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Living in Jacksonville => The Arts => Topic started by: duvalbill on June 30, 2008, 01:10:49 PM

Title: Post your favorite Jacksonville pics
Post by: duvalbill on June 30, 2008, 01:10:49 PM
Recently, I was looking for some really nice pictures of our fair city and couldn't find as much as I hoped.  That being said, everyone's idea of a picturesque scene aren't quite the same.  In since this is a slow Monday (at least for me) I figure we could all kill some time by posting your favorite picture of Jacksonville.  Here's one of mine.

(http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i218/winussbaum/JacksonvilleBeach_Sunrise.jpg)
Title: Re: Post your favorite Jacksonville pics
Post by: thebrokenforum on June 30, 2008, 02:49:43 PM
(http://farm1.static.flickr.com/207/503160110_e9f6c5faa5_b.jpg)

(http://farm1.static.flickr.com/221/507718507_df050e2b42_b.jpg)

(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2224/2165835107_f64334f659_b.jpg)

and of course,

(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2227/2342463819_8be243d53d_b.jpg)
Title: Re: Post your favorite Jacksonville pics
Post by: David on June 30, 2008, 04:17:04 PM
River road at night:

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v451/eldeadcow/riverroadvwbright_filteredlo.jpg)

Brooklyn:

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v451/eldeadcow/datunnel1.jpg)

Jax Beach Pier:

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v451/eldeadcow/fishin1.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v451/eldeadcow/fishin2.jpg)


view from my old apt in 11e:

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v451/eldeadcow/escapedlightning1.jpg)

Memorial Park

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v451/eldeadcow/angelload-1.jpg)

Sipping wine @ dames point park:


(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v451/eldeadcow/feet.jpg)

Title: Re: Post your favorite Jacksonville pics
Post by: 02roadking on June 30, 2008, 10:27:06 PM
Super Bowl

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v712/93sportie/P1010030.jpg)

Sunset From Metro Park

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v712/93sportie/TalleyrandFest064.jpg)

Hart Bridge

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v712/93sportie/Exchange%20Island%20Tour/16747178.jpg)
Title: Re: Post your favorite Jacksonville pics
Post by: BridgeTroll on July 01, 2008, 07:58:14 AM
Great pics!!  Wow... thanks!
Title: Re: Post your favorite Jacksonville pics
Post by: fsujax on July 01, 2008, 08:00:50 AM
Very nice pics.  The last one looks to be the Hart Bridge and not the Mathews.
Title: Re: Post your favorite Jacksonville pics
Post by: duvalbill on July 01, 2008, 09:20:45 AM
Here's a few more. 

Clark's fish camp
(http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i218/winussbaum/a728aa6e-419a-41d9-b723-ea7155d477f.jpg)

Guana State Park
(http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i218/winussbaum/staug1.jpg)

Acosta at night
(http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i218/winussbaum/31faf1a6_1149862756_ea2b7c26d8_o.jpg)

Anyone else want to share?
Title: Re: Post your favorite Jacksonville pics
Post by: BridgeTroll on July 01, 2008, 09:23:29 AM
I would... if I had your talent...!
Title: Re: Post your favorite Jacksonville pics
Post by: comncense on July 01, 2008, 09:47:15 AM
I jumped a couple of days into the future and took this  ;D

Taken from my place at the Carling.

(http://www.2474north.com/1DSC00260.jpg)

Title: Re: Post your favorite Jacksonville pics
Post by: Lunican on July 01, 2008, 09:52:38 AM
Art Walk
(http://www.metrojacksonville.com/images/art_walk/4-2007/DSC_0058.jpg)
http://www.metrojacksonville.com/content/view/390/


Jacksonville Beach
(http://www.metrojacksonville.com/photos/thumbs/lrg-1480-p1020917.JPG)
http://www.metrojacksonville.com/content/view/496/


Downtown at Night
(http://www.metrojacksonville.com/images/night_shots/resample/DSC_0027.jpg)
http://www.metrojacksonville.com/content/view/222/


