Esther's photos with the keyword: skyscraper

The workers seem so small and insignificant along side the structure they are building, but without them, there would be no giant skyscraper. AIMG 5535

Chicago, Illinois AIMG 7175

Chicago, Illinois AIMG 7176

Chicago, Illinois AIMG 7151

"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 AIMG 6161

"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 AIMG 6159

Toronto, Ontario, Canada Handheld AIMG 6681

Toronto, Ontario, Canada Hand held AIMG 6678

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. ABalloon Ride Sept.2006 011

View from the Boston Harbor AIMG 3664

View from the Boston Harbor showing the Custom House Tower in the background.

Melbourne, Australia is the second most populous city in Australia and the capital of the state of Victoria. In addition to its stunning architecture dating from the Victorian gold rush period. it has numerous creative, modern structures that grace its skyline and make a walk along the Yarra River a real treat. AIMG_5915

There is a marvelous bike path along the Yarra River in Melbourne, Australia that leads to the entrance of the Royal Botanic Gardens AIMG_6142

Massachusetts Institute of Technology's 150th Birthday celebration. MIT is one of the premier universities in the world and emphasizes scientific and technological education and research. It was founded in 1861 and turned 150 years old in 2011. Celebrations included technological events, artistic displays, a gigantic 500,000 calorie three-diminsional birthday cake in the shape of the university and fireworks over the Charles River. In the background, the 32nd through 49th floors of the Prudential Tower in Boston, Massachusetts sent out a birthday greeting. AIMG_1403

Boston Harbor view of the new(er) skyline of Boston. The 18th Century side of Boston can be visited just on the other side of these buidings. Our Daily Topic: Seen around town EWhale Watch June 2006 002

Hong Kong at night AChina.07 X1886 ODT: Night Photography

Hong Kong at night. Handheld but resting on a wall. ODT: High Angle AChina.07 X1814