Photos De Jour - Grand Rapids and West Michigan Area

[GRDadof3]

One from Meijers Garden

HDR I assume?

BTW: that lawn in front of the conservatory will have this sculpture in it soon, on loan from Des Moines:

Photo by Erin Go Braugh 84

On loan for the International Sculpture Conference and an exhibit of Juame Plensa's work:

http://www.mlive.com/entertainment/grpress....xml&coll=6

[Dedav]

HDR I assume?

Yes...My first attempt

[AlexPKeaton]

Can we borrow that building on the right with the radio tower on it too?

[GRDadof3]

Can we borrow that building on the right with the radio tower on it too?

Yeah, like we don't have enough duds like that.

[blueradon]

Doesn't the dark glass building make you think of a good replacement for the city hall buildings?

[fotoman311]

Doesn't the dark glass building make you think of a good replacement for the city hall buildings?

I'd replace the Federal building and the 5/3rd building long before I'd replace the City/County bldgs, which I don't really mind that much.

[grbrit]

Here are some recent photos taken from near the top of River House by my friend Megan, who I'm trying to talk into jumping off the building in September!

[fotoman311]

Working Late - Van Andel Institute

[crinzema]

Hey, I just got back from my construction materials class at GRCC and I've found out that later this year I have to do a report on a brick or concrete structure in this area. I don't have a clue what building I want to do this report on. If any of you guys have suggestions, I would love to hear them.

Here are some recent photos taken from near the top of River House by my friend Megan, who I'm trying to talk into jumping off the building in September!

How did you get access to the top of the Riverhouse building?

Edited September 5, 2008 by crinzema

[grbrit]

How did you get access to the top of the Riverhouse building?

I didn't, my friend did. She works in the publicity dept. for Michigan Community Blood Centers and was getting some photos for their "Over The Edge" fundraiser which takes place this Saturday (6th September).

I believe she said she was going to be back up there either Thursday or Friday this week taking photos of someone dangling over the edge on a rope while dressed as a drop of blood

[Quercus]

From today:

Garfield Park Arts and Crafts Fair.

Priority Health Grand Cycling Classic.

[Jamez]

Filming the Val Kilmer movie down at The Bull's Head. Apparently Mr. Kilmer was done around 10:15 so I didn't get a chance to see him. But the whole gawking experience was still very cool.

[Eridony]

^Interesting pictures Jamez

In the morning a couple of weeks ago:

[Eridony]

Does anyone know what caused this damage in Vandenberg Center? (If it is damage)

[wingbert]

Does anyone know what caused this damage in Vandenberg Center? (If it is damage)

That's where a Fifth Third exec landed after leaping from the roof when the bailout package failed in congress yesterday.

Edited September 30, 2008 by wingbert

[Eridony]

That's where a Fifth Third exec landed after leaping from the roof when the bailout package failed in congress yesterday.

LOL, that was a good one. Unfortunately I took this photo last week and it's closer to the Federal Building. Maybe it was left over from McCain's visit? He wanted to show that's just because he's old doesn't mean he's not still strong and able to vandalize public property!

[fotoman311]

Here are a couple of my favorite photos from the KissCross ( http://www.kisscross.com ) cyclocross bicycle race on Saturday at Lakeside Park in Caledonia.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/fotoman311/29...57607773530094/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/fotoman311/29...l-grandrapidsmi

And finally, one of me, jumping for my life and just barely clearing the water. I finished 21st out of 35 in my class (we did 5 laps). Amy took this one.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/fotoman311/2917855360/

Cyclocross is a great spectator sport. The courses are generally pretty accessible and all the participants bring their families and kids and a great time is had by all. The next race is Sunday, October 19th at Cannonsburg Ski Area. Races start at 11, noon, and 1pm. Cannonsburg Ski Area will also be having their annual Open House, so there will be plenty to see and do. More info at http://www.kisscross.com.

Edited October 6, 2008 by fotoman311

[GRDadof3]

Beautiful new entrance to the Fitzgerald:

Medical Mile:

[GRJunkie4Life]

A few photos that I took yesterday from about 1,000 feet.

Downtown from the SW (Riverhouse over wing):

Approaching downtown from the East:

Just NE of the downtown:

From the West:

Northwest Neighborhood (between Bridge and Fulton):

[tamias6]

^ Over the top! We just need to in-fill the asphalt seas around GVSU and the YMCA with a mix of low and mid rises and then toss in a 500 footer near city hall and a 600' foot signature over on the Fulton and Market Ave. parking lot, and then extend Medical Mile further east and we'd be all set.

[gymguy2k]

The aerial shots are fantastic! Thanks. New wallpapers!

[miklos]

Here are some recent photos taken from near the top of River House by my friend Megan, who I'm trying to talk into jumping off the building in September!

[Yankee Fan]

The aerial shots are great! Thanks for sharing!

[GRDadof3]

[e49418]

Thanks for the great shots.

What's the large open area north of the river and south of Wealthy?

Ariel shot of the area here: http://maps.live.com/default.aspx?v=2&...1&encType=1

A few photos that I took yesterday from about 1,000 feet.

Just NE of the downtown: