I don't recognize this spot, but the neoclassical architecture, security barriers and trees suggest that it's in Washington, DC.Quote:
Originally Posted by Mark Sedenquist
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I don't recognize this spot, but the neoclassical architecture, security barriers and trees suggest that it's in Washington, DC.Quote:
Originally Posted by Mark Sedenquist
Yep, excellent observational skills -- it is located in Washington DC
Clue #1: It's a memorial walk of some fashion and while not directly related, if you know what the FOP is, you'd be on the correct path to discover the name of this place....
Mark
The walkways are part of the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial at Judiciary Square in Washington DC.
Yep, that's the ticket....
Mark
Where would you be standing to see this structure?
http://www.roadtripamerica.com/blog/...ry-Diana-6.jpg
(Photo by Diana Sedenquist)
Where is this? What's the name of this building?
Washington National Cathedral
Yes, it is -- I've always thought it was funny that the local Episcopal cathedral would have such a name -- The National Cathedral -- as if there was a nationally-recognized official religion...
Good work!
Mark
OK, clue #1: Continuing our Washington DC tour....
http://www.roadtripamerica.com/blog/...ry-Diana-7.jpg
(Photo by Diana Sedenquist)
What's the name of this new building?
The architect for this project is Moshe Safdie and the building will house functionaries for a project that's been envisioned since the days of the first President of the United States...
Mark
This is the United States Institute of Peace building.Quote:
Originally Posted by Mark Sedenquist
I'm glad we were able to keep you out the bars and fine-tuning those search engine skills.
Mark
http://www.roadtripamerica.com/blog/...ry-Diana-8.jpg
(Photo by Diana Sedenquist)
Where is this?
When was it built?
Who was the architect?
Happy Holidays!
Mark
Union Station in DC. In which case it opened in 1908, architect was Daniel Burnham.
Or it could be something completely different. My excuse is jetlag (got back from a week in Cairo on business late yesterday).
I wondered why we hadn't heard from you in a spell -- Cairo, eh?
Mark
Hint #1 -- This is also from the USA capital city:
http://www.roadtripamerica.com/blog/...ry-Diana-9.jpg
(Photo by Diana Sedenquist)
So, what is the view?
What is the building?
When was it opened to the public?
Happy Holidays!
Mark
The view is looking East from 4th St. NW and Madison in Washington, DC.Quote:
Originally Posted by Mark Sedenquist
The building is the National Gallery of Art East Building designed by I. M. Pei.
It was opened to the public on June 1, 1978.
A job well done!
Mark
Just look at this beauty, with all of its spires. Where is this building located (city and place), and what is it called?
http://i47.tinypic.com/25tyxx5.jpg
Is it the Air Force academy Chapel in Colorado springs ?
I believe it represents the figure of jet fighters heading skywards. Although not a fan, it is a wonderful piece of modern architecture
Indeed it is! I find it interesting as it was a true turning point for modern American academic architecture.Quote:
Originally Posted by Southwest Dave
http://www.roadtripamerica.com/blog/...y-mark-135.jpg
(Photo by Michael H. Dickman)
1) Where is this view taken from?
2) What is the city in this view?
3) What is the nickname for this valley view?
This region was supposed to be the location for the next big boom town in California and it's bright shining future looked the brightest in 1996....
mark
Looks vaguely like somewhere around the edge of the Delta...
I say the semi-desert Inland Empire, and for a complete lack of other information, I'll say San Bernardino.
The water is a reservoir/artificial lake with the dam visible to the right. The horizon is desert-like. The visible architecture is tile-roofed w/adobe or fake adobe walls.
And, of course, there's also the soil color............
Foy
Let's see, it's not near the San Francisco Delta
It's not San Bernardino, but you are in the right region of the state. And it's not the "Inland Empire"
Clue #2
That lake is part of the California Aqueduct system, and you can see an edge of the main aqueduct in the middle left part of the photo....
Don't forget about Clue #1 -- this area was a super-duper hot real estate boom area.... and then.... it wasn't!
Mark
.........and I was really just messin' with you, having gotten extraordinarily lucky with a Williamsburg, VA picture some months ago......
I don't know enough about CA to guess further, and am too lazy to research it.
It's got to be some place where the CA Aqueduct passes high along the flank of a valley, however, seeing how it appears that there's several 10s of feet of elevation between the aqueduct and the dammed waterway below.
Foy
That looks like Lake Palmdale. The city would be Palmdale. I don't have Google Earth on my netbook, so I can't come up with any more info.
Yep, the body of water is Lake Palmdale, and Palmdale is visible in the background, but why is this marker here? What's the name of the valley and why is that significant?
Mark
Well, it's in the small Anaverde Vallley, which appears to be part of or near the larger Antelope Valley. I also see that a developer that was going to build 5000 homes there has gone bankrupt after building only 1100. There also appears to be an earthquake detection station there. Not a clue about the marker.
Think about airplanes and airports....
http://www.roadtripamerica.com/blog/...rk-135-yes.jpg
(Photo by Michael Dickman)
I didn't know this either!
Mark
This one might seem impossible, but it's one of those places, where you'd only have to drive down this road once and you'll remember forever....
http://www.roadtripamerica.com/blog/...y-Mark-136.jpg
(Photo by Megan Edwards)
Other contributed puzzles have been as difficult -- it all comes down to whether or not you've been here before...
This is near a huge tourist destination -- but this road seems much fewer visitors -- but it's still a significant tourist road....
Mark
Las Vegas is the closest major city and it's near a national park....
I don't remember seeing this, but in the spirit of eliminating possibilities: Titus Canyon road?
Nope it's not in a national park -- but near by one...but you did get the correct national park. Visitors familiar with Phoenix dactylifera L. might also know where this view was taken from...
Mark
Is that somewhere on the road to China Ranch?
This arch is most easily seen about 1/3 of the mile south of the turn-off from the highway, but you pretty much have to be traveling "up the road" to see it.
Here's a view of some of the China Ranch date palm groves -- with the stark desert hills behind:
http://www.roadtripamerica.com/blog/...Palm-Grove.jpg
(Photo by Megan Edwards)
Here's one taken over the weekend:
http://www.roadtripamerica.com/blog/...y-Mark-137.jpg
(Photo by Dan Sedenquist)
Where was the photographer standing to capture this view?
Mark
That's the Moss Landing power plant, and I'm guessing the pic was taken from somewhere close to Santa Cruz, maybe Opal Cliffs?
George,
That was fast!
OK, Dan Sedenquist writes: "...the answer is at the edge of the Monterey Bay in front of the Pajaro Dunes development near the mouth of the Pajaro River, looking towards the Moss Landing power plant and the mountains west of Salinas".
Got one from my holiday trip to my brother's:
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2685/...4ae6d74c28.jpg
Wrong time of day for a "good pic", but it works here.
Clue:The building this is in was built in the 1920's, rebuilt after a fire after first being dedicated in the 1880's