Tag Archives: skyline

Aerial photo of the week: Fan Pier

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 – Battle of Bunker Hill June 17,1775

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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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: Charlestown winter skyline

This winter panorama is from the top of the Bunker Hill Monument, looking SW over the Zakim Bridge to Boston

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Architectural photo of the week: Icon Brickell, Miami

Miami skyline looking south from Epic Hotel, with Brickell Key left, Icon Brickell center (Architectonica) and Brickell Ave right. L+R pano 17mm TS lens.

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Aerial photo of the week: Copley Square snow

View of Copley Square at dusk with fresh snow, from the Prudential Skywalk. Boston Common at top left.

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