AUSTIN | Photos & Videos Thread - Page 183

ILUVSAT · #**3641** Posted **Feb 10, 2024, 9:27 PM**

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Originally Posted by drummer

That view over Disch-Falk is amazing. While I get that they didn't want fans looking into the afternoon sun....what a great view that would have been had the stadium been flipped 180 degrees!

Major League Baseball Rule 1.04 states that it is "desirable" (but not required) that the central axis run east-northeast (about 22 degrees north of east). This is to prevent the setting sun from being in the batter's eyes.

Obviously, there are exceptions to this recommendation.

In Central Texas, the prevailing winds are typically from the south/southeast. So, that's part of it. Also, the sun would shine directly into the batters eye (see above). Oh, and the stands would be baked - potentially increasing seat vacancies.

wwmiv · #**3642** Posted **Feb 10, 2024, 11:03 PM**

But it doesn’t include Rainey in the most recent photo. There was no Rainey during any of the others, of course.

JollyvilleJ-Rad · #**3643** Posted **Feb 11, 2024, 12:28 AM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by ILUVSAT

Major League Baseball Rule 1.04 states that it is "desirable" (but not required) that the central axis run east-northeast (about 22 degrees north of east). This is to prevent the setting sun from being in the batter's eyes.

Obviously, there are exceptions to this recommendation.

In Central Texas, the prevailing winds are typically from the south/southeast. So, that's part of it. Also, the sun would shine directly into the batters eye (see above). Oh, and the stands would be baked - potentially increasing seat vacancies.

Really interesting information about the design standards - thank you for sharing! Plus I'm sure they'd prefer for fans to watch the game rather than gawk at our skyline, ha

Mopacs · #**3644** Posted **Feb 11, 2024, 10:51 PM**

I-35 views near Oltorf and Woodland Drive

The ATX · #**3645** Posted **Feb 11, 2024, 11:50 PM**

Awesome Shots!

Echostatic · #**3646** Posted **Feb 12, 2024, 5:03 AM**

Are those full resolution? I'd love to have those as wallpapers in larger size. The second shot is one of the best photos I've seen in a while.

gillynova · #**3647** Posted **Feb 13, 2024, 4:32 AM**

Photos that I’ve taken in the past 2-3 weeks but I haven’t posted

Photos/Videos:

Skyline from Southeast Austin

gillynova · #**3648** Posted **Feb 16, 2024, 8:22 PM**

I was walking around UT yesterday and snapped this

bobbywest87 · #**3649** Posted **Feb 18, 2024, 3:19 PM**

Nice shot from the webcam this morning.

Nickelplate · #**3650** Posted **Feb 19, 2024, 4:10 AM**

Loving all the shots guys! I was driving down Burnet Rd from Round Rock today and I drove over a crest around Shoreline Dr. only to see the domain skyline in the foreground and downtown on the horizon. It was a shocking scene as I haven't been down that road in quite awhile. If one of you with the right equipment wants a cool viewpoint head up there for a good shot.

gillynova · #**3651** Posted **Feb 19, 2024, 9:56 PM**

resansom · #**3652** Posted **Feb 20, 2024, 2:22 PM**

Thanks for the updates - I can only imagine how much time it takes to get out there, capture the pics, and upload them. I really appreciate your (and everyone's) efforts in keeping this forum alive and vital!

gillynova · #**3653** Posted **Feb 20, 2024, 9:08 PM**

It really helps that my gf and friends support me and go with me to take photos around the city. They think it's really funny but also cool

gillynova · #**3654** Posted **Feb 20, 2024, 9:18 PM**

I just noticed I have a photo of the skyline from the same place from last year and this year.

Imgur kind of down for me but I'm excited to share it lol

Mopacs · #**3655** Posted **Feb 21, 2024, 4:16 AM**

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Originally Posted by Echostatic

Are those full resolution? I'd love to have those as wallpapers in larger size. The second shot is one of the best photos I've seen in a while.

Thanks! Glad you like them. They are not the original full resolution, just resized for viewing. I can send you a link to the full originals if you want.

Mopacs · #**3656** Posted **Feb 21, 2024, 4:18 AM**

Zoomed view from southbound I-35 frontage road between Braker and Rundberg.

gillynova · #**3657** Posted **Feb 21, 2024, 5:58 AM**

Looking forward to Waterline peaking over from this view. You can already picture it with The Travis' silhouette

foreverrushing31 · #**3658** Posted **Feb 24, 2024, 10:45 PM**

Downtown from Mopac - love 6G on the left and all the cranes on the right:

And here's one from 15th and Lamar passing the rec center, really accentuates the towers' heights:

AusTex · #**3659** Posted **Feb 25, 2024, 3:53 PM**

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Originally Posted by foreverrushing31

And here's one from 15th and Lamar passing the rec center, really accentuates the towers' heights:

AND here's an image of how Unfinished 6XG Looks from from 15th and Lamar passing the rec center.

SproutingTowers · #**3660** Posted **Feb 26, 2024, 11:11 PM**

Lookup up from sunroof.