Tagged: RVA

Snapshots of RVA: Downtown, Brown’s Island at Dusk

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I took these pictures during a run along Brown’s Island and through Downtown Richmond at sunset, dusk, and after dark — which was the goal. I wanted to see and photograph these areas as the day ended, having run through the area once before and noticed how nice it is.

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Snapshots of RVA: Monroe Building and Triple Cross

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  • The Canal Walk.
  • IMG_5695 A train is parked on the tracks over the canal.
  • IMG_5696 A train is parked on the tracks over the canal.
  • IMG_5703 A train is parked on the tracks over the canal.
  • IMG_5710 These are ramps from I-95 to and from the Downtown Expressway.
  • IMG_5714 Richmond's Triple Crossing.
  • IMG_5724 Richmond's Triple Crossing.
  • IMG_5745 Along the Canal Walk.
  • IMG_5748 Along the Canal Walk.
  • IMG_5751 Riverfront Plaza.
  • IMG_5756 Riverfront Plaza.
  • IMG_5765 Richmond skyline from Riverfront Plaza.
  • IMG_5793 I-95 from the landing at the Monroe Building.
  • IMG_5804 I-95 and Main Street Station from the landing at the Monroe Building.
  • IMG_5825 The Monroe Building.
  • IMG_5827 Downtown skyline from the landing at the Monroe Building.
  • IMG_5852 I-95 from the landing at the Monroe Building.
  • IMG_5855 Ramp to I-95 from the landing at the Monroe Building.
  • IMG_5862 The Monroe Building.
  • IMG_5871 Broad Street facing Shockoe Bottom.
  • IMG_5869 Broad Street facing Shockoe Bottom.

I took these pictures during a run through downtown Richmond and near Canal Walk. I originally set out to find the Triple Crossing, billed as the only place in the world where three Class I railroads intersect in the same spot. After finding it, I made my way toward Richmond Riverfront Plaza, where two identical […]

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Snapshots of RVA: Pipeline Rapids Walkway and Rocketts Landing

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  • The Pipeline Overloook at ground level. The Pipeline Overloook at ground level.
  • Pipeline rapids walkway The Pipeline Rapids Walkway.
  • The James River from the Pipeline Rapids Walkway. The James River from the Pipeline Rapids Walkway.
  • The James River from the Pipeline Rapids Walkway. The James River from the Pipeline Rapids Walkway.
  • The James River from the Pipeline Rapids Walkway. The James River from the Pipeline Rapids Walkway.
  • The James River from the Pipeline Rapids Walkway. The James River from the Pipeline Rapids Walkway.
  • The James River from the Pipeline Rapids Walkway. The James River from the Pipeline Rapids Walkway.
  • The James River from the Pipeline Rapids Walkway. The James River from the Pipeline Rapids Walkway.
  • The James River from the Pipeline Rapids Walkway. The James River from the Pipeline Rapids Walkway.
  • The James River from the Pipeline Rapids Walkway. The James River from the Pipeline Rapids Walkway.
  • Under the Manchester Bridge near Brown's Island. Under the Manchester Bridge near Brown's Island.
  • Part of Shockoe Bottom from Great Shiplock Park. Part of Shockoe Bottom from Great Shiplock Park.
  • Part of Shockoe Bottom from Great Shiplock Park. Part of Shockoe Bottom from Great Shiplock Park.
  • The James from Great Shiplock Park. The James from Great Shiplock Park.
  • Rocketts Landing from Great Shiplock Park. Rocketts Landing from Great Shiplock Park.
  • Richmond skyline from Rocketts Landing.
  • Entrance to Richmond at Rocketts Landing. Entrance to Richmond at Rocketts Landing.
  • Historical marker at Rocketts Landing. Historical marker at Rocketts Landing.
  • A water tower at Rocketts Landing. A water tower at Rocketts Landing.
  • Sunny skies at Libbie Hill Park. Sunny skies at Libbie Hill Park.
  • Sunny skies at Libbie Hill Park. Sunny skies at Libbie Hill Park.
  • Sunny skies at Libbie Hill Park. Sunny skies at Libbie Hill Park.
  • Richmond's Main Street Station. Richmond's Main Street Station.
  • Richmond's Main Street Station. Richmond's Main Street Station.
  • IMG_5329 Monroe Building from Main Street.
  • IMG_5335 Entrance to Shockoe Bottom.

