tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8737083356119581599.post8399127165187943296..comments2023-03-20T11:20:09.157-04:00Comments on Photo of the Day: Fountain in Downtown St PetersburgAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05905623376783787214noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8737083356119581599.post-71221239425040157672009-08-26T17:26:27.435-04:002009-08-26T17:26:27.435-04:00Thank you, Sharon. I'm definitely going to giv...Thank you, Sharon. I'm definitely going to give that a try. At 10:00 at night and the only car in the garage, I was pretty uneasy. I'd have felt a whole lot better if I wasn't alone.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05905623376783787214noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8737083356119581599.post-74126146594603327232009-08-26T11:15:52.471-04:002009-08-26T11:15:52.471-04:00As I understand it, the infrequent running of the ...As I understand it, the infrequent running of the water wall is due to area water restrictions.<br /><br />The garage you were in is primarily used by the offices in the adjacent building. I'd feel safe on the sidewalks there by Signature Place, but like you, to be nearly alone in a parking garage can be scary. The parking meters on the sidewalk spaces there are only enforced up until 6 pm, so next time you may want to just park on the street.Sharon Simmshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08096291571497039407noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8737083356119581599.post-3023078861859292972009-08-26T09:50:19.104-04:002009-08-26T09:50:19.104-04:00Thanks, Jim. I'd love to shoot it again, and i...Thanks, Jim. I'd love to shoot it again, and it would be fun to shoot it with you. Maybe we can schedule something with you and Kathy. I can go ahead and check to see if its running before you both come all the way to St Pete, or if it's not running, maybe we can find other stuff for a night shoot here, in St Pete.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05905623376783787214noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8737083356119581599.post-4478731350140579022009-08-26T00:21:01.715-04:002009-08-26T00:21:01.715-04:00This is so nice, and I agree that the human elemen...This is so nice, and I agree that the human element among the architecture and technology strikes a nice balance. Nice work, especially considering your hurried and nervous shooting circumstances. Your shot immediately inspired me to think that I want to shoot it too but now that I read the comment from Elaine I suspect that with my luck I would make the trip only to find it turned off.Jim Snoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8737083356119581599.post-26975135553950531972009-08-25T19:48:50.974-04:002009-08-25T19:48:50.974-04:00I just found this information on the net. These ar...I just found this information on the net. These are condos--can you believe it? Here are the facts: <br />he building's slim design resembles a gossamer sail.<br />Before construction began, the St. Petersburg Times deemed the building's design "one of its (Saint Petersburg's) most unusual" proposals for downtown.<br />The slim profile minimizes intrusion upon bayside views of neighboring high-rises.<br />The building has 220 foundation caissons.<br />On Saturday, March 3, 2007, a 120 concrete truck convoy will facilitate a concrete pour of 33,000 cubic feet of concrete.<br />Will surpass Bank of America Tower as St. Petersburg's tallest upon completion.<br />In contrast to traditional rectangular or square designs, the building allows every resident a clear view of the water.<br />The building will feature the world's tallest water wall, measuring 64 feet (19.5 meters) and falling from the top of the 6-story parking garage into a public/private park at ground level.<br />The innovative design was the brainchild of Ralph Johnson, chief designer for Perkins + Will in Chicago.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05905623376783787214noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8737083356119581599.post-46516734716770098542009-08-25T19:45:20.214-04:002009-08-25T19:45:20.214-04:00Elaine, I'd love to know more about this. When...Elaine, I'd love to know more about this. When you were there, was there any information about it on a sign or somewhere? Does it have a significant meaning? Will you go back with me to shoot it again? Maybe I can find out more on the net since I now know the name of the building it's on.<br /><br />Thank you for taking the time to comment.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05905623376783787214noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8737083356119581599.post-66378218154489445722009-08-25T19:43:22.042-04:002009-08-25T19:43:22.042-04:00Margo, I definitely will go back and shoot it agai...Margo, I definitely will go back and shoot it again. I'd like to know more information about it. This time, though, I won't go alone, or I'll go during the day. It's so beautiful.<br /><br />Thank you for your very nice comment.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05905623376783787214noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8737083356119581599.post-64390165894588970132009-08-25T17:45:46.508-04:002009-08-25T17:45:46.508-04:00Loyce, It was the garage of the Signature building...Loyce, It was the garage of the Signature building. The building I shot recently. You were lucking to get a shot of the fountain, they hardly ever have it running. Not enought people have bought there and many are leting their options go on it. There was a story recently on TV about it. <br />Great shot! Having the person in front is nice gives you perspective of how tall it is. Elainelaneflhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18317701856451051068noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8737083356119581599.post-36130190255740534422009-08-25T15:19:56.068-04:002009-08-25T15:19:56.068-04:00Loyce, I love this shot but your text caused me to...Loyce, I love this shot but your text caused me to be at odds with its beauty. My first reaction was grace, serenity and peacefulness--it caused me to lower my eyes like a cat when it purrs--but when I read your text, I found myself anxious with suspense and fear. Please go back some day and shoot it again!Mangohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12509884204704834935noreply@blogger.com