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Author Archives: Karen Tam

Skywalk Skyview

EdentonSt.MethChurchA new view of the Edenton Street Methodist Church church spire, looking through the new skywalk under construction in downtown Raleigh.
February 3, 2012 | Posted in: Oak City Portraits | Tags: , , | 0 Responses | Full Story »

Upon Reflection

reflectionThe Administration Building on Jones Street is reflected in the new windows of the Nature Research Center.
January 31, 2012 | Posted in: Oak City Portraits | Tags: , , | 0 Responses | Full Story »

Foggy Day Play

Four-year-old Nathan Stough practically had Pullen Park's rope climbing structure to himself. Photo by Karen Tam.Pullen Park was open Monday to coincide with a day off from Wake County Schools. But Mother Nature didn’t cooperate.
January 27, 2012 | Posted in: Oak City Portraits | 0 Responses | Full Story »

Construction in the Sky

skywalk2Most of McDowell Street was closed down last weekend as workers put finishing touches on the skywalk between the North Carolina Department of Environment and [...]
January 20, 2012 | Posted in: Oak City Portraits | 0 Responses | Full Story »

Raleigh MLK Day Parade

The start of the MLK, Jr. Day parade as they lined up on Edenton Street. Photo by Karen Tam.A parade took place in Raleigh Monday in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.
January 16, 2012 | Posted in: Oak City Portraits, The Latest | Tags: , | 0 Responses | Full Story »

City of Oaks Wedding

couple stands in Moore Square for Wedding photoThe “City of Oaks” acorn looks on as a newly married couple poses for some wedding photos in downtown Raleigh’s Moore Square.
December 8, 2011 | Posted in: Oak City Portraits | Comments closed | Full Story »

Winterfest Kicks off in Dowtown Raleigh

Children play and watch the water change colors in the downtown fountain.Raleigh kicked off the third annual Winterfest in downtown Raleigh Saturday night at City Plaza.
December 4, 2011 | Posted in: Oak City Portraits | Comments closed | Full Story »

Pullen Park Reopens

Six-year-olds Daniel Watson, left and Zalan Miko, right, explore the train caboose that is part of Pullen Park.Raleigh residents waited a long time for the renovations to Pullen Park. On Saturday, some showed their love for their old favorite while others came to discover Pullen for the first time.
November 21, 2011 | Posted in: Oak City Portraits | Comments closed | Full Story »

For the Colin Firth Fans

Colin Firth sits on the steps leading into Nash Square, waiting for filming to begin.For many Raleigh residents, the excitement of a film shooting in downtown Raleigh was overshadowed by the excitement of seeing movie stars Colin Firth and Emily Blunt.
November 10, 2011 | Posted in: Oak City Portraits, The Latest | Comments closed | Full Story »

Autumn Leaves

Leaves A neighbor blows leaves off the sidewalk of North Boundary Street near downtown Raleigh.
November 4, 2011 | Posted in: Oak City Portraits | Comments closed | Full Story »