I took these pictures during a trail run that began along Canal Walk. I found a pathway leading to the Pipeline Rapids Walkway near the Pipeline Overlook — the path led to a ladder, leading to the actual walkway. It’s a little hidden, but once you find it, it’s a very neat discovery. The walkway […]

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Snapshots of RVA: Richmond City Hall Observation Deck and Downtown

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  • IMG_4635 An American flag was draped from the side of the VCU children's museum, which is under construction. This was Memorial Day weekend.
  • IMG_4638 The view of the Virginia State Capitol and its surrounding buildings from the observation deck.
  • IMG_4657 The view of Broad Street from the observation deck.
  • IMG_4718 This view includes I-95 as it enters the city right next to the Monroe Building, a Virginia governmental tower which is the tallest building in Richmond.
  • IMG_4722 This is the view to the city's east, including Church Hill.
  • IMG_4866 This view includes the U.S. courthouse, which is the curved building.
  • IMG_4868 The view directly west of Richmond, from the observation deck.
  • IMG_4881 The southern part of downtown, from the observation deck.
  • IMG_4917 City Hall, from Broad Street.
  • IMG_4934 The Egyptian Building is part of VCU Medical Center.
  • IMG_4936 A tree next to the Egyptian Building.
  • IMG_4944 This is the White House of the Confederacy, where Jefferson Davis lived and worked.
  • IMG_4964 This is a statue of George Washington outside the Virginia State Capitol.
  • IMG_4983 The U.S. Court of Appeals sits directly in front of the steps of the Virginia State Capitol.
  • IMG_4993 A view of the Virginia State Capitol.
  • IMG_5003 This fountain sits on the grounds of the Virginia State Capitol.
  • IMG_5012 A view of downtown Richmond.

During this trip, I ventured to the top of Richmond’s City Hall, which stands out as one of downtown’s tallest buildings. The observation deck is at the very top of the building, on its 19th floor. From there, you can get a full 360 degree view of the city — as you’ll see in the […]

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Snapshots of RVA: Metro Richmond Zoo and Libby Hill Park

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  • IMG_4409 A peacock chills at the Metro Richmond Zoo.
  • IMG_4418 A peacock chills at the Metro Richmond Zoo.
  • IMG_4441 Bison have an exhibit at the Richmond Metro Zoo.
  • IMG_4443 This goat was also in the Bison exhibit.
  • IMG_4461 There were about six or seven camels in this exhibit.
  • IMG_4473 A large fountain lake at the Richmond Metro Zoo.
  • IMG_4487 The rhino shared its space with several other animals.
  • IMG_4531 The giraffe exhibit is a big attraction since guests can feed and touch them.
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  • IMG_4561 This is the view of the former Lucky Strike factory from Libby Hill.
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  • IMG_4617 This is the view that got Richmond its name.
  • IMG_4630 This is the view of the downtown skyline from Libby Hill Park.

These are pictures from a day’s trip around the city. It began at Metro Richmond Zoo, located in Chesterfield County — that’s south of Richmond. Apart from the several interesting animals there (some of which you’ll see in the gallery) the zoo had a lot of picturesque areas that were very neat, too. You’ll see […]

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Snapshots of RVA: The Niña, Pinta Visit Rocketts Landing

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  • Downtown skyline from Rocketts Landing Downtown skyline from Rocketts Landing.
  • The Niña and The Pinta The Niña and The Pinta.
  • The Pinta's sails The Pinta's sails.
  • The U.S. flag flew on both ships The U.S. flag flew on both ships.
  • The Niña and The Pinta The Niña and The Pinta.
  • The Niña and The Pinta The Niña and The Pinta.

