Orlando2020 Posted June 24, 2005 Report Share Posted June 24, 2005 I just hope if London wins, and this stadium is built, that they will not build the cauldron like the one in the picture. It looks to me like a copy of the one from Athens! YUCK! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nykfan845 Posted June 24, 2005 Report Share Posted June 24, 2005 I absolutely love the proposed aquatic center. It has a nice modern look to it. My only concern is the lighting. I don't if it's me, but it looks kind if dim in there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baron-pierreIV Posted June 24, 2005 Report Share Posted June 24, 2005 My only concern is the lighting.I don't if it's me, but it looks kind if dim in there. That's so, like in a theatre balcony, people not terribly interested in the events, can indulge in a little nookie up there. For that I'll grant the designers a few extra points. :laughlong: But seriously, it's not HOW PRETTY your venues are that are going to win the prize. It's geo-political factors and the overall bid. Stade de France could be an underground bunker, and Paris will still have the highest odds going in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BethnalGreen Posted June 24, 2005 Report Share Posted June 24, 2005 My only concern is the lighting.I don't if it's me, but it looks kind if dim in there. That's so, like in a theatre balcony, people not terribly interested in the events, can indulge in a little nookie up there. For that I'll grant the designers a few extra points. :laughlong: But seriously, it's not HOW PRETTY your venues are that are going to win the prize. It's geo-political factors and the overall bid. Stade de France could be an underground bunker, and Paris will still have the highest odds going in. If that was the case and Paris won even with an underground bunker then the IOC would look pretty stupid to the rest of the world - don't you think? :rock: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SOlympiadsW Posted June 24, 2005 Report Share Posted June 24, 2005 My only concern is the lighting.I don't if it's me, but it looks kind if dim in there. That's so, like in a theatre balcony, people not terribly interested in the events, can indulge in a little nookie up there. For that I'll grant the designers a few extra points. :laughlong: But seriously, it's not HOW PRETTY your venues are that are going to win the prize. It's geo-political factors and the overall bid. Stade de France could be an underground bunker, and Paris will still have the highest odds going in. If that was the case and Paris won even with an underground bunker then the IOC would look pretty stupid to the rest of the world - don't you think? :rock: not really....whose going to stop them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MIKYSALT Posted June 24, 2005 Report Share Posted June 24, 2005 I love the fact that you can see the tops of trees in the after games shot . If London was to host the Olympics again after 2012 which it is bound to win . I wonder if the full Olympic stadium could be reinstated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BethnalGreen Posted June 24, 2005 Report Share Posted June 24, 2005 I love the fact that you can see the tops of trees in the after games shot .If London was to host the Olympics again after 2012 which it is bound to win . I wonder if the full Olympic stadium could be reinstated. I admire your faith in the London bid MIKYSALT, but please stop tempting fate by such claims as ' 2012 which it is bound to win . We are too close to call, so cross your legs, fingers, toes and anything else that comes to mind. We need to be nervous, excited, eager in anticipation and... ready for it, defeat if it comes... The same goes for all bid cities! Don't get me wrong I believe that London has a great chance, call me superstitious, but I believe that saying anything too positive at the moment could damage our chances.... :down: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baron-pierreIV Posted June 24, 2005 Report Share Posted June 24, 2005 London will win. It's bid is UNSINKABLE!! :wink: j/k, of course. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BethnalGreen Posted June 24, 2005 Report Share Posted June 24, 2005 London will win. It's bid is UNSINKABLE!! :wink: j/k, of course. No you are not - you are just voicing an opinion so that when we win you can say you supported us!!! ONLY JOKING!!! :wwww: :laugh: :cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BethnalGreen Posted June 24, 2005 Report Share Posted June 24, 2005 And stop comparing us to the Titanic cos that is never good for anybody!!!! :sniffle: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick The Mick Posted June 24, 2005 Report Share Posted June 24, 2005 I love the fact that you can see the tops of trees in the after games shot .If London was to host the Olympics again after 2012 which it is bound to win . I wonder if the full Olympic stadium could be reinstated. Jeez ... they better start planting those tress pretty soon. Anyone who knows the current state of the site knows that you could barely get anything more than some sorry weeds to grow there, let alone some fine looking trees. Miksalt, I admire your optimism, but even with a bid that is demonstrable better than that offered by Paris, it is still difficult to overcome a long-time favourite Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenadian Posted June 24, 2005 Report Share Posted June 24, 2005 Great images! OK, the long jump on the inside of the track? It often goes on the outside because there are events on the field... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baron-pierreIV Posted June 24, 2005 Report Share Posted June 24, 2005 OMG, Kend. That pic is also a document to the last time a US Olympic team marched into a Summer OCs in spaced marching band formation. Beginning with LA, it completely fell apart. But hey, that's small criticism for the haul of medals they bring home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenadian Posted June 24, 2005 Report Share Posted June 24, 2005 It was the first I could find. But off topic, I wish they'd go back to the regimented marching in. It just looks so much better than all those goofy waves and clowing around for the TV cameras. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr.x Posted June 24, 2005 Report Share Posted June 24, 2005 The images are not too impresive, the after the games image looks kind of ugly.As for X..little kid you are a little traidor of Madrid 2012. oh please mr.x has changed who he supports several times...and quite frankly who cares... and I have to agree these venues do look very nice, however there is nothing that I would say is absolutely "spectacular" about them....they look the same as the renderings that the Mardrid, NYC, Paris, and Moscow teams all made.... Since when was I a Madrid supporter? I was a NYC supporter for a few months two years ago and then I became neutral and didn't support any city until now with London. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baron-pierreIV Posted June 24, 2005 Report Share Posted June 24, 2005 Yeah, I cringe at it. And it just makes watching the Parade of Nations that much less interesting. I mean you can watch a mob any day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alexjc Posted June 25, 2005 Report Share Posted June 25, 2005 As of today, London 2012 has my official support. THIS IS JUST GREAT. I take it that we are seeing a during games shot and a post games shot here? At least Britsh Athletics will have a permanent venue and a future Commonwealth Games host stadium. WAY TO GO LONDON! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LA84 Posted June 25, 2005 Report Share Posted June 25, 2005 It was the first I could find. But off topic, I wish they'd go back to the regimented marching in. It just looks so much better than all those goofy waves and clowing around for the TV cameras. *ugh* totally agree. Although the teams did seem to behave themselves more during Salt Lake City and Athens so maybe there is hope that we are returning to that era. Seoul was a total embarresment. :blush: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SOlympiadsW Posted June 25, 2005 Report Share Posted June 25, 2005 I actually like how they don't have to walk in all regimented and stuff....it creates a more friendly atmosphere....but regardless I find the parade of nations boring anyway...that is when I usually leave to go get a bevarage lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Henson Posted June 25, 2005 Report Share Posted June 25, 2005 Nifty Olympic Stadium Animation (click preview) 3D Animated walkthrough of Olympic Park Animation of Aquatics Centre 7 minute transport video shown to EC members in tunnel drive through Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mercator Posted June 25, 2005 Report Share Posted June 25, 2005 Woooow, I loved the long video: really gave a sense of the showcase a London 2012 Games would be. However, I feel the IOC might find it a little high risk... imagine any embarrassing delays à la Wembley :blush: However, if they really feel London could pull it off, I don't see why they would consider going anywhere else that summer!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr.x Posted June 25, 2005 Report Share Posted June 25, 2005 Very impressive........I look forward to these Games in 2012! :laughlong: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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