Austin as I see it - Page 2

haux · #21 Posted: **Jun 1, 2012, 5:33 AM**

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.

KevinFromTexas · #22 Posted: **Jun 2, 2012, 10:55 PM**

Great pics. And of course I had to point out to the rest of the forum that you captured me showing up late to the forum meet.

I was being dropped off in the brown van at the stop light (right side of photo). I had my bicycle in the back and was planning to ride it back home. We showed up 30 minutes late to the forum meet, so I wasn't able to go. And wouldn't you know it, haux took our photo from the top of the Austonian. LOL

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george · #23 Posted: **Jun 18, 2012, 2:20 PM**

Cool vision.

haux · #24 Posted: **Jun 24, 2012, 4:34 PM**

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

KevinFromTexas · #25 Posted: **Jun 24, 2012, 7:51 PM**

Nice. I love the Barton Creek greenbelt. Austin's so lucky to have it.

haux · #26 Posted: **Jul 9, 2012, 8:37 PM**

Howdy, folks. Here are more shots from around this city I love so much.

Setting sunlight on 360 bridge by raptoralex, on Flickr

Cars on 360 bridge by raptoralex, on Flickr

Willie Nelson statue by raptoralex, on Flickr

W Hotel's Willie Nelson tribute by raptoralex, on Flickr

Downtown Austin and storm clouds by raptoralex, on Flickr

Rail bridge by raptoralex, on Flickr

Kite Fest 2012 by raptoralex, on Flickr

Austin sunset by raptoralex, on Flickr

Capitol by raptoralex, on Flickr

Capitol and bars by raptoralex, on Flickr

Capitol dome by raptoralex, on Flickr

gazebo by raptoralex, on Flickr

Hyatt Place and 3rd and Brazos construction by raptoralex, on Flickr

Omni Hotel by raptoralex, on Flickr

Brazos Place condos by raptoralex, on Flickr

Skyscrapers by raptoralex, on Flickr

Bat watchers by raptoralex, on Flickr

Moonrise by raptoralex, on Flickr

Frost Bank Tower by raptoralex, on Flickr

Dog friendly by raptoralex, on Flickr

Austin Motel sign by raptoralex, on Flickr

South Congress shops by raptoralex, on Flickr

Amy's Ice Creams by raptoralex, on Flickr

Musicians on a wall by raptoralex, on Flickr

BevoLJ · #27 Posted: **Jul 9, 2012, 9:54 PM**

It has been forever since I have been to that spot over 360, but it looks like you can see downtown pretty well in that second picture? We live just on the other side of the lake and really need to go up there again soon. I didn't remember being able to see our skyline from up there, and thought the hills blocked the view.

Fantastic photos all of them! Thank you for continuing to share them with us. =)

I somehow missed the Barton Creek update when you posted it. I love it.

DallasGene · #28 Posted: **Jul 10, 2012, 11:57 PM**

Very nice pics! It's amazing how much Austin's skyline has changed in recent years.

KevinFromTexas · #29 Posted: **Jul 11, 2012, 7:41 AM**

I hadn't noticed that red bandana and braids on the W sign. That is awesome.

Kudos for the pic of the SRV mural.

Centropolis · #30 Posted: **Jul 11, 2012, 5:13 PM**

Nice photos, I hope to return for a visit this winter (if we have winter).

FerrariEnzo · #31 Posted: **Jul 13, 2012, 12:20 AM**

Great set, I really like the proximity to nature.

Hill Country · #32 Posted: **Jul 13, 2012, 12:26 AM**

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Nice photos, I hope to return for a visit this winter (if we have winter).

SW Michigan? You're not stuck in Benton Harbor are you?

Centropolis · #33 Posted: **Jul 13, 2012, 2:32 AM**

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SW Michigan? You're not stuck in Benton Harbor are you?

No. I'm camping/hotel/b+b up and down the west michigan coast as time allows all summer. Although I was forced to go to the Target there recently.

haux · #34 Posted: **Jul 14, 2012, 5:37 AM**

OK, I've got bad news. I'm moving to Florida, likely next month, maybe in September. My job's moving me to West Palm Beach. I'd been wanting and trying to move to Austin for six years, and I finally land this job and move here in August, and I have to turn around and move away.

I knew my job was being transferred. I was just optimistic that I'd land another job. But that hasn't happened. There's not enough time to get a job and leave the Florida one waiting. I need employment.

I hate this. I love this city. It's so fun and happening and photogenic. I'm going to miss it greatly. But there are worse places to move. One of my colleagues is being transferred to Dayton, Ohio. I'm not a fan of snow, so at least I have no real winters in Florida.

I'll try to post one or two more updates before I move.

Thanks for looking at my pictures. And thanks for the great forum meet awhile ago!

espalorius · #35 Posted: **Jul 14, 2012, 7:32 AM**

the street shots are supposed to be funny right?

BevoLJ · #36 Posted: **Jul 14, 2012, 11:44 AM**

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OK, I've got bad news. I'm moving to Florida, likely next month, maybe in September. My job's moving me to West Palm Beach. I'd been wanting and trying to move to Austin for six years, and I finally land this job and move here in August, and I have to turn around and move away.

I knew my job was being transferred. I was just optimistic that I'd land another job. But that hasn't happened. There's not enough time to get a job and leave the Florida one waiting. I need employment.

I hate this. I love this city. It's so fun and happening and photogenic. I'm going to miss it greatly. But there are worse places to move. One of my colleagues is being transferred to Dayton, Ohio. I'm not a fan of snow, so at least I have no real winters in Florida.

I'll try to post one or two more updates before I move.

Thanks for looking at my pictures. And thanks for the great forum meet awhile ago!

Sorry to hear that. =(

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the street shots are supposed to be funny right?

The hipster ones?

haux · #37 Posted: **Jul 14, 2012, 6:44 PM**

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the street shots are supposed to be funny right?

The hipsters? Yes.

KevinFromTexas · #38 Posted: **Jul 15, 2012, 7:29 AM**

Well that's a bummer. I've enjoyed your photos, haux. Of course now I'll just have to view your Florida ones.

haux · #39 Posted: **Aug 5, 2012, 5:02 PM**

My last days in Austin are upon me, so this is likely going to be my last update. I might update after I move to Florida, but this will be my last update while still living in Austin.

I'm going to miss Austin more than you can imagine, even though I only got to spend a year here. I hope someday I can come back.

On the plus side, I'll take plenty of photos of West Palm Beach, which is underrepresented here.

Shoal Creek Greenbelt by raptoralex, on Flickr

Phoebe Agnes Burch - 1913-1921 by raptoralex, on Flickr
I accidentally discovered a cemetery by the airport when I was looking for a place to shoot planes.

James Wells - Died 1881 by raptoralex, on Flickr

Leman Northcutt by raptoralex, on Flickr

One Congress Plaza by raptoralex, on Flickr

Store cat by raptoralex, on Flickr

Driskill Hotel by raptoralex, on Flickr

One Congress Plaza fountain by raptoralex, on Flickr

Guitar by raptoralex, on Flickr

Shoal Creek by raptoralex, on Flickr

Centropolis · #40 Posted: **Aug 5, 2012, 5:12 PM**

oh no, get some more photos of them austin babes before you leave!