Goodbye, Hamilton (from 43 floors up)

flar · #1 Posted **Mar 15, 2009, 1:07 AM**

HAMILTON NEIGHBOURHOODS:
Corktown • Durand • Central • Dundas • Locke St. South • Burlington • Stinson • Westdale • St. Clair • Keith • Landsdale
The Delta • Gibson • Jamesville • Concession Street • Durand North • Durand South • Old Dundas Houses • Hess Village • Barton Street
Ancaster • North Kirkendall • South Kirkendall • McMaster University • Downtown • The Bayfront • The North End • Kenilworth
Mountain Brow • Textile District • Strathcona • North Stipley • Flamborough • Beasley • Chedoke • Stoney Creek • The Beach Strip

HAMILTON FEATURES:
C I T Y _ L I G H T S • Stone Hamilton • Twilight of the Industrial Age • Twilight of the Industrial Age II
Stone in Dundas and Ancaster • Goodbye, Hamilton (from 43 floors up) • Dirty Brick • Day for Night
This broken down old city still manages to wake up every morning... • Everywhere, Ontario • < R - E - T - R - O >
HAMILTON | Scenes from the cutting room floor • S U B U R B I A ! • Everywhere, Ontario • Hamilton Rowhouses
< H E A V Y <> I N D U S T R Y > • Old Man Winter vs. Hamilton

Goodbye, Hamilton

Next stop: Ottawa

Here's the grand finale from the city that keeps on giving, and inspired me to take up photography in the first place.

These photos were taken from atop Hamilton's tallest, Landmark Place.

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M II A II R II K · #2 Posted **Mar 15, 2009, 1:17 AM**

That was pretty cool.

HomeInMyShoes · #3 Posted **Mar 15, 2009, 1:24 AM**

It's been a blast flar. Hamilton deserved to have a promoter like you.

Have fun in Ottawa. I know I did when I lived there.

astroblaster · #4 Posted **Mar 15, 2009, 1:30 AM**

Another awesome set. Bittersweet for us Hamiltonians, who won't be seeing these wonderful treatments of our city anymore.

Hamilton is a very misunderstood city. An outsider only needs to look at Flar's photosets to see why we love it here.

Thank you so much Flar, for showing the world the beauty that exists here.

niwell · #5 Posted **Mar 15, 2009, 1:57 AM**

Awesome set! While I'll be sad to see the end of frequent Hamilton photo threads, I very much look forward to the same treatment given to Ottawa, a city I know quite well.

Incidentally, I was in Hamilton on Friday night for my first time (not passing through that is) to do the James St. art crawl. I stayed at a friends in Westdale Village, got to go to an after party at one of the galleries and thoroughly enjoyed all of the city I saw. It has a very interesting vibe and I plan to go back in the near future. It also helps that I found out it takes me about the same amount of time to get to Hamilton as it does from my house in Toronto to York University, and only marginally longer than it does to get to work.

ItsConanOBrien · #6 Posted **Mar 15, 2009, 2:02 AM**

Quite a view from up there! Good luck with the move.

boden · #7 Posted **Mar 15, 2009, 2:34 AM**

Are you relocating to Ottawa?

This is not a thread btw.........it's a f........n masterpiece!

Evergrey · #8 Posted **Mar 15, 2009, 2:34 AM**

I am saddened that you are departing Hamilton, flar. Your photo essays have been a regular treat. I never thought I would be interested in Hamilton, but you have enlightened me. Its built environment is beguiling... it's urban character bewitching.

While the charms of Hamilton will grace this forum more infrequently... your deft camerawork will offer us exciting treatments of new urban frontiers. I look forward to your interpretation of Ottawa and its environs.

JManc · #9 Posted **Mar 15, 2009, 2:41 AM**

i had no idea this city as this big. nice photos.

plinko · #10 Posted **Mar 15, 2009, 3:01 AM**

The photos in this thread are so crispy. That train station platform roof is pretty interesting.

Is that DT Toronto in the distance in this photo?

M II A II R II K · #11 Posted **Mar 15, 2009, 3:08 AM**

Yes it is

giallo · #12 Posted **Mar 15, 2009, 3:22 AM**

Awesome thread, man. I gotta say though, I'm bummed that we'll be seeing a lot less Hamilton now. You really opened my eyes towards the place.

Jimby · #13 Posted **Mar 15, 2009, 4:38 AM**

Awesome shots, what a vista! Good luck in Ottawa.

matt602 · #14 Posted **Mar 15, 2009, 5:12 AM**

All the best, we will miss you in the Hammer. An excellent way to go out, that's the best seat in the house there.

stuckinexeter · #15 Posted **Mar 15, 2009, 6:58 AM**

best of luck in Ottawa..... your photos should be an inspiration to others on how Hamilton can be seen in a fresh new perspective.

stuckinexeter · #16 Posted **Mar 15, 2009, 7:22 AM**

this photo is rare.... capturing 2 high schools, 1 public school & 5 churches...
good job flar..

softee · #17 Posted **Mar 15, 2009, 11:01 AM**

Excellent. I look forward to your Ottawa photos!

flar · #18 Posted **Mar 15, 2009, 5:02 PM**

Thanks guys! It's been a pleasure exploring Hamilton and extra fun posting the photos here because it is/was such an unknown city. I'll really miss Hamilton's gritty urban streets and distinctive brick architecture. I'm saddened to leave (especially since there was more I had hoped to photograph) but also excited to begin exploring a new city.

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Originally Posted by boden

Are you relocating to Ottawa?

Yes, I have a new job.

adam · #19 Posted **Mar 15, 2009, 5:59 PM**

I just fell in love with the city all over again. Thanks Flar!

Kingofthehill · #20 Posted **Mar 15, 2009, 6:19 PM**

Damn.

I never thought we'd see the end of your seemingly endless barrage of Hamilton.
It was fun while it lasted though.

May I ask what brings you to Ottawa?