Charlotte Photo of the Day

[KJHburg]

Okay thanks did not notice that but that is strange why would they not update the google earth feature too?  I know many of the Google street views are updated like I can see the 615 South College but not from above. Very interesting and I guess a fast growing city like Charlotte is hard to keep up with. 

Edited April 16, 2017 by KJHburg

[Nick2]

It was beautiful out today.

 

[nowensone]

18 hours ago, NCMike1990 said:

Not sure about Google Earth, but the satellite imagery found in Maps has been updated for some time now. You have to use Google Maps in "Lite mode" to see the satellite imagery, which is dated October 2016, so is fairly recent.

I was confounded at not finding the "lite" option via menu or button, so looked up, it is a querystring parameter, so for others: https://www.google.com/maps/?force=lite (just don't zoom in so close it goes to 3D mode, or a year or so will be lost)

 

Edited April 17, 2017 by nowensone

[KJHburg]

4 minutes ago, nowensone said:

I was confounded at not finding the "lite" option via menu or button, so looked up, it is a querystring parameter, so for others: https://www.google.com/maps/?force=lite (just don't zoom in so close it goes to 3D mode, or a year or so will be lost)

 

I could not find it either thanks for the link I will use that for now on. It is strange though it does not default to that with more updated aerials when just using maps.google.com 

[nowensone]

Yeah makes no sense to me either, I panned around for a bit, everything is incredibly recent, not sure if some "vetting" must take place first.  Clouds or naked people perhaps.

[NCMike1990]

3 hours ago, nowensone said:

I was confounded at not finding the "lite" option via menu or button, so looked up, it is a querystring parameter, so for others: https://www.google.com/maps/?force=lite (just don't zoom in so close it goes to 3D mode, or a year or so will be lost)

 

Once you zoom in too close it does go to 3D mode, but there is a window icon on the right side that will disable 3D view.

[CLTranspo]

Thought this effect was cool. Inside hasaki grill

[SgtCampsalot]

I love the view and the general location of Waterbean Coffee. N Tryon has a great share of old buildings.

Edited April 23, 2017 by SgtCampsalot

[tozmervo]

Dunno how to share from LinkedIn, but saw this on Jeff Duerr w/CBG's feed.

[JoshuaDrown]

The skyline is always looking good from the condos at SKYE. 

[Windsurfer]

Pretty cool. And, you can even see its reflection.

[Popsickle]

7 hours ago, JoshuaDrown said:

The skyline is always looking good from the condos at SKYE. 

Honestly, not sure if from that angel it would be better or worse once that surface lot is gone. But great pic nonetheless.

[QCxpat]

17 hours ago, JoshuaDrown said:

The skyline is always looking good from the condos at SKYE. 

In addition to the gorgeous composition, light and color of this beautiful photo of the QC, what makes it even more astonishing is the mid-ground image of the LYNX light rail train zipping into the CTC.  This photo captures a vision of Charlotte as a dynamic, vibrant and urbane 21st century American metropolis.  Lovely!          

[Guest]

1 hour ago, QCxpat said:

In addition to the gorgeous composition, light and color of this beautiful photo of the QC, what makes it even more astonishing is the mid-ground image of the LYNX light rail train zipping into the CTC.  This photo captures a vision of Charlotte as a dynamic, vibrant and urbane 21st century American metropolis.  Lovely!          

And its ruined by a big giant parking lot.

[Dale]

20 minutes ago, ricky_davis_fan_21 said:

And its ruined by a big giant parking lot.

Sorry if I missed it, but are there rumblings of anything happening with that lot ?

[Guest]

7 minutes ago, Dale said:

Sorry if I missed it, but are there rumblings of anything happening with that lot ?

I think 1/3 of it is on the market for sale, and the other 2/3 is up for land lease. Its a valuable and centrally located piece of land, I'm sure it'll become something sooner than later.

[Dale]

3 minutes ago, ricky_davis_fan_21 said:

I think 1/3 of it is on the market for sale, and the other 2/3 is up for land lease. Its a valuable and centrally located piece of land, I'm sure it'll become something sooner than later.

Too plum to pass up.

[QCxpat]

On 4/25/2017 at 9:37 AM, ricky_davis_fan_21 said:

And its ruined by a big giant parking lot.

Ah! but not for long RDF.  This surface parking lot and the numerous ones like it in Levineland will vanish like a frightful dream as Charlotte continues to magically metamorphoses into one of America's newest, most beautiful and soulful cities over the next quarter century.  That's thanks, in no small part, to writers and artists like yourself whose love & passion for the QC engenders enormous faith and confidence in the QC's future.     

 

Edited April 27, 2017 by QCxpat
correct spelling of plural tense of metamorphoses

[grodney]

25 minutes ago, QCxpat said:

Ah! but not for long RDF.  This surface parking lot and the numerous ones like it in Levineland will vanish like a frightful dream as Charlotte continues to magically metamorphosize into one of America's newest, most beautiful and soulful cities over the next quarter century.  That's thanks, in no small part, to writers and artists like yourself whose love & passion for the QC engenders enormous faith and confidence in the QC's future.     

 

[RaleighHeelsfan]

13 hours ago, Popsickle said:

Honestly, not sure if from that angel it would be better or worse once that surface lot is gone. But great pic nonetheless.

Imagine if that entire space all the way across was a giant park or a huge European style plaza! Would be awesome imo

[QCxpat]

21 minutes ago, ricky_davis_fan_21 said:

And its ruined by a big giant parking lot.

Ah! but not for long RDF.  This surface parking lot and the numerous ones like it in Levineland will vanish like a frightful dream as Charlotte continues to magically metamorphosize into one of America's newest, most beautiful and soulful cities over the next quarter century.  That's thanks, in no small part, to writers and artists like yourself whose love & passion for the QC engenders enormous faith and confidence in the QC's future.     

 

[Nick2]

I'm loving the city pride on here today! It would be sweet if charlotte had some sort of giant obelisk/statues/fountains in a central plaza there. Surround it with some mixed use development facing the streets and light rail. I know it's not the smartest use of space as far as development goes but that's the one thing charlotte has very little of. 

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[nowensone]

Wow.... amazing angles for density, VERY nice.

[KJHburg]

Today from Tryon St bridge and Hawthorne bridge. 

[Nick2]

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