Monday, September 8, 2008
Downtown Showdown, a Photo Series: Fort Worth
A metroplex is more than just the sum of its parts. Or is it? To dive into the true character of Dallas/Fort Worth, here we present the first segment in a photo series featuring the down towns, old(e) towns and city centers that feed into Dallas/Fort Worth. Each city brings its own character that, together, make D/FW such a special place to live. So keep an eye out for us, we will hit your neighborhood downtown soon. The metroplex, however, is a very large place. To tell its story through only two pairs of eyes (mine and staff photographer Laura Evans) wouldn't do it justice. If you have photos of your area city center, send them to our Flickr group and tag them Downtown Your City's Name and we will feature them in the segment on your city.
We start with Downtown Fort Worth. Fort Worth embraces a history greatly linked to the old west. Back in the day, Fort Worth was the last stop for provisions, liquor and the like for folks heading west. It was also along the Chisholm trail where cattle were driven to the north, hence the nickname "Cowtown." With its history rooted in the old west and its present rooted in gas and energy, it doesn't get much more "Texas" than Fort Worth.
Nicknames: Cowtown, Gateway to the West, Queen City of the Prairies, The Paris of the Plains, Panther City.
Note: The first image is a photo gallery with all the images, so you can either click through the gallery or scroll.
Downtown Fort Worth
(Click photo to see entire gallery)
Cultural District, Fort Worth, TX. By Flickr user David Jones.
Photo by Laura Seewoester
This is the businessman cut out at Burnett Park, named after Samuel Burk Burnett who donated the land to Fort Worth. The cut out is called "Man with Briefcase" by Jonathan Borofsky.
Photo by Laura Seewoester
During the hottest days of summer, they turn off the fountains in front of Burnett Park.
Photo by Laura Seewoester
One of Fort Worth's fire stations.
Photo by Laura Seewoester
Is that the Chesapeake flame?
From the Triinity River bike trails a little north of downtown. By Flickr user Steve Reisman
Downtown Ft. Worth from across the river, under the Main St. bridge. From the Triinity River bike trails a little north of downtown. By Flickr user Steve Reisman.
Photo by Laura Seewoester
Window washers on one of the twin towers. Imagine having that job!
Photo by Laura Seewoester
One of the twin towers reflected in the other.
By Flickr user Brian Koeller
The angels on the side of Bass Hall in downtown Ft. Worth. By Flickr user Brian Koeller.
Photo by Laura Seewoester
Bass Hall
Photo by Laura Seewoester
The side of the W.T. Waggoner building on Houston Street, now owned by XTO energy.
Photo by Laura Seewoester
Looking down Main Street in front of the convention center.
Photo by Laura Seewoester
The Aerated Water Pool at the Fort Worth Water Gardens.
Photo by Laura Seewoester
The "Quiet Pool" at the Fort Worth Water Gardens.
By Flickr user David Jones
Waiting for the train at Fort Worth's Intermodal Transportation Center. By Flickr user David Jones.
Photo by Laura Seewoester
Fort Worth's City Hall wasn't featured in Robocop, but it sure is sitting on top of a huge gas deposit.
Photo by Laura Seewoester
By Flickr user Steve Reisman
Nightime under the Main Street bridge. Tried a little "painting with light" and used a flashlight on the path, tree and bench during this 30 second exposure. By Flickr user Steve Reisman.
By Flickr user Steve Reisman
From the Triinity River bike trails a little north of downtown. By Flickr user Steve Reisman.
By Flickr user Brian Koeller
These are the horses for the city which runs the Ft. Worth stockyards. The brand is a "Running F" and W. By Flickr user Brian Koeller.
Photo by Laura Seewoester
On the ground in Sundance Square.
Photo by Laura Seewoester
The longhorn is the symbol of Fort Worth, and you will see it everywhere. Here is a nice topiary longhorn in Sundance Square.
Photo by Laura Seewoester
The Tower in Sundance Square, which is filled with fancy schmancy condos and here appears to stand taller than the moon.
Photo by Laura Seewoester
This is a rock that is supposed to be where the original "Camp Worth" was located. In case you ever wondered where the old "fort" that gave Fort Worth it's name is, it's gone, but was here. The camp was named after General Jenkins Worth.
By Flickr user David Jones
Downtown Fort Worth. Cultural District, Fort Worth, TX. By Flickr user David Jones.
By Flickr user Brian Koeller
Pizza place in Sundance Square, Ft. Worth, TX. By Flickr user Brian Koeller.
By Flickr user Brian Koeller
Wet street, reflections, and the clock on the sidewalk in Ft. Worth, TX. By Flickr user Brian Koeller.
Does your city or suburb have an awesome downtown? Let us know, and we will make it out there for its very own Downtown Showdown.
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snowboard9, says:
Thanks for tip! I love flickr and will definitely post some of my Dallas and FTW shots. This is a fav of mine: http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2145/2...
If anyone is on Facebook, pls consider joining the "DFW Amateur Photographers" group. We have >300 people and we actually do things!
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Chris Kidd, says:
Great shots of Downtown Cowtown!
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alexander troup, says:
This is good peice of the negative made into positive refelctions, of what a City was...and is today, while how you capture the Fort Worth is by sunset, as it is the headboard to the West, looks like a good event, hope I can make it too, you all take care now passing through Arlington.. Alex Troup,... Photographic Doctor.
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