This is, as my architectural images often are, taken out of context. The parking garage is actually through a tunnel below the building in the picture. So it’s a perfectly good place to park (though I never park downtown, I just walk).
All those textures suggest so much going on downtown. My eyes looked up, and I thought of all those folks at work up there in their chairs and all those cars coming and going. The pulse of urban life.
I passed by here only a few days ago. From your picture, it seems like they tore down a structure next door, but have not removed all the sharp objects on the outside of the building. Regarding the Amazon women pictures you commented on, they are located in Auburn, CA sculpted by a local dentist.
@AVCr8teur is correct, there is a vacant lot (presumably from a building that was torn down) in front of this building, i.e., towards the camera.
@Sukhmandir no idea of this parking lot has reasonable rates or not. I live close enough to Chinatown and the downtown area that I walk rather than drive. It’s funny, I just got back from a walk where several people asked me where they should park
I’m excited to be finally posting online after all these years. There really is no mystique (sp) about it, is there? I just dropped by your blog and had to write. I’m a recent college grad, journalism major if you must know, and I absolutely love the art of photography. I’ve got my site up but it’s nothing to brag about yet. None of my stuff’s been posted. Soon as I figure out how to do that, I’ll spend the day posting my best pictures. anyways just thought I’d drop a line. I hope to return with more substantial stuff, stuff you can actually use. SPG
July 13th, 2010 at 10:52 pm
Looks like a parking structure to avoid.
July 13th, 2010 at 10:56 pm
Are they doing construction on the site? I’m wondering if the “Parking” sign is no longer valid!
July 13th, 2010 at 11:00 pm
This is, as my architectural images often are, taken out of context. The parking garage is actually through a tunnel below the building in the picture. So it’s a perfectly good place to park (though I never park downtown, I just walk).
July 14th, 2010 at 12:00 am
under construction still?
July 14th, 2010 at 1:46 am
All those textures suggest so much going on downtown. My eyes looked up, and I thought of all those folks at work up there in their chairs and all those cars coming and going. The pulse of urban life.
July 14th, 2010 at 4:49 am
wow–wonder what happened?
July 14th, 2010 at 4:58 am
It doesn’t look like the building in front was built very well!
ps: The For Luna piece is beautiful.
July 14th, 2010 at 5:24 am
Ouch.. it doesn’t look good. Be extra cautious please.
July 14th, 2010 at 8:55 am
Love the sign! Looks like that part of the building was a vintage structure before the addition of the massive parking garage?
July 14th, 2010 at 9:13 am
What contrast between the parking sign and the textures of the building.
July 14th, 2010 at 9:48 am
I passed by here only a few days ago. From your picture, it seems like they tore down a structure next door, but have not removed all the sharp objects on the outside of the building. Regarding the Amazon women pictures you commented on, they are located in Auburn, CA sculpted by a local dentist.
July 14th, 2010 at 1:45 pm
Very interesting. Reminds me of some of the old Greyhound Stations I used to photograph – the signs are still there for show only.
July 14th, 2010 at 1:54 pm
Finding Parking is a real challenge in the city and costly! If you can find a reasonably priced parking garage mark it on your map!
July 14th, 2010 at 2:56 pm
@AVCr8teur is correct, there is a vacant lot (presumably from a building that was torn down) in front of this building, i.e., towards the camera.
@Sukhmandir no idea of this parking lot has reasonable rates or not. I live close enough to Chinatown and the downtown area that I walk rather than drive. It’s funny, I just got back from a walk where several people asked me where they should park
July 14th, 2010 at 4:16 pm
I like how it’s an obviously older sign next to a newer building…mixing of times and textures.
July 14th, 2010 at 9:24 pm
I think I would look for another parking place, lol !
July 15th, 2010 at 3:20 am
Good strong geometrics, and I like the juxtaposition of textures and materials.
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July 15th, 2010 at 5:43 am
Nice shot! Sometimes it is fun to take my camera and walk around towns and cities taking pictures of signs and buildings just to see what you get.
July 15th, 2010 at 4:00 pm
You do find the most interesting pics
It is nice to see bits of your city though.
The parking lot needs a bit of TLC,just to keep things pretty
July 15th, 2010 at 4:42 pm
Is the parking garage actually open? Hope the cars are parked far from that spot.
July 15th, 2010 at 9:28 pm
I’m excited to be finally posting online after all these years. There really is no mystique (sp) about it, is there? I just dropped by your blog and had to write. I’m a recent college grad, journalism major if you must know, and I absolutely love the art of photography. I’ve got my site up but it’s nothing to brag about yet. None of my stuff’s been posted. Soon as I figure out how to do that, I’ll spend the day posting my best pictures. anyways just thought I’d drop a line. I hope to return with more substantial stuff, stuff you can actually use. SPG