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I voted for Albany's skyline, but not because I actually like it or anything, but because it does have the best vantage point - John Boyd Thacher State Park. Hands down, the best view of any upstate city. It really gives you an idea of the vastness of the Hudson Valley (and Mohawk Valley convergence).
I do agree that the Albany skyline looks very manufactured, as it is not very plentiful and was essentially all built up at the same time to give it some character.
Really, the only things the Albany skyline has going for it is the fact that the Corning Tower is the tallest skyscraper in New York State outside of New York City, and the vantage points you're given thanks to the complex topography of the region. Other than that, though, "Smallbany" probably has one of the smallest skylines out of all the choices.
That would be a nice vantage point if that lake didn't smell like death. And I don't really think a towering 1,300 ft escarpment is comparable to a polluted medium-sized lake in terms of natural beauty.
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That would be a nice vantage point if that lake didn't smell like death. And I don't really think a towering 1,300 ft escarpment is comparable to a polluted medium-sized lake in terms of natural beauty.
It is getting cleaned up as we speak and I was thinking in regards to were the lake, city skyline and hills to the south meet. There is an escarpment to the south and east of Syracuse too: http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Onondaga_Formation
I don't know if the Hudson or Mohawk are any better due to the unfortunate reality of industrialization.
It is getting cleaned up as we speak and I was thinking in regards to were the lake, city skyline and hills to the south meet. I don't know if the Hudson is any better due to the unfortunate reality of industrialization.
The Hudson is definitely not any better, haha. Fortunately, the valley itself is wide enough so you can enjoy its natural beauty while being far away from the polluted river. Although there are some nice vantage points of Albany along the Hudson, it's best viewed from afar.
(Photo by Chris Sanfino Panoramio - Photo of Albany from Amtrak Bridge)
I like that picture better since the disturbingly robotic monoliths are mostly hidden - lol!
The Hudson is definitely not any better, haha. Fortunately, the valley itself is wide enough so you can enjoy its natural beauty while being far away from the polluted river. Although there are some nice vantage points of Albany along the Hudson, it's best viewed from afar.
Yeah, this is a nice view of Albany. Are there any good shots from the Helderburgs or were those previous shots taken from there?
That's where the previous shots were taken from. Thacher Park takes advantage of the views with binoculars offered for people, since the city is far from the cliffs. It's cool because you can see Crossgates Mall, the UAlbany campus, and then Empire Plaza all in a line in the distance.
Google Maps actually has street view for part of the park: http://goo.gl/maps/k0n2V
All along the escarpment, though, there are great views through the clearings in the trees.
I discovered a spectacular view of Rochester over the past summer, from a big hill in Harriet Hollister park. You also see the entire length of Honeoye Lake, beautiful. It's a long distance from Rochester, 30-40 miles, so a good camera is required.
I discovered a spectacular view of Rochester over the past summer, from a big hill in Harriet Hollister park. You also see the entire length of Honeoye Lake, beautiful. It's a long distance from Rochester, 30-40 miles, so a good camera is required.
Where is Harriet Hollister park?
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