Sunday, November 20, 2011

Helicopter Ride!

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Ace son and heir to the St. Louis daily Photo fortune Andy gave me and Carolyn a fabulous Christmas present last year, a certificate for a helicopter ride around downtown. So, eleven months later, we finally got around to using it (it was about to expire). You had to book two weeks ahead and we got a gray day but wowie zowie was it a lot of fun.

Needless to say, I took hundreds of snaps, some of which will appear here in the coming days. This view is to the east from roughly over 18th Street. On the right, I 64 crosses the Mississippi. Center foreground is the trompe l'oeil facade of the Sheraton Hotel. You can dimly see Busch Stadium behind it and a foot of the Arch in the upper left.

Thanks to Gateway Helicopter Tours for providing a great experience.

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11 comments:

  1. PatNovember 20, 2011 at 4:11 AM

    I am scared of small, sort-of or completely open spaces high up...which means I'd probably only ride in a helicopter to save my life.

    But I am looking forward to your shots!

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  2. s.cNovember 20, 2011 at 4:24 AM

    Well I see the arch in the left upper corner of the picture. I am very curious what you have made of it out of a heli. The ground is a very different composition element as is the sky. But keep them coming, always nice to see.

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  3. cieldequimperNovember 20, 2011 at 4:31 AM

    Now I know what I'm going to ask Father Christmas! I'm going to enjoy this!

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  4. brattcatNovember 20, 2011 at 6:02 AM

    we're going to enjoy this gift too. please post more.

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  5. PerthDailyPhotoNovember 20, 2011 at 9:26 AM

    So looking forward to Thursday to see if the view of 'the arch' this week is going to be from above!! What fun....if you're not scared of heights haha!!

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  6. AnonymousNovember 20, 2011 at 3:21 PM

    Oh, what a great headline picture!

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  7. BirdmanNovember 20, 2011 at 4:11 PM

    Can't wait for the Arch shot this week.

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  8. NathalieNovember 21, 2011 at 5:22 AM

    Talk about an exciting experience!
    We're in for a treat or a string of treats I'm sure!

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  9. ChoppographyNovember 21, 2011 at 9:15 AM

    Expiration often provides motivation! ;)

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  10. Stefan JanssonNovember 22, 2011 at 4:56 AM

    Sounds like great gift to me.

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  11. Helicopter ToursMarch 1, 2012 at 10:46 PM

    Want to try this someday.

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