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Umeda Sky Building, Osaka, Japan
I couldn't leave this saga and Mrs R hanging in the air, now could I? As the title says - what goes up, must come down and the downward journey was always going to be a little trickery that the upward leg.
The trouble with the up escalator is that you don't notice the run-off section as the steps level out, but you sure as hell notice it on the downwards one. I think Mrs R noticed it as well as she instantly backed up. As the saying goes... you can lead a horse to water, but a pencil must be lead (I thank-you). I must confess myself, I thought of a rollercoaster at this point, which I really do hate! More to do with my engineering head and the lack of backup systems - come on, who thinks chair swings are ace with that single nut and bolt holding you in that school sized chair counteracting the centrifugal force but I digress.
Just like the up escalator we had to let a group of visitors pass before our own Neil Armstrong moment but no sooner had we both stepped on it ourselves I thought a pregnant lady had gone into labour such was the puffing and panting behind me but oh no, it was Mrs R hyperventilating with fear. Ever the concerned husband, I managed to fire off a few frames as we went over the edge before my backpack began to shake violently...again! I did try and point out to her that these lens image stabilisation systems weren't designed for such situations but I don't think she heard me.
Now to be fair to Mrs R, the down escalator does afford you the view of looking down at all the buildings and cars at street level (you might be able to pick some out in my shot) but had Mrs R's eyes been open this might have lead to stage 5 on the fear scale.
In order to make it to the bottom my remaining shots are all taken sat on the escalator steps with the handrails at eye level much like E.T's viewpoint would be (had he been there!). I may post one of them later on but for now enough's enough and besides we have Japan's tallest building to contend with later in the day... or maybe not!
The Ponce de Leon Inlet Light is a lighthouse and museum located at Ponce de León Inlet in Central Florida. At 175 feet (53 m) in height, it is the tallest lighthouse in the state of Florida and one of the tallest in the United States (the Cape Hatteras Light in North Carolina is taller at 207 feet (63 m)). It is located between St. Augustine Light and Cape Canaveral Light. Restored by the Ponce de Leon Inlet Lighthouse Preservation Association, the lighthouse became a National Historic Landmark in 1998.
There were many shipwrecks along the coast near the Mosquito Inlet, but it was not until 1883 that another effort was begun to place a light there. Completed in 1887 and located on the north side of the inlet, the new lighthouse was based on Light-House Board standard plans with modifications made for the specific site. Construction was supervised by Chief Engineer Orville E. Babcock until his death by drowning in the Mosquito Inlet in 1884. The tower was completed and the lamp, which could be seen 17 nautical miles; 32 kilometers (20 mi) away, lit in 1887.
In 1897, author and journalist Stephen Crane was en route to cover a brewing revolt against Spanish rule in Cuba, when the ship he was on, the SS Commodore, sank off the coast of Florida. Crane escaped in a small dinghy with several crewmen, and they eventually sighted and steered for the Mosquito Inlet Light. Crane used this experience in his short story "The Open Boat".
The original lamp burned kerosene; in 1909 it was replaced with an incandescent oil vapor lamp. In 1924 a generator was installed to provide electricity in the keepers' dwellings and to pump water, replacing an old windmill pump. The lighthouse beacon was electrified in 1933 with a 500-watt lamp. The first order Fresnel lens was replaced with a third order rotating Fresnel lens at the same time.
In 1927 the name of Mosquito Inlet was changed to Ponce de Leon Inlet. The lighthouse was transferred from the abolished Lighthouse Service to the United States Coast Guard in 1939, which would oversee it for the next three decades. In 1970, the Coast Guard abandoned the old light station and established a new beacon at New Smyrna Beach. The abandoned property was then deeded to the Town of Ponce Inlet. At the urging of concerned citizens, the Town of Ponce Inlet accepted the Light Station property from the Coast Guard in 1972, and the Lighthouse Preservation Association was formed to manage the museum. That same year, the lighthouse was listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
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From 100+ floors up. One World Trade Center, New York City.
If you look closely, in the fourth window from the left and above the person crouching, you can spot the Statue of Liberty.
Remembering ... "Lunch atop a Skyscraper"
A sincere tribute to the workers and the author of the original photo (was taken on September 20, 1932) .
In "Top of the Rock" - Rockefeller Building.
New York - USA
Video "NEW YORK, NEW YORK": youtu.be/s5EsGAdIvQc
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Eureka Skydeck 88 has awe inspiring views of Melbourne from the observation deck of the highest public vantage point in the Southern Hemisphere.
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Looking down on the terraced balconies on the top levels of a building from the observation deckof the Sydney Tower Eye.
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Auttiköngäs is one of the best places to visit in Rovaniemi for nature lovers. From dense forests to spectacular waterfalls, this area boasts breathtaking beauty. Auttiköngäs is a perfect destination for a day out. Here stands a rocky observation tower that offers a stunning view of the surroundings, including a beautiful winter's vista over the snow-capped peaks. The Kuusamontie Nature Tower is located 70 km east of Rovaniemi. The main attraction of the area is the 16-meter-high Auttiköngäs waterfalls. The forest in the Auttiköngäs area is so ancient that it can be considered a primary or pristine forest. The massive nature tower sits atop the rocky peak along the Auttiköngäs Nature Trail, 200 m above sea level. Accessible via a staircase and a platform, you can reach the observation deck. The tower is roofed and surrounded by a stunning ancient forest atop a hill, offering a magnificent view of the surrounding hills and the snow-capped peaks. Tables and benches are placed beside the nature tower. The location is equipped with a campfire pit, benches, a woodshed, and an annex. The annex features a natural stone fireplace, perfect for roasting sausages and brewing coffee. It also includes a large table and benches. Firewood is available in the nearby woodshed.
Auttiköngäs is one of the most spectacular waterfalls in Finland, surrounded by the tranquility of the taiga forest. The Auttikönkä nature trail takes you over the waterfall, into the primeval forest, and towards the rocks. An interesting and diverse nature trail begins on the premises of the wooden café-restaurant Pirttikahvila. The popular Auttikönkää nature trail can be traversed on foot even in winter. Please be aware that especially stairs and hills can be very slippery, as there is no winter maintenance on the route. Photo of BieJee walking towards the Kuusamontie observation deck.
Auttiköngäs is een van de beste plaatsen om te bezoeken in Rovaniemi voor natuurliefhebbers. Van dichtbegroeide bossen tot spectaculaire watervallen: dit gebied herbergt adembenemende schoonheid. Auttiköngäs is een perfecte bestemming voor een dagje uit. Hier staat een rotsachtige uitkijktoren die een prachtig uitzicht biedt op de omgeving, inclusief een prachtig winter's uitzicht over de besneeuwde toppen. De Kuusamontie-natuurtoren ligt 70 km ten oosten van Rovaniemi. De belangrijkste attractie van het gebied zijn de 16 meter hoge Auttiköngäs-watervallen. Het bos in het Auttiköngäs-gebied is zo oud dat het als primair of ongerept bos kan worden beschouwd. De enorme natuurtoren staat op de rotsachtige top langs het Auttiköngäs-natuurpad, 200 m boven zeeniveau. Via een trap en een tussenplatform bereikt u het observatiedek. De toren heeft een dak en is omgeven door een prachtig oud bos op een heuveltop, met een schitterend uitzicht over de omliggende heuvels en de besneeuwde toppen. Er zijn een tafel en banken naast de natuurtoren geplaatst. De locatie is uitgerust met een kampvuurplaats, banken, een houtschuur en een bijgebouw. Het bijgebouw heeft een natuurstenen schouw, perfect voor het braden van worstjes en het zetten van koffie. Het beschikt ook over een grote tafel en banken. Brandhout is beschikbaar in de nabijgelegen houtschuur.
National Register of Historic Places reference No.: 14000181
Oregon City, Oregon
46 minutes before sunset.
Alone in the top of the city. Taken in the observation deck in the Costanera Center Tower at 300 metres from the floor.
Santiago, Chile.
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The Skylon Tower in Niagara Falls was built opened in 1965 and rises 775' above the base of Niagara Falls. It has a revolving restaurant. Great for watching one of the wonders of the world over a romantic meal.
Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner / American Airlines
Tokyo International Airport (Haneda Airport)
Viewing from 5F observation deck, Terminal 2.
東京国際空港C滑走路を離陸するアメリカン航空のボーイング787ドリームライナー
東京国際空港（羽田空港）第2ターミナル展望デッキ
View of lower Manhattan and Empire State Building, from Top of the Rock, GE Building, Rockefeller Center.
The Top of the Rock at Rockefeller Center in New York is a great place to get an overview of the city and Central Park. The sunsets are also great from here!
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Cityscape of Bangkok and Chao Phraya River view from King Power Mahanakhon, in this scene: Icon Siam, Le Bua at Satate Tower, The River Condominium and more
Osaka, Japan
By the time we reached Osaka in the late afternoon via our fourth Shinkansen journey, we were both beginning to feel a bit "citied out" and the thought of site seeing in Japan's second biggest city seemed somewhat tiring. But we may never have the opportunity to revisit Japan again and so after finding the hotel, which was conveniently situated over the subway line although it took over half an hour to find it, we reviewed our itinerary and headed for the hotel bar and restaurant and an early night.
The following morning we were both up with the larks and out of the hotel and heading for yet another new subway network. First tick on the list was the Umeda Sky building - a very quirky design skyscraper that is the 19th tallest building in Osaka at 173m (568 ft), but doesn't even make the top 50 in Japan, but that's not the main reason for visiting. I'd read about it before going to Japan and was surprised that Mrs R had included it in our itinerary for I know she would be freaked out by its "interesting" features.
The building consists of two 40-story towers that connect at their two uppermost stories, with a glass bridge midway and a pair of escalators that cross the void from the 35th floor of the west tower up to the 39th floor of the east tower. Now as much as I like my architecture this building simple tries too hard for the wow factor. The escalators were the most memorable part of the visit as the observation deck and rooftop circuit can't hold a light to the Orizuru Tower in Hiroshima in my opinion. In my posting you can see the external glass elevator between the white and red sculptures and the two escalators at the top. If you don't like heights, then this might be one to give a miss as Mrs R would have done in hindsight. You'll see what I mean in the next upload...
Mori Tower, Roppongi Hills
I've often wondered when looking at panoramas and epic vistas, do they really convey a sense of scale to the viewer, especially an unfamiliar scene. My own thoughts are they do not unless there are recognisable points of reference that we might personally know to bridge that void.
To re-iterate my point, we've all seen images of the Grand Canyon, but to my mind these never live up to the reality, after all you are looking at a limited image size, maybe in a book, magazine or computer screen. Nothing ever conveys the scale until you visit these places for yourself and I've been lucky enough to stand on the rim of the Grand Canyon as well as on top of Uluru and wonder at my own insignificance within those landscapes, so I feel this will have little effect on most of you but let me try and explain.
My lasting impression of Tokyo is the overwhelming size of this city and that nearly 40m people can function and live in harmony there. I had hoped that the view from the Skytree would convey this point but as I mentioned in a previous post a decent panorama is hard to shoot on account of the windows and framework.
However, the Sky Deck at Mori Tower in Roppongi Hills does its damndest to compensate and is by far the better view in my opinion. This was originally an 8 frame panorama that actually stitched together very well but I've cut it down to just 6. The view is just the north west quadrant of Tokyo with the dominant and most recognisable structure in the city - the Tokyo Tower (a communication and observation tower painted white and international orange) in the middle. However, if you look to the left on the skyline you can make out the Skytree - the second tallest structure in the world, second only to the Burj Khalifa. To give you some sense of scale, from where I am standing on top of the Mori Tower the Tokyo Tower is 1.5km away and from there to the Skytree is another 8.2km measured directly. Both these structures are deemed to be within the inner city of Tokyo but the accompanying image will hopefully give you an idea of just how big metropolitan Tokyo is.