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[llkraus]

I'm scheduled to come to Reno the first weekend in November and will have a little over a day before my friend arrives. I always do a short movie documenting our trip, using a variety of stills and movies.

Where are good places for taking pictures? I'm interested in getting some good skyline shots (both during the day and at night), as well as night shots downtown. I will probably be using a digital camera (5.0 Megapixel) that will do either stills or short movies.

I will arrive at RNO sometime around 11:30 a.m., and will be staying at the Grand Sierra that night. I will have a car, so I should be able to get out of town, if need be, for locations.

Thanks,

llk
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Larry L. Kraus
Tyler, TX

[remano]

I don't know if the Grand Sierra has an observation deck or anything like that, but there should be some good views of downtown from high up in their tower.

The top level of Fitzgerald's parking ramp will give some interesting angles on the downtown scene.

From Meadowood Mall, get on S. McCarran going west/north. After you go past Lakeridgh Country Club you start going up a hill that tops off with a traffic light at the intersection with Caughlin Parkway. Just past that light there will be some good views of the city off to your right. Traffic can be heavy and there's not good parking, but you can either pull off on the shoulder or there's a small shopping center on Caughlin Pkwy where you can park and walk.

[john]

Another great location is waaaaaay south on Lakeside Dr, about a mile past McCarran. There's a scenic lookout with a beautiful view of Reno and Sparks. If you're fast and fearless, the Wells Ave. overpass (heading South) offers a great view of downtown, especially at night. Unfortunately, I think there's no pedestrian traffic allowed, so you have to jump out of the car, grab the picture and hurry back before getting run over by drunken maniacs. Late at night is your best bet.

[llkraus]

How far south are those locations (both near McCarren)? I'm curious as to how long a lense I would need to get a reasonably good picture.

Thanks for the responses!

llk
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Larry L. Kraus
Tyler, TX

[john]

[llkraus]

[remano]

[llkraus]

[ErininSD]

The spot John is referring to is Windy Hill, it's straight out Lakeside Drive to the South.

If you're downtown, go down to the Riverwalk, there has to be some great photos of the bridges and Truckee River. While downtown, you also have to get a photo of the new Reno arch, and also the old arch, which is on Center St.

Are you going to have an SUV, because you can take it to the top of Peavine Mtn and have the best view of all...LOL.

Erin

[remano]

[quote="ErininSD"]* * * and also the old arch, which is on Center St.* * *quote]

It's on Lake Street, only a block east of Center so easily confused. Near the east side of the Siena. Good suggestion, it is worth a drive-by for a pictue.

[llkraus]

[ErininSD]

Remano, thanks for clarifying the streets! Since I've been gone since '98, I get easily confused...LOL

llkraus, Peavine Mountain is to the Northwest of Reno. It's probably the tallest peak in that area. If you're looking out your hotel window toward that direction, you can't miss it. I've actually driven up there with my husband (he likes hangliding from it) and the views were phenomenal, but it was a dirt road and probably took 30-45 minutes to get to the top.

[llkraus]

[ErininSD]

It was probably 10 year ago, when we drove up there. I know we took 395 north and took the same road that ran by the wild animal sanctuary (not sure of the name?), but from there I couldn't tell you where to go. The road going up was an Ok road, since it's used to service the atennaes on the top.

[llkraus]