Above and Beyond

Aerial photo of the week: Chatham sand bars

Posted on 08/28/2013 by sdunwell

Low tide, sand patterns at Monomoy, off Chatham, MA. Altitude 2000 ft, Cessna 172. This area between Morris Island Monomoy is a treasure-trove of aerial photo opportunity.

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Above photo of the week: St. Anthony Fiesta

Posted on 08/23/2013 by sdunwell

The Fiesta of St. Anthony of Padua begins today in Boston’s North End. Named “Feast of all Feasts” and voted “Best of Boston”, the festival was begun by immigrants from Montefalcione. This image made from the scaffolding behind their stage. A low-altitude aerial. I made a video that runs on their website http://www.stanthonysfeast.com

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Aerial photo of the week: Cape Lookout, NC

Posted on 08/08/2013 by sdunwell

Aerial view of the Outer Banks at Cape Lookout, Beaufort, NC view north to Core Sound, elevation 4000 ft. Called “The Graveyard of the Atlantic.” Cessna 172 from Beaufort, NC.

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Aerial photo of the week: three-decker housing, Somerville, MA

Posted on 07/10/2013 by sdunwell

Rows of gambrel-roofed houses in Somerville, MA. Low angle oblique telephoto to compress and dramatize the repeating pattern. Helicopter is Robinson R-22.

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Architecture photo of the week: Hatch Shell July 3 & 4

Posted on 07/03/2013 by sdunwell

July 3rd is rehearsal evening at the Hatch Shell, with better access and less TV presence than the 4th. A better way to enjoy the Boston Pops. (architect Richard Shaw, 1940)

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Aerial photo of the week: Fort Independence

Posted on 06/19/2013 by sdunwell

Fort Independence, on Castle Island, Boston. Early in the morning, after a harbor skyline sunrise shoot. Castle Island, once isolated, is now connected to South Boston and the Conley container terminal. Several forts have used this site, with names including Castle William and Fort Adams.

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Aerial photo of the week: sand patterns, Plymouth harbor

Posted on 06/06/2013 by sdunwell

Low tide, Plymouth, MA. Circling in a Cessna 172, with Alpha One Flight. The receding tide reveals fabulous patterns, just below the water. The scene repeats along and behind numerous barrier beaches.

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Aerial Photo of the week: Boston Harbor + Fan Pier

Posted on 05/22/2013 by sdunwell

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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Architecture photo of the week: Media Lab

Posted on 04/30/2013 by sdunwell

The MIT Media Lab has won the 2012 Harleston Parker Medal for “Most Beautiful” new building in Boston. Design by Maki & Associates, with Leers Weinzapfel Associates. The prize was awarded yesterday. Shown here, two interior views.

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Aerial photo of the week: Boston Marathon

Posted on 04/15/2013 by sdunwell

The start of the Boston Marathon, Hopkinton, MA. Left, from 10 ft up, on a ladder. Right, 800 ft up from a small helicopter. The runners are crowded at the start, and moving slowly downhill; 26.2 miles to Boston.

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