Comments on: Raleigh Eclipsed http://raleighskyline.com/content/2008/02/21/raleigh-eclipsed/ Original Photography from the City of Raleigh, North Carolina by Matt Robinson Thu, 09 Sep 2010 02:23:13 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 By: WB http://raleighskyline.com/content/2008/02/21/raleigh-eclipsed/comment-page-2/#comment-6134 WB Sat, 22 Mar 2008 01:17:02 +0000 http://raleighskyline.com/content/2008/02/21/raleigh-eclipsed/#comment-6134 You do Raleigh great and I look foward for more. It has grown a lot since I have moved away. Lived in Raleigh from 1965-1973 Get over here in Charlotte in 2010 when most of our projects well be done. I know how you can make a city shine. You do Raleigh great and I look foward for more. It has grown a lot since I have moved away.
Lived in Raleigh from 1965-1973

Get over here in Charlotte in 2010 when most of our projects well be done. I know how you can make a city shine.

]]> By: Ernest http://raleighskyline.com/content/2008/02/21/raleigh-eclipsed/comment-page-2/#comment-5901 Ernest Wed, 12 Mar 2008 12:52:38 +0000 http://raleighskyline.com/content/2008/02/21/raleigh-eclipsed/#comment-5901 If they wish to be noticed, they should improve the appearance of their buildings. Maybe Wachovia would pay for a nice spire that will push Wachovia Capital Center to over 550ft, just to piss off RBC and BB&T :LOL: If they wish to be noticed, they should improve the appearance of their buildings. Maybe Wachovia would pay for a nice spire that will push Wachovia Capital Center to over 550ft, just to piss off RBC and BB&T :LOL:

]]> By: JR http://raleighskyline.com/content/2008/02/21/raleigh-eclipsed/comment-page-2/#comment-5892 JR Wed, 12 Mar 2008 03:21:15 +0000 http://raleighskyline.com/content/2008/02/21/raleigh-eclipsed/#comment-5892 That Father & Son's Antiques angle is remarkable. Perfect time of day to take a shot like that. That Father & Son’s Antiques angle is remarkable. Perfect time of day to take a shot like that.

]]> By: John F http://raleighskyline.com/content/2008/02/21/raleigh-eclipsed/comment-page-2/#comment-5829 John F Mon, 10 Mar 2008 12:24:51 +0000 http://raleighskyline.com/content/2008/02/21/raleigh-eclipsed/#comment-5829 Today's News And Observer says Wachovia is planning to put its logo on top of its 30 story tower. Wachovia wants to be noticed like BB&T and RBC which have or will have logos on top of their towers. Today’s News And Observer says Wachovia is planning to put its logo on top of its 30 story tower. Wachovia wants to be noticed like BB&T and RBC which have or will have logos on top of their towers.

]]> By: Ernest http://raleighskyline.com/content/2008/02/21/raleigh-eclipsed/comment-page-2/#comment-5713 Ernest Thu, 06 Mar 2008 17:02:33 +0000 http://raleighskyline.com/content/2008/02/21/raleigh-eclipsed/#comment-5713 Currently, the work that is being done is on the caisson drilling, which explains why the progress is not visible. If you want to read more on the construction of Soleil Center 1, read this article, courtesy of Raleigh Chronicle: http://www.raleigh2.com/default.asp?sourceid=&smenu=1&twindow=&mad=&sdetail=574&wpage=1&skeyword=&sidate=&ccat=&ccatm=&restate=&restatus=&reoption=&retype=&repmin=&repmax=&rebed=&rebath=&subname=&pform=&sc=2502&hn=raleigh2&he=.com In the usual fashion of "can't get the facts straight" Raleigh Chronicle states that 470ft Soleil Center 1 will be the tallest building in Raleigh. Well, not really, considering that RBC Plaza will reach 538ft and the 38-story component of The Edison that will reach about 525ft. For those who wonder why I say Soleil Center 1, keep in mind that Soleil Group has purchased the adjacent 3-story building and is planning to build an 18-20 story mixed-use high-rise, labeled Soleil Center 2. Currently, the work that is being done is on the caisson drilling, which explains why the progress is not visible. If you want to read more on the construction of Soleil Center 1, read this article, courtesy of Raleigh Chronicle:

