Where am I ?

Post by **tyke bhoy** » Wed 09 May, 2012 2:35 pm

I was surprised that it was that close to central Leeds given a previous where was this taken picture of Bridgewater Place which turned out to be the Airedale area of Castleford

Jogon · Post by **Jogon** » Wed 09 May, 2012 2:56 pm

tyke bhoy wrote: I was surprised that it was that close to central Leeds given a previous where was this taken picture of Bridgewater Place which turned out to be the Airedale area of Castleford Was surprised at location of things when I enlarged it (see big pic)

Phill_dvsn · Post by **Phill_dvsn** » Wed 09 May, 2012 3:05 pm

Jogon wrote: tyke bhoy wrote: I was surprised that it was that close to central Leeds given a previous where was this taken picture of Bridgewater Place which turned out to be the Airedale area of Castleford Was surprised at location of things when I enlarged it (see big pic) It's amazing how near, or how far buildings can look from different view points. The City view from the North bunches it altogether and makes the city look quite small, the city is spread out very far from Southern locations. These are a good puzzle, keep em coming

Post by **tyke bhoy** » Wed 09 May, 2012 5:39 pm

Jogon wrote: tyke bhoy wrote: I was surprised that it was that close to central Leeds given a previous where was this taken picture of Bridgewater Place which turned out to be the Airedale area of Castleford Was surprised at location of things when I enlarged it (see big pic) To give them proper names, for any not in the knowLeeds Uni - Parkinson TowerRust - Broadcasting PlaceMerrion Red Top (not a tabloid) - Opal IIIIn between the latter 2 is Leeds Plaza Edit: to add the thread of the previous "where am i" http://www.secretleeds.co.uk/forum/Mess ... ighLight=1

Phill_dvsn · Post by **Phill_dvsn** » Fri 11 May, 2012 9:27 am

Some lovely light after the rain yesterday.So I got this cityscape from the North, it's amazing how small the city appears from this direction. The distance between Bridgewater Place and the rusty B.B.C building looking nothing at all, if you take away the Lovell Park flats there is hardly any city at all.

Leodian · Post by **Leodian** » Fri 11 May, 2012 12:46 pm

Excellent photo Phill.It reminds me about the view going into Leeds down Scott Hall Road after Potternewton Road. Bridgewater Place always seems to be in the wrong place! I think it is an illusion caused by Scott Hall Road not directly going towards the centre of Leeds which it may be thought to do, so it makes it seem as if Bridgewater Place is too far to the right (that or I need new eyes!).

Phill_dvsn · Post by **Phill_dvsn** » Fri 11 May, 2012 1:01 pm

Leodian wrote: Excellent photo Phill.It reminds me about the view going into Leeds down Scott Hall Road after Potternewton Road. Bridgewater Place always seems to be in the wrong place! I think it is an illusion caused by Scott Hall Road not directly going towards the centre of Leeds which it may be thought to do, so it makes it seem as if Bridgewater Place is too far to the right (that or I need new eyes!). Thanks Leo, It was lovely light for photos yesterday, and today looks pretty similar. You can just see the two Luffing Tower Cranes you captured in your Trinity photo as well.

buffaloskinner · Post by **buffaloskinner** » Fri 11 May, 2012 9:10 pm

tyke bhoy wrote: Jogon wrote: tyke bhoy wrote: I was surprised that it was that close to central Leeds given a previous where was this taken picture of Bridgewater Place which turned out to be the Airedale area of Castleford Was surprised at location of things when I enlarged it (see big pic) To give them proper names, for any not in the knowLeeds Uni - Parkinson TowerRust - Broadcasting PlaceMerrion Red Top (not a tabloid) - Opal IIIIn between the latter 2 is Leeds Plaza Edit: to add the thread of the previous "where am i" http://www.secretleeds.co.uk/forum/Mess ... ighLight=1 Ah Leeds Plaza, now that brings back memories, not that I ever went tho..

Jogon · Post by **Jogon** » Sat 12 May, 2012 3:57 pm

tyke bhoy wrote: Jogon wrote: tyke bhoy wrote: I was surprised that it was that close to central Leeds given a previous where was this taken picture of Bridgewater Place which turned out to be the Airedale area of Castleford Was surprised at location of things when I enlarged it (see big pic) To give them proper names, for any not in the knowLeeds Uni - Parkinson TowerRust - Broadcasting PlaceMerrion Red Top Opal IIIEdit: to add the thread of the previous "where am i" http://www.secretleeds.co.uk/forum/Mess ... ighLight=1 Tyke Thanks for proper names, I for one was not in the know. Actually I'm against not calling stuff what it is. Like:-'John Charles Centre for Sport""Knight's Way Bridge""Opal III"I've lived in Leeds all my life but if someone asked what/where Opal III was, I dunno. Did anyone else know these?View from Cas surprised me not seen thread. Consulted my Bartholomews WY Leisure map which is usefully colour coded Feet above Sea Level. Knowesthorpe to Cas is pale green being the low outflow river valley. So I suppose with a bit of geog and some logic it figures. Still surprise tho.High up here, from Cookridge Tower on a clear day we can see the three big power stations [See Pic] (left to right) Drax, Eggborough, Ferrybridge.No risk of flooding, but frost and rooftiles blow off.