Your favorite Texas skyline - Page 7

TexasStar · July 1st, 2007, 03:33 PM

Click fo Massive Uptown Panorama by Ninjatune...
[Uptown Dallas Pano]

Silverhawk · July 8th, 2007, 07:40 AM

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Originally Posted by TexasStar

Click fo Massive Uptown Panorama by Ninjatune...
[Uptown Dallas Pano]

Thank's for all the pics about Dallas, they are amazing!!! wonderfull angles where the pics were taken !!

Audiomuse · July 9th, 2007, 01:35 PM

Houston, Dallas, San Antonio, Fort Worth, Lubbock, Corpus Christi, El Paso

MiamiMike · July 10th, 2007, 08:51 AM

I live in Miami, but I've been to both Houston and Dallas.

While Houston has more density, its buildings are just kinda too "corporate" to me. Nothing against it, I think Houston has a really impressive skyline and its a cool place. I just think Dallas' architecture is more visually stimulating. Both are obviously very impressive though.

Rebelde-Dude · July 10th, 2007, 07:12 PM

Dallas of a skyline is the best, but of no city is better than San Antonio!

My love is San Antonio, of course behind Barcelona, and Charlotte.

Silverhawk · July 11th, 2007, 06:22 AM

I think San Antonio needs new skyscrapers!! according its architecture as a "Historic city looks"

Dallas star · July 11th, 2007, 07:47 PM

Yeh but San Antonios only new skyscrapers are going to be hotels since the tourist buisness will probably not allow any small downtown offices so i think S/a will have suburban office parks until something changes...

Dallas star · July 11th, 2007, 07:47 PM

OMG SORRY FOR THE QUADRUPLE POST !!!!!!!!!

***I-275westcoastfl*** · July 11th, 2007, 08:51 PM

Dallas definetly its just so balanced and architectually pleasing its the perfect example of an american skyline.

haldcottingham · July 12th, 2007, 11:46 PM

To be fair to myself and maybe a few others, I sought out photos of the Texas cities in question. I found all of these on Flickr. I do not have a preference for any of the cities. Therefore, please do not attack me if I havne't chosen a picture up to your standards or it wasn't taken from the best vantage point. So here they are:

Amarillo

Austin

Corpus Christi

Dallas

El Paso

Ft. Worth

Houston

Lubbock

Midland

San Antonio

Tyler

Waco

Based on these photos alone! I would give my vote to Dallas as the best looking skyline overall. I do love the look of Austin at night though.

haldcottingham · July 13th, 2007, 12:49 AM

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Originally Posted by TexasStar

Click fo Massive Uptown Panorama by Ninjatune...
[Uptown Dallas Pano]

That's an awesome photo! Nothing more to say about it.......just that!

Dallas star · July 13th, 2007, 02:14 AM

WOah thanks for the collection haldcottingham!

Trae · July 13th, 2007, 04:31 AM

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Originally Posted by haldcottingham

Based on these photos alone! I would give my vote to Dallas as the best looking skyline overall. I do love the look of Austin at night though.

Here is a better one of Houston:

image hosted on flickr

image hosted on flickr

Solid · July 13th, 2007, 08:35 AM

This thread says "Favorite Texas Skyline" not "Favorite Photo of Texas Skyline". That Houston photo that 'ham posted does not do justice. No one sees downtown Houston from that angle except birds and helicopters.

Houston has a much more impressive skyline than Dallas from the ground and other surrounding buildings. The Houston skyline seems much more graceful and orderly. Dallas' looks so miscellanous and junky.

But, you can't judge the beauty and awe of a skyline by looking a single photo that someone found on Flicker anyway. I think the only way to make a good jugdement on the internet would be to look at the skylines from a lot of different angles. But even that couldn't replace the experience of seeing them first hand.

Houston also has an advantage because of the way the buildings come up to the edge of that park to the west.

Got any more photos Trae?

From actually visiting these cities, here is my ranking:

1. Houston
2. Dallas
3. Austin
4. San Antonio
5. Corpus Christi
6. Fort Worth
7. El Paso

haldcottingham · July 13th, 2007, 11:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Solid

This thread says "Favorite Texas Skyline" not "Favorite Photo of Texas Skyline". That Houston photo that 'ham posted does not do justice. No one sees downtown Houston from that angle except birds and helicopters.

But, you can't judge the beauty and awe of a skyline by looking a single photo that someone found on Flicker anyway. I think the only way to make a good jugdement on the internet would be to look at the skylines from a lot of different angles. But even that couldn't replace the experience of seeing them first hand.

I said as much in when I posted the pics. I just wanted to give those that have never even seen a skyline in Texas a better idea than none at all. I knew someone would have heartache with it. That just goes with the skyscrapercity territory.

haldcottingham · July 13th, 2007, 11:15 AM

In addition, I have visited most of the cities I had listed photos of. I do enjoy the skyline of Dallas the most. I also enjoy the overall metro more than any other in the state.

Solid · July 13th, 2007, 09:08 PM

So have I, DFW is boring and ugly.

haldcottingham · July 14th, 2007, 05:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Solid

So have I, DFW is boring and ugly.

The city or the skyline or the airport? Where are you going with that?

Christian urbanite · July 14th, 2007, 06:04 AM

I think that Dallas has the best CBD, but if you want to count the whole city I would have to say Houston.

Dallas star · July 14th, 2007, 06:48 AM

Wow thanks for the great Houston update !!!!!!
Looks awesome!!!!

July 1st, 2007, 03:33 PM	#121
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July 9th, 2007, 01:35 PM	#123
Audiomuse Civilization Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Austin, TX, USA Posts: 2,705 Likes (Received): 4	Houston, Dallas, San Antonio, Fort Worth, Lubbock, Corpus Christi, El Paso __________________ The beating of a million drums... The fire of a million guns... The mother of a million sons... CIVILIZATION.