http://www.raleigh2.com/default.asp?sourceid=&smenu=1&twindow=&mad=&sdetail=574&wpage=1&skeyword=&sidate=&ccat=&ccatm=&restate=&restatus=&reoption=&retype=&repmin=&repmax=&rebed=&rebath=&subname=&pform=&sc=2502&hn=raleigh2&he=.com

In the usual fashion of “can’t get the facts straight” Raleigh Chronicle states that 470ft Soleil Center 1 will be the tallest building in Raleigh. Well, not really, considering that RBC Plaza will reach 538ft and the 38-story component of The Edison that will reach about 525ft. For those who wonder why I say Soleil Center 1, keep in mind that Soleil Group has purchased the adjacent 3-story building and is planning to build an 18-20 story mixed-use high-rise, labeled Soleil Center 2.

]]> By: Ernest http://raleighskyline.com/content/2008/02/21/raleigh-eclipsed/comment-page-2/#comment-5707 Ernest Thu, 06 Mar 2008 12:55:43 +0000 http://raleighskyline.com/content/2008/02/21/raleigh-eclipsed/#comment-5707 At North Hills, they removed the crane from the Renaissance Hotel site. Now, they are placing it across from there, to be used for CAPTRUST Tower. At North Hills, they removed the crane from the Renaissance Hotel site. Now, they are placing it across from there, to be used for CAPTRUST Tower.

]]> By: Dustin http://raleighskyline.com/content/2008/02/21/raleigh-eclipsed/comment-page-1/#comment-5682 Dustin Wed, 05 Mar 2008 12:54:30 +0000 http://raleighskyline.com/content/2008/02/21/raleigh-eclipsed/#comment-5682 There is nothing to see at the Soleil Center site, just three or so cranes not being used. Once some real construction begins, I'm sure you'll start to see some pictures. In Brier Creek, there doesn't look to be anything new going on. Most of the office developments are already done and some are in use. There is works of a new housing community further down the road, towards Page Road. I don't know about North Hills East. There is nothing to see at the Soleil Center site, just three or so cranes not being used. Once some real construction begins, I’m sure you’ll start to see some pictures.

In Brier Creek, there doesn’t look to be anything new going on. Most of the office developments are already done and some are in use. There is works of a new housing community further down the road, towards Page Road.

I don’t know about North Hills East.

]]> By: Anonymous http://raleighskyline.com/content/2008/02/21/raleigh-eclipsed/comment-page-1/#comment-5675 Anonymous Wed, 05 Mar 2008 02:23:08 +0000 http://raleighskyline.com/content/2008/02/21/raleigh-eclipsed/#comment-5675 Does anyone know where I can see pics of the other developments going on in Raleigh and read current updates...ie Soliel, North Hills East and Briar Creek? Does anyone know where I can see pics of the other developments going on in Raleigh and read current updates…ie Soliel, North Hills East and Briar Creek?

]]> By: Ernest http://raleighskyline.com/content/2008/02/21/raleigh-eclipsed/comment-page-1/#comment-5474 Ernest Wed, 27 Feb 2008 21:38:41 +0000 http://raleighskyline.com/content/2008/02/21/raleigh-eclipsed/#comment-5474 TC, I think there will be retail there. I went by and took photos, earlier today, and I noticed a large area suitable for retail. I expect The Edison to offset any negative impact the parking deck may have on either side of the block. The deck could have looked better, but it could have looked MUCH worse, too. The buildings still standing will - most likely - stay there. I would think that anyone willing to pay big bucks could put his hands on them, but it is very unlikely to happen any time soon. TC, I think there will be retail there. I went by and took photos, earlier today, and I noticed a large area suitable for retail. I expect The Edison to offset any negative impact the parking deck may have on either side of the block. The deck could have looked better, but it could have looked MUCH worse, too.

