If you've seen the LED light testing, what's your impression ?

No. But I know what their capable of. We installed some in a bell tower this week. The exact same fixtures.

I saw them testing the lights tonight while I was driving down I35. Looked good. It was changing between Thunder blue and some type of green or yellow. It will be interesting to see it up close.

Yesterday, I was truely amazed as I drove across the Walker Street bridge (over Oklahoma River) and caught a glimpse to the right and there appeared the new scissor-tails being constructed on the predestrian brige over the new I-40 crosstown.

There were alternating colors of blue/red/green (scissor-tails) in a fashion which is complementary of what is going on in OKC eg., Myriad Botanical Gardens, Chesapeake Energy Arena...).

I'm not as camera savy as most; so I'm asking if anyone out there can post some pics of this amazing transformation of the OKC Sky, it is truely worth seeing. Get over to that area and see it for yourself through the naked eye.

I went to the game last night, drove by at 6:30 and I didn't see them on......bad luck I guess.

Look for lights on Christmas.

I drove by around 5pm and 8:30pm and didnt see anything either! bummer

Yesterday (click for larger sizes):

http://img62.imageshack.us/img62/8972/img0007kp.th.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/62/img0007kp.jpg/)
http://img651.imageshack.us/img651/8500/img0008frr.th.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/651/img0008frr.jpg/)
http://img97.imageshack.us/img97/1558/img0009us.th.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/97/img0009us.jpg/)
http://img641.imageshack.us/img641/7553/img0024cel.th.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/641/img0024cel.jpg/)
http://img862.imageshack.us/img862/1089/img0025x.th.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/862/img0025x.jpg/)

catch22, copy and paste the DIRECT URL and then click the Image button at the top of the text editor and blah blah blah. Saves us time from clicking each one of them...we'd like to see them big on here direct, please.

catch22, copy and paste the DIRECT URL and then click the Image button at the top of the text editor and blah blah blah. Saves us time from clicking each one of them...we'd like to see them big on here direct, please.

Excuse me sir, I did it on purpose...Threads get cluttered up when full size images are posted. Sorry for the inconvenience...

It was lit up green when I drove by this evening.

Excuse me sir, I did it on purpose...Threads get cluttered up when full size images are posted. Sorry for the inconvenience...

Thunder is the moderator of such things around these parts. Expect severe repercussions for your infractions.

Thunder is the moderator of such things around these parts. Expect severe repercussions for your infractions.

Hopefully I won't be forever banished.

Excuse me sir, I did it on purpose...Threads get cluttered up when full size images are posted. Sorry for the inconvenience...

Catch, thank you for actually taking pics and posting them. It's petty to complain because you have to click an image to view it. You are right about how the threads get cluttered with all the large images and the lag can get ridiculous and annoying because of it. Also, thank you for all the other pics as well, you're a lifesaver for those of us who are too busy to drive around town to see all the progress that has been/being made.

I have pictures from my cell phone that I just took, but I am not sure how to post pictures. Can someone clue me in?

Is there a way to upload them directly without putting them on a website?

http://http://s1225.photobucket.com/albums/ee389/OKC1987/

http://i1225.photobucket.com/albums/ee389/OKC1987/1324599865330.jpg

http://i1225.photobucket.com/albums/ee389/OKC1987/1324599873271.jpg

http://i1225.photobucket.com/albums/ee389/OKC1987/1324599858893.jpg

http://i1225.photobucket.com/albums/ee389/OKC1987/2011-12-22182446.jpg

http://s1225.photobucket.com/albums/ee389/OKC1987/

It was cold and yes that is snow falling in some of the pictures! But these are the photos I took tonight.

I can't see the photos. Anyone else?

Neither can I...

I made a photobucket account, how can I link the pictures to it

Nice! Superman better stay away from that kryptonite.

I take it everyone can see them now?

Hell yeah!

Those LED flood fixtures are really something awesome. Perfect application for them.

Wow! It looks phenomenal at night!

Wow! I thought the lighting would be WAY more subtle but whatever!! Looks AMAZING!

I saw the Skydance lit up at 4:30 this evening driving home, and even though it wasn't dark, it was a deep emerald green.......

But now that it's dark, it's Incredible !

Thanks for posting by the way.....

Wowee, that's bright!

I really do think the more open structure really lends itself to better lighting.

Holy, grandmother of God!!! :-O

Any plans to eventually add LED lighting to the truss structure?

That looks really good.

That looks really good.

No, it does not! It looks fantastic! I do admit that it only look good at night, though, but I think the night appearance is more important than day.

Does anyone know if the new design aim to block pigeons? Since its wide open, it is worrisome if pigeons start nesting up there and make a complete mess everywhere. Can someone do a real close shot, maybe a foot by foot size view?

Does anyone know if the new design aim to block pigeons? Since its wide open, it is worrisome if pigeons start nesting up there and make a complete mess everywhere. Can someone do a real close shot, maybe a foot by foot size view?

We have a deal...

We have a deal...

Thanks! You will have Pete post the pix, right? I'm curious to see the real close-ups. Also, nests can block lighting.

No, it does not! It looks fantastic! I do admit that it only look good at night, though, but I think the night appearance is more important than day.

Does anyone know if the new design aim to block pigeons? Since its wide open, it is worrisome if pigeons start nesting up there and make a complete mess everywhere. Can someone do a real close shot, maybe a foot by foot size view?

