I remember going there

Dec 12, 2013,23:10 PM
 

It felt like I reached the ends of the earth, after that long and dusty drive.  The bumpy road shook my car up so much it's never been the same.  That was the most overpriced, rip-off place I ever ..visited.  Sorry to sound so negative, but I was shocked at their prices on everything

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Picture Day...

 
 By: DRMW : December 11th, 2013-00:02
Took this one and thought it was kinda interesting shot. Comments and critiques welcomed! -MW...  

hehehe..

 
 By: DRMW : December 11th, 2013-11:42
I was pithcing a tent! LOL! But seriously, the sky was so blue and the huge tent look cool with the steel girder/post. Thanks for looking! -MW

Nice tensile membrane structure, Ming.

 
 By: jporos : December 11th, 2013-11:45
I have my students design these things as part of my class. Where did you find it?

re: structure

 
 By: DRMW : December 11th, 2013-23:24
Appreciate you looking, it's from a visit to the Grand Canyon West: The tent is where they do the performances by the Hualapai tribe. The steel girders had an interesting look to them plus they had to be sturdy as that area is subject to strong winds a... 

Structural engineering for architects and construction managers...

 
 By: jporos : December 12th, 2013-07:46
basically so that don't get into too much trouble. Very cool, Ming.

Pics just for you...

 
 By: DRMW : December 12th, 2013-09:54
:) Grand Canyon West: A view of the entire structure: ...  

Interesting pic

 
 By: ED209 : December 11th, 2013-20:03
Very cool, where is this? Regards, ED-209

re: interesting

 
 By: DRMW : December 11th, 2013-23:24
It's from the Grand Canyon West! -MW

I remember going there

 
 By: Frederick : December 12th, 2013-23:10
It felt like I reached the ends of the earth, after that long and dusty drive. The bumpy road shook my car up so much it's never been the same. That was the most overpriced, rip-off place I ever ..visited. Sorry to sound so negative, but I was shocked at ... 

re: going there

 
 By: DRMW : December 13th, 2013-16:16
Grand Canyon West is not part of the National Park system (i.e. Grand Canyon South Rim) and is on Native American Indian Reservation land so entry fee is significant higher. I agree that the SkyWalk is pricey and the worse thing is that you can't take you...