Springfield at Night
(http://www.metrojacksonville.com/images/springfield_night/DSC_0070.jpg)
http://www.metrojacksonville.com/content/view/382/


Independence Day
(http://www.metrojacksonville.com/photos/thumbs/lrg-1390-dsc_0022.JPG)
http://www.metrojacksonville.com/content/view/491/
Title: Re: Post your favorite Jacksonville pics
Post by: 02roadking on July 01, 2008, 10:20:53 AM
Quote from: fsujax on July 01, 2008, 08:00:50 AM
Very nice pics.  The last one looks to be the Hart Bridge and not the Mathews.

Hmmmm, I think you are right.
Title: Re: Post your favorite Jacksonville pics
Post by: David on July 16, 2008, 11:14:12 PM
Quote from: duvalbill on July 01, 2008, 09:20:45 AM
Here's a few more. 

Clark's fish camp
(http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i218/winussbaum/a728aa6e-419a-41d9-b723-ea7155d477f.jpg)

Guana State Park
(http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i218/winussbaum/staug1.jpg)

Acosta at night
(http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i218/winussbaum/31faf1a6_1149862756_ea2b7c26d8_o.jpg)



Anyone else want to share?


Heavy trafficked sites like metrojax will suck your bandwidth up at photobucket in a heartbeat. I wound up just paying for the extra bandwidth since i'm a photo junke, you could always try flickr or another photosharing site for free though.
Title: Re: Post your favorite Jacksonville pics
Post by: David on July 17, 2008, 12:04:54 AM
I remember watching the progress on The Carling daily back in 2004, anticipating when I could move into it:

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v451/eldeadcow/loft-1.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v451/eldeadcow/renovation.jpg)
(but 11e wound up giving me cheaper rent)


(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v451/eldeadcow/downtown100.jpg)

Downtown, pre superbowl:

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v451/eldeadcow/presuperbowl.jpg)

Title: Re: Post your favorite Jacksonville pics
Post by: 02roadking on July 17, 2008, 07:55:00 AM
Bay St. looking West.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v712/93sportie/P1010018.jpg)
Title: Re: Post your favorite Jacksonville pics
Post by: Jason on July 17, 2008, 09:20:12 AM
Sweet shots David and Roadking.

I need to get the camera out and start shooting some more.
Title: Re: Post your favorite Jacksonville pics
Post by: avonjax on July 17, 2008, 10:55:50 AM
Here are some of mine

(http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj177/royceeb/11enew.jpg)
I guess this location is obvious

(http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj177/royceeb/snyderblkwht.jpg)
I liked this angle

(http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj177/royceeb/pnaramawsign.jpg)
Title: Re: Post your favorite Jacksonville pics
Post by: avonjax on July 17, 2008, 11:16:24 AM
Here are some more

(http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj177/royceeb/wuinfared.jpg)
A shot of MOCAJ

(http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj177/royceeb/fireworks.jpg)

(http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj177/royceeb/birdsonawing.jpg)
Title: Re: Post your favorite Jacksonville pics
Post by: Jason on July 17, 2008, 11:19:51 AM
Wow, I love the 11E shot!
Title: Re: Post your favorite Jacksonville pics
Post by: Eazy E on July 17, 2008, 11:20:54 AM
I can't find it anymore, but there was an amazing one on Flickr taken of the acosta, at night, from the east side of the river, where the bridge pilings kind of fanned out for a really cool effect. It was so cool.
Title: Re: Post your favorite Jacksonville pics
Post by: avonjax on July 17, 2008, 11:33:03 AM
More 11E

(http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj177/royceeb/11e2sepia.jpg)

(http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj177/royceeb/11parking.jpg)
Title: Re: Post your favorite Jacksonville pics
Post by: avonjax on July 17, 2008, 11:34:17 AM
thanks Jason
11e is fun to photograph
Title: Re: Post your favorite Jacksonville pics
Post by: avonjax on July 17, 2008, 11:42:05 AM
I hope you guys don't get tired of me posting......

