New Ballpark Samples

Henry · 08-27-2003, 06:38 PM

Check out the ballpark samples below... let me know what you think.

DRaysGoRocco · 08-27-2003, 06:44 PM

I really like the Wrigley Field one. Where did you get a pic like that?

Henry · 08-27-2003, 07:55 PM

Added Ebbets Field to The OOTP Reference Desk

The pictures have come from various places... I save anything I like as I come across it - and I have years of images.

Please, as you stop and look, let me know what you like and what you don't. It will help me know what to add next

Eugene Church · 08-27-2003, 09:52 PM

These stadiums are unique and very well done, as is everything you do. I prefer Ebbets over the blueprint style.

However, I prefer a stadium design that puts me behind homeplate looking toward the outfield walls. I want the design to make me feel I am at that stadium watching a game. I want the all of the ads to be clearly visible and not vague and unreadable. I would like to see some empty seats and not capacity-filled stadiums. I like to see the shadows coming over the ballpark.

I want it to look as real as possible...like a photograph if possible.

Ebbets is really nice with the Gem sign in right and the stadium picture in the sky surrounded by Dodger greats above the right field fence. Very creative and interesting.

Thanks for all of your efforts for the OOTPB Community.

scotto313 · 08-27-2003, 09:57 PM

I agree with EC. I want to feel as if I am in the stadium. Not looking to construct it.

Henry · 08-27-2003, 10:15 PM

Well, although I too, do like the behind the plate view, I also think just about every ballpark has been represented that way at least a dozen times. Any pictures from that angle that exist have been turned into an OOTP equivalent.

What got me started on this idea was the fact that the best and most beautiful ballpark shots aren't usually from behind home plate. The bulk of the construction is, in fact, behind the plate. I also think some of the best pictures are actually overhead shots encompasing the entire park. In addition, most seats from which a game is watched are not behind home plate.

This project is intended to utilize those views in an OOTP presentation. The Ebbets image and Wrigley image are my favorites... the blueprint ones were interesting, but I probably won't do any more of those.

My hope is to create an "art piece" I guess, with some great shots and a lot of nostagia.

Eugene Church · 08-28-2003, 03:33 PM

Henry, you are indeed a very skilled, talented and creative artist...and Ebbets is close to a masterpiece.

Henry · 08-28-2003, 08:19 PM

Updates......

Wrigley Field...
Ebbets Field,
The Polo Grounds,
Comiskey Park,
an UPDATED Forbes Field,
League Park,
Griffith Park,
Memorial Stadium, and
TWO versions of Crosley Field.

Henry · 08-29-2003, 11:04 AM

Added Comiskey & Forbes...

TC Dale · 08-29-2003, 11:50 AM

I like these a lot Henry. I like the "different" views of the park. There is so many behind the plate views, sometimes I want to see another view altogether.

Another great thing you do for the OOTP community. Thanks so much!

Eugene Church · 08-29-2003, 12:54 PM

After viewing the stadiums a second time...

Ebbets Field gave me the sense that I was almost there.

Beautiful work.

You and TC Dale are right. We need other views. If we always do things the way we always done them, we get very little progress
and nothing new.

potatoman · 08-29-2003, 12:55 PM

this is nice....nice work

Henry · 08-29-2003, 02:02 PM

Variations on Wrigley.... I think I like the 2nd one best.

Henry · 08-30-2003, 12:11 PM

Added League Park, Cleveland...

scotto313 · 08-30-2003, 06:37 PM

Wow. Those league park pics are great!

Henry · 08-30-2003, 10:29 PM

Added Griffith Park..

Henry · 08-31-2003, 09:26 PM

Added Memorial Stadium (Baltimore) and two versions of Crosley Field. Also UPDATED Forbes...

Brick · 09-10-2003, 02:16 PM

Henry, where can I find these new ballpark layouts?

TC Dale · 09-10-2003, 06:12 PM

http://www.citygate.net/weblog

Brick · 09-11-2003, 08:32 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by TC Dale
http://www.citygate.net/weblog

Which link is it on that site?

08-27-2003, 06:38 PM	#1
Henry Hall of Fame Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 6,498	New Ballpark Samples Check out the ballpark samples below... let me know what you think. Last edited by Henry; 08-31-2003 at 09:24 PM.

