Charlotte Photo of the Day

[nonillogical]

I thought these turned out interesting. I've just been trying to replicate a convincing lomo-like effect in photoshop with some otherwise lackluster pictures I took with a cheap point-and-shoot digital camera. I really liked the results and its a view of uptown not seen too often.

Edited January 12, 2010 by nonillogical

[Miesian Corners]

Just an FYI, Spectrum Properties has FINALLY replaced all the burned out lights on top of the Interstate Tower (it was getting pretty shabby). Looked great tonight! Should make for a good shot for someone now.

[InitialD]

Don't do this!

You can see a CATS official yelling at them. They held the southbound train until they had made it all the way across the bridge, then about two more CATS officials arrived to meet them.

[HopHead]

^Nice catch InitialD... What a bunch of fricking morons though!

[dubone]

Wow. People really are dumb. If this had turned out tragic, that would be two urban darwinist events in the same week! Too much to handle.

[tozmervo]

I've got a friend who was ticketed by CATS* because he was walking through the Convention Center tunnel.

Let's just say his senses were not running at full capacity.

*To my knowledge, he still hasn't paid the ticket nearly 8 months later

[krazeeboi]

[Neo]

^ If only we could have more streets look like that...mixing old with new instead of new with new.

[krazeeboi]

^ If only we could have more streets look like that...mixing old with new instead of new with new.

I agree. Here's today's contribution. I spontaneously entitled it, "Towards the sky" (for obvious reasons):

[Mobuchu]

1-19-10

About 35 min before sunset. Sun came out from the clouds for just a couple minutes to light the skyline.

thirds...

Edited January 20, 2010 by Mobuchu

[Neo]

I love the first one Mo! The skyline is really expanding greatly from that angle!

[krazeeboi]

Yes, I especially love the first one as well, Mo! And to think, just a few years ago, Vue, Catalyst, DEC, 1 BOA Center, NASCAR Plaza, and the Park weren't even part of the skyline. I wonder if Hotel Sierra will show up from this angle when completed or will it be obscured by NASCAR Plaza.

This is also one of those angles that demonstrates how DEC has come to dominate the skyline.

[Guest]

Yes, I especially love the first one as well, Mo! And to think, just a few years ago, Vue, Catalyst, DEC, 1 BOA Center, NASCAR Plaza, and the Park weren't even part of the skyline. I wonder if Hotel Sierra will show up from this angle when completed or will it be obscured by NASCAR Plaza.

This is also one of those angles that demonstrates how DEC has come to dominate the skyline.

it woud appear between the Park and Nascar Plaza in the tiny sliver that is there. weather it clears that tree remains to be seen though... It'll be about the height of Courtside, so it might...

Edited January 20, 2010 by Guest

[NcSc74]

Im trying to draw comparions of the first shot to other cities but I can't think of one right now. At first I thought of Denver which in itself is not a bad comparison. Given Denver is the epicenter of the Rocky Mtn region with well over 3M in its metro. Right now I think Charlotte has enough height for now it just needs to keep "filling in those gaps". I love the pics by the way.

[HopHead]

Im trying to draw comparions of the first shot to other cities but I can't think of one right now. At first I thought of Denver which in itself is not a bad comparison. Given Denver is the epicenter of the Rocky Mtn region with well over 3M in its metro. Right now I think Charlotte has enough height for now it just needs to keep "filling in those gaps". I love the pics by the way.

Definitely agree with that... I think it would be great if we could fill in the gap between the new 1 BOA building and the Nascar plaza. Even if it was just a few 20-25 story buildings. I'm pretty sure the Nascar building will block the Hotel Sierra from this angle.

[krazeeboi]

Definitely agree with that... I think it would be great if we could fill in the gap between the new 1 BOA building and the Nascar plaza. Even if it was just a few 20-25 story buildings. I'm pretty sure the Nascar building will block the Hotel Sierra from this angle.

Actually, I'd prefer to see more DC-esque lowrise/midrise density in that area, fifteen stories max. That will greatly increase the urban density and the buildings will be more likely to be appropriately oriented towards the street and generate pedestrian activity. That's even more important when you consider that Brevard Street--our future urban stroll district--is in this area. But I wouldn't complain about the occasional 20-25 story building.

[atlrvr]

Hotel Sierra will actually be just to the right of The Park, not between The Park and NASCAR, and will be visible. NASCAR, The Park, and Hotel Sierra all front the west side of Caldwell, so when viewed from the angle the photo was taken, they will appear progessively to the right the further into the distance. It will be mostly obscured by The Park though....it will appear relatively short though...consider that NASCAR and The Park are almost identical in height, and the hotel is 100' shorter than both, and further away.

[Spartan]

Actually, I'd prefer to see more DC-esque lowrise/midrise density in that area, fifteen stories max. That will greatly increase the urban density and the buildings will be more likely to be appropriately oriented towards the street and generate pedestrian activity. That's even more important when you consider that Brevard Street--our future urban stroll district--is in this area. But I wouldn't complain about the occasional 20-25 story building.

I agree. The most important design feature is not height, it's that new buildings have that street retail and support pedestrian activity. It doesn't matter how tall a building is... if we keep getting more BofA Corporates and Epicenter developments then it means nothing.

[krazeeboi]

Yay grit:

[Spartan]

Glass buildings are actually good for something.

[Mobuchu]

^ Very nice!

[DCMetroRaleigh]

People take copious amounts of pics of Charlotte in the snow.

[Urbanity]

Snow pics on my way to/from the gym. Actually just the first one is on the way to the gym (you can tell by the lighting) the rest are on the way back. They get somewhat blurry in areas due to snow falling.

Edited January 30, 2010 by Urbanity

[InitialD]

[DCMetroRaleigh]

Beautiful snow pics, folks! More, more!!!