Austin as I see it

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haux

Discussion Starter · May 23, 2012

Hello, everyone. I'm Haux. You may, but probably don't, remember my threads about Amarillo, Texas, and the space shuttle that landed there aboard a 747 in 2009.

But I live in a new city now. An exciting city. A city where stuff happens and there are actual skyscrapers and urban transit and things to see and do. I moved to Austin in late August 2011 to take a job at the Austin American-Statesman. It's a temporary job, but it was too good to pass up.

Now, I'll start this thread with just an assortment of photos. I'll later branch out to individual topics like Barton Creek, the 360 bridge and the top of the Austonian.

Anyway, I've written too many words without any pictures, so here's Austin as I see it.

360 Condos by raptoralex, on Flickr

Skyscrapers by raptoralex, on Flickr
Left: The Austonian, the tallest all-residential building west of the Mississippi. Right: Legacy on the Lake

Urban canyon by raptoralex, on Flickr
Between the Ashton (left) and Austonian

Austonian by raptoralex, on Flickr

Lady Bird Lake by raptoralex, on Flickr

Silicon Laboratories by raptoralex, on Flickr
Austin's called Silicon Hills, comparing it to Silicon Valley because of the high-tech industry here.

Downtown from Butler Park by raptoralex, on Flickr

Trail by raptoralex, on Flickr
The Lady Bird Lake hike-and-bike trail is a 10-mile trail around the lake. I love it.

Enjoying the weather by raptoralex, on Flickr
A rower on Lady Bird Lake

Lady Bird Lake by raptoralex, on Flickr

Traffic jam by raptoralex, on Flickr

Skyline by raptoralex, on Flickr

Walking on the Congress Avenue Bridge by raptoralex, on Flickr

Downtown at sunset by raptoralex, on Flickr

Smokestacks by raptoralex, on Flickr

Seaholm power plant by raptoralex, on Flickr

Skyscrapers and stacks by raptoralex, on Flickr

The blue hour by raptoralex, on Flickr

Moon high above Austin by raptoralex, on Flickr

Moonrise by raptoralex, on Flickr

Before the moon rises by raptoralex, on Flickr

Reflected by raptoralex, on Flickr

Stevie Ray Vaughan statue by raptoralex, on Flickr

Horse riders by raptoralex, on Flickr

Word game by raptoralex, on Flickr

One Congress Plaza by raptoralex, on Flickr

Texas Capitol by raptoralex, on Flickr

One American Center by raptoralex, on Flickr

Austonian by raptoralex, on Flickr

Trees of lights by raptoralex, on Flickr

Spring by raptoralex, on Flickr
The Spring condos

Monarch by raptoralex, on Flickr

OK, I think that's enough for now. I'll continue to post photos if this thread gets any views.

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Godius

· #2 · May 23, 2012

I like your pictures.

Austin is not so well known in the Netherlands, except for the oil companies most likely.
Did you take that picture on the bridge where the bats fly over? Or is that another city in Texas?

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haux

Discussion Starter · #3 · May 23, 2012

That is the bridge with the bats. I think I can make a post of all the bats too. I tried to shoot them last night, but they came out way after sunset.

Nikom

· #4 · May 23, 2012

Great pictures, thanks for sharing :cheers: I'm plannig a trip do Texas this summer, and Austin is one of the "most go" places

I look forward to see more great pictures

openlyJane

· #5 · May 23, 2012

Great pictures.

Can I ask you a question? Texas has a large coastline - but we never hear of it or see any pictures. Is it sandy? Is it used for leisure purposes? I'm very curious.

midrise

· #6 · May 24, 2012

:applause:Congratulations on the new job and move to a photogenic city in progress. Do Austin justice. Looks like your off to a good start.:cheers1:

Linguine

· #7 · May 24, 2012

great thread...thanks for sharing your beautiful photos from Austin...:cheers:

aarhusforever

· #8 · May 24, 2012

Amazing photos

I hope this thread will keep growing and learn us more about lovely Austin :cheers:

Jennifat

· #9 · May 24, 2012

Cool thread, haux!

I'd like to see more street level shots of Austin if you ever get a chance. Looking at these photos, one might think the city didn't exist until 1995.

openlyJane said:
Texas has a large coastline - but we never hear of it or see any pictures. Is it sandy? Is it used for leisure purposes? I'm very curious.

There aren't any major cities on the Gulf Coast of Texas, which I think is why it's underrepresented here. Galveston is a smaller city on the Gulf (with lots of nice Victorian architecture) and isn't too terribly far from Houston, so hopefully someone will get down there sometime for a photo tour.

