AUSTIN | Photos & Videos Thread - Page 56

KevinFromTexas · #**1101** Posted **Apr 4, 2015, 12:27 AM**

I posted a photo thread in the main photo thread section.

http://forum.skyscraperpage.com/showthread.php?t=216473

drummer · #**1102** Posted **Apr 5, 2015, 6:16 AM**

I agree - the character details and quality with which older buildings were built is missing in a lot of downtown buildings today. Granted, styles change and can influence a lot of that. People often like sleek, clean lines, but I wish Austin was bigger back when those sorts of buildings were being built so they would have some of the old brick buildings like that. It really brings a lot of character to a downtown area and makes the modern buildings stand out more, too.

wwmiv · #**1103** Posted **Apr 5, 2015, 6:22 AM**

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Originally Posted by drummer

I agree - the character details and quality with which older buildings were built is missing in a lot of downtown buildings today. Granted, styles change and can influence a lot of that. People often like sleek, clean lines, but I wish Austin was bigger back when those sorts of buildings were being built so they would have some of the old brick buildings like that. It really brings a lot of character to a downtown area and makes the modern buildings stand out more, too.

We have plenty of those buildings, they're just shorter. Have you taken a stroll down 6th lately?

KevinFromTexas · #**1104** Posted **Apr 6, 2015, 4:33 AM**

Happy Easter, guys.

Video Link

OverAustin - https://www.facebook.com/overaustin/...type=1&theater

drummer · #**1105** Posted **Apr 6, 2015, 6:23 AM**

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Originally Posted by wwmiv

We have plenty of those buildings, they're just shorter. Have you taken a stroll down 6th lately?

That's true - I guess I should have been more specific by saying taller. There is a lot of history in that part of town; you're right.

LoneStarMike · #**1106** Posted **Apr 13, 2015, 6:23 AM**

Source

lzppjb · #**1107** Posted **Apr 14, 2015, 3:47 AM**

Stumbled across this photo.

https://robgreebonphotographyblog.wo...-austin-texas/

drummer · #**1108** Posted **Apr 14, 2015, 5:50 AM**

That's a great photo. I like the reflections of the clouds on the water...great shot.

KevinFromTexas · #**1109** Posted **Apr 16, 2015, 5:47 AM**

From Wednesday.

AusTxDevelopment · #**1110** Posted **Apr 17, 2015, 6:16 PM**

This is from Christopher Sherman's facebook page for OverAustin.com. Best picture I've seen of The Bowie's lights.

https://www.facebook.com/overaustin?...hoto&sk=photos

Jdawgboy · #**1111** Posted **Apr 17, 2015, 10:40 PM**

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Originally Posted by KevinFromTexas

From Wednesday.

Love the last picture!

I've known that the airport sits higher than DT but the first three pictures give a good idea of just how high. Judging by where the buildings cut off I'd say roughly 350 feet looking at the south end of the skyline and 250 towards the One American Center. What do you think Kevin?

IluvATX · #**1112** Posted **Apr 17, 2015, 11:15 PM**

ABIA is at 544' and Austin varies, but is listed at 489'.

Mopacs · #**1113** Posted **Apr 19, 2015, 7:22 PM**

Downtown from the Loop 360 overlook - 2 weeks ago

LoneStarMike · #**1114** Posted **Apr 19, 2015, 7:30 PM**

Nice shot! The JW Marriott & The Bowie sure filled in some gaps.

KevinFromTexas · #**1115** Posted **Apr 20, 2015, 7:08 PM**

OverAustin - https://www.facebook.com/overaustin/...type=1&theater

KevinFromTexas · #**1116** Posted **Apr 30, 2015, 8:38 PM**

Over Austin - https://www.facebook.com/overaustin/...type=1&theater

the Genral · #**1117** Posted **May 1, 2015, 2:49 AM**

The pic of 360 is making me say, especially from that angle, that its the coolest looking building dt. The first pic shows how long dt is if you include ut...north to south...pretty impressive, a lot of cities are contained in a 'box'. Ours keeps on going and is even getting some girth now.

KevinFromTexas · #**1118** Posted **May 1, 2015, 3:07 AM**

Toronto is one of those skylines where you assume it's all waterfront stuff, but then are totally surprised when you realize how far back their skyline goes. It's at least 2 or 3 miles deep of tall highrises.

Check out some of the photos of it in these two threads:
http://forum.skyscraperpage.com/show...12669&page=286
http://forum.skyscraperpage.com/show...177349&page=55

And of course they have their satellite cluster skylines outside of downtown.

JoninATX · #**1119** Posted **May 1, 2015, 11:08 AM**

Kevin, I just keep looking at this picture knowing that once The Fairmont, 99 Trinity, Austin Proper, and 5th + West become complete, there will be no open gaps in this picture. Just a wall of towers.

JoninATX · #**1120** Posted **May 12, 2015, 10:47 PM**

Being creative

Feeling blue

Vertical Lines

Just "pointing" around

Gray Skies