(http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj177/royceeb/littleyellowboat.jpg)

(http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj177/royceeb/bridgemoon.jpg)
Title: Re: Post your favorite Jacksonville pics
Post by: avonjax on July 17, 2008, 11:50:21 AM
a couple more

(http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj177/royceeb/hart3.jpg)

(http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj177/royceeb/sunset.jpg)
Title: Re: Post your favorite Jacksonville pics
Post by: BridgeTroll on July 17, 2008, 01:24:37 PM
Very nice... Thanx avon... encore... encore...
Title: Re: Post your favorite Jacksonville pics
Post by: KenFSU on July 17, 2008, 01:26:23 PM
STUNNING stuff.
Title: Re: Post your favorite Jacksonville pics
Post by: Jason on July 17, 2008, 01:43:38 PM
(http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj177/royceeb/littleyellowboat.jpg)


How did you do that!?!?  What a fantastic picture!!
Title: Re: Post your favorite Jacksonville pics
Post by: Driven1 on July 17, 2008, 01:45:51 PM
great pics Avon!!  love em!
Title: Re: Post your favorite Jacksonville pics
Post by: avonjax on July 17, 2008, 02:10:12 PM
Thanks for the compliments everyone....
Jason I took that a couple months ago and thought the yellow boat would look cool as the focal point....
I just did it with layers in Photoshop....
I do wedding photography and a lot of brides want images with just the flowers in color..
I only use the technique when the image contains a very strong color because it can be overdone pretty quickly, but a few photos like this are always nice....
I took the 11E sign from the roof of the building and I have some really nice shots of downtown from there....
I will try to post some later because they are really nice.....
Title: Re: Post your favorite Jacksonville pics
Post by: imperial on July 18, 2008, 09:32:19 PM
Here are some of my Jacksonville pictures.

(http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c119/ChynoNyno/1-3.jpg)
Downtown from Friendship Fountain
(http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c119/ChynoNyno/2-2.jpg)
Tree in Friendship Fountain park
(http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c119/ChynoNyno/3-2.jpg)
City Hall
(http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c119/ChynoNyno/4-2.jpg)
Main Street bridge
(http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c119/ChynoNyno/CopyofP1010089.jpg)
Big ole zoo fish
(http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c119/ChynoNyno/dd.jpg)
Christmas lights in St. Aug at 30 mph
Title: Re: Post your favorite Jacksonville pics
Post by: BridgeTroll on July 19, 2008, 10:51:23 AM
Very nice Imperial... Oustanding!
Title: Re: Post your favorite Jacksonville pics
Post by: Jason on July 21, 2008, 09:45:09 AM
Great work!

This is really shaping up to be a fantastic thread.  Keep 'em comming!
Title: Re: Post your favorite Jacksonville pics
Post by: BridgeTroll on July 21, 2008, 09:53:17 AM
Quote from: Jason on July 21, 2008, 09:45:09 AM
Great work!

This is really shaping up to be a fantastic thread.  Keep 'em comming!
I agree... we have some talented people out there.
Title: Re: Post your favorite Jacksonville pics
Post by: jacksonvilleconfidential on July 22, 2008, 02:00:30 PM
(http://img169.imageshack.us/img169/6694/jacksonvilleconfidentiads9.jpg)

I really wanted to post this without the JC logo but I cant find the original pic.  This is not an Ad. lol
Title: Re: Post your favorite Jacksonville pics
Post by: jbm32206 on July 22, 2008, 02:03:34 PM
All of the photos are wonderful, we've got some real talent here! Thanks to all, and please, keep them coming!!
Title: Re: Post your favorite Jacksonville pics
Post by: Jason on July 22, 2008, 03:41:32 PM
What building is that JC?
Title: Re: Post your favorite Jacksonville pics
Post by: BridgeTroll on July 22, 2008, 03:46:58 PM
I think it may be near Hemming plaza???  Next to where Boomtown was???
Title: Re: Post your favorite Jacksonville pics
Post by: jacksonvilleconfidential on July 22, 2008, 03:57:48 PM
Yes, exactly, its on the southside of hemming plaza. I dont know the building name.
Title: Re: Post your favorite Jacksonville pics
Post by: Jimmy Olsen on July 22, 2008, 04:18:36 PM
Hart Bridge:
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2148/2379492672_77851aa510.jpg?v=0)

