AUSTIN | Photos & Videos Thread - Page 97

jg6544 · #**1921** Posted **Jan 14, 2019, 7:06 PM**

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Originally Posted by JACKinBeantown

I think it's time for someone to apply for historic landmark status of the "Ninja Style Kung Fu Grip" graffiti on the railroad bridge.

There has been graffiti of one kind or another on that bridge since the 1950s that I know about.

KevinFromTexas · #**1922** Posted **Jan 15, 2019, 12:31 AM**

I'm not sure how long these others were up, but you can see a blog post about them from 2011.

http://www.hillcountrymysteries.com/...ng-austin.html

There's also this photo album other some others, but they're not dated, unfortunately, and the copyright dates seem to be for their overall blog. My favorite one has to be the "Pac-Man Never Give Up" one.

https://herronstock.photoshelter.com...000GewcIJKBZ7c

drummer · #**1923** Posted **Jan 15, 2019, 5:57 AM**

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Originally Posted by the Genral

I think they built the bridge around it,

Haha, this one wins.

Armybrat · #**1924** Posted **Jan 17, 2019, 9:07 PM**

Heh, I can remember when there wasn't any graffiti on the bridge.

hequals2henry · #**1925** Posted **Feb 8, 2019, 8:36 PM**

I had an opportunity to go up the Frost Tower yesterday, and saw this incredible view and had to snap a few pics. I'm loving the density around Seaholm. What a big skyline this is now.

We vs us · #**1926** Posted **Feb 8, 2019, 8:48 PM**

Nice pics.

Very soon that view will be blocked by the Giant Molar.

KevinFromTexas · #**1927** Posted **Feb 8, 2019, 10:23 PM**

The Hobby Building looks out of place there. Of course, I'm still a fan of it. I mean, how many maroon colored buildings do we have? I'd be ok with the limestone north wing of it going away, but keeping the maroon part and putting up a tall tower at an angle on the northern part of the block facing The Republic and it's plaza/park.

deerhoof · #**1928** Posted **Feb 8, 2019, 11:06 PM**

This view is nearly the exact view from my office, although it appears you were probably on a floor lower than mine by maybe 1 or 2 floors just based on the number of balconies that are viewable at the Independent. Were you on the 16 or 17th floor when you took this?

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Originally Posted by hequals2henry

I had an opportunity to go up the Frost Tower yesterday, and saw this incredible view and had to snap a few pics. I'm loving the density around Seaholm. What a big skyline this is now.

KevinFromTexas · #**1929** Posted **Feb 8, 2019, 11:42 PM**

Via the FOUNDRY Facebook page:
https://www.facebook.com/FOUNDRY-545481488958378/

https://www.facebook.com/54548148895...type=3&theater

hequals2henry · #**1930** Posted **Feb 9, 2019, 12:02 AM**

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Originally Posted by deerhoof

This view is nearly the exact view from my office, although it appears you were probably on a floor lower than mine by maybe 1 or 2 floors just based on the number of balconies that are viewable at the Independent. Were you on the 16 or 17th floor when you took this?

Deerroof, I was on the 16th floor when I took these pics.

the Genral · #**1931** Posted **Feb 9, 2019, 4:00 AM**

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Originally Posted by KevinFromTexas

The Hobby Building looks out of place there. Of course, I'm still a fan of it. I mean, how many maroon colored buildings do we have? I'd be ok with the limestone north wing of it going away, but keeping the maroon part and putting up a tall tower at an angle on the northern part of the block facing The Republic and it's plaza/park.

Yeah, I like it too. It wasn't that terribly long ago the two building stood out on their own basking in the sun. Now they are tiny looking lurking in the shadows. What keeps them from looking completely out of place is the block to the east. But I like them both together. I like the contrast to the surroundings and being an Aggie fan, love the maroon. Good to see h2h back again and agree about liking the density to the west. Heck, even the Indeed Building looks ok from there.

hequals2henry · #**1932** Posted **Feb 9, 2019, 6:13 PM**

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Originally Posted by the Genral

Yeah, I like it too. It wasn't that terribly long ago the two building stood out on their own basking in the sun. Now they are tiny looking lurking in the shadows. What keeps them from looking completely out of place is the block to the east. But I like them both together. I like the contrast to the surroundings and being an Aggie fan, love the maroon. Good to see h2h back again and agree about liking the density to the west. Heck, even the Indeed Building looks ok from there.

Great to be back, the Genral!

hequals2henry · #**1933** Posted **Feb 9, 2019, 8:57 PM**

Thank you Manuel Garza for the photo! Let's see who can fully grasp this photo

zrx299 · #**1934** Posted **Feb 9, 2019, 10:26 PM**

Nice work adding in the Marriott, 6X, and 71!

the Genral · #**1935** Posted **Feb 9, 2019, 11:50 PM**

I was wrong when I said the Marriot wouldn't affect the skyline much. H2h, this is one of the many reasons you are no longer allowed to stay away for so long. Your photo shop skills are amazing!!!

gabetx · #**1936** Posted **Feb 10, 2019, 12:22 AM**

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Originally Posted by zrx299

Nice work adding in the Marriott, 6X, and 71!

You missed Block 185.

H2h where is The Republic? I think that is the most exciting building to come!

hequals2henry · #**1937** Posted **Feb 10, 2019, 12:30 AM**

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Originally Posted by the Genral

I was wrong when I said the Marriot wouldn't affect the skyline much. H2h, this is one of the many reasons you are no longer allowed to stay away for so long. Your photo shop skills are amazing!!!

Thank you the Genral!!

hequals2henry · #**1938** Posted **Feb 10, 2019, 12:32 AM**

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Originally Posted by gabetx

You missed Block 185.

H2h where is The Republic? I think that is the most exciting building to come!

I'll figure out a way to add The Republic!

zrx299 · #**1939** Posted **Feb 10, 2019, 1:04 AM**

Ah yes, 175 is extremely obvious at 2nd look. It's too bad Frost isn't another 10 stories taller.

paul78701 · #**1940** Posted **Feb 10, 2019, 3:58 AM**

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Originally Posted by We vs us

Nice pics.

Very soon that view will be blocked by the Giant Molar.

A couple weeks ago, I read that the Roppolo's pizza trailer on that lot will be closing soon. So that must not be too far off from getting started on it.