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Metro Matt Apr 13, 2008 10:14 AM

If that first pic doesn't scream 3rd largest US skyline, then I don't know what does!

It didn't even include several other major skylines in Houston, & the Med Center skyline is barely visible behind the massive Williams Tower...WOW!!!

Other good locations to capture a lot of Houston's skylines all grouped together is coming north on 288 towards DT & over the 610 bridge on the east side by the ship channel.

All very amazing views if you want to get that "continuous" skyline effect like NYC & Chicago have.

dharper6 Apr 13, 2008 9:50 PM

Thanks for posting! These are amazing views.

latennisguy Apr 15, 2008 2:12 PM

let's continue with some more:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2296/...2b7b4f69_b.jpg
flickr Dave in Houston (Fanj)

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2253/...c0159dd0_b.jpg
flickr Dave in Houston (Fanj)

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/146/3...0b7900bd_o.jpg
flickr jade001

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/223/4...e282333f_b.jpg
flickr jade001

KevinFromTexas Apr 15, 2008 5:10 PM

Great pics. Keep 'em coming.

Great_Hizzy Apr 15, 2008 7:56 PM

Huzzah and shazam!!

Wheelingman04 Apr 16, 2008 2:49 AM

Holy crap. What a gorgeous city.

Xeelee Apr 16, 2008 2:00 PM

Nice pics. I made them my new wallpaper.

Surrealplaces Apr 16, 2008 6:42 PM

Nice photos. Houston's skyline is pretty impressive indeed.

latennisguy Apr 17, 2008 4:08 AM

thanks for the positive comments...i'll keep on searching and sharing. :) Here's a few more:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2048/...5d66a585_b.jpg
flickr can i take your picture

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3281/...d70fec9e_b.jpg
flickr bilbao58

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2224/...b3bccbda_b.jpg
flickr bilbao58

holladay Apr 17, 2008 5:10 AM

A lot of Houston's skyscrapers were built in the 70s and 80s when plain, over-simplified shapes were the rage. I have to say I find the skyline kind of dull.

dharper6 Apr 18, 2008 2:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by realm0854 (Post 3490767)
A lot of Houston's skyscrapers were built in the 70s and 80s when plain, over-simplified shapes were the rage. I have to say I find the skyline kind of dull.

To me, it's a great skyline depending on the angle. But...I think Austin's new downtown skyline is destined to be better than Houston's in just a few years, due to the more innovative designs.

Great_Hizzy Apr 18, 2008 10:15 PM

Another to keep this thread going...

Flickr: Emerimat

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/150/3...cd3dd356_o.jpg

http://www.flickr.com/photos/6032767...71573/sizes/o/

TXLove Apr 18, 2008 11:00 PM

^^^Thats a great arieal shot there!!!!!

dharper6 Apr 19, 2008 2:59 AM

I love that view...you can see the cluster of old buildings in the original downtown, and then all the newer ones. You can also see where the new park is next to the convention center (can also see Toyota Center).

dharper6 Apr 19, 2008 3:00 AM

And Minute Maid park, too.

latennisguy Apr 19, 2008 3:33 AM

:previous: thanks for the contribution Hizzy. Here's some more that I found "Incredible"

http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/l...os/htown61.jpg
photobucket britt125_photos

http://i183.photobucket.com/albums/x...ondowntown.jpg
photobucket gilmar_09

http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x...townsunset.jpg
photobucket oraleadios

latennisguy Apr 19, 2008 3:52 AM

Houston's Uptown
http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o...wntwonhous.jpg
photobucket mlgaetjens

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a38...t/IMG_2642.jpg
photobucket Gold Street

KevinFromTexas Apr 19, 2008 3:58 AM

Damn, that aerial is nice! Love the different angle.

And, where was that last picture taken?

latennisguy Apr 19, 2008 4:01 AM

one last one today

http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i3...9782f7d1_b.jpg
photobucket Tobynine9

JManc Apr 20, 2008 3:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dharper6 (Post 3492789)
To me, it's a great skyline depending on the angle. But...I think Austin's new downtown skyline is destined to be better than Houston's in just a few years, due to the more innovative designs.

what i love about houston's skyline is that you have mostly "average" looking buildings which draws the eye towards the overall skyline rather than a bunch of iconic buildings competing for attention.


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