West Palm Beach

[haux]

When you move in West Palm Beach, you take the house with you too.


House on a barge by raptoralex, on Flickr

More photos from the area are coming soon.

[Toronto6A6B]

Can't wait to see more photos, please take photos of surrounding areas such as Royal Palm, Wellington and Palm Beach Gardnens if you could.

Streets, roads, people, outdoor activities or anything interesting ...

[Lakelander]

Nice pics. West Palm Beach has come a long way since the opening of City Place.

[TVAsEyes]

Just moved back to the area -- will try to get some shots together.

[haux]

I know West Palm Beach isn't terribly interesting. My photos show that (and I try to show it in my photos). But I'm trying to make it seem sort of cool. I mean, there are about 50 miles of beaches here and apparently some wildlife areas (I hope to make it to the wildlife places someday). So here's more of this city.


Centurion Tower by raptoralex, on Flickr


Dreher Park pond by raptoralex, on Flickr


Desolate downtown West Palm Beach by raptoralex, on Flickr
This is downtown on a Sunday. It's not busy at all.


Saint James Residence by raptoralex, on Flickr
Senior living high-rise in downtown


Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Landmark Memorial by raptoralex, on Flickr


Public docks by raptoralex, on Flickr
Docks on the Intracoastal Waterway


Yacht passing under open drawbridge by raptoralex, on Flickr


Church and high-rise by raptoralex, on Flickr


Flamingo Park roundabout by raptoralex, on Flickr

Here's more of that house I previewed.

House on a barge by raptoralex, on Flickr


Moving a house by raptoralex, on Flickr


House on a barge by raptoralex, on Flickr

[Prahaboheme]

Originally Posted by Austinlee

Nice pics. Thanks for the tour. Looks like a playground for the rich. One homeless guy photo isn't gonna change my mind. lol

West Palm Beach is hardly a playground for the rich.

Palm Beach is another story entirely.

[haux]

Man, this thread's dead. I'm taking it as an indicator that no one cares about the WPB area. I just got a new lens (70-200 F4L) and wanted to take it out, so enjoy these photos.


Man and his dog by raptoralex, on Flickr


The Strand condos by raptoralex, on Flickr


Foreign license plate by raptoralex, on Flickr


First Draw yacht by raptoralex, on Flickr


Zeidel's by raptoralex, on Flickr


Mary Alice II by raptoralex, on Flickr


Arianna yacht by raptoralex, on Flickr


Remember When yacht by raptoralex, on Flickr


Yacht bows by raptoralex, on Flickr


Yachts and West Palm Beach skyline by raptoralex, on Flickr


Kismet yacht by raptoralex, on Flickr


543 yachts and vessels on display by raptoralex, on Flickr


These next photos are from the Jupiter Inlet, which is north of West Palm Beach. There's a lighthouse there. Some of these were taken with my old telephoto lens, so they're not that sharp. I'm planning on visiting again soon.


High-rise, oceanside condos by raptoralex, on Flickr


Fishing boat by raptoralex, on Flickr


Jupiter lighthouse by raptoralex, on Flickr


Jupiter lighthouse by raptoralex, on Flickr


Fishing on the beach by raptoralex, on Flickr


Coral skull by raptoralex, on Flickr


Waves washing away by raptoralex, on Flickr


Waves on seashells by raptoralex, on Flickr


Jupiter lighthouse by raptoralex, on Flickr

[Toronto6A6B]

Great photos !

No this thread is not dead as I have been checking it out and waiting for photos of neighbouring towns such as Wellington, Royal Palm Beach, Palm Beach Gardens etc etc ...

[detroitmetro101]

florida is a very urban state, if i was a real estate investor, i would not turn my back on the florida market, this due to an ever decreasing availability of supply. i wish i had that kind of money in 2009.

[ChiTownCity]

I love the way they did the base of this building on the right:


One and Two City Plaza by raptoralex, on Flickr

And Great shot right here. Probably my favorite so far:


Centurion Tower by raptoralex, on Flickr

[haux]

Recently I visited Lake Worth, which is the city immediately south of West Palm Beach. I walked around the two main roads downtown for a few hours. It's got a really old-time feel to it with some modernization. I'm planning on going back when it's sunny so I can get some less dreary photos.


Gold Coast condos by raptoralex, on Flickr


Gulf Stream Hotel by raptoralex, on Flickr
This hotel has some history to it. Read about it on Wikipedia. It was built in 1923, it faces the Intracoastal Waterway, and is the only remaining grand hotel from the Roaring '20s in the Palm Beach area.


Lake Worth Pier by raptoralex, on Flickr


Downtown West Palm Beach from Lake Worth by raptoralex, on Flickr

Of course, there's some modernization too:

Condos and old sign by raptoralex, on Flickr


Rustico restaurant by raptoralex, on Flickr


Downtown Lake Worth buildings by raptoralex, on Flickr


Red, white and blue fire hydrant by raptoralex, on Flickr


Hummingbird Hotel by raptoralex, on Flickr


Hummingbird Hotel sign by raptoralex, on Flickr


Rowe building by raptoralex, on Flickr


Downtown Lake Worth by raptoralex, on Flickr


Art Deco sign by raptoralex, on Flickr


Downtown Lake Worth by raptoralex, on Flickr


Downtown Lake Worth by raptoralex, on Flickr


The Promenade at Lake Worth by raptoralex, on Flickr

[Toronto6A6B]

May I ask when (date) were these photos taken ?

[haux]

The Lake Worth photos were taken on Tuesday, April 9.

[Centropolis]

Thanks for the photos. For some reason I love this weathered early-mid twentieth century stucco stuff - south florida grit.

[haux]

Do you guys care about wilderness preserves? I know they're not urban and skyscrapery, but they're part of this county. Some are pretty nice. I could post more photos from them.


Black-necked stilt by raptoralex, on Flickr

[brickell]

I do.

[bobdreamz]

I've hung out on Clamatis street and W. Palm beach still retains a lot of old Florida architecture. Nice pics & thread.

[haux]

There are nature preserves throughout Palm Beach County and South Florida. The three I've visited so far are Grassy Waters Preserve, Wakodahatchee Wetlands and Green Cay Nature Center. They're essentially the same, so I don't feel there's a need to differentiate. You can click on the photos to see where they are.


Great blue heron by raptoralex, on Flickr


Dragonfly by raptoralex, on Flickr


Do not feed or molest alligators by raptoralex, on Flickr


Boardwalk through the trees by raptoralex, on Flickr


Alligator by raptoralex, on Flickr


Reflection by raptoralex, on Flickr


Lily pads by raptoralex, on Flickr


Anole by raptoralex, on Flickr


Double-crested cormorant by raptoralex, on Flickr


Alligator by raptoralex, on Flickr


Juvenile great blue heron in a nest by raptoralex, on Flickr


Great blue heron by raptoralex, on Flickr


Dead tree by raptoralex, on Flickr


Florida red-bellied turtle by raptoralex, on Flickr


Flying wood stork by raptoralex, on Flickr


Great egret eating a lizard by raptoralex, on Flickr


Florida red-bellied turtle by raptoralex, on Flickr


Green heron by raptoralex, on Flickr


Pied-billed grebe chick by raptoralex, on Flickr

[KevinFromTexas]

Nice. You gotta love architecture there.

When I was in Florida, we found a huge pile of shells on the beach like this. I scooped up a bunch and made a wind chime out of them.

[Toronto6A6B]

Curious one of the photos: How close were you when you were taking that "adult" gator ? Any concern about your own safety ?