ICM Architecture (icons of Fort Worth) – a set on Flickr. Haunting abstract photos of the Modern, Kimbell, Carter, and Science & History museums, plus the Marty Leonard Chapel, taken by Burningphotography on Flickr using the Intentional Camera Movement technique.
Oct 23, 2009 2
An Oleander Walk Panorama
By: Kevin Buchanan
We snapped this panorama at the intersection of Oleander and Adams in the Near Southside, showing the Texana Townhomes (on the left) and the Oleander Place Townhomes (on the right, including some of the construction on the second phase), and thought we’d share. Oleander is in the center. This panorama was taken with the camera on an Apple iPhone 3GS, and is comprised of 18 individual photos. The photos were assembled into a panorama on the iPhone itself, using the AutoStitch application.
Jul 20, 2009 3
Fort Worth Photo Monday: Random Selections From Flickr
By: Kevin Buchanan
Thought we’d kick this week off with something a bit different – we’ve ambled through a few Fort Worth photos on Flickr and have selected some interesting ones to share with You, The Readers. Clicking on any of them will take you to Flickr, to view them on the pages of their respective photographers.
First, user Claudio Branch brings us this HDR shot of the Man with Briefcase and 500 West 7th:
Next, user Wilderness Photographer gets a lovely shot of the Active Pool at the Water Gardens:
User Photography Burns grabbed this dramatic shot of the Marty Leonard Chapel:
User mahlisuh took this fisheye shot inside the Modern:
Finally, user Diorama Sky took this image of the clock tower at the Intermodal Transportation Center:
Jul 6, 2009 2
Downtown Panorama from the Near Southside
By: Kevin Buchanan
We’ve always thought that the view of Downtown from the Near Southside would make an interesting panorama – it’s such a different view from the usual west-side shots – and so, we climbed to the highest point of the Magnolia Green public parking garage and grabbed just such a panorama. Click for make bigger. About the only thing in the way from this vantage point is the HVAC equipment on the Wells Fargo Building at Magnolia Green. It covers from the First United Methodist Church (just visible on the left) to the T&P tower on the right. Alas, Chesapeake Plaza/Pier 1 Place is pretty far from the main skyline from this view.
If one wishes to view the full-size panorama, click here. Be warned: it’s a huge file (15,785 x 2,679 pixels).
Jun 26, 2009 8
Scenes from the "Avenue of Light" Ceremony
By: Kevin Buchanan
Lancaster Avenue “Avenue of Light” Ceremony from Kevin Buchanan on Vimeo.
The official lighting ceremony for the “Avenue of Light” sculptures by Cliff Garten Studio on Lancaster Avenue in Downtown was finally held last night. We shot some video (with a humble Flip Mino HD) and took some photos of the festivities. Lancaster was partially blocked to car traffic, and a large crowd assembled around food, water, and live music in the twilight.
Once it got dark enough, Mayor Mike Moncrief, Mayor Pro Tem Kathleen Hicks, District 9 City Council representative Joel Burns, and artist Cliff Garten all gave speeches about the sculptures and the revitalization of the south end of Downtown Fort Worth (Councilmember Burns remarked that the Lancaster Avenue area will become as active and beloved as Sundance Square as new infill occurs around the remade street). The mayor announced that Cliff is participating in the design of the new 7th Street bridge linking Downtown and the Cultural District (which will be a part of the Fort Worth Streetcar network). Finally, Mayor Moncrief and Cliff Garten led the crowd in a countdown to illumination, which kicked off an extended light show by the six sculptures along Lancaster accompanied by the band.
Above is the video we shot, and below are our photos. Enjoy! Anybody else attend? What were your thoughts on the sculptures, the lighting, and the ceremony?
Firefighters on hand to watch the ceremony.
Artist Cliff Garten talks with attendees.
Crowds gather around the music stage at Lancaster & Throckmorton.
Visitors enjoy observing the sculptures from the temporarily-closed-to-traffic Lancaster Avenue.
The crowd in front of the new Omni Hotel & Condos, one of the most noticeable signs of the beginning revitalization of Downtown Fort Worth’s south end.
More visitors arrive as the sun goes down.
Crowds gather around one of the Avenue of Light sculptures in front of the Texas & Pacific Lofts/train station.
More visitors arrive, with the Omni Hotel & Condos in the background.
Looking at one of the sculptures in front of the Omni Hotel & Condos.
Crowds in the median of Lancaster Avenue as the lighting approaches.
Gathering around one of the sculptures, with the Post Office in the background.
Silhouettes of two of the sculptures along with the Post Office, Texas & Pacific Warehouse, and visitors on Lancaster Avenue.
Crowds gathering on Lancaster. The Fort Worth Water Department brought out fresh drinking water for the attendees.
Gathering in front of the Texas & Pacific Lofts/train station, one of the first revitalization efforts on Lancaster Avenue.
The crowd gathers to hear speeches by Fort Worth city officials and the artist.
Mayor Mike Moncrief expresses the importance of the Avenue of Light sculptures and the revitalization of Downtown’s south end.
Crowds listening to Mayor Pro Tem Kathleen Hicks.
District 9 City Council representative Joel Burns talks about bringing life and activity back to the south end of Downtown Fort Worth, undoing the mistakes of the I-30 overpass and the decimation of South Downtown by parking lots and historic demolitions.
Artist Cliff Garten discusses the meaning and significance of his Avenue of Light sculptures in creating a meaningful sense of place for the south end of Downtown Fort Worth.
Crowds gather and take photos of the sculptures after the lighting was switched on.
Visitors watch as the color combinations change and cycle.
People walking around Lancaster, getting views of the Avenue of Light sculptures from different angles and distances.
Colors change as the crowd enjoys the show.
Visitors watch the lights of the Avenue of Light.
Still more people watch the shifting color schemes.
Attendees getting up close & personal with the Avenue of Light sculptures.
More variety in the lights as visitors enjoy the evening.
May 28, 2009 2
Quiet Pool
By: Kevin Buchanan
Took this one day whilst wandering through the Water Gardens. Thought you, The Readers, might enjoy it.
May 26, 2009 1
New Photos of Hillside and The Depot
By: Kevin Buchanan
We’re planning a major update to our old Urban Living guide, with a complete redesign and update of the list. We need new photos for some developments, so we’ve been snapping some – here’s a sampling of photos of the Hillside Apartments development on the east edge of Downtown.
And here are some of Hillside’s neighbor up the hill, the Depot Lofts.
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