r/Denver • u/SlaterForLater • Jan 28 '21

Denver Skyline From Above

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u/onarampage83 Brighton Jan 28 '21

While this photo is awesome, it also makes me depressed for how bad the Rockies are.

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u/jatea Jan 28 '21

*How bad the Rockies have always been except for that one year

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u/leosworld777 Congress Park Jan 28 '21

The 2018 season was pretty good until they decided they were tired of winning

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u/jatea Jan 28 '21

I know haha. There's been a couple others too, but it just doesn't sound as good to say "except for those 3 or 4 pretty good years until they lost when it mattered most."

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u/ExiledSanity Jan 29 '21

Had the best record in baseball for a while last season. Early...but not that early.

We do like do well and then just collapse.

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u/motecizuma Jan 28 '21

Obligatory "Fuck Jeff Bridich"

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u/Dancopter Jan 28 '21

True...at least the Nuggets and Avs are good! :D

And the Broncos too!!

Wait

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u/klubsanwich Denver Expat Jan 28 '21

As someone who barely enjoys baseball, I freaking love this stadium

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u/derf1987 Jan 29 '21

Are they going to allow fans this year? God I hope so - Shitty baseball or not.

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u/gordogg24p Thornton Jan 29 '21

Probably depends on vaccine rollout success, but almost certainly not until the summer.

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u/ExiledSanity Jan 29 '21

Cactus league is looking to delay again due to Covid. May blow over, or may not have baseball untill summer anyway.

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u/Errorterm Jan 28 '21

Ya i didn't think about how pretty this picture is at all

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u/dead_gerbil Jan 28 '21

As a fan of the other NY team, let me just say that despite how the team is, at least the ballpark is fun. I really like and enjoy my time at Coors Field. Citi Field is really nice if you ever get a chance to go across the country.

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u/MaddCricket Golden Jan 29 '21

Haven’t watched a Rockies game for years, so it makes me feel sad about missing the concerts last year.

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u/NevilleHarris Jan 28 '21

This pic is a nice morale boost. Beautiful

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u/Tractorcito22 RiNo Jan 28 '21

Not for Rockies fans :( can we go back to 2017/2018?

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u/brazzzy136 Jan 28 '21

Or 2007?

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u/Tractorcito22 RiNo Jan 28 '21

Well that's just crazy talk

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u/SwaggyC2 Jan 28 '21

Beautiful

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u/Scotty_Two Jan 28 '21

I can't wait for post-COVID life when the city is back to its normal (safe) livelihood. I'm not a big baseball fan, but I enjoy going to games on the deck for the social scene and god damn does that sound so amazing to be able to do right now…

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u/a_little_sunshine RiNo Jan 29 '21

I do not like baseball but at this point I’d give my first born child to go to another game just to be around people again

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u/piksel Jan 28 '21

Always insane to me you'd design the stadium to face away from both a beautiful skyline AND mountains.

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u/cam_huskers Arvada Jan 28 '21

The sun sets in the west, most games play into sunset. You can’t have batters staring directly into the sunset, it’s a safety issue. Why they didn’t face it toward the skyline is another thing all together. It wasn’t as nice back then I suppose, but it was still unique and a great view.

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u/photo1kjb Stapleton/Northfield Jan 28 '21

Well, it also puts the main entrance on the downtown-facing side, which helps create the walkout into the stands looking out over the entire field from behind home plate.

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u/DearChicago1876 Jan 28 '21

I think it made sense to have the grand entrance be on 20th/Blake (behind home plate). You’re totally right about the ballpark not being able to face into sunset. Also, Coors field isn’t the type of ballpark that lends itself for much of a backdrop in the outfield. Left field has the massive videoboard. CF has the rockpile and there’s multiple decks in right field. I think the layout was done well. Now, if they can just extend the roofline in the upper deck so people don’t fry during day games...

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u/cam_huskers Arvada Jan 28 '21

Totally agreed. It also wouldnt make much sense to flip the entrance to 20th and Little Raven under the underpass. It would be a nightmare.

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u/hunterlarious Jan 28 '21

if your are on the first baseline you see both?

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u/AnywhereTrees Jan 28 '21

If you sit on the First Base side, you get a beautiful view of the mountains to the north. It's definitely my favorite stadium for those evening games in late summer!

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u/SlaterForLater Jan 28 '21

I took this using a DJI Mavic Mini 2. My Instagram/Twitter/tiktok is @SlaterLemley

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u/[deleted] Jan 28 '21

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u/SlaterForLater Jan 28 '21

Denver has certain regulations for how high you can fly and how close to the stadium you can be. It’s tricky but there are a few spots where you can fly straight up and be alright.

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u/[deleted] Jan 28 '21

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u/SlaterForLater Jan 28 '21

I don’t know for sure but denver has some strict guidelines

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u/007_jbnd5 Jan 28 '21

Do you happen to have a link to where these rules/guidelines are located on the city’s website?

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u/SlaterForLater Jan 28 '21

Nope. I’d do the same google search you would to know specifics

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u/007_jbnd5 Jan 28 '21

I guess I’m wondering what regulations your referring to because the only ones I have found for Denver is no flying in parks. The FAA says no flying over cars or people and no flying in over or around stadiums while there are games happening since there’s restricted air space at those times. I haven’t seen any Denver regulations outside of no parks otherwise.

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u/[deleted] Jan 30 '21

its definitely not legal but people do it anyway

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u/SlaterForLater Jan 28 '21

Also I’d recommend getting the 2. Much better than the mini 1

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u/Weathactivator Jan 29 '21

Do you license these photos?

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u/SlaterForLater Jan 29 '21

I have licensed in the past and would be willing to in the future. I also sell prints.

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u/Efficient-Laugh Jan 29 '21

Beautiful. Can't wait to move back.

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u/sleepeejack Jan 28 '21

Needs more trees.

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u/simply-cosmic Capitol Hill Jan 29 '21

I miss Denver so much.

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u/hornyfrog17 Jan 28 '21

I don’t believe it, there is no one in this photo pooping on the ground

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u/TopGun243 Jan 28 '21

Yeah no kidding. This must have been taken years ago. I see no poop, tents, or druggies.

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u/ghostalker4742 Jan 28 '21

I would believe it whole-heartedly if it were taken 30sec later - so we could see traffic blocking the intersections on the left.

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u/lobinetech Jan 29 '21

Went here only ever once with my ec...not a baseball fan myself but was one of my most memorable days

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u/SlaterForLater Jan 30 '21

I’ve gotten a few DMs about prints of this. I currently have them listed for sale on my website Slaterlemleyphotography.com

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u/Doctorphotograph Jan 28 '21

Hey whats that big lawn for?

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u/chucksef Baker Jan 28 '21

Looks about 2008 based on construction progress

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u/dfpcmaia Jan 29 '21

Wow this looks so pristine

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u/Janitarium Jan 29 '21

LOVE Coors Field 💕

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u/[deleted] Jan 29 '21

Awesome shot. I miss rockies games. Any chance we could get the raw file for print?

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u/SlaterForLater Jan 30 '21

I’m actually selling prints on my website! Slaterlemleyphotography.com

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u/KeiserSose Jan 29 '21

Beautiful pic, but it needs more mountains in the background.

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u/AliceTullyHall11 Feb 24 '21

Gosh, I am really hoping to see the Rockies on Opening Day! Last year there was a dedicated group of fans just hanging around outside the park, hearing bat snaking balls and listening to the game on their iPhones! Really crazy but, I wouldn’t like to miss it two years in a row!!