Norfolk Pictures

[brikkman]

Very nice view

[Urbanlooker]

Took some pictures before and after work a couple of days ago

[mikeas]

Picked this up off the Chrysler Museums facebook page.  This duck is bringing 1000's downtown.  People are actually driving in from out of town to see it.  Anyway... Neat picture.

 

[urbanlife]

I love the duck, I have seen a few other photos of it.

[BFG]

That's probably the best pic I've seen of the duck, but I'm also checking out the backdrop. Never realized how much density there was along Brambleton+Boush!

[Helium3]

http://www.davidcarlgrulke.com/norfolk-virginia-photography/

 

I've never seen a more beautiful set of Norfolk pictures. Absolutely stunning, they really do the city well. Everyone should take a look!

[mikeas]

Picture from an angle I haven't seen before from the Virginian Pilot.

[Urbanlooker]

It is an interesting picture, but not one that I particularly like persay, although it does show the little bit of density along monticello thats popping up. speaking of that does anyone know anything more about the mixed use project that HRT has planned for their former building?

[BFG]

Not a bad shot...I think the downtown Hilton and convention center will make the skyline look even better. 

 

I still love the top picture in this particular thread though...

[urbanvb]

A slightly overexposed shot taken from Pembroke Towers. 

 

[Helium3]

I think this picture really does Norfolk well. But with pictures like this, I can't help but be reminded of how much urban fabric was lost with the construction of MacArthur Center. 

 

Edited November 6, 2014 by Helium3

[virginia pe]

I think this picture really does Norfolk well. But with pictures like this, I can't help but be reminded of how much urban fabric was lost with the construction of MacArthur Center. 

 

If 17 acres of empty parking lots that sat undeveloped for over 30 years constitutes "urban fabric", then yes, we lost urban fabric to MacArthur Center.

[Helium3]

I'm aware that the area (which still had a grid system) sat undeveloped for years, and I'm not not disputing the fact that MacArthur Center was and still is an enormous boon to the city. Building the mall was undeniably the right move, but it DID close off a lot of the city to the lifeless walls of an indoor shopping mall. That's the loss of "urban fabric" that I was talking about. 

 

But back on topic, yeah, I really like that view of Norfolk.

[skylinefan]

Not the greatest picture, but here is a view of the Norfolk skyline from the Western Branch of the Elizabeth River headed into Portsmouth on May 2nd. Imagine what the new Harbor Heights will do for Norfolk's skyline. 

[BFG]

I shot the Ghent Bar Tour this past Saturday, and decided to try my hand at a little street photography. This is Cogans (obviously haha), off Colonial Avenue. Was a fun little event.

[lil-bear]

Not the greatest picture, but here is a view of the Norfolk skyline from the Western Branch of the Elizabeth River headed into Portsmouth on May 2nd. Imagine what the new Harbor Heights will do for Norfolk's skyline.

I have always thought this was a great view of downtown. I can't help but get distracted every time I drive that way!

[BFG]

I agree that's a great view. I drove through the Midtown Tunnel a couple days ago, and noticed the skyline. More density than I realized from that angle. The Hilton will compliment things quite well, as will Harbor's Edge II, if/when that gets formally approved.

[skylinefan]

And now the new Riverview Apartments in Fort Norfolk.

[BFG]

Went on a "Photo Walk" with a few others Saturday, and captured a few sights downtown.

[BFG]

Thanks Jeff! Love the nighttime shot you took...I like that we both had the gargoyles in mind. 

Edited June 27, 2016 by BFG

[ntheo]

Hey guys - great photos! I am glad to know that you are out there, too, capturing images of Norfolk as it rapidly changes. We are probably unwittingly crossing paths taking photos.

Please consider uploading some of them onto Google Maps to their respective addresses by business or site. I am a voluntary Google Maps guide for Norfolk, and we need to visually connect our businesses, local sights and places. Any time you find a new business help them out or support your favorite businesses and places by uploading photos or making comments. This is how locals and visitors find these places. The more digitally connected we are the better for everyone in Norfolk. I can't hit every place that is needed so join in.

[skylinefan]

Went down to Norfolk and Virginia Beach this weekend and the transformation of Downtown is nothing but amazing.  So many new restaurants and bars since I was down there this time last year.  Here are just a few the photos.

[lammius]

Took a quick trip to Tidewater just before Christmas.  Here's a pic of the Norfolk skyline taken from the Renaissance Portsmouth hotel

[carolinaboy]

Some great photo galleries.

Photos

[urbanvb]

Very nice find. I didn't realize part of the facade of the Main hotel was being interwoven from the facade of the Decker building. That's quite innovative and a great way to preserve history yet allow progress. The hand carved lion's heads should add quite a distinction to the exterior as well.

Edited January 23, 2017 by urbanvb