Tag Archives: above

Skyline panorama of the week

Posted on 03/04/2016 by sdunwell

Panoramic view from Millenium Place, looking towards the harbor. 200 degrees, from Zakim Bridge on left to Southeast expressway on right.

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Aerial photo of the week: Boston lighthouse

Posted on 07/27/2015 by sdunwell

Boston lighthouse aerial view at dusk. One of seven murals (8×15′) at Children’s Hospital, directed by Betty Bothereau of L’Attitude Gallery. R22 pilot = Anne Umphrey.

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Aerial photo of the week: Harvard campus

Posted on 06/30/2015 by sdunwell

New 14 ft mural of the campus for Harvard Continuing Education. This aerial fills the back wall of the new Welcome Center. Hassie H4 from E. P. Levine, Helicopter R44 from Blue Hill. Thanks to Seaport Graphics for printing, mounting … Continue reading →

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Rooftop view of the week: Fifth Avenue & Broadway

Posted on 11/19/2014 by sdunwell

Fifth Avenue and Broadway intersect at Madison Square, with the Flatiron Building in the angle.  This view from 26th street, for a commercial developer.

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First aerial photograph in USA – 10/13/1860

Posted on 10/13/2014 by sdunwell

First successful aerial photograph made in the USA, by J. W. Black, 10/13/1860, from a balloon tethered over Boston Common. Left, the original, at the Boston Public Library. Right, a view from the same spot, same day and time, 2012. … Continue reading →

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

Posted on 10/07/2014 by sdunwell

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: Harvested fields, Pullman, WA

Posted on 09/30/2014 by sdunwell

Wheat fields in the Palouse area, eastern Washington. Rolling hills with late afternoon light cutting across the contour plowing. Cessna 172.

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Aerial photo of the week: Fan Pier

Posted on 09/23/2014 by sdunwell

Fan Pier, Boston: 1987 and September, 2014 aerial views. Altitude 1400 ft. Schweitzer 300 helicopter; Taylor Chase = pilot. Anthony’s Pier 4 restaurant, bottom center, is now closed. The Moakley Federal Courthouse is almost obscured by the new Vertex buildings … Continue reading →

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Aerial photo of the week: Chatham, MA

Posted on 08/08/2014 by sdunwell

Aerial view of Chatham, on Cape Cod, with the entrance to Pleasant Bay (aptly named), looking north towards Nauset. Low tide in the morning. Cessna 172, altitude 2200 ft. Pilot = Jill Douglas.

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aerial photo – Battle of Bunker Hill June 17,1775

Posted on 06/19/2014 by sdunwell

On June 17, 1775, British troops attacked the fortified hill top against heavy militia resistance. The monument marks the top of Bunker Hill, although most of the fighting was on nearby Breed’s Hill.  This view looking SE towards the Old … Continue reading →

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