Main St. Bridge
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3280/2419435768_ef26d7dac2.jpg?v=0)
Jones Bros. Furniture:
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2286/2382238010_b2a745206b.jpg?v=1207250953)

Sunset Silhouette of CSX:
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2025/2401801641_bc2584506c.jpg?v=0)



Sometimes Flickr Sucks, the pictures should show up in a few minutes. They are not unavailable.
Title: Re: Post your favorite Jacksonville pics
Post by: jacksonvilleconfidential on July 22, 2008, 04:23:50 PM
Everyone say HI to Jimmy Olsen, Jacksonville Confidentials staff photographer.
Title: Re: Post your favorite Jacksonville pics
Post by: duvalbill on July 22, 2008, 04:41:55 PM
Quote from: jacksonvilleconfidential on July 22, 2008, 04:23:50 PM
Everyone say HI to Jimmy Olsen, Jacksonville Confidentials staff photographer.

He usually does better work.
Title: Re: Post your favorite Jacksonville pics
Post by: Jason on July 22, 2008, 05:14:19 PM
The Main St. bridge is a perfect subject.

Great shots!
Title: Re: Post your favorite Jacksonville pics
Post by: Jimmy Olsen on July 22, 2008, 05:22:23 PM
Quote from: duvalbill on July 22, 2008, 04:41:55 PM
He usually does better work.

Yeah, those are old pictures. I just don't get downtown with my canon that often.
Title: Re: Post your favorite Jacksonville pics
Post by: duvalbill on July 22, 2008, 06:16:19 PM
Quote from: Jimmy Olsen on July 22, 2008, 05:22:23 PM
Quote from: duvalbill on July 22, 2008, 04:41:55 PM
He usually does better work.

Yeah, those are old pictures. I just don't get downtown with my canon that often.

Nah, it was just a joke.  The first time you tried to post, it didn't come up.  I wasn't trying to be rude.
Title: Re: Post your favorite Jacksonville pics
Post by: KenFSU on July 22, 2008, 10:07:32 PM
Quote from: Jimmy Olsen on July 22, 2008, 04:18:36 PM
Main St. Bridge
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3280/2419435768_ef26d7dac2.jpg?v=0)

Man, this is just BEAUTIFUL.

Do you have in high quality by any chance, would love to make it my background at work.
Title: Re: Post your favorite Jacksonville pics
Post by: Keith-N-Jax on July 22, 2008, 11:02:18 PM
 :)  I love the Mainstreet Bridge
Title: Re: Post your favorite Jacksonville pics
Post by: Jimmy Olsen on July 22, 2008, 11:50:18 PM
Quote from: KenFSU on July 22, 2008, 10:07:32 PM
Man, this is just BEAUTIFUL.

Do you have in high quality by any chance, would love to make it my background at work.

You can get a large shot of it here:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/robinbxti/2419435768/sizes/l/in/set-72157604168209093/

I don't know if you can see it if you aren't a member, if you can't let me know and I will e mail you a copy of it.

The picture is a little shaky in large because I took it hand held.
Title: Re: Post your favorite Jacksonville pics
Post by: BridgeTroll on July 23, 2008, 06:45:34 AM
Great pix...
Title: Re: Post your favorite Jacksonville pics
Post by: imperial on July 24, 2008, 08:20:47 PM
Here are some more.



