Rather than waiting to accumulate large collections of images, I plan to start posting photographs shortly after I take them. This will decrease the time gap between new content. Thus, this should be the last “series” I present, unless something fits a theme. Stay tuned and Happy Holidays!
New perspective on the Raleigh Skyline from the roof of Memorial Auditorium
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Horse Carriage in the early December snow on Fayetteville Street
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Second Empire decorated for Christmas
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Skyline from Project Enlightenment in Boylan nulls
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NC Capitol peeks around RBC Plaza viewed from the Capital City Club
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City Plaza viewed atop Fletcher Opera Theater
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December 15th, 2010 at 10:55 pm (#)
Yet another GREAT photo series! I found the snow and rain shots most interesting, as well as the ones from the roof of the Memorial Auditorium. It was also nice seeing Beau again 😀 Keep up the great work, Matt!
December 15th, 2010 at 10:58 pm (#)
Fantastic pics, as usual! I drove past DT Monday night and couldn’t believe how awesome it looked with the BB&T building lit up in green.
December 15th, 2010 at 10:58 pm (#)
Nice series as always Matt. You are the “King of the Raleigh Skyline”!!
December 15th, 2010 at 11:20 pm (#)
Excellent Matt. And I like your new idea of posting photos as you take them.
December 16th, 2010 at 1:33 am (#)
Beautiful pictures, I am staying awake waiting for this snow! I love my city!
December 16th, 2010 at 9:52 am (#)
Matt, you always deliver the highest quality images, but this time you exceeded my expectations. Not only great skyline images, but also a great variety of non-skyline images. Every photo says a different story. The shot with the horse carriage is truly nice, as are all the shots from the Memorial Auditorium. Never thought the view from there would be so nice. Also, great to see Beau 🙂
Thanks for sharing with us your fantastic collection of images. I must admit I was looking forward to this series.
December 16th, 2010 at 10:34 am (#)
Very nice! Thanks for sharing your hard work with us!
December 16th, 2010 at 11:30 am (#)
some other good places to shoot from are the wade ave bridge at capital blvd, peace and glenwood area, cameron village, feild at the farmers market, the costco area, and fivepoints…
December 16th, 2010 at 11:35 am (#)
Stunning as per usual! the shot from the cap. city club and the view from the top of PEB are my favorites! thank you!!!
December 16th, 2010 at 3:20 pm (#)
Great pictures as always Matt! Here’s an interesting opinion piece on the stalled Lightner Center. Apparently our local politics are garnering national attention to some degree
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/j-michael-welton/in-raleigh-the-politics-o_b_797430.html
December 17th, 2010 at 2:08 am (#)
how do i get to previous discussion? matt u tha man!!!
December 17th, 2010 at 3:33 am (#)
Watching this presentation while serving overseas was great. Thanks for bring a little home across the waters.
What a beautiful city we gave.
A true native of Raleigh, T
December 17th, 2010 at 5:38 pm (#)
What in the Earth is this guy at “Huffington-and-Puffington” Post talking about? Why is he trying to bring politics into this debate so much? Yes, there are council members with ambitions, and Mayor Meeker is one of them. So? The risks the author of the article talks about are great, and not just a possibility. What is wrong with being careful? Plus, the cost is simply prohibitive. I want that building, too, but to blame politics as the factor for stalling is simply foolish. In our case, fear of heights is a factor, just as much as anything else. Trying to secure interest rates when we are up to our head in debt, and it’s getting worse by the month, isn’t about not taking risks, it is about not being stupid, or taken advantage of.
December 17th, 2010 at 9:09 pm (#)
Ernest,
you are kidding yourself if you think this is not about politics. the two architects, Crowder and Stephenson voiced absolutlely no complaints before or while the City spent $20+ million in design fees yet all of a sudden, during an election year, they have this epiphany that fiscal prudence is so important?
If these guys are so ‘fiscally prudent’, please explain why a AAA rated City (this means you get the lowest interest rates on your municipal financing) would not move forward and lock in the lowest interest rates for a building such as this in over 50-years?
December 18th, 2010 at 12:27 pm (#)
joe,
I think you misunderstood my point… Just because some people have personal ambitions, doesn’t mean that every issue they oppose is about politics, although there is a fine line sometimes. Crowder and Stephenson have fear of heights and they would oppose anything above 5-6 floors, plain and simple. Stephenson may sometimes change camp, particularly when it comes to private investments, but the fear of heights is a motivation.
