Dallas.

[Okiewan]

Finally got downtown (pretty much just Dealey Plaza) to get some pics. Coming from 16 years in Chicago and compelling architecture everywhere you point the camera, DFW is a little tougher to shoot. Here are a couple anyway. Please don't stop before page 2 ... there's a little twist called reality.

1st one is the JFK memorial, just off the Plaza. It's basically just a concrete box...

 

[Okiewan]

George Bannerman Dealey (1859–1946) was a Dallas, Texas, businessman.

Dealey was the long-time publisher of the The Dallas Morning News. He used his influence to accomplish many goals but will always undoubtedly be remembered primarily for one of them. He crusaded for the redevelopment of a particularly blighted area near downtown Dallas. When the redevelopment, involving a large square located at the intersection of three major avenues, was completed, it was named Dealey Plaza in his honor. This site became known worldwide when, on November 22, 1963, President John F. Kennedy was assassinated while his motorcade drove through Dealey Plaza.

Kinda like the composition of this one... falls from the left to right. Or.. Maybe that's exactly what's wrong with it :)

 

[ellandoh]

the watertower looking deal in the background of the Dealey pic looks neat what is that??

 

[Okiewan]

Reunion Tower ... Looks like a lit-up golf ball at night. :whoa: Where the person is standing is about the last thing JFK saw... before Reunion obviosuly. A lot of folks think Dealey Plaza was built for JFK, it's been there since the 40's.

Another one of Dallas' signature buildings, Reunion Tower is a 560 tall observation tower that was constructed as a part of the Hyatt Regency Hotel. The shaft of the tower is constructed from poured in place concrete and features four concrete cylinders. Three are placed on the outside in a triangular pattern and they house elevators that offer the passengers a view as they ride up or down. The center one houses stairs and mechanical shafts. The top of the tower is a three level structure, also constructed of poured in place concrete. Surrounding this top is a geodesic dome formed with aluminum struts. At the intersection of the aluminum members are 260 lights that are kept turned on most of the evening hours. However, at certain times during the evening, the lights flash to different patterns for a special light show.

The three levels at the top of the tower house different functions. The lowest level is the observation deck, known as The Lookout. Visitors can see the territory surrounding Dallas from indoor and outdoor areas. The outdoor area offers a 360 degree walk that is covered by the upper levels. Great views of the Dallas Skyline can be seen, as well as the skyline of Fort Worth, Las Colinas, and other groupings of buildings throughout the city. A nominal fee is charged to visitors. On the second level is Antares, which is a full service restaurant operated by the Hyatt Regency Dallas. Antares offers lunch, dinner, and a Sunday brunch in an elegant and contemporary atmosphere. The Dome, a cocktail lounge, is located on Reunion's highest level. Beverages, food, and entertainment are offered nightly. Both Antares and The Dome are on a revolving floor and complete a revolution every 55 minutes. When constructed, Reunion Tower was a free standing structure, just to the south of the Hyatt Regency Dallas; however, with the major addition to the hotel opening in the summer of 2000, the tower is now enclosed by the addition.

Reunion Tower and the Hyatt were designed by Welton Becket & Associates from Los Angeles, California. Reunion Tower is the 15th tallest building in Dallas.

 

[Okiewan]

The Old Red Musuem across from the plaza ... the "west end" under much rehab.

 

[Okiewan]

Pretty nice jail house eh?
(Dallas County Criminal Court)

 

[Okiewan]

"The Window".... that's a web cam sitting there.
Click here to see it; (BORING, more-so at night, lol) 300 yard head shot on a moving target? Come on. :bang: http://www.earthcam.com/jfk/

The window is left open as it was when Oswald set the single-action multi-shot world record.

 

[Okiewan]

More ... kinda purdy, yeah? Had to wait about 15 minutes to get clouds in the glass.

 

[Okiewan]

More beauty...

 

[Okiewan]

You won't see this in any Dallas Tourist Brochures. Keep in mind, this is probably the single largest tourist attraction in Dallas... I'm not baggin on Dallas, even the great city of Chicago (the cleanest BIG city in the US has it's share of "less than cool")...
First, the "Reflecting Pools", that line the Plaza (probably 20x100' each (2)):

 

[Okiewan]

And the people who "visit" this attraction the most? Before anyone get's their panties in a bunch... this is NOT a negitive thing about the homeless. They were all kids of proud parents who had great hopes for them; they just took a wrong turn somewhere along the way.

 

[Okiewan]

.... How does a face display a soul that has given up?

 

[Okiewan]

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[Okiewan]

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[Rich Rohrich]

Outstanding Black & White stuff Bob. :cool:

 

[rickyd]

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Very nice :cool:

Ive always thought Black and White photos show alot of color.. I like these :cool:

 

[will pattison]

dude....those black and whites are award winners. just like there are riders, and then there are motorcyclists, there are those who can take pictures, and those who can see pictures before they're taken. clearly you have the eye - i'm impressed!

wp.!

 

[will pattison]

SWEET! i just found potn.