July 10th, 2007, 07:12 PM	#125
Rebelde-Dude Fuego Con Fuego Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Madrid Posts: 52 Likes (Received): 0	Dallas of a skyline is the best, but of no city is better than San Antonio! My love is San Antonio, of course behind Barcelona, and Charlotte. __________________ Lluvia de Sol.

July 11th, 2007, 06:22 AM	#126
Silverhawk U.W. Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Monterrey, N.L. Posts: 4,520 Likes (Received): 82	I think San Antonio needs new skyscrapers!! according its architecture as a "Historic city looks" __________________ Monterrey: The second largest and important city in México Nuevo León: "The Great Mountains State" *Ser REGIO no es una procedencia sino una filosofia de Vida y una actitud ante las adversidades...*

July 11th, 2007, 07:47 PM	#127
Dallas star Everything Texas Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Dallas, Texas Posts: 2,768 Likes (Received): 3	Yeh but San Antonios only new skyscrapers are going to be hotels since the tourist buisness will probably not allow any small downtown offices so i think S/a will have suburban office parks until something changes... __________________ Check out Dallas! \| *Vote for YOUR* city here!**

July 10th, 2007, 08:51 AM	#124
MiamiMike Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 413 Likes (Received): 0	I live in Miami, but I've been to both Houston and Dallas. While Houston has more density, its buildings are just kinda too "corporate" to me. Nothing against it, I think Houston has a really impressive skyline and its a cool place. I just think Dallas' architecture is more visually stimulating. Both are obviously very impressive though.

July 11th, 2007, 07:47 PM	#128
Dallas star Everything Texas Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Dallas, Texas Posts: 2,768 Likes (Received): 3	OMG SORRY FOR THE QUADRUPLE POST !!!!!!!!! __________________ Check out Dallas! \| *Vote for YOUR* city here!**

July 11th, 2007, 08:51 PM	#129
*I-275westcoastfl* Jestem Hardkorem Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Clearwater, Florida Posts: 5,534 Likes (Received): 35	Dallas definetly its just so balanced and architectually pleasing its the perfect example of an american skyline.

July 12th, 2007, 11:46 PM	#130
haldcottingham SoCal Hal Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Atlanta(via Mobile, Philadelphia, Detroit, Norfolk, Charleston, Toledo and San Diego) Posts: 1,168 Likes (Received): 0	To be fair to myself and maybe a few others, I sought out photos of the Texas cities in question. I found all of these on Flickr. I do not have a preference for any of the cities. Therefore, please do not attack me if I havne't chosen a picture up to your standards or it wasn't taken from the best vantage point. So here they are: Amarillo Austin Corpus Christi Dallas El Paso Ft. Worth Houston Lubbock Midland San Antonio Tyler Waco Based on these photos alone! I would give my vote to Dallas as the best looking skyline overall. I do love the look of Austin at night though. __________________ SoCal Hal Would you like something to drink? I'll take a coke. Would you like that in the can? No, I'll have it right here. http://www.haldcottingham.blogspot.com

July 13th, 2007, 02:14 AM	#132
Dallas star Everything Texas Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Dallas, Texas Posts: 2,768 Likes (Received): 3	WOah thanks for the collection haldcottingham! __________________ Check out Dallas! \| *Vote for YOUR* city here!**

July 13th, 2007, 08:35 AM	#134
Solid BANNED Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 62 Likes (Received): 0	This thread says "Favorite Texas Skyline" not "Favorite Photo of Texas Skyline". That Houston photo that 'ham posted does not do justice. No one sees downtown Houston from that angle except birds and helicopters. Houston has a much more impressive skyline than Dallas from the ground and other surrounding buildings. The Houston skyline seems much more graceful and orderly. Dallas' looks so miscellanous and junky. But, you can't judge the beauty and awe of a skyline by looking a single photo that someone found on Flicker anyway. I think the only way to make a good jugdement on the internet would be to look at the skylines from a lot of different angles. But even that couldn't replace the experience of seeing them first hand. Houston also has an advantage because of the way the buildings come up to the edge of that park to the west. Got any more photos Trae? From actually visiting these cities, here is my ranking: 1. Houston 2. Dallas 3. Austin 4. San Antonio 5. Corpus Christi 6. Fort Worth 7. El Paso Last edited by Solid; July 13th, 2007 at 08:44 AM.

July 13th, 2007, 11:15 AM	#136
haldcottingham SoCal Hal Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Atlanta(via Mobile, Philadelphia, Detroit, Norfolk, Charleston, Toledo and San Diego) Posts: 1,168 Likes (Received): 0	In addition, I have visited most of the cities I had listed photos of. I do enjoy the skyline of Dallas the most. I also enjoy the overall metro more than any other in the state. __________________ SoCal Hal Would you like something to drink? I'll take a coke. Would you like that in the can? No, I'll have it right here. http://www.haldcottingham.blogspot.com

July 13th, 2007, 09:08 PM	#137
Solid BANNED Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 62 Likes (Received): 0	So have I, DFW is boring and ugly.

July 14th, 2007, 06:04 AM	#139
Christian urbanite Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 77 Likes (Received): 0	I think that Dallas has the best CBD, but if you want to count the whole city I would have to say Houston.

July 14th, 2007, 06:48 AM	#140
Dallas star Everything Texas Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Dallas, Texas Posts: 2,768 Likes (Received): 3	Wow thanks for the great Houston update !!!!!! Looks awesome!!!! __________________ Check out Dallas! \| *Vote for YOUR* city here!**

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