As for the question regarding the AAA rate, I am asking the same thing: How come we cannot lock a low rate? I am with you 100% on that, and I have no way of explaining where we fail. Which is why I complain about the financing aspect of this project. But, watch out… If the city leaders bring our debt even higher, then rest assured that the AAA rating will vanish.
December 19th, 2010 at 8:31 pm (#)
Ernest,
With all due respect, I go back to my original point; if ‘height’ was such a concern, or whether it was yellow, blue or green for that matter, why didn’t Stephenson and Crowder voice this concern BEFORE we spent $20 million?
There is on obvious answer to this question: politics NOT rational business logic.
December 20th, 2010 at 9:45 am (#)
Joe, I see your point. Let me play devil’s advocate: Why wasn’t this project discussed thoroughly prior to spending $20 million? Because “all those in favor” assumed it would cruise through the process, probably including a “Yes” vote from Crowder and Stephenson. Maybe they voiced some concern, but thought they would be on the losing side, anyway. Although, I agree with what you said, I want to be fair to Crowder and Stephenson. We cannot expect any opposition until all the cards are on the table. That is, when we know what the building will look like and where each service will go. Both council members are right on their concerns, let’s give them that. Their motivations are a completely different story, and I stand behind my “fear of heights” argument – talk to them in person and you will get the same feeling, I guarantee you. I have little faith that this is purely the results of politics, and if it is, the door swings both ways. Crowder and Stephenson could cast a “Yes” vote and still voice concerns.
December 22nd, 2010 at 11:21 am (#)
Since this is likely to be the last series for 2010, I will post this here. As this year approaches the end, I feel the need to reflect on what happened in the last 12 months, both regarding my personal life and the city I call home.
We all know where Raleigh stands in terms of progress. Sure, we wish several projects (i.e. The Edison, Charter Square, Public Safety Center) had broken ground by now, but in this economic climate it is hard to maintain high expectations, IMO. I am grateful for the direction the city is taking, even though the progress feels slow to most. I will not bother you with long wish lists, so here is a brief one:
* The Edison & Charter Square – I hope to see these two projects taking off during 2011.
* Red Hat – I would love to see them stay in Raleigh, bring the expansion here and move to DT Raleigh (although such move may not materialize until 2012, or even 2013).
* Public Safety Center – Let’s get a decent financing deal and lock a good rate that will make all of us happy. No scale down, please, although some safety issues may need to be addressed.
* Light rail – If other Triangle municipalities don’t need it, let’s get moving with a study that will actually be useful and easy to implement. Identify future urban centers and help them develop in an urban manner.
* Fiscal responsibility will need to be in place. No more increased fees and taxes without our city reducing its debt and/or without better services to the residents.
On a personal basis, I also have a list of things, but this is not the place to share them. However, I want you all to know that this forum has become for me the best place to “hang out” and remove some of the stress that came to my life in large amounts during 2009 and 2010. Y’all are great people to chat with, even those with whom I may disagree on many issues 🙂 Happy Holidays, and I wish you all a Joyful, Prosperous and Healthy 2011!!!
Best wishes to Matt and Beth for sharing with us a part of their life. Let’s keep in mind that without Beth showing understanding for Matt’s passion, we would not be enjoying these great photos today.
December 22nd, 2010 at 11:35 am (#)
Looks like RedHat may bolt for Durham after all. What a loss it would be for Raleigh if our city leaders dont do anything about it.
http://localtechwire.com/business/local_tech_wire/opinion/blogpost/8813454/
December 22nd, 2010 at 4:10 pm (#)
Jake,
Red Hat will remain a mystery until the whole thing is over. If Red Hat chooses Durham, then it will be nothing more than a return – they moved from there in 2002 – and a positive thing, given that they will remain in this area. The other question stated in the article: How about Downtown Raleigh? North Hills? I think that both locations have great chances, provided the incentives are good.
Thanks for posting the article, but I need to ask this: Isn’t Local Tech Wire a Goodmon publication? There is the following disclaimer at the bottom that should shed some light:
“(Note: Capitol Broadcasting, the parent firm of Local Tech Wire and WRAL.com, owns the American Tobacco Historic District which is one of the potential new locations Red Hat executives have toured. This article does not include sourcing from Capitol.)”
Sorry, but they may be full of it… ATC doesn’t have anywhere near the space that Red Hat needs for an expansion, let alone a relocation of their HQ. Red Hat’s executives didn’t visit the ATC because they considered it for expansion, but for a very different reason, which I cannot reveal right now, but it is totally unrelated to the rumored relocation. I am not saying it is impossible, but I think Local Tech Wire is making too much noise in order to promote its parent company.