The buildings still standing will – most likely – stay there. I would think that anyone willing to pay big bucks could put his hands on them, but it is very unlikely to happen any time soon.

]]> By: TC http://raleighskyline.com/content/2008/02/21/raleigh-eclipsed/comment-page-1/#comment-5473 TC Wed, 27 Feb 2008 20:38:33 +0000 http://raleighskyline.com/content/2008/02/21/raleigh-eclipsed/#comment-5473 Anybody see that beautiful parking deck facing City Market? Another downtown Raleigh parking deck that is a work of art (yeh, right). There should be retail along that side of the street across from City Market (since City Market has no vision to expand, retail would have been a great addition to this area) Are the remaining old buildings going to stay or just a few? Anybody see that beautiful parking deck facing City Market? Another downtown Raleigh parking deck that is a work of art (yeh, right).
There should be retail along that side of the street across from City Market (since City Market has no vision to expand, retail would have been a great addition to this area)

Are the remaining old buildings going to stay or just a few?

]]> By: Matt http://raleighskyline.com/content/2008/02/21/raleigh-eclipsed/comment-page-1/#comment-5444 Matt Tue, 26 Feb 2008 19:35:25 +0000 http://raleighskyline.com/content/2008/02/21/raleigh-eclipsed/#comment-5444 Bill, Since the eclipse dimmed the intensity of moon significantly, this was one of the rare times where it was not difficult to get the buildings and the moon with the same exposure. It wasn't like when we were trying to get the following photo, where only the brightly lit top matched the moon: http://metroscenes.com/norfolk/norfolk_vabeach_metroscenes.com_07.jpg Bill,

Since the eclipse dimmed the intensity of moon significantly, this was one of the rare times where it was not difficult to get the buildings and the moon with the same exposure. It wasn’t like when we were trying to get the following photo, where only the brightly lit top matched the moon:

http://metroscenes.com/norfolk/norfolk_vabeach_metroscenes.com_07.jpg

]]> By: Dustin http://raleighskyline.com/content/2008/02/21/raleigh-eclipsed/comment-page-1/#comment-5430 Dustin Tue, 26 Feb 2008 04:00:13 +0000 http://raleighskyline.com/content/2008/02/21/raleigh-eclipsed/#comment-5430 Tim: You are right, I meant Saturn. I don't know why I said Jupiter. At least I didn't say Pluto. Tim: You are right, I meant Saturn. I don’t know why I said Jupiter. At least I didn’t say Pluto.

]]> By: Bill http://raleighskyline.com/content/2008/02/21/raleigh-eclipsed/comment-page-1/#comment-5426 Bill Tue, 26 Feb 2008 02:53:04 +0000 http://raleighskyline.com/content/2008/02/21/raleigh-eclipsed/#comment-5426 Matt you have quite the following with your photos and the site..I was wondering how easy it was to exp the moon with the buildings and other stuff during the full eclipse? None the less great stuff as always... Matt you have quite the following with your photos and the site..I was wondering how easy it was to exp the moon with the buildings and other stuff during the full eclipse? None the less great stuff as always…

]]> By: Tim http://raleighskyline.com/content/2008/02/21/raleigh-eclipsed/comment-page-1/#comment-5421 Tim Mon, 25 Feb 2008 21:42:31 +0000 http://raleighskyline.com/content/2008/02/21/raleigh-eclipsed/#comment-5421 Hate to throw in a correction, but I'm pretty sure the "star" to the lower left of the moon in the capital lunar eclipse picture was Saturn, not Jupiter. The eclipse was also flanked by the star Regulus in the constellation Leo, so many called it "the eclipse of the moon accompanied by the Lord of the rings and the heart of the Lion. Awesome pics though...the angles and contrast are awesome. Hate to throw in a correction, but I’m pretty sure the “star” to the lower left of the moon in the capital lunar eclipse picture was Saturn, not Jupiter. The eclipse was also flanked by the star Regulus in the constellation Leo, so many called it “the eclipse of the moon accompanied by the Lord of the rings and the heart of the Lion.

