Esther's photos with the keyword: view
The window beckons
St. Paul's Cathedral
01 Dec 2018 |
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As seen from the sky garden atop 20 Fenchurch Street.
"20 Fenchurch Street is a commercial skyscraper in London that takes its name from its address on Fenchurch Street, in the historic City of London financial district. It has been nicknamed 'The Walkie-Talkie' because of its distinctive shape. Construction was completed in spring 2014, and the three-floor 'sky garden' was opened in January 2015. The 38-storey building is 160 m (525 ft) tall, making it the sixth-tallest[citation needed] building in the City of London and the 12th tallest in greater London. "
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/20_Fenchurch_Street
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The twisting Thames
01 Dec 2018 |
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As seen from the sky garden atop 20 Fenchurch Street.
"20 Fenchurch Street is a commercial skyscraper in London that takes its name from its address on Fenchurch Street, in the historic City of London financial district. It has been nicknamed 'The Walkie-Talkie' because of its distinctive shape. Construction was completed in spring 2014, and the three-floor 'sky garden' was opened in January 2015. The 38-storey building is 160 m (525 ft) tall, making it the sixth-tallest[citation needed] building in the City of London and the 12th tallest in greater London. "
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/20_Fenchurch_Street
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Transporting the public
01 Dec 2018 |
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As seen from the sky garden atop 20 Fenchurch Street.
"20 Fenchurch Street is a commercial skyscraper in London that takes its name from its address on Fenchurch Street, in the historic City of London financial district. It has been nicknamed 'The Walkie-Talkie' because of its distinctive shape. Construction was completed in spring 2014, and the three-floor 'sky garden' was opened in January 2015. The 38-storey building is 160 m (525 ft) tall, making it the sixth-tallest[citation needed] building in the City of London and the 12th tallest in greater London. "
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/20_Fenchurch_Street
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The Tower of London
01 Dec 2018 |
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As seen from the sky garden atop 20 Fenchurch Street.
"20 Fenchurch Street is a commercial skyscraper in London that takes its name from its address on Fenchurch Street, in the historic City of London financial district. It has been nicknamed 'The Walkie-Talkie' because of its distinctive shape. Construction was completed in spring 2014, and the three-floor 'sky garden' was opened in January 2015. The 38-storey building is 160 m (525 ft) tall, making it the sixth-tallest[citation needed] building in the City of London and the 12th tallest in greater London. "
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/20_Fenchurch_Street
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The Shard
01 Dec 2018 |
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As seen from the sky garden atop 20 Fenchurch Street.
"20 Fenchurch Street is a commercial skyscraper in London that takes its name from its address on Fenchurch Street, in the historic City of London financial district. It has been nicknamed 'The Walkie-Talkie' because of its distinctive shape. Construction was completed in spring 2014, and the three-floor 'sky garden' was opened in January 2015. The 38-storey building is 160 m (525 ft) tall, making it the sixth-tallest[citation needed] building in the City of London and the 12th tallest in greater London. "
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/20_Fenchurch_Street
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The Boston Public Garden (Explored)
04 Apr 2015 |
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Back in 2006, a tethered helium balloon ride was offered on the Boston Common. The day I went, it was rather windy which kept the balloon spinning around and affording wonderful views of the city. I had a great time leaning over the side and taking photos, but my husband did not appreciate the spinning and vowed never to ride a balloon again.
The Boston Public Garden was dedicated in 1837 as the first public garden in the United States.
The Sunday Challenge: Looking Down
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View of the Boston Common
04 Apr 2015 |
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Back in 2006, a tethered helium balloon ride was offered on the Boston Common. The day I went, it was rather windy which kept the balloon spinning around and affording wonderful views of the city. I had a great time leaning over the side and taking photos, but my husband did not appreciate the spinning and vowed never to ride a balloon again.
The Soldiers and Sailors Monument in Boston Common was constructed between 1874 and 1877 to commemorate the Civil War dead. It is located on Flag Staff Hill and is 126 feet tall. The shallow water near it is known as the Frog Pond and is a favorite in the summer for wading and in the winter for ice skating.
Not the Sunday Challenge: Looking Down
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Cityscape (Explored)
01 Apr 2015 |
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Back in 2006, a tethered helium balloon ride was offered on the Boston Common. The day I went, it was rather windy which kept the balloon spinning around and affording wonderful views of the city. I had a great time leaning over the side and taking photos, but my husband did not appreciate the spinning and vowed never to ride a balloon again.
