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Customs House Tower clock – 105 anniversary

While the tower was completed in 1915, the clock was not started until noon on April 6, 1916. Built by the Howard Clock Co., it has a 9 foot pendulum.   Stats:  22 ft diameter face,  3 ft glass numbers, … Continue reading

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Boston aerial sunrise clouds

On left, just before the sun clears the skyline buildings. On right, a few minutes later, as a scrim of clouds moves in from the west. The sun must be blocked to reduce its intensity. In this case, it is … Continue reading

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Aerial UAV photo of the week – sunrise Nantasket

This aerial image was taken with the Inspire 2 drone UAV, at 400 ft, which is the legal limit. I am amazed at how well this machine flies. Best results when the wind is 10 kts or less.

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“Above Boston” photo exhibit, Concord, MA

This image – “Sunrise skyline from East Boston” is the key photo in my exhibit “Above Boston” opening March 1 at Trinity Episcopal Church Parish Hall, 81 Elm St., Concord, MA. The show runs until May 1. Artist reception on … Continue reading

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New Boston Seaport aerial view

Sept 13 was a beautiful morning for aerial views. Great visibility, light winds. Flying with Taylor from Blue Hill Helicopters in the R-44. This series made shortly after sunrise. Camera is the Canon 5D Mark 3-SR for super Hi-Res images.

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Customs House tower aerial clock centennial

The clock on this tower began ticking 100 years ago this week. The tower dates from 1915, and the Greek Revival building below from 1836.

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Aerial photo of the week: Orient Point, Long Island, NY

Sunrise, looking over Orient Point, on Long Island. Gardiner’s Bay is at the top and Long Island Sound is on the bottom.

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Aerial Photo of the week: Boston Harbor + Fan Pier

A new aerial view of the Boston harbor skyline, showing Fan Pier and Vertex on the left. Altitude 1400 ft. A beautiful morning with no wind.  Helicopter is Schweizer 300, from Blue Hill Helicopters.

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Aerial photo of the week: U Mass Boston

University of Massachusetts Boston campus view sunrise,  Boston Sunday Globe this week  half-page ad. Helicopter Schweizer 300.  Blue Hill Helicopters.

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Aerial photo of the week: Connecticut River sunrise

Sunrise on the Connecticut river, near Haddam, CT aerial view with wispy river fog

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