Thunder, the way I understand it is that they have the upper structure rubber mount insulated, that way they can live wire 220 volts to the basic structure 10 feet above the bridge. If any pigeon tries to land and make a mess, it'll zap him and he'll leave............


j/k

Thunder, the way I understand it is that they have the upper structure rubber mount insulated, that way they can live wire 220 volts to the basic structure 10 feet above the bridge. If any pigeon tries to land and make a mess, it'll zap him and he'll die............


I'm serious

I don't want dead birds falling on my windshield!

When I drove by on 12/20 around 8pm, I saw the lights dancing--alternating colors of blue/red/green (scissor-tails) in a fashion unseen. It reminded me of the Myriad Botanical Tube the way the lights were alternating. It was simply beautiful & awesome... Maybe they were testing it out. You're in for a scene like you have never seen before. THANKS FOR THE PICS!

The bridge is lit up and looks AWESOME!!!! They have it changing through the colors. I would have taken pictures but I'm already running late for a Christmas party/Thunder watch party. I can't wait to drive under it in a couple weeks!!!

Saw it tonight as well. Looks amazing lit up! Well done!

Can we wish for a couple of lasers to intermittently shoot from the top of the wings to the top of Devon ?

Now that would be spectacular.

Can we wish for a couple of lasers to intermittently shoot from the top of the wings to the top of Devon ?

Now that would be spectacular.

Even better would be a Zip Line!

Thanks! You will have Pete post the pix, right? I'm curious to see the real close-ups. Also, nests can block lighting.

No, I was referencing "We had a deal!" Seinfeld pigeon episode. Lol

these just showed up on flickr. not mine (disclaimer).
show very well how this thing goes together........

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7168/6578786977_b5b2066bb0_b.jpg

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7023/6578787269_c191c759de_b.jpg

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7173/6578786653_75089a2d19_b.jpg

Wow! Those photos are incredible! Can you name the photographer?

Wow! Those photos are incredible! Can you name the photographer?

didn't have a name. Here's his page on flickr:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/45334555@N07/

Ahh found it: From Tikitonite's photostream:

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7168/6578786977_d8c541c25b_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/45334555@N07/6578786977/)
SkyDance Bridge & Devon Tower (http://www.flickr.com/photos/45334555@N07/6578786977/) by tikitonite (http://www.flickr.com/people/45334555@N07/), on Flickr

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7023/6578787269_912c2eec8d_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/45334555@N07/6578787269/)
SkyDance Bridge (http://www.flickr.com/photos/45334555@N07/6578787269/) by tikitonite (http://www.flickr.com/people/45334555@N07/), on Flickr

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7173/6578786653_c54d21cbec_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/45334555@N07/6578786653/)
SkyDance Bridge (http://www.flickr.com/photos/45334555@N07/6578786653/) by tikitonite (http://www.flickr.com/people/45334555@N07/), on Flickr

The 3rd picture looks like it can be used in the next robotic movie. Maybe Transformer or Terminator?

These shots makes me want to go back to photography.

These shots makes me want to go back to photography.

Yay, back in action!

If you can see the Chesapeake Arena from the bridge, it would make for a great cut away/transition during FOX/ESPN/ABC Thunder game coverage.
After the old crosstown is taken down, I suppose. At least a nice OKC CBD shot.

If you can see the Chesapeake Arena from the bridge, it would make for a great cut away/transition during FOX/ESPN/ABC Thunder game coverage.
After the old crosstown is taken down, I suppose. At least a nice OKC CBD shot.

It would be a must that they get that shot at night though IMO.

Here is my video of the bridge's lighting "dancing" on Christmas day after the Thunder game: http://youtu.be/e0rMISb0I_0

Thanks, Casey. Very nice! I hope you don't mind, but I've taken the liberty of embedding the video here, below:


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e0rMISb0I_0

Thanks, Doug. No problem at all with the embed. I had never done that on this thread before will make sure I do so on future youtube videos.

Thanks Casey!

That open structure really allows it to be uniformly lit and BRIGHT.

Super, super sharp!

Hopefully with all of the great LED going in all over downtown, the folks in charge of each installation will get creative with the color combinations. Just because that stuff can color-shift through every color of the rainbow doesn't mean that it always SHOULD. All too often those things are left on the default full-spectrum setting.

An example of more selective use is the top of the Chesapeake Arena. I'm sure those LEDs are full-color, but they have it set on blue, because it fits the identity of both the sponsor and the team that plays inside. Other places, like this bridge, MBG, Devon and others can and should have seasonal themes, or pink for the Susan B. Komen run, or whatever. The Empire State Building does a great job with thematic lighting, changing it up regularly.

The full-color rainbow effect just screams "default position" to me, much like a VCR (remember those?) flashing "12:00." Not that I'm griping; it looks great, as do all of the other installations. I'm just hopeful that the creativity doesn't end with the design and build process.

Here's a collage made from 5 screen captures in your video, Casey.

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a49/DougLoudenback/skyline%20views/skydance_casey.jpg

The full-color rainbow effect just screams "default position" to me, much like a VCR (remember those?) flashing "12:00." Not that I'm griping; it looks great, as do all of the other installations. I'm just hopeful that the creativity doesn't end with the design and build process.

I wonder how much they can do without it becoming too distracting to drivers.

An example of more selective use is the top of the Chesapeake Arena. I'm sure those LEDs are full-color

I'm not sure that's true, as one-color LED lighting is much, much cheaper due not only to the fixtures but also the required controllers.

I've never seen anything but blue on the arena which is fine, but it may be because of limited capabilities.

I wonder how much they can do without it becoming too distracting to drivers.
Limiting to just one or two colors at a time for thematic purposes actually would make it less distracting, I would think.

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