Where have you taken your best twilight Fort Worth skyline pic?

[Debbi]

I have an assignment coming up (and this is something I have been wanting to do for a while) where I need to take a twilight skyline pic. I live west of Fort Worth so I would prefer not to go to Dallas. I know of one place on I-30 east of downtown on a hill but the view isn't exactly striking and I don't really want to park on the freeway after dark. Any and all ideas are greatly appreciated.

[bburton]

If you want "twilight," as you say, locate west of downtown with the setting sun behind you, and with good reflections off of the downtown buildings.

The front steps of the Amon Carter Museum offer a pretty good vantage with plenty of people around.

Good luck.

[Roy]

What Bruce said is as good a place as any I know of.

[CaptainTom]

not exactly twilight, but you can see what the skyline looks like from the steps of the Amon Carter Museum.

[Debbi]

You guys are great! I grew up in Fort Worth and the Amon Carter Museum never crossed my mind. Thanks!

[raevyncent]

This was from the bridge over the railway on Westbound Belknap street. You have to park at the gas station/Sonic and walk back to middle of bridge... there is a decent sidewalk along the bridge. As you would be facing west/ southwest, for a twilight shot you would want to shoot immediately after sunset, or a few minutes later.... I personally think this is one of the best angles from which to capture the Fort Worth skyline.

Edit: That was on WESTbound Belknap, but on NORTHEAST side of downtown, just west of I-35W

[babybluetx23]

I took mine from the same area, but insted of ON the bridge, I went down to the trinity river trails and went down the banks about two steps away from being IN The river and took this one:

[raevyncent]

Beautiful shot with the river reflection.... I so love night skylines.... was wondering if anyone ever found a good place to get a shot from the north looking south... the view as you come over the hill southbound on i-35w is spectacular at night.

[Debbi]

All of these shots are great. Love, love, love the reflections Cynthia. I may just have to shoot from all of these locations! Thanks again everyone.

[raevyncent]

I found another good spot to get a skyline pic.... go to Harris Medical Center Hospital... they have a massive 11 story parking garage. The shot will be facing north towards downtown. After school hours, you can park across the street (can't rememeber the name) on the east side of the garage in the parking lot of either a tech school there or some other small businesses (an insurance agency or a lawyer's office, I think) then you won't have to pay for parking.

[babybluetx23]

ill have to try that tommorow night. I am off work for a while (LONG STORY) anyway And I have some free time on my hands. Thanks for the tip! Ill be in Ft Worth tommorow anyway checking out some urban exploration spots.

[AndrewCCM]

Originally Posted by raevyncent

Beautiful shot with the river reflection.... I so love night skylines.... was wondering if anyone ever found a good place to get a shot from the north looking south... the view as you come over the hill southbound on i-35w is spectacular at night.

I am not sure of any in that area. Does that Holiday Inn have a parking garage? I be a little scared to be out there with any expensive equipment on a side street or I35 for that matter.

[raevyncent]

here is my first attempt from the Harris Methodist parking garage.

[AngelPhotography]

Originally Posted by raevyncent

Beautiful shot with the river reflection.... I so love night skylines.... was wondering if anyone ever found a good place to get a shot from the north looking south... the view as you come over the hill southbound on i-35w is spectacular at night.

I haven't actually been able to do this yet, but try exiting Northside Dr. You could probably park at the Marcardo Juarez and walk across the street. I've past by this spot several times, but I never had my camera and it was always like straight up noon so the lighting was not very good. I've been meaning to go there at dusk for a while now. If you do use this spot let me know how your pics turn out!

Kathie

[Debbi]

I've heard about the Harris Methodist garage, but have never tried myself. Cynthia did share her spot with me and we met to take this pic. You do exit Northside and go across the river (you can park under Northside Drive) and go down by the river. Great location. Wouldn't suggest it on the weekend but during the week was great. Felt completely safe. Obviously, this location is still looking south onto downtown.

BTW - thanks to everyone who shared their locations/shots with us!