Questions tagged [vantage-points]
Finding great spots for views, panoramas, or photography of specific sites or locations.
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Can I see Lebanon from Cyprus?
On the map, Cyprus seems not to far away from Lebanon. Approximately 100 kilometers. Is it possible to see parts of Lebanon from anywhere in Cyprus?
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What publicly accessible tall structures to take photos from exist in London?
I'm looking for publicly accessible tall structures in London from where I can take photos of the city.
The Monument to the Great Fire of London has pretty good views, and I understand you can get ...
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What publicly accessible tall buildings are good for views & photography in Manhattan?
There was a similar question for London... but what about New York City?
I'm mainly thinking (Midtown) Manhattan, but feel free to recommend awesome vantage points elsewhere in NYC too. If going to ...
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What is the highest viewing spot in London that is accessible free of charge?
I would like to visit a viewing spot in London, but I don't want to pay any entrance fees. Where is the highest spot to do so?
Note that restaurants and bars (or other freely accessible venues) are ...
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From what point could you view the most US states?
A fairly simple question: from what single point could you see the most US states? It seems like it should be a popular tourist attraction.
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Where can I go in Vancouver that's high up for a good view of the city for photography?
Yes, we have similar questions for Manhattan and London, but having just moved to Vancouver I'm keen to find something here - there are a lot of skyscrapers downtown, but I know nothing about them.
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Is there any possibility to view London from "The Gherkin"?
30 St Mary Axe, officially The Swiss Re Building, colloquially The Gherkin is one of the most prominent and tallest buildings in modern London, but it's proving difficult to find out for sure whether ...
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Where is a tripod allowed from high up in New York City?
The title says it all. I'd like to make a time-lapse video in New York City, but most buildings do not allow tripods. Does anyone know where I can use one 'from above'?
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Can I view London from the top of its tallest building?
One Canada Square, incorrectly referred to as Canary Wharf is one of the tallest buildings in London, but it's proving difficult to find out for sure whether it has any public viewing platform or bar ...
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How can I find tall buildings with a publicly accessible view at an upper floor?
Many travelers enjoy great views from high vantage points such as a hill nearby a city (e.g. Mount Monserrate in Bogota, Colombia), or the (less popular than the Space Needle, but taller) Columbia ...
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Sunrise/sunset photographic opportunities at the Grand Canyon
I'm hoping to get a great view of the sunrise at the Grand Canyon. I'll be staying in Williams, and will be there the first weekend of September. Where is generally (on the South Rim) considered to ...
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