(http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c119/ChynoNyno/colordowtown.jpg)


(http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c119/ChynoNyno/P1010003-2.jpg)


(http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c119/ChynoNyno/P10100452.jpg)


Title: Re: Post your favorite Jacksonville pics
Post by: KenFSU on July 24, 2008, 09:25:53 PM
Quote from: Jimmy Olsen on July 22, 2008, 11:50:18 PM
Quote from: KenFSU on July 22, 2008, 10:07:32 PM
Man, this is just BEAUTIFUL.

Do you have in high quality by any chance, would love to make it my background at work.

You can get a large shot of it here:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/robinbxti/2419435768/sizes/l/in/set-72157604168209093/

I don't know if you can see it if you aren't a member, if you can't let me know and I will e mail you a copy of it.

The picture is a little shaky in large because I took it hand held.

Hey Jimmy,

Unfortunately, even logged in, it wouldn't allow me to view the pic.

If you could email it to me, I'd really appreciate it!

Thanks!
Title: Re: Post your favorite Jacksonville pics
Post by: Jimmy Olsen on July 24, 2008, 10:02:24 PM
Quote from: KenFSU on July 24, 2008, 09:25:53 PM

Hey Jimmy,

Unfortunately, even logged in, it wouldn't allow me to view the pic.

If you could email it to me at KenBowen242@gmail.com, I'd really appreciate it!

Thanks!

Just sent it over. From RobinB137@msn.com
Title: Re: Post your favorite Jacksonville pics
Post by: duvalbill on August 04, 2008, 05:29:34 PM
Here's some more.

Ortega Bridge at night
(http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i218/winussbaum/2170357819_59628edaff.jpg)

Dames Point
(http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i218/winussbaum/39349843_E1163926.jpg)

And the totally excellent (cue Bill and Ted's guitar solo) Florida Theatre
(http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i218/winussbaum/57849144_IMG_7952.jpg)
Title: Re: Post your favorite Jacksonville pics
Post by: rjp2008 on August 04, 2008, 05:36:14 PM
Why is the Main Street Bridge blue?

Title: Re: Post your favorite Jacksonville pics
Post by: Ocklawaha on August 04, 2008, 09:00:02 PM
QuoteWhy is the Main Street Bridge blue?


Because it ain't YELLOW!

No, all kidding aside, under Mayor Goldbold, the city painted the streets (REALLY) did art fests in the parks, mixed cultures, did shows, and painted AND lit each bridge in a unique pattern. Sadly the current gods of City Hall, have allowed it all to go to hell.

The Fuller Warren was Green
The Acosta was Orange
Main Street was Blue
The Hart was Green
The Matthews was Garnet

I wish they'd get creative and bring some of that back. It was a cheap way to have some civic pride. People even started giving directions by colors!

My best guess is the photographer wanted to bring back those memories of our bright bridge era.


OCKLAWAHA
Title: Re: Post your favorite Jacksonville pics
Post by: Keith-N-Jax on August 04, 2008, 11:27:10 PM
OCK,, I remember those days   :)
Title: Re: Post your favorite Jacksonville pics
Post by: BridgeTroll on August 05, 2008, 07:08:49 AM
Quote from: Ocklawaha on August 04, 2008, 09:00:02 PM
QuoteWhy is the Main Street Bridge blue?


Because it ain't YELLOW!

No, all kidding aside, under Mayor Goldbold, the city painted the streets (REALLY) did art fests in the parks, mixed cultures, did shows, and painted AND lit each bridge in a unique pattern. Sadly the current gods of City Hall, have allowed it all to go to hell.

The Fuller Warren was Green
The Acosta was Orange
Main Street was Blue
The Hart was Green
The Matthews was Garnet

I wish they'd get creative and bring some of that back. It was a cheap way to have some civic pride. People even started giving directions by colors!

My best guess is the photographer wanted to bring back those memories of our bright bridge era.


OCKLAWAHA

Perhaps you also know what happened to the neon(I assume) lights that decorated the top panels on the bridge... they changed colors and patterns.  I think they were installed prior to the Super Bowl...  I loved those lights...