I was driving along the Hefner Pkwy by the State Fair and the tower looked amazing! Wish I had my camera with me

Thanks metro!

This is another one of those photos where for a minute I didn't recognize our own skyline:

http://i980.photobucket.com/albums/ae288/snewlon/DSC00895.jpg

Unedited from this morning at the airport.

http://img14.imageshack.us/img14/2080/img5496r.jpg
http://img692.imageshack.us/img692/6416/img5498z.jpg
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Awesome pic! The first one is amazing!

Sweet!

Skywest, what kind of lens are you using?

Sweet pics guys!

Metro, Canon EF 70-200 f/4L USM
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/183198-USA/Canon_2578A002_EF_70_200mm_f_4L_USM.html

Metro, Canon EF 70-200 f/4L USM
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/183198-USA/Canon_2578A002_EF_70_200mm_f_4L_USM.html

That's a beast!

The lens I would love to have for my camera is this:

50-200mm (http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/527566-REG/Olympus_261015_50_200mm_f_2_8_3_5_ED_SWD.html)

I have to imagine it would take the same kind of pictures as your lens there...

One thing I hope, is when this tower goes live, the tower has some sort of cool lighting to it.

The buildings in downtown don't have no unique lighting to it, like other buildings in other cities. Take for example -

http://www.troyh.us/photos/City%20Skylines%20&%20Downtown/13704%20Dallas%20skyline%20at%20night.jpg

Something like that building in Dallas.

One thing I hope, is when this tower goes live, the tower has some sort of cool lighting to it.

The buildings in downtown don't have no unique lighting to it, like other buildings in other cities. Take for example -

http://www.troyh.us/photos/City%20Skylines%20&%20Downtown/13704%20Dallas%20skyline%20at%20night.jpg

Something like that building in Dallas.

Go back in the thread and you will find all the lighting info. Blows that in Dallas AWAY.

One thing I hope, is when this tower goes live, the tower has some sort of cool lighting to it.

The buildings in downtown don't have no unique lighting to it, like other buildings in other cities. Take for example -

http://www.troyh.us/photos/City%20Skylines%20&%20Downtown/13704%20Dallas%20skyline%20at%20night.jpg

Something like that building in Dallas.

Or, we can just tell you that the three inlets (or whatever you want to call them) on the tower will have lights running all the way up to the top of the tower AND they can be any color of the spectrum--unlike the bank tower in Dallas which is only ever green...

AWESOME! That's great news. If this building really comes alive in OKC, I wish others would look at the other towers and say, "we need to try and dwarf the Devon Tower," thus rebuilding all towers, for a more modern look.

AWESOME! That's great news. If this building really comes alive in OKC, I wish others would look at the other towers and say, "we need to try and dwarf the Devon Tower," thus rebuilding all towers, for a more modern look.

The Chase Tower in Indianapolis was once ugly like the Chase Tower here. The whole facade got an upgrade and now it's like shiny reflective glass. I wish this could be done to our Chase tower, but I doubt the cowboy landlord will dishout the bucks to do that. Even a dark tinted all black facade would look awesome, I think...

Taken yesterday:

http://i980.photobucket.com/albums/ae288/snewlon/DSC00921.jpg


great shot!

I'm not so much concerned about the facade of the other buildings as much as I am about the height. The Devon tower really is going to look, and already does look, out of place in the skyline. It is so wide and will be so tall. Everything else looks tiny. We really need some more height and width going into the skyline to balance it out.

Did the usual video today of construction. I was south of the tower and a guy pulls up in front of me and gets out in the middle of the road and starts shooting pictures. I thought, "Hey I should say something to this guy." We start talking and he says, "OKCTalk right?" Turns out it was metro. What's the chance of that happening? I filmed him driving away though. Forever immortalized now.

Did the usual video today of construction. I was south of the tower and a guy pulls up in front of me and gets out in the middle of the road and starts shooting pictures. I thought, "Hey I should say something to this guy." We start talking and he says, "OKCTalk right?" Turns out it was metro. What's the chance of that happening? I filmed him driving away though. Forever immortalized now.

I always wonder how many OKCTalkers I see as I look out my windows towards the tower and the Colcord. And how many of you see me seeing you?

I saw you, Lauri, and waved at you. :-)

Creepy....

...Thunder, are you one of the people who always asks me for money as they walk by?

I can't help but hang around the Colcord and compose it with the new tower. I stood around there on the East side for a while today. I wasn't trying to film into your window if you were worried.

Just a note, Tower Crane 1 is scheduled to jump 185' this weekend. The buck hoists will also jump. Tower Crane 4 will be dismantled starting Thursday.

...Thunder, are you one of the people who always asks me for money as they walk by?

I can't help but hang around the Colcord and compose it with the new tower. I stood around there on the East side for a while today. I wasn't trying to film into your window if you were worried.

No, but I did asked you to dance. :-)

Took an extended lunch today and took these: http://www.flickr.com/photos/earlywinegareth/sets/72157626282389990/

^^Nice pics!Thanks for posting!

With so many people posting pics on here, I'm surprised that there haven't been more chance meetings.

With so many people posting pics on here, I'm surprised that there haven't been more chance meetings.

...we (anyone with the desire or interest) should organize and hold "photo walks" -- great way to learn or augment photography skills, meet new people who are passionate about our city, and have a great time!

With so many people posting pics on here, I'm surprised that there haven't been more chance meetings.

There have, I've met tons of people from this site, plus go way back with Steve, Doug, and Urban Pioneer, and to a lesser extent Pete and ODG and Patrick.

There have, I've met tons of people from this site, plus go way back with Steve, Doug, and Urban Pioneer, and to a lesser extent Pete and ODG and Patrick.

