August Pittsburgh Aerials

[Flash]

I attempted a flight over Pittsburgh last May with somewhat disappointing results. It was too hazy and the pilot only flew around the city once, and I was on the wrong side. I got another chance on the 14th under slightly better visibilty conditions, but was able to circle downtown 4 or 5 times (what I wanted to do last time). Most of the images I had to correct for contrast (due to the haze) so some quality was compromised.

Possibly my favorite:

Oakland, with Downtown background.

Catherdral of Learning:

Carnegie Mellon foreground, Pitt background:

The large sweeping structure is, of course, the new Convention Center.

Church on Mount Washington:

Start of the Strip:

Nice view of the Strip District:

Fireworks bonus:

[Flash]

Long view of the strip.

This is another favorite of mine.

East Carson, bottom.

Oakland again.

1960's-false-color-encyclopedia-like image from a distance (due to haze correction).

South Side goodness:

Sim City:

South Side Works continuing to plant. Old mills popular for redevelopment.

