Richmond in Pictures II

[Cadeho]

I don't have much against West Creek than I do with Short Pump. I only wish that the companies out there would one day build downtown. I would have taken my camera if it wasn't in New Jersey then.

Help me out Burt, of the stuff I've posted at RCW, what else could be transplanted over here?

[burt]

I don't have much against West Creek than I do with Short Pump. I only wish that the companies out there would one day build downtown. I would have taken my camera if it wasn't in New Jersey then.

Help me out Burt, of the stuff I've posted at RCW, what else could be transplanted over here?

I don't think any of it should be posted here because all of us locals switch between the two forums - well, maybe some of specific interest should be brought over. Coupe doesn't post his over there nor does anyone on RCW post theirs here.

Incidentally, I ran into the red X problem again with most of yours on RCW. I could activate them if I clicked right, hit "show picture" but it is much too time consuming. So, I haven't gotten to most of them yet. But they're on my schedule - a few at a time!

[Cadeho]

I don't think any of it should be posted here because all of us locals switch between the two forums - well, maybe some of specific interest should be brought over. Coupe doesn't post his over there nor does anyone on RCW post theirs here.

Incidentally, I ran into the red X problem again with most of yours on RCW. I could activate them if I clicked right, hit "show picture" but it is much too time consuming. So, I haven't gotten to most of them yet. But they're on my schedule - a few at a time!

So you're saying have exclusives for each?

By the way the Xes love you!

[burt]

So you're saying have exclusives for each?

By the way the Xes love you!

Well, that's just my thought, Cadeho, but ask Coupe and Guy what they think. Of course, UP, overall, has a much bigger potential audience since it's National in scope, so maybe you SHOULD post here. But 200 + pictures is pretty heavy. Why not select the most interesting ones to share here.

And yes, those damned red x's love me. They follow me wherever I go!

[wrldcoupe4]

Ready for some pics from today? Rest assured.. it's only about 20 Enjoy!

1.Old City Hall

2.New City Hall

3.New Federal Courthouse

4.Along Broad

5.Near the State Capitol

6.Let's see... New Courthouse in the distance, Old Richmond Hotel, St. Paul's Church..

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8.State Capitol

9.The river was a little high today..

10.skyline from floodwall overlook

11.a little blurry, but it's tobacco row with a full coal train in the foreground

12.A little more of Maymont (the gf wanted to stop by)

Italian Gardens

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14.Japanese Gardens

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20.I felt like having some fun editing this one

21.and last but not least...

Hope you've enjoyed!

[urbanvb]

I need some photography lessons coupe!!

[burt]

Do you notice how "people" add humanity to your shots? Grrrrreat!!!!!

[wrldcoupe4]

hahaha thanks burt.

Guy... here's my 2-step secret :

1. Aim

2. Click

I have to say that my favorite shot from today is the one of City Hall...it almost looks heavenly. "cute" shot of me and the gf at maymont too, but I didn't post it.

[burt]

hahaha thanks burt.

Guy... here's my 2-step secret :

1. Aim

2. Click

I have to say that my favorite shot from today is the one of City Hall...it almost looks heavenly. "cute" shot of me and the gf at maymont too, but I didn't post it.

You get more artistic and talented with each set. You're a quick learner.

Have to be somewhere at 8PM. See you all later.

[Cadeho]

Burt you sent he Xes after me! 3, 4, 5, 6, 12, 13, 14 and 16 aren't working for me for some reason. Otherwise great shots. Do you ever have to edit yours because mine always have to be lightened. I notice I do tend to stay in one part of the city these days. The last time I saw the Carillon in person had to have been when I was... maybe 11? The same for Maymount. I'll make my way out there eventually.

We need a Richmond photographer's club.

Now only 4, 12, and 13 aren't working. It's something going on with me on this end.

[wrldcoupe4]

Thanks! I can see all the pictures just fine...

I edit some of them... I usually have to make at least a few of them brighter, and I straighten them sometimes as well.

[eandslee]

I was looking at some of the photos you took today Coupe (all which are great BTW ) and I know that there is a foot bridge that exists underneath the Lee bridge, but I wish there was a pedestrian walk that went all the way across the river that then would maybe lead to a "river walk" on the Manchester side of the river. Perhaps one of the old train bridges that exist could be redone to be a pedestrian walkway across the river.

[Cadeho]

They all work now.

I just need a better camera. I think my camera isn't as sharp as it was before repairs.

[burt]

I was looking at some of the photos you took today Coupe (all which are great BTW ) and I know that there is a foot bridge that exists underneath the Lee bridge, but I wish there was a pedestrian walk that went all the way across the river that then would maybe lead to a "river walk" on the Manchester side of the river. Perhaps one of the old train bridges that exist could be redone to be a pedestrian walkway across the river.

Isn't there an old railway bridge now acessible to pedestrians from Riverside Park south of the James to Belle Isle? Years ago, we used to jump from rock to rock to get from the south shore to the Island. The Lee Bridge swinging walkway is a great addition.

[burt]

21 brief comments on 21 new fotos:

1. Neat Broad street shot from about 9th to 12th street. You see before you part of the General Assembly office building; old City Hall, and the Patrick Henry building serving as a temprary capitol building.

2. Best shot ANYWHERE of new City Hall!!

3. Fed Court House taking nice shape.

4. Look, PEOPLE!! Broad street looking west from 9th. State Library on right. Vulnerable old Murphy Hotel building, new Fed CH and Millan Rhoads on left.

5. This used to be Capital Street before being transformed into a park (which PEOPLE use for relaxation ) That was Great Grandpa's house at the very end (now owned by the State).

6. Teriffic contrasts. St. Pauls left, old Richmond Hotel right, St. Peter's and Fed C.H.

7. This was the old Federal Reserve Bank. Now Virginia Supreme Court.

8. The Capitol currently being restored.

9. Rafting, anyone?

10. The river IS up. Beautiful skyline.

11. Too blurry, Coupe. Looks like a b&w snap shot from the 1920s. No offence intended. lol

12. Ah! The Italian Garden at beautiful Maymont.

13. A gazebo in the Italian Garden.

14. You see how people liven up a beautiful picture? Maymont with its hills, ponds, gardens, wildlife preserve and Nature Center is such a wonderful place for relaxation in Richmond.

15. The lake in the Japanese Garden. Note the foot bridge background left.

16. Guess this lion is in the Japanese garden. Note all the bamboo.

17. Pastoral scene in the park.

18. Entry to the Japanese Garden.

19. Another shot of the entry.

20. Very artsy, coupe!

21. Note the English style stables, stone walls and the Carillon towering in the background. A beautiful shot.

That's all, folks.

[wrldcoupe4]

thanks for the comments burt ...very much appreciated. There is an old rail bridge that crosses the river that I think would be great for a pedestrian bridge linking north and south. (while I wish they could expand the suspended bridge beneath the Lee to connect north and south, I don't think it would be possible). I'll try to point it out in a picture...

Just a few more pics from today. Pretty bad day for pics, but I couldn't resist taking a couple more

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9.Should be complete by the end of 06

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11.I think, unfortunately, I may have found the source of the drained canal...

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Hope they suffice

[burt]

They're wonderful Coupe. But I bet Guy is glad they're not numbered which precludes my commenting.

When you get a chance check out Skyscraper site - especially Best Future Skylines and Louisville Courts.

I'm not about to be reprimanded again, so I'm closing out for now.

[urbanvb]

Awesome pics. I really like the carloan.com building. I would love to work in a building like that.

[wrldcoupe4]

Thanks burt... I'd number them if you want to comment. I meant to number them actually and forgot!

Thanks guy... Carloan.com occupies some of the building, but there are also pretty nice apartments/condos in there as well. It's just across Virginia Street from the First Market Bank HQ.

Update! Burt... I've numbered the pictures

[urbanvb]

They're wonderful Coupe. But I bet Guy is glad they're not numbered which precludes my commenting.

I'm not about to be reprimanded again, so I'm closing out for now.

Feel free to comment on the pics. I need to take more time myself to get to know more about the history of some of these buildings.

[wrldcoupe4]

It's a picture marathon! More from today coming soon

[wrldcoupe4]

Part I of II from today...

1.On the Powhite Pkwy about to cross the James

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3.A few from Carytown... pretty quiet day there, but with the gusts of wind I put up with, it doesn't surprise me!

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9.New Mexican restaurant coming soon to Carytown... VIVA MEXICO

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11.Out and about around VCU's Monroe Campus Expansion

12.Future home of the VCU AdCenter (#1 in the country). This building will be reused, thankfully.

13.Site of the new Engineering and business school expansions, residence halls, parking, etc..

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16.Ethyl Corp. HQ

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18.across the Rivah

19.Virginia Housing Redevelopment or something like that...

20.New Market HQ

21.Found me a chopper flyin' around

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Part II coming soon... hope you enjoy!

[wrldcoupe4]

Part II!

23.Crossing the Lee Bridge

24.From the southside of the river... near RiverTowers

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29.RiverTowers, a block from the new Manchester on the James

30.Nickel Bridge in the distance

31.I think there's a few buildings behind these trees

32.Suntrust Mortgage HQ and OVernite Trans. HQ

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35.Old powerplant on Belle Isle.. I wish it could be turned into some sort of educational center on the island or something. Pretty Rich history on that little island

36.Site of MOTJ!

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39.right to left...

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41. PM growing as fast as ever

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That's all folks! Enjoy!

[Cadeho]

You can see the PM beams even from the depressed route 95 takes north of downtown.

[wrldcoupe4]

by depressed, I assume you mean at a lower height than the surrounding ground