On my way downtown today!

[XaiLo]

WestBoundhttp://www.designsbyxailo.com/thepics/2008/03_mar/Tor1.jpg


Missing Roof
http://www.designsbyxailo.com/thepics/2008/03_mar/Tor2.jpg

Childrens hospital
http://www.designsbyxailo.com/thepics/2008/03_mar/Tor3.jpg


Grady Hospital HR Building
http://www.designsbyxailo.com/thepics/2008/03_mar/Tor4.jpg


A couple of fallen street lamps
http://www.designsbyxailo.com/thepics/2008/03_mar/Tor5.jpg


Lamp
http://www.designsbyxailo.com/thepics/2008/03_mar/Tor6.jpg


Misplaced "STOP" sign
http://www.designsbyxailo.com/thepics/2008/03_mar/Tor7.jpg


Two busted up cars and a expired parking meter
http://www.designsbyxailo.com/thepics/2008/03_mar/Tor8.jpg


Power lines being repaired
http://www.designsbyxailo.com/thepics/2008/03_mar/Tor9.jpg


Up rooted tree
http://www.designsbyxailo.com/thepics/2008/03_mar/Tor10.jpg

[XaiLo]

Billboard sign posts
http://www.designsbyxailo.com/thepics/2008/03_mar/Tor11.jpg


Westin Hotel elevator and building missing windows
http://www.designsbyxailo.com/thepics/2008/03_mar/Tor12.jpg


Billboard sign posts 2
http://www.designsbyxailo.com/thepics/2008/03_mar/Tor13.jpg



Tin roof
http://www.designsbyxailo.com/thepics/2008/03_mar/Tor14.jpg


Edgewood Ave broken signal lamp
http://www.designsbyxailo.com/thepics/2008/03_mar/Tor15.jpg


More electrical work and an intense discussion
http://www.designsbyxailo.com/thepics/2008/03_mar/Tor16.jpg


Two guys taking a break to get their picture taken
http://www.designsbyxailo.com/thepics/2008/03_mar/Tor17.jpg


Two guys checking out some debris
http://www.designsbyxailo.com/thepics/2008/03_mar/Tor18.jpg


Three Georgia State students out for a run
http://www.designsbyxailo.com/thepics/2008/03_mar/Tor19.jpg


Time to detour & some deris being removed
http://www.designsbyxailo.com/thepics/2008/03_mar/Tor20.jpg

[XaiLo]

Guy banging eaves and drip edges bck in place
http://www.designsbyxailo.com/thepics/2008/03_mar/Tor21.jpg


steel reinforcements that used to be straight
http://www.designsbyxailo.com/thepics/2008/03_mar/Tor22.jpg


SUVs and cars are having a really bad day
http://www.designsbyxailo.com/thepics/2008/03_mar/Tor23.jpg


Centennial Olympic Park workers clearing more debris
http://www.designsbyxailo.com/thepics/2008/03_mar/Tor24.jpg


Centennial Olympic Park fallen monument
http://www.designsbyxailo.com/thepics/2008/03_mar/Tor25.jpg


Spectators taking in the damges
http://www.designsbyxailo.com/thepics/2008/03_mar/Tor26.jpg


What happened to that bilboard
http://www.designsbyxailo.com/thepics/2008/03_mar/Tor27.jpg


CNN building missing windows
http://www.designsbyxailo.com/thepics/2008/03_mar/Tor28.jpg


Time to go
http://www.designsbyxailo.com/thepics/2008/03_mar/Tor29.jpg


Street lights needed repair
http://www.designsbyxailo.com/thepics/2008/03_mar/Tor30.jpg



Did I mention the tornado that they are debating whether or not actually was a tornado... hmmmm looked like tornado damage to me. I'm not an expert but I did live in "tornado alley" for 12 years. I think it's safe to say there were multiple touch downs. From the locations it was at least a couple of small twisters.

[jcon]

Glad to hear youre OK! We get quite a few of those bad boys up here so I know how devastating they can really be. Its very unfortunate, just glad you came out of it unscaved(sp).

[XaiLo]

Thanks jcon, fortunately we just had high high winds and rain in my area. We're about 8 miles east of the closet touch down that I'm currently aware of, but it felt like a hurricane came through. I haven't heard of anyone being hurt yet which is suprising considering the damage. Thank GOD.

[btuner]

dang, great captures! that really sucks though, lots of damage! you should email some to the local news station, ive had a couple of my shots aired that way!

[tim11]

I didn't know you live in a war zone.... that's what it looks like anyway.

[rawpaw18]

Great series, captured the devestation. Nice to know you are safe.

[p.du.v]

Yeah, to repeat XaiLo, the pictures look amazing but it's nicer to know you're alright.
I see the news reports now and then of the hell you guys go through (where I live in Australia, it's veeery mild) and just couldn't imagine living through it.

Stay outta trouble bud!

[e_dawg]

OMG! Man, I hope you and your loved ones are okay. Feel bad for everyone too.

But those are absolutely stunning and powerful pictures. Almost award winning documentary series stuff, actually!

Just one question: why the decision to set all the pics to 570 px max dimension? (which seems to be a non-standard size... and frankly, a bit small) Me thinks they would be even more powerful at 1024 px or some other larger max dimension, as would usually benefit such pics.

[Aldor88]

I love storms/tornados!(well not the people getting hurt part). Thanks for sharing these, glad your okay.

[mugsisme]

Xailo, those are heartbreaking pictures. You really captured the devastation.

My DH enjoys looking at pictures on some of the weather sites of the snow. I bet that they have a place where you can post pictures like that (maybe it is wunderground?).

I am glad you and your family are OK. Be careful when you are out.

[XaiLo]

I would like to thank everyone for their concern and kind comments.
I had some internet issues guys back online now.

btuner, thanks for the suggestion I have a image of a CNN news crew maybe I'll send it to CBS ;)

tim11, it's pretty wild that's for sure.

rawpaw18, thanks much I'm glad they told a story.

p.du.v, that's funny p.du.v I was watching a movie called "Kangaroo Jack" it revolves around a couple of guy and their adventures in Austrailia. Then the storm showed up. :( and here it's not too bad I used to live in a region that is refered to as tornado alley.:eek:

e_dawg, well there was a lot of them and it's just one of the sizes I post at on occassion.

Aldor88, I know what you mean I used to love running back and forth in through the house in New York when I was a kid.

mugsisme, I'll have to look into that too Leah.

Thanks again every one I'll post some of the clean up images.