08-27-2003, 06:44 PM	#2
DRaysGoRocco Minors (Triple A) Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Offutt AFB, NE Posts: 237	I really like the Wrigley Field one. Where did you get a pic like that? __________________ "It is the nature of being the general manager of a baseball team that you have to remain on familiar terms with people you are continually trying to screw." - Michael Lewis, Moneyball

08-27-2003, 10:15 PM	#6
Henry Hall of Fame Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 6,498	Well, although I too, do like the behind the plate view, I also think just about every ballpark has been represented that way at least a dozen times. Any pictures from that angle that exist have been turned into an OOTP equivalent. What got me started on this idea was the fact that the best and most beautiful ballpark shots aren't usually from behind home plate. The bulk of the construction is, in fact, behind the plate. I also think some of the best pictures are actually overhead shots encompasing the entire park. In addition, most seats from which a game is watched are not behind home plate. This project is intended to utilize those views in an OOTP presentation. The Ebbets image and Wrigley image are my favorites... the blueprint ones were interesting, but I probably won't do any more of those. My hope is to create an "art piece" I guess, with some great shots and a lot of nostagia. Last edited by Henry; 08-28-2003 at 06:35 AM.

08-28-2003, 08:19 PM	#8
Henry Hall of Fame Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 6,498	Updates...... Wrigley Field... Ebbets Field, The Polo Grounds, Comiskey Park, an UPDATED Forbes Field, League Park, Griffith Park, Memorial Stadium, and TWO versions of Crosley Field. Last edited by Henry; 08-31-2003 at 10:27 PM.

08-29-2003, 11:50 AM	#10
TC Dale Global Moderator Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 4,978	I like these a lot Henry. I like the "different" views of the park. There is so many behind the plate views, sometimes I want to see another view altogether. Another great thing you do for the OOTP community. Thanks so much! __________________ ----------------------------------

08-27-2003, 07:55 PM	#3
Henry Hall of Fame Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 6,498	Added Ebbets Field to The OOTP Reference Desk The pictures have come from various places... I save anything I like as I come across it - and I have years of images. Please, as you stop and look, let me know what you like and what you don't. It will help me know what to add next

08-27-2003, 09:52 PM	#4
Eugene Church Hall Of Famer Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 36,205	These stadiums are unique and very well done, as is everything you do. I prefer Ebbets over the blueprint style. However, I prefer a stadium design that puts me behind homeplate looking toward the outfield walls. I want the design to make me feel I am at that stadium watching a game. I want the all of the ads to be clearly visible and not vague and unreadable. I would like to see some empty seats and not capacity-filled stadiums. I like to see the shadows coming over the ballpark. I want it to look as real as possible...like a photograph if possible. Ebbets is really nice with the Gem sign in right and the stadium picture in the sky surrounded by Dodger greats above the right field fence. Very creative and interesting. Thanks for all of your efforts for the OOTPB Community.

08-27-2003, 09:57 PM	#5
scotto313 All Star Starter Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Cleveland, Ohio Posts: 1,220	I agree with EC. I want to feel as if I am in the stadium. Not looking to construct it.

08-28-2003, 03:33 PM	#7
Eugene Church Hall Of Famer Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 36,205	Henry, you are indeed a very skilled, talented and creative artist...and Ebbets is close to a masterpiece.

08-29-2003, 11:04 AM	#9
Henry Hall of Fame Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 6,498	Added Comiskey & Forbes...

08-29-2003, 12:54 PM	#11
Eugene Church Hall Of Famer Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 36,205	After viewing the stadiums a second time... Ebbets Field gave me the sense that I was almost there. Beautiful work. You and TC Dale are right. We need other views. If we always do things the way we always done them, we get very little progress and nothing new.

08-29-2003, 12:55 PM	#12
potatoman Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: New Jersey Posts: 2,410 Infractions: 0/1 (1)	this is nice....nice work __________________ GFBL - Storm - 5 seasons - 500 - 310 New Jersey Nighthawks (1227-717) Last 5 seasons 2011: 118-44 2012: 100-62 2013: 111-51 2014: 106-56 2015: 108-54 OTBA Champions: 2008, 2010,2011

08-29-2003, 02:02 PM	#13
Henry Hall of Fame Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 6,498	Variations on Wrigley.... I think I like the 2nd one best.

08-30-2003, 12:11 PM	#14
Henry Hall of Fame Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 6,498	Added League Park, Cleveland...

08-30-2003, 06:37 PM	#15
scotto313 All Star Starter Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Cleveland, Ohio Posts: 1,220	Wow. Those league park pics are great!

08-30-2003, 10:29 PM	#16
Henry Hall of Fame Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 6,498	Added Griffith Park..

08-31-2003, 09:26 PM	#17
Henry Hall of Fame Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 6,498	Added Memorial Stadium (Baltimore) and two versions of Crosley Field. Also UPDATED Forbes... Last edited by Henry; 08-31-2003 at 10:28 PM.

09-10-2003, 02:16 PM	#18
Brick Minors (Triple A) Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: A legend in my own mind Posts: 289	Henry, where can I find these new ballpark layouts?

09-10-2003, 06:12 PM	#19
TC Dale Global Moderator Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 4,978	http://www.citygate.net/weblog __________________ ----------------------------------