Yes, Texas has a very sandy coastline – there are big resort areas, especially in and around Corpus Christi, and on Padre Island.

christos-greece

· #10 · May 24, 2012

Great, very nice photos from Austin

madonnagirl

· #11 · May 24, 2012

nice city and the handful of crapers really have iconic designs.

Milan Luka

· #12 · May 25, 2012

Austin holds a special place in my heart. It's great to see your pictures.

Texwrecks

· #13 · May 25, 2012

openlyJane said:
Great pictures.

Can I ask you a question? Texas has a large coastline - but we never hear of it or see any pictures. Is it sandy? Is it used for leisure purposes? I'm very curious.

Texas coastline is awesome..... On the northern part of the coastline, Galveston, Rockport, etc... it is sandy, and fine for water activity, but better for fishing. From Port Aransas to Corpus Christi, it's good for both. Padre Island, in particular, South Padre Island, is THE spot to visit if you want a perfect "beach" experience though.

Texwrecks

· #14 · May 25, 2012

Godius said:
I like your pictures.

Austin is not so well known in the Netherlands, except for the oil companies most likely.
Did you take that picture on the bridge where the bats fly over? Or is that another city in Texas?

Houston is actually the Texas city with the oil companies. Austin would probably be best known internationally for it's music scene, and its diversity. It's the "live music capitol of the world."

Texwrecks

· #15 · May 25, 2012

I love those pictures..... If you ever get a chance, a great place to photograph the skyline at dusk, or at night, is on MoPac (Loop 1) right over the river. One of my favorite views. Austin is so much more than just the downtown area. Zilker park, which you took a few pictures from, Barton Springs, Barton Creek, Loop 360 (Capitol Of TX Hwy,) Lake Travis, HWY 620, 360 bridge, Mt. Bonnel, all offer great views, and experiences that make Austin so enjoyable.

haux

Discussion Starter · #16 · Jun 1, 2012

A few weeks ago, a fellow forum member took a group of us to his home, The Austonian. The Austonian is the tallest building in the city at 683 feet. People who live in it have access to the top two floors, the 55th and 56th floors. There are patios on those two floors that give spectacular views of the surrounding metro region.

Looking toward the Capitol by raptoralex, on Flickr

Darrell K. Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium by raptoralex, on Flickr

Capitol and University of Texas by raptoralex, on Flickr

East Austin by raptoralex, on Flickr

East Austin and Lady Bird Lake by raptoralex, on Flickr
Far in the distance in Austin-Bergstrom International Airport

Austin Hilton Convention Center by raptoralex, on Flickr

Austin City Hall by raptoralex, on Flickr

Austonian's "USB port" by raptoralex, on Flickr

Above the Frost Bank Tower by raptoralex, on Flickr

Seaholm District and freight train by raptoralex, on Flickr

Lady Bird Lake by raptoralex, on Flickr

W Austin Hotel and Residences by raptoralex, on Flickr

South Congress Avenue and South First Street by raptoralex, on Flickr

One Congress Plaza by raptoralex, on Flickr

Four Seasons Residences Austin by raptoralex, on Flickr

Austonian lounge by raptoralex, on Flickr

The Austonian Club by raptoralex, on Flickr

Pilates room by raptoralex, on Flickr

It was pretty sweet being that high up. I think my next update will be the Barton Creek Greenbelt. I went right after a day of rain, so it was really flowing.

midrise

· #17 · Jun 1, 2012

Sooooweet..........:righton:

haux

Discussion Starter · #18 · Jun 24, 2012

Barton Creek Greenbelt

I was here last month after a weekend with plenty of rain, so the creek was really flowing. I haven't been there since then, but I saw one picture from a week or two ago, and it's back to a trickle or dry. This drought's killing us.

Plant-lined trail by raptoralex, on Flickr

Rapids by raptoralex, on Flickr

Partly cloudy skies by raptoralex, on Flickr

A puddle along the trail by raptoralex, on Flickr

Moss by raptoralex, on Flickr

Debris from a storm by raptoralex, on Flickr

Stream's waterfalls by raptoralex, on Flickr

Stream leading to Barton by raptoralex, on Flickr

Greenery lines the trail by raptoralex, on Flickr

Stream leading to the creek by raptoralex, on Flickr

Rushing Barton Creek by raptoralex, on Flickr

Steady flow by raptoralex, on Flickr

Sunlight on a cliff by raptoralex, on Flickr

Kayaking in the rushing waters by raptoralex, on Flickr

Calm waters of Barton Creek by raptoralex, on Flickr

Mannesmann

· #19 · Jun 25, 2012

Great! Austin is my favorite city from Texas, has a lot of green spaces and a nice riverfront, I like the rate of growing, it has over 800,000 inh. and still growing, absolutely fascinating.

jbkayaker12

· #20 · Jun 25, 2012

I like the trees and the water scenery.

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