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10-07-2007, 08:42 AM
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Rooftop access.
As some of you know I am a bit of a shutterbug, and enjoy capturing the natural and city landscapes of this area.
I was shooting around the city yesterday morning, and the thought occurred to me how cool it would be to get rooftop access to take shots from that vantage point.
(Any building, though obviously taller ones would be better)
I know this type of access is usually VERY restricted and I understand that. I'm not asking anyone to violate any rules to facilitate this endeavor.
I am willing to trade original digital images (and unlimited usage rights). I would love to do morning, afternoon, and evening shots (weather permitting).
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10-15-2007, 07:03 AM
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We used to have a facility on Broadway just a few blocks north of where we are now, and what seems to be such a small shift has yielded completely different views. Before, it was a grand rooftop view of neighborhoods and trees, now all we have is interstate. Bleah.
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10-18-2007, 06:30 PM
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Trying to use my indoor voice.
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No rooftop yet?
No volunteers yet, TedTAce?  It is such a great idea and you could post some great shots for all of us. JMT, how about a UT rooftop or is that too far from the area you want, Ted?
Somebody must have a great rooftop view! Cell tower!  I hope someone comes through for you.  |
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10-18-2007, 09:00 PM
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Chance favors the prepared mind.
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Location: Knoxville, Tennessee
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Quote:
Originally Posted by gemthornton
No volunteers yet, TedTAce? It is such a great idea and you could post some great shots for all of us. JMT, how about a UT rooftop or is that too far from the area you want, Ted?
Somebody must have a great rooftop view! Cell tower! I hope someone comes through for you. |
You know, I was trying to think of someplace on campus. About the only places I can think of are the nosebleed seats at Neyland Stadium facing the river, or one of the top floors of Laurel Apartments, the married student apartment tower on Laurel Ave in the Fort Sanders neighborhood right off campus.
There might be some nice views from the top of the 11th Street parking garage.
I haven't tried recently, but back in the good old days there were lots of places in the Marriott (then known as the Hyatt Regency) that offered good views of downtown Knoxville. This was before the Women's Basketball Hall of Fame was built, so I don't know if that has blocked some of the views. I don't know if Marriott made changes to block access of the upper floors from the general public when they renovated the hotel.
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10-18-2007, 11:15 PM
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Trying to use my indoor voice.
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Sounds like a plan to me. Maybe Marriott would like some publicity!
Well worth checking into some of JMT's areas, don't you think, TedTAce? We really want to see some of those great shots that you are imagining. 
I knew you would be thinking of something, JMT!
Last edited by gemkeeper; 10-18-2007 at 11:16 PM..
Reason: spelling, of course, for a (ahem) teacher!
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10-19-2007, 07:43 AM
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We really do surround them if we STAND UP!
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Ted, you might want to just go talk to the building mgr or hotel mgr and explain what you're up to and where the pic's are going. It probably wouldn't hurt to let them know you give credit to where the pic's are taken from (free advertising for them). I'll bet they'll give you whatever you want! I'm pretty sure that the hotel maintenance guy has been on the roof to check A/C units and such and could be convinced to take you there.....
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10-19-2007, 02:37 PM
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Great ideas all!!! JMT I'm sure the nosebleeds @ Neyland would be nice especially on an 'off day'. No one has e-mailed me, but I'll keep checking back here and hope to see something from JMT.
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10-20-2007, 01:21 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by TedTAce
As some of you know I am a bit of a shutterbug, and enjoy capturing the natural and city landscapes of this area.
I was shooting around the city yesterday morning, and the thought occurred to me how cool it would be to get rooftop access to take shots from that vantage point.
(Any building, though obviously taller ones would be better)
I know this type of access is usually VERY restricted and I understand that. I'm not asking anyone to violate any rules to facilitate this endeavor.
I am willing to trade original digital images (and unlimited usage rights). I would love to do morning, afternoon, and evening shots (weather permitting).
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Please do let me know if you ever get out to the Newport/ Parrottsville area for photos, would really like to see them. You absolutely took the most beautiful pics of Dandridge,enjoyed them very much. |
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