projections, or a bunch of tiny incandescent bulbs. As far as marquee signs with the old style bulbs that run or are stationary, there were sometimes hundreds of them and you rarely saw one that didn't have more than a few burned out. But those I prefer not to be LEDs. How many times did 100 Congress have burned out bulbs on its peaks? Would the crown on the Fairmont be as elaborately lit? We're going to have to be in acceptance of LEDs if we want more of our buildings to have a decent night light. As far as LEDs used as holiday lights, that's really person preference. I use both because I like both. Also, I paid $3.28 for a standard 100 light string, and $9.99 for the same size LED string. But the LED strings will probably out live me.

MichaelB · #2 Posted **Dec 3, 2020, 5:45 AM**

OK, I'll play along: Old school Christmas lights have a warmth that LEDs have a hard time recreating. The shape of the source is also a nostalgic plus......
and unfortunately all my lights are LED. Happily the white ones are a "warm" white, ( as oppose to a blue/cool white) which helps.

mtb_jeremy · #3 Posted **Dec 3, 2020, 3:59 PM**

The complaint about LEDs is really more about excess ambient light, not as much about the technology itself. LEDs can offer substantially more light in an efficient manner. As time goes on, we are already seeing how options are better (ex. not stuck with 5k light for white).

I was in Hilo, Hawaii last year and they are very conscious about the amount of artificial outdoor light at night. Houses have no or little outside light (ex. wall sconces) and there are few street lights, and it is part of a movement to be conscious of the natural environment around you. I see it being something people are more aware of in the future everywhere

KevinFromTexas · #4 Posted **Dec 4, 2020, 6:00 AM**

Block 185 looks to be at about 250 feet now.

Daniel Hadad - https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=...00878556599321

ahealy · #5 Posted **Dec 4, 2020, 1:48 PM**

So lovely. Kinda giving me a Seattle feel with this angle.

drummer · #6 Posted **Dec 4, 2020, 4:07 PM**

Definitely one of my favorite angles of the city.

gillynova · #7 Posted **Dec 4, 2020, 4:19 PM**

ACL is going to look nice once it's back

urbancore · #8 Posted **Dec 4, 2020, 6:49 PM**

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Originally Posted by gillynova

ACL is going to look nice once it's back

It sounds weird that I can't wait to be crammed into Zilker Park to watch a band....I miss live music sooo much.

It's the probably the main reason I live in Zilker. I'm gunna miss One to One, but I believe out of the ashes, new venues will rise up!

Going to Nutty Brown tonight to see Bill Burr....first time out since Feb.

Viva Austin.

the Genral · #9 Posted **Dec 4, 2020, 9:01 PM**

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Originally Posted by urbancore

I'm gunna miss One to One, but I believe out of the ashes, new venues will rise up! .

They always do. Just look at the history for the last 35 years. Always reinventing and evolving and never down and out. That's the Austin way.

gabetx · #10 Posted **Dec 5, 2020, 7:43 AM**

Went out again with the drone. Still trying to get a feel for flying it. Here are a few more shots from the south and east. I plan on having some shots coming up from the west next time!

the Genral · #11 Posted **Dec 5, 2020, 7:59 AM**

Beautiful shots! Well done sir, well done. I love the morning shots and that angle, now my favorite. I also love drones. Before they became available, we could never see shots like the ones we get from all you fine drone operators, of course unless you rented a helicopter. I love the impact the Indeed Tower is having especially in pic 2, and just how important the Quincy is where it is.

The ATX · #12 Posted **Dec 5, 2020, 8:02 AM**

Very nice! My new desktop is photo #1.

We vs us · #13 Posted **Dec 5, 2020, 3:19 PM**

Yup, some beautiful shots. I really love the East Avenue Wall in pic #2 -- you get a sense of what that's going to look like in a couple of years.

Echostatic · #14 Posted **Dec 5, 2020, 4:56 PM**

44 East is going to look gigantic from I-35 crossing the river.

myBrain · #15 Posted **Dec 5, 2020, 6:27 PM**

Great photos!

Driving last night, I was reminded how much I like the Indy's purple crown lighting. It's somehow muted and subtle but also eye catching

Also noticed that there were some kind of (construction?) lights inside of Indeed's crown that really stood out. If they light that massive crown section it's going to rival Frost's prominence at night.