Awesome pics though…the angles and contrast are awesome.

]]> By: John F http://raleighskyline.com/content/2008/02/21/raleigh-eclipsed/comment-page-1/#comment-5361 John F Sat, 23 Feb 2008 12:40:42 +0000 http://raleighskyline.com/content/2008/02/21/raleigh-eclipsed/#comment-5361 Matt, you are a genius with cameras. I look forward every month to your postings. Thank you for Raleigh Skyline.com. I see Raleigh continuing to expand its skyline which will give you more chances to use your skills with your camera. By 2010 or 2012 I expect to see an exciting skyline. Matt, you are a genius with cameras. I look forward every month to your postings. Thank you for Raleigh Skyline.com.
I see Raleigh continuing to expand its skyline which will give you more chances to use your skills with your camera.
By 2010 or 2012 I expect to see an exciting skyline.

]]> By: laryea http://raleighskyline.com/content/2008/02/21/raleigh-eclipsed/comment-page-1/#comment-5329 laryea Fri, 22 Feb 2008 15:18:45 +0000 http://raleighskyline.com/content/2008/02/21/raleigh-eclipsed/#comment-5329 on point matt your pics are very good. i see you finally too my advice on the lake wheeler road angle... cool. next time go a lil closer about a half mile and that shot to me is the best one for downtown, it shows every single highrise in dt all the way from glenwood south to lenoir street where the convention center is being built. on point matt your pics are very good. i see you finally too my advice on the lake wheeler road angle… cool. next time go a lil closer about a half mile and that shot to me is the best one for downtown, it shows every single highrise in dt all the way from glenwood south to lenoir street where the convention center is being built.

]]> By: Ernest http://raleighskyline.com/content/2008/02/21/raleigh-eclipsed/comment-page-1/#comment-5328 Ernest Fri, 22 Feb 2008 14:08:16 +0000 http://raleighskyline.com/content/2008/02/21/raleigh-eclipsed/#comment-5328 Brandon, That is the crane for the Wake County Parking Deck/L Building site. The L Building is scheduled to break ground sometime this May, but it will depend on the progress of the parking deck. This site is located at the SW corner of the intersection between McDowell and Davie Streets. Brandon,

That is the crane for the Wake County Parking Deck/L Building site. The L Building is scheduled to break ground sometime this May, but it will depend on the progress of the parking deck. This site is located at the SW corner of the intersection between McDowell and Davie Streets.

]]> By: aperson http://raleighskyline.com/content/2008/02/21/raleigh-eclipsed/comment-page-1/#comment-5320 aperson Fri, 22 Feb 2008 05:23:03 +0000 http://raleighskyline.com/content/2008/02/21/raleigh-eclipsed/#comment-5320 Wow, these are the best photos of Raleigh I have ever seen. Well Done. Wow, these are the best photos of Raleigh I have ever seen. Well Done.

]]> By: Brandon http://raleighskyline.com/content/2008/02/21/raleigh-eclipsed/comment-page-1/#comment-5319 Brandon Fri, 22 Feb 2008 04:49:52 +0000 http://raleighskyline.com/content/2008/02/21/raleigh-eclipsed/#comment-5319 Matt, your pictures are amazing! What is that extra crane in front of rbc for (in the black and white photo and the 'dtr at night' one)??????? Matt, your pictures are amazing!
What is that extra crane in front of rbc for (in the black and white photo and the ‘dtr at night’ one)???????

]]> By: JR http://raleighskyline.com/content/2008/02/21/raleigh-eclipsed/comment-page-1/#comment-5309 JR Thu, 21 Feb 2008 21:47:30 +0000 http://raleighskyline.com/content/2008/02/21/raleigh-eclipsed/#comment-5309 This is an unbelievable set of pictures, Matt... THANK YOU! This is an unbelievable set of pictures, Matt… THANK YOU!