We haven't met. :-(

An update from my NW viewpoint - 138th and Penn - seems like it goes higher by the day now. On a clear day you can notice the glass high enough that it doesn't look like dark silhouette. At night it is much more prominent. Last night I also could catch a glimpse while on the ramp from Kilpatrick to Hefner Pkwy.

I was toying around on the architects website and viewing the 2 night shots back and forth, it seemed that the crown will be lit the same way as the inlets. Does anyone know if this is correct? I had seen the two shots before but the way they flipped back and forth on their site made me see it more than posted renderings.

...Thunder, are you one of the people who always asks me for money as they walk by?

I can't help but hang around the Colcord and compose it with the new tower. I stood around there on the East side for a while today. I wasn't trying to film into your window if you were worried.

Although I work with a front row seat to the construction, I actually have very little time to look out the window. When I do, I see people walking around taking pictures every time. I'm sure I've seen a few OKCtalkers but didn't know it.

Took this photo a few days ago. (:
I'm speechless about how much Devon Tower has already transformed the image of downtown Oklahoma City.

http://i53.tinypic.com/2v2efrp.jpg

I drive by Devon Tower everyday on my to work, and every time it seem to be more elegant than the day before. Its massive and astonishing, and didn't realize how one building can change the skyline so much. When completed it will indeed be one of the most iconic skyscrapers in the nation.

With so many people posting pics on here, I'm surprised that there haven't been more chance meetings.

We need OKCTalk shirts

We need OKCTalk shirts

Yup. Pete can set up with CafePress. First have the members submit designs then vote for a winner. Maybe the top 3 designs to be chosen, so people have a choice to pick when buying one. Profits go to Pete for the site costs.

We need OKCTalk shirts

I bought a polo shirt back when they were available, but don't think I have it anymore.

I hope kinggober doesn't mind but I grabbed one of his old photos and used a little magic learned in another thread and create a model of the Devon Tower early in construction.

http://i1178.photobucket.com/albums/x378/KerryinJax/OKCSample2.jpg

http://i1178.photobucket.com/albums/x378/KerryinJax/OKCSample3.jpg

http://i1178.photobucket.com/albums/x378/KerryinJax/OKCSample4.jpg

http://i1178.photobucket.com/albums/x378/KerryinJax/OKCSample5.jpg

Nope I don't mind. Looks awesome!

Makes it look like a model. Was that photoshop?

Makes it look like a model. Was that photoshop?

Yes it is Photoshop

http://www.okctalk.com/showthread.php?t=25173&p=413084#post413084

I'm not so much concerned about the facade of the other buildings as much as I am about the height. The Devon tower really is going to look, and already does look, out of place in the skyline. It is so wide and will be so tall. Everything else looks tiny. We really need some more height and width going into the skyline to balance it out.

The John Hancock dwarfs all around it too, but it looks fine. Go have a drink at the Signature Club there and you'll see that you look 'down' on the roofs of many a pretty good sized building(s).

http://www.flickr.com/photos/50408515@N06/

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5015/5535752122_23ea4ed059_b.jpg

Not good like UnF, but here is a picture from Bass Pro Shop I was there to pick up something I wanted badly but this guy "forgot" to pick them up and deliver to me... :-(

I dunno why the camera just love to make it look farther out than it really is.

http://img855.imageshack.us/img855/8669/37252610419700.jpg

From different views, the tower still jumping higher than Chase, then lower than Chase. Its annoying.

Thunder what do you expect from a Kodak FunSaver camera?

Thunder what do you expect from a Kodak FunSaver camera?

Its actually the Samsung Exclaim. And, yes, I did zoom in as much as I could. That is the closest shot right there. Sorry. :-(

It is very exciting to see OKC grow! I am amazed at the transformation taking place, thanks for taking time to take pictures and share them.The park is going to be an awesome addition and project 180 is also going to be transformative. I really gush with pride when I see whats happening in OKC

A 250 ton crawler crane was set up today to begin removing tower crane 4, possibly starting tomorrow.

"super moon"

http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j286/UnFrSaKn/Downtown%20OKC/Devon%20Tower/March%202011/DevonConstructionCamSuperMoon.jpg

I like that picture! It shows the tower being pulled to the supermoon. :-D

...captured yesterday (Saturday - 19 March 2011):


Parking garage at Will Rogers

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Oklahoma City fairgrounds

http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n167/cameron405/okctalk/DSC04423.jpg

http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n167/cameron405/okctalk/DSC04425.jpg

Thanks Cameron!

The height and girth of this building is really starting to make the rest of our skyline look pretty feeble -- especially in that wide shot from the fairgrounds.

It looks like the taper has started

I thought this was pretty cool,it shows the Devon Energy center and downtown http://www.360cities.net/image/new-devon-tower-construction-oklahoma-city-usa

I work right next to that parking garage.

How come every photo of downtown OKC looks like a scene from some horror movie where everyone on the planet has died? There are more people on the streets of New York City in the movie 'I am Legend' than there is in almost every photo of OKC I see.

How come every photo of downtown OKC looks like a scene from some horror movie where everyone on the planet has died? There are more people on the streets of New York City in the movie 'I am Legend' than there is in almost every photo of OKC I see.

We rely on automobiles more frequently than walking.

Everyone is underground. They're all afraid of the sun I suppose.

How come every photo of downtown OKC looks like a scene from some horror movie where everyone on the planet has died? There are more people on the streets of New York City in the movie 'I am Legend' than there is in almost every photo of OKC I see.

What are you talking about? All of the photos above are skyline shots... You can't even see the ground..

It looks like the taper has started

Could be, but I can't see it in any of those pictures.

Could be, but I can't see it in any of those pictures.

Look closely, you can see the very top being slightly shorter width.

http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n167/cameron405/okctalk/DSC03685.jpg