KevinFromTexas · #16 Posted **Dec 5, 2020, 9:32 PM**

In those photos, it looks like they're doing site prep for the Fairfield Inn & Suites on East Avenue next to the Homewood Suites. I'm also coming around to the Homewood Suites Hotel. I know it's not fine architecture, but it is different. I feel like the lighting on it is pretty decent for what is basically a budget hotel.

So, those photos highlight a few of the crushes I've had recently.

Northshore is still one of the best looking buildings on the skyline for the way it stands out and is a throwback to the setback style architecture we saw in the 80s. What I like about it most is the color and contrast. 360 still catches my eye, too.

70 Rainey still grabs my attention despite being another blue/green glass box. The offset angle of the tower forces it to catch light at a different time that the other buildings just can't do. Coincidentally, the Dobie Center does the same thing because the placement of the tower above its podium is relatively the same as 70 Rainey, and the glass is very similar in color.

The Austin Marriott Downtown is one of the nicest most solid buildings we've had in a while. I just feel like it's a sophisticated building that is done very nicely. It's not flashy, but it's really easy to appreciate.

I'm liking the new paint job on the Hilton Convention Center Hotel. I wasn't sure I'd like it, because honestly, I was a fan of the old paint scheme, but I'm liking the white paint. It looks clean and um, handsome?

The Quincy will probably be similar, and as the Genral said, it's placement is important on the skyline. I'm struck by how dense that area has become and is becoming a legit part of the rest of downtown now.

And it cannot be understated how much of an impact 44 East will have. It's going to be a pretty skinny tower, too.

Echostatic · #17 Posted **Dec 6, 2020, 1:36 AM**

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Originally Posted by KevinFromTexas

In those photos, it looks like they're doing site prep for the Fairfield Inn & Suites on East Avenue next to the Homewood Suites. I'm also coming around to the Homewood Suites Hotel. I know it's not fine architecture, but it is different. I feel like the lighting on it is pretty decent for what is basically a budget hotel.

So, those photos highlight a few of the crushes I've had recently.

Northshore is still one of the best looking buildings on the skyline for the way it stands out and is a throwback to the setback style architecture we saw in the 80s. What I like about it most is the color and contrast. 360 still catches my eye, too.

70 Rainey still grabs my attention despite being another blue/green glass box. The offset angle of the tower forces it to catch light at a different time that the other buildings just can't do. Coincidentally, the Dobie Center does the same thing because the placement of the tower above its podium is relatively the same as 70 Rainey, and the glass is very similar in color.

The Austin Marriott Downtown is one of the nicest most solid buildings we've had in a while. I just feel like it's a sophisticated building that is done very nicely. It's not flashy, but it's really easy to appreciate.

I'm liking the new paint job on the Hilton Convention Center Hotel. I wasn't sure I'd like it, because honestly, I was a fan of the old paint scheme, but I'm liking the white paint. It looks clean and um, handsome?

The Quincy will probably be similar, and as the Genral said, it's placement is important on the skyline. I'm struck by how dense that area has become and is becoming a legit part of the rest of downtown now.

And it cannot be understated how much of an impact 44 East will have. It's going to be a pretty skinny tower, too.

I agree entirely with every single point here.

Northshore is still my favorite building in the city. The staircase shape is striking and the contrast between the darker blue and white is fantastic. The brick on it is great from up close, too.

The impact of 70 Rainey's angle cannot be said enough. It would be boring without it, but the angle and the exposed angular columns on the amenity levels make it pop.

Austin Marriott Downtown is simple and classy, and has a streetscape 100x better than what used to be there.

I also liked the Hilton's old paintjob, but the new one is much better. I think the Quincy will look somewhat similar to the Hilton when they're finally done painting it. I swear the Quincy has taken forever.

Tyrone Shoes · #18 Posted **Dec 24, 2020, 11:48 PM**

I was bored and found this silly..very silly movie on Amazon Prime called Songwriter starring Willie Nelson and Kris Kristofferson. Not a total waste of time but I was able to grab this screen shot of Austin log ago...

Tyrone Shoes · #19 Posted **Dec 31, 2020, 10:47 PM**

Not sure what to make of this but I found it kinda interesting....on the Drudge Report the main photo is of the Pennybacker Bridge

Armybrat · #20 Posted **Jan 10, 2021, 9:07 PM**

Sure hope our resident drone pilot/photographers are all out taking advantage of this spectacular weather opportunity.
Will be checking back here with high expectations.