Columbia Photo of the Day

[Hybrid0NE]

Nice Shot! Think that picture just activated my allergies *grabs Benadryl*...

[BrasilnSC]

Nice pic.....it's cool to see some different angles.

[CarolinaSouth]

^^^^

I was thinking the same thing about the angles...so i tried to take a few from other side of the city....I really think i need to invest in a real high quality camera...I'm starting to enjoy taking pictures of things...lol...

Here's my photo of the day.....It's a view from a street in the Cecia-Saxon neighborhood with Columbia as the backdrop!!!!

I have a picture of it at night too....I think?!?!?!

Edited March 14, 2008 by CarolinaSouth

[krazeeboi]

Another seldom-seen angle. Nice shot.

[sonofaque86]

love it. its refreshing to see different angles of downtown

[goodbye]

Today's contribution... shot of downtown Columbia from Washington St

Gotta get rid of those awful Bradford Pear trees! They are bad for an urban environment like that - okay, for ANY environment.

[CorgiMatt]

They're from when pear trees were planted here. Now only real trees are. For now they're fine in that spot. When they die they'll be replaced. Maybe the next photo will bring only compliments.

[CarolinaSouth]

I figured i'd switch it up today...instead of a skyline or building shot....this is a house i walked upon downtown when i was taking the previous pictures....I hope y'all enjoy it

[waccamatt]

Is that the Woodrow Wilson boyhood home?

[krazeeboi]

^It doesn't look like it to me. Looks like one of the more random houses downtown in the historic district.

[BryCola]

Is that the Woodrow Wilson boyhood home?

No, it's not. The Woodrow Wilson boyhood home is gray. I drove by it yesterday actually.

[CarolinaSouth]

No it's not the Woodrow boyhood home, but it's not too far from it...it's on Hampton street also almost across from the Chestnut Cottage Bed and Breakfast Inn.

[krazeeboi]

Found this one online, courtesy of Bill Cobb:

[johnpro318]

[waccamatt]

Here is a view of Adesso from Huger Street:

[CorgiMatt]

Frisco in Columbia!

[johnpro318]

Here is a view of Adesso from Huger Street:

very nice

[krazeeboi]

Found this Columbia photo thread on another forum (it also has a link to a 2nd photo thread). The pictures were very nice; take note of the commentary. Quite a mixed bag. At least steps are being taken to change things.

[Spartan]

Its frustrating that Main Street to an outsider would appear to be the center of activity, when in reality its more in the Vista or Five Points. Five Points in particular is a little off of the tourist trail.

[krazeeboi]

I think this is yet another reason why something needs to be done with Assembly--it gives the impression that the Vista is totally separate from downtown (the CBD). A seamless transition between Main and the Vista via Assembly would all but eliminate that perception.

[sonofaque86]

Wow. They said it looks like a small town. Nobody goes to Main St. to hang out.

[CarolinaSouth]

Nah Krazy.... this is why the city needs to promote it self better. Put more City finder signs in that area letting the know where the "Art", "Entertainment" and etc districts are in that area....atleast until it changes....if that's not worth their time then they need to put "To Do, To See" maps on Main St. and other areas up and down that street. You here someone open their mouth about Charlotte...it's "Uptown" that comes to mind first. If someone says something about Greenville "West End/Main St" is what is told to go. Considering Columbia is the state capital and has a "Main St"....that the State house is on....people think that would be the entertainment area...but it's not....so we need to etch it people mind that for now....the entertainment areas in Columbia are "the Vista" and "5 points". I honestly think that Main St. should focus more on restuarants and arts....no clothing shops....let that shift to Lady st.

Main St. = Arts

Lady St = Shopping

Vista = mixed entertainment area 1

5 points = mixed entertainment/bar area 2

and personally....i don't think Columbia looks anything like Dayton...not at all...The skyline is prettier and the only thing that immediately sticks out as being a connection is the river...after that....very few connections....I really hate that people don't get the full feel of Columbia...I'm still at a loss as to anyone that visits the State House and not realize that it's another district as they look down Gervias...it's not like the city abruptly ends as you get to the State house grounds. Like a said before when need more signage...because that shows no one knows where Finlay park is, the State museums, the river...riverfront park and etc are at.....and that saddens me more than anything else..

I also found it funny that this came from an Ohio forum...lol...Ironically i got family in Columbus and in Dayton and by the end of the year the will both be locating in Columbia or the metro area.

[BrasilnSC]

Whatever happened to those way finding signs that were designed and supposed to be put up by now?

Edited March 28, 2008 by BrasilnSC

[krazeeboi]

^Good question; I was just about to ask the same thing.

[sonofaque86]

somebody need to join that forum and show off the vista and five points and give us justice lol