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Massachusetts Statehouse
01 Apr 2015 |
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The "new" Massachusetts Statehouse which remains in use today was built in 1789. Its dome is made out of copper and is covered in 24 karat gold leaf.
Back in 2006, a tethered helium balloon ride was offered on the Boston Common. The day I went, it was rather windy which kept the balloon spinning around and affording wonderful views of the city. I had a great time leaning over the side and taking photos, but my husband did not appreciate the spinning and vowed never to ride a balloon again.
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City in the hills
Plaza de Armes, Cusco, Peru
24 Feb 2015 |
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"The Plaza de Armas was called ‘Huacaypata’ after its construction during the Inca Empire. The original plaza was twice the current size, and functioned as the cultural center of Inca life. Cuzco, which was the capital of the Inca Empire, was designed in the shape of a Puma to reflect their Inca animal mythology. Historians proclaim the plaza was intentionally built at the location of the heart of the Puma, in the center of the city. The location of the Plaza is no coincidence. The Plaza is used for most of the city’s events, gatherings, and festivals. Historians feel that the Plaza functioned as the cultural center, or "heart," of the Inca Empire.
In 1532 Spanish Conquistador Francisco Pizarro defeated the Inca Empire and took control of Cuzco, renaming the Plaza to "Plaza de Armas." The Spanish reduced the size of the Plaza by building two Churches, la Catedral and la Compañia. La Catedral was built where the palace of Inca Wirancocha once stood. La Compañia was built in 1571 by the Jesuits during the time of Wayna Capac, the last ruler of the unconquered empire. An earthquake in 1650 destroyed the church leading to its immediate reconstruction, which resulted in one of the most beautiful churches in Latin America. The Plaza de Armas portrays the city's diverse history while remaining the center of Cuzco life and culture."
www.pps.org/great_public_spaces/one?public_place_id=612
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Deep gorge
29 Dec 2013 |
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On the Devil's Nose Train Ride.
Nariz del Diablo, or Devil's Nose train - was named after the near vertical mountain of the same name which blocked the route. Engineers designed a series of switchbacks which allowed the train to climb nearly 2700 feet at a gradient of 1-in-18 by going forwards then backwards up a second set of tracks. tracks.
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Follow the river
29 Dec 2013 |
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On the Devil's Nose Train Ride.
Nariz del Diablo, or Devil's Nose train - was named after the near vertical mountain of the same name which blocked the route. Engineers designed a series of switchbacks which allowed the train to climb nearly 2700 feet at a gradient of 1-in-18 by going forwards then backwards up a second set of tracks. tracks.
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Waiting for the iron horse
29 Dec 2013 |
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On the Devil's Nose Train Ride.
Nariz del Diablo, or Devil's Nose train - was named after the near vertical mountain of the same name which blocked the route. Engineers designed a series of switchbacks which allowed the train to climb nearly 2700 feet at a gradient of 1-in-18 by going forwards then backwards up a second set of tracks. tracks.
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Blue skies and mountains
28 Dec 2013 |
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On the Devil's Nose Train Ride.
Nariz del Diablo, or Devil's Nose train - was named after the near vertical mountain of the same name which blocked the route. Engineers designed a series of switchbacks which allowed the train to climb nearly 2700 feet at a gradient of 1-in-18 by going forwards then backwards up a second set of tracks. tracks.
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Starting the trip
28 Dec 2013 |
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On the Devil's Nose Train Ride. Notice that the mountain in the distance has been cultivated.
Nariz del Diablo, or Devil's Nose train - was named after the near vertical mountain of the same name which blocked the route. Engineers designed a series of switchbacks which allowed the train to climb nearly 2700 feet at a gradient of 1-in-18 by going forwards then backwards up a second set of tracks. tracks.
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Steep slopes
28 Dec 2013 |
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On the Devil's Nose Train Ride.
Nariz del Diablo, or Devil's Nose train - was named after the near vertical mountain of the same name which blocked the route. Engineers designed a series of switchbacks which allowed the train to climb nearly 2700 feet at a gradient of 1-in-18 by going forwards then backwards up a second set of tracks. tracks.
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