Comments on: Weekly Downtown Series – April 23, 2008

By: James

James — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 15:41:27 +0000

I was going to post the same thing about being able to see the skyline from Wake Forest. Of course, it is a lot easier to see on a clear day without a lot of humidity, but it is still neat being able to glimpse over at the skyline for a few seconds just after passing the McD’s on the way to work most days. Love the site, btw!

By: Matt K

Matt K — Sat, 26 Apr 2008 18:59:07 +0000

OMG I love the cows! Haha! I know that’s probably what most people don’t come here to see, but that was an enjoyable shot! You know you’ve got photographic magic going when livestock poses for you!

By: Trent

Trent — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 13:06:23 +0000

great shots this week. Always great as well, but really good, with some fun mixed in this week.

By: Matt

Matt — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 19:24:17 +0000

Thanks Scott and Todd for the tip. I’ll have to make a trip up there and check that out.

The “unrealized” photo is off of Oberlin, from a parking lot that gives you a little bit more elevation.

By: Todd

Todd — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 18:46:28 +0000

Great work again! The black and white is my favorite. And Scott is right. You can see DT Raleigh skyline from Wake Forest around the old 98 and US1. My wife had a hard time believing that it was DT Raleigh. She couldn’t believe you could see Raleigh from 18 miles away in a car.

By: Jonah

Jonah — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 18:23:26 +0000

Great photos as always Matt. I really like the weekly format!

By: JR

JR — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 15:56:45 +0000

Thanks for including one of the Victorians in my neighborhood (Oakwood). There really are some beautiful historic houses there, especially up and down East St and along Oakwood Ave. We’d have a better view of the skyline if it weren’t for all the trees… perhaps one day we’ll see some mid-rise development towards Bloodworth, that would certainly offer some great balcony views.

It also looks like 222 Glenwood is about ready to start moving the new tenants in – I wish I had one of those corner condos, stepping out onto the patio is going to be awesome at night there.

By: Scott

Scott — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 15:55:33 +0000

I enjoy the depth of photos you have presented. If you are ever in Wake Forest, go to the Mcd’s on “old” 98 and from the light for US1 look towards Raleigh (between Mcd’s and US1) and you can actually see the skyline from there. It might be the farthest distance that you can see it, except from the air. It definitely will test your zoom lens. Thanks again for your photos!

By: Lisa Jeffries

Lisa Jeffries — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 05:57:50 +0000

Ohhhh the cows My parents live out over off Yates Mill and I LOVE driving past the farms. It’s beautiful out there!

By: Dave

Dave — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 14:44:14 +0000

Maybe the Harris-Teeter will let you go up on their roof for some photos?

By: Maciej

Maciej — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 14:13:43 +0000

Victorian oakwood looks very nice (not only because I live jut right around the corner from it)

By: Travis

Travis — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 13:58:57 +0000

Every week photos rule!

By: Ernest

Ernest — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 13:27:06 +0000

Outstanding work, as expected. Loved EVERY single photo in this collection. The second image shows a wild urban landscape, mainly due to its B&W nature. Brilliant shot. The photo with the cows is also nice!!! Thanks for committing yourself to showing us the best Raleigh has to offer.

Just for the record, the “teasing skyline angle” shot was taken from Oberlin Rd. I can see the Cameron Village Harris Teeter wall, to the right of the photo

By: Eric

Eric — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 13:05:12 +0000

Looks like it was near the cameron village harris teeter. I might be wrong though, could be from around Broughton high School. Anyhow love the regular updates, keep them coming! Just awesome!

By: Ari

Ari — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 11:50:25 +0000

Better than expected! G-R-E-A-T. Where was that shot that you said was “another teasing skyline angle unrealized” taken from? It was great!