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[Lmichigan]

Thanks.  I've never been on top of that ramp before.  It's right across the street from the Chem Building.

[Lmichigan]

A double photo day...

11/15/2005 - A Grand River Banquet and the Lansing September 11th Monument/Memorial

[Lmichigan]

11/17/2005 - Old Shiawassee Street Bridge as seen in 1994



I remember this bridge.  It was a cool old bridge, if even decrepit and structurally unsound.  lol

[statedude3]

I remember riding my bike over that bridge and not feeling safe on it...

[Lmichigan]

An odd view since most of the skyline seems to disappear in this view, but an interesting view, nonetheless (and cool colors if I do say so myself):

11/27/2005 - Sky Fire

[sabatoa]

Hey guys, I'm new to the forum. I thought I'd make my intro with a picture.

[Lmichigan]

Great picture!  And I look forward to more.  I hate being the only one that photographs around here.

The Sparrow Parking Garage offers great views.  I have a similar photo.  I just wish it was a little bit taller.

[sabatoa]

Lmichigan, on Nov 27 2005, 11:38 PM, said:

Great picture!  And I look forward to more.  I hate being the only one that photographs around here.

The Sparrow Parking Garage offers great views.  I have a similar photo.  I just wish it was a little bit taller.

Thanks, I've got plenty more to post in the future.

I love going up on that parking garage for skyline views. In fact, I always thought I was the only person that trolled the ramps looking for good urban views and you're right, it's a shame it wasn't taller (the skyline and the parking garages).

It's also nice for me to see that I'm not the only one to take pics around here. I love Lansing, I just wish more people around here had our vision.

[sabatoa]

[Lmichigan]

Nice, again!  I wish my camera was good enough to get such pictures.    I find it hard to keep up on this, since so few people respond.

[hood]

That's one of my favorite views. (see my avatar )

[hood]

Hey Lmich do you have any photos or info on the progress of Printers Row, On The Grand or anything else?

[sabatoa]

Lmichigan, on Dec 3 2005, 11:13 PM, said:

Nice, again!  I wish my camera was good enough to get such pictures.    I find it hard to keep up on this, since so few people respond.

Thanks Unfortunately I left the camera in the back seat of an unlocked car...needless to say, I'm in the market for a new digi cam. I'm always on the lookout for things/places in Lansing that would make a good photo.

I noticed that once I got caught up on all the posts, keeping caught up was no problem since the activity level here is lower than I thought. The information here is priceless though.

hood, on Dec 4 2005, 03:04 AM, said:

That's one of my favorite views. (see my avatar )

That awesome, the day view.

[Lmichigan]

Hood, there really isn't so much going on which is why I haven't taken pictures in awhile.

I may get over to the Arbaugh and the Prudden Factory.  On the Arbaugh, the rebuilt cornice is now complete, and looks GREAT lit at night.  It's starting to look very cosmpolitan.  I hope that something can be done with Washington south of the 400 block, because it's a horrible entrance into a reviving downtown.

The Prudden is finally getting new windows!  I was surprised to see that they went with the retro glass, that resembles the gridded glass you'd see on the old factories in Detroit.  I thought they were going to go with the modern, reflective glass, but they didn't, and I'm glad.

Also, has anyone else noticed that the skyline is more christmas trees than there ever were.  Here are some new locations along with old locations:

1.  Sparrow Hospital - They've always had the Christmas decorations and they are looking great as ever.

2.  Old Blue Coyote Brewery - This loft building on Pere Marquette Place has a lit Christmas Tree on it's rooftop deck.  

3.  Prudden Factory - right on the northwestern corner along the Saginaw Street underpass stands a lit tree that you can see for a few miles coming east downtown Saginaw.

4.  Cooley Center - I don't know if I'm seeing things, but I swear at night I see an unlight Christmas Tree on the main roof deck of Cooley Center next to the mechanical penthouse on the northeast corner.

[Lmichigan]

After going back out tonight and looking at the Cooley Center from a distance, I think I may have seen a shadow created by the flag.  lol

[sabatoa]

Lmichigan, on Dec 4 2005, 05:23 PM, said:

Hood, there really isn't so much going on which is why I haven't taken pictures in awhile.

I may get over to the Arbaugh and the Prudden Factory.  On the Arbaugh, the rebuilt cornice is now complete, and looks GREAT lit at night.  It's starting to look very cosmpolitan.  I hope that something can be done with Washington south of the 400 block, because it's a horrible entrance into a reviving downtown.

The Prudden is finally getting new windows!  I was surprised to see that they went with the retro glass, that resembles the gridded glass you'd see on the old factories in Detroit.  I thought they were going to go with the modern, reflective glass, but they didn't, and I'm glad.

Also, has anyone else noticed that the skyline is more christmas trees than there ever were.  Here are some new locations along with old locations:

1.  Sparrow Hospital - They've always had the Christmas decorations and they are looking great as ever.

2.  Old Blue Coyote Brewery - This loft building on Pere Marquette Place has a lit Christmas Tree on it's rooftop deck.  

3.  Prudden Factory - right on the northwestern corner along the Saginaw Street underpass stands a lit tree that you can see for a few miles coming east downtown Saginaw.

4.  Cooley Center - I don't know if I'm seeing things, but I swear at night I see an unlight Christmas Tree on the main roof deck of Cooley Center next to the mechanical penthouse on the northeast corner.

Speaking of Christmas trees, did they put on up in Old Town of Friday night?

[Lmichigan]

Yes.

[statedude3]

I tried to take a picture of the skyline (with the christmas lights highlighiting each building) while pulled off the side of I-496 last night, but a Lansing Police officer zoomed up behind me and said I was a hazard.  Needless to say, no pics were taken.  Does anyone have a shot from this angle?  Say, near the Penn. Ave or Cedar St. overpass?  It's a lovely view of the skyline.  I wish the lights would be left on year round, it truly looks remarkable.

[Lmichigan]

You're brave.  I've always wanted to get that shot while standing still, but it's way too dangerous.  I had a pretty good view, but I deleted it because it was during a cloudy day.  It's easily one of the most impressive city entries in Michigan, IMO.

[statedude3]

Lmichigan, on Dec 5 2005, 01:28 PM, said:

You're brave.  I've always wanted to get that shot while standing still, but it's way too dangerous.  I had a pretty good view, but I deleted it because it was during a cloudy day.  It's easily one of the most impressive city entries in Michigan, IMO.

I definately agree.  The only thing that comes close would be 196 east on the west side of Grand Rapids at the top of the hill.