]]> By: Emanuel http://raleighskyline.com/content/2008/02/21/raleigh-eclipsed/comment-page-1/#comment-5307 Emanuel Thu, 21 Feb 2008 18:44:00 +0000 http://raleighskyline.com/content/2008/02/21/raleigh-eclipsed/#comment-5307 Matt .....these photos are jaw dropping gorgeous!!! I am so ready to visit Raleigh again. Raleigh seems to a such a perfect balance of everything. NYC is just heavy in one area leaving others lacking. Thanks Matt! Matt …..these photos are jaw dropping gorgeous!!! I am so ready to visit Raleigh again. Raleigh seems to a such a perfect balance of everything. NYC is just heavy in one area leaving others lacking.

Thanks Matt!

]]> By: Ari http://raleighskyline.com/content/2008/02/21/raleigh-eclipsed/comment-page-1/#comment-5299 Ari Thu, 21 Feb 2008 16:33:05 +0000 http://raleighskyline.com/content/2008/02/21/raleigh-eclipsed/#comment-5299 AWWWWSSSSOOOOMMMMEEE!!!!!! AWWWWSSSSOOOOMMMMEEE!!!!!!

]]> By: Jason http://raleighskyline.com/content/2008/02/21/raleigh-eclipsed/comment-page-1/#comment-5296 Jason Thu, 21 Feb 2008 15:14:58 +0000 http://raleighskyline.com/content/2008/02/21/raleigh-eclipsed/#comment-5296 Nicely done Matt. Nicely done Matt.

]]> By: Ernest http://raleighskyline.com/content/2008/02/21/raleigh-eclipsed/comment-page-1/#comment-5295 Ernest Thu, 21 Feb 2008 14:22:21 +0000 http://raleighskyline.com/content/2008/02/21/raleigh-eclipsed/#comment-5295 "Matt Robinson" stands for "delivering quality 24/7"!!! Matt, this set of photos shows, more than any other collection of yours I've seen, why you are a first class photographer. Every photo shown here is not only superb, but has a purpose and a reason for being posted - which is the case for all the photos we see here, anyway. Nothing seems to be random. For some reasons, I like the shot with the new AT&T sign and the Wachovia Capital Center in the background. You made that eyesore (the former Bellsouth building) look nice :LOL: BTW, is the aerial photo taken from the airplane, coming back from Boston? “Matt Robinson” stands for “delivering quality 24/7″!!! Matt, this set of photos shows, more than any other collection of yours I’ve seen, why you are a first class photographer. Every photo shown here is not only superb, but has a purpose and a reason for being posted – which is the case for all the photos we see here, anyway. Nothing seems to be random. For some reasons, I like the shot with the new AT&T sign and the Wachovia Capital Center in the background. You made that eyesore (the former Bellsouth building) look nice :LOL:

BTW, is the aerial photo taken from the airplane, coming back from Boston?

]]> By: John http://raleighskyline.com/content/2008/02/21/raleigh-eclipsed/comment-page-1/#comment-5294 John Thu, 21 Feb 2008 13:49:24 +0000 http://raleighskyline.com/content/2008/02/21/raleigh-eclipsed/#comment-5294 Matt, your pictures get better every time. I can't wait to see the RBC headquarters with its crown and spire lit up at night! Matt, your pictures get better every time. I can’t wait to see the RBC headquarters with its crown and spire lit up at night!

]]> By: Dustin http://raleighskyline.com/content/2008/02/21/raleigh-eclipsed/comment-page-1/#comment-5292 Dustin Thu, 21 Feb 2008 12:11:16 +0000 http://raleighskyline.com/content/2008/02/21/raleigh-eclipsed/#comment-5292 In last moon picture (with the Capital), the bright star to the lower left of the moon is Jupiter. Also, I got a few shots of the total eclipse with my camera phone if you want me to post them. Let me know. Great set of pictures. In last moon picture (with the Capital), the bright star to the lower left of the moon is Jupiter. Also, I got a few shots of the total eclipse with my camera phone if you want me to post them. Let me know. Great set of pictures.

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