Richmond is no stranger to history — you’ll find historical markers on many city streets of major events that have shaped the Commonwealth and the country. For a few weeks in May, though, there was another kind of history in town — the history of the exploration era. It sailed-in taking the form of modern […]

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Snapshots of RVA: James River Trail Loop

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  • Northbank trail View from along the Northbank Trail.
  • IMG_4273 The view of the James River from the Boulevard Bridge.
  • IMG_4272 The view of the James River from the Boulevard Bridge.
  • IMG_4274 The Boulevard Bridge.
  • IMG_4277 The view of the James River from the Boulevard Bridge.
  • IMG_4278 The view of the James River from the Boulevard Bridge.

The James River Park System includes land surrounding the James up and down Richmond, and one of the neat things about it (there are many) is the elaborate trail system along the river. You can really get lost in the wilderness while you’re on those trails, which is incredible when you consider that you’re in […]

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Snapshots of RVA: Floodwall Park, Manchester Bridge and Downtown

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  • IMG_4064 View of downtown Richmond from the Floodwall.
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  • IMG_4072 View of downtown Richmond from the Floodwall.
  • IMG_4088 View of downtown Richmond from the Floodwall.
  • IMG_4094 View of downtown Richmond from the Floodwall.
  • IMG_4100 View of downtown Richmond from the Floodwall.
  • IMG_4102 View of downtown Richmond from the Floodwall.
  • IMG_4118 This is a view of downtown Richmond and the Manchester Bridge on the left from the Floodwall.
  • IMG_4125 Here's a view looking west at the James River from the Floodwall.
  • IMG_4131 This is the Richmond Skyline from the Manchester Bridge.
  • IMG_4135 This is the Richmond Skyline from the Manchester Bridge.
  • IMG_4151 This is a view looking west toward the Virginia War Memorial and Tredegar from the Manchester Bridge.
  • IMG_4152 This is the Richmond Skyline from the Manchester Bridge.
  • IMG_4156 This is the Richmond Skyline from the Manchester Bridge.
  • IMG_4159 This is the Richmond Skyline from the Manchester Bridge.
  • IMG_4166 This is the Richmond Skyline from the intersection of Byrd Street and the Manchester Bridge.
  • IMG_4169 This is the Richmond Skyline from the intersection of Byrd Street and the Manchester Bridge.

This was a trip that began in Shockoe Slip near downtown Richmond, crossed into Manchester and toward the Richmond Floodwall, and ended by crossing the Manchester Bridge back into downtown Richmond. I took these while on a run on a very nice Sunday in February — there were clear skies and temps in the 50s!

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Snapshots of RVA: Fountain Lake at Byrd Park

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  • Fountain Lake at Byrd Park Fountain Lake at Byrd Park
  • Fountain Lake at Byrd Park Fountain Lake at Byrd Park
  • Fountain Lake at Byrd Park Fountain Lake at Byrd Park
  • Fountain Lake at Byrd Park Fountain Lake at Byrd Park
  • Fountain Lake at Byrd Park Fountain Lake at Byrd Park

These are some pictures from a trip to The Landing at Fountain Lake, a part of Byrd Park. They were taken in about February 2015, when much of the cold of the winter had passed. Just a few weeks before, I had visited Fountain Lake and the water was almost completely frozen over. Quite a […]

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Snapshots of RVA: RVA At Night

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These are pictures of the Richmond skyline at night, taken in January 2015. Some of the buildings are decorated with lights for Christmas. Several pictures were taken at Richmond Hill in Shockoe Bottom, which has a great view of downtown Richmond. There is also a picture taken from the Virginia War Memorial, which also has […]

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