Smoke from a wildfire in eastern North Carolina has reduced visibility levels around the triangle. Meanwhile, RBC Plaza and Raleigh Marriott received their logos.

Raleigh Marriott sign atop the “City Center” hotel.

Royal Bank of Canada logo being put into place atop RBC Plaza

Great day for pictures.

Here’s an updated silhouetted sunset shot from the Hodge Road at 264 vantage point.

Hodge road at 264, May 20, 2008.

March 25, 2008.

July 5, 2007.

April 17, 2007.

October 21, 2005.

August 24, 2005.

The spire atop the crown of RBC Plaza has finally been put into place, topping out the building and accepting all challengers at 538 feet.

RBC Plaza and Two Hannover Square

Close up of the spire

Another angle

South Saunders view