I recently purchased a new lens and haven’t had a chance to try it out all that much on Raleigh yet, but I have managed a few shots here and there.

Here’s a zoom all the way down Fayetteville Street from the south end. Its not the clearest image because the heat rising off of the ground really distorts the objects at a distance.

Here’s another shot up close from the Boylan Ave Bridge.

For those curious, the lens is a Canon EF 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 L.

Live from the Sheraton - Live from beautiful downtown Raleigh, NC, the cast crew records on Fayetteville Street inside the Sheraton hotel. The gusty winds forcing them inside and away from their normal cast spot, Bagwell Plaza. The wind can’t stop them from bringing you topics like the new North Carolina license plates, toll roads coming to the triangle, the high gas prices, and the upcoming Raleigh Wide Open for 2007. If time permits, they may play some listener calls from their voice mail. Lay back, get a room for the night, and enjoy the ear candy. Runtime: 45:13

Looks like it will be cheaper to have a second Raleigh Wide Open than to take down last years banners. I’m kidding of course- I welcome the news of a sequel to the 2006 festivities. Mark your calendars for July 21, 2007 (my birthday it turns out) for the parade and partying on Raleigh’s Fayetteville Street.

If you missed it, here are my photos from last year:

http://raleighskyline.com/content/2006/07/29/raleigh-wide-open-the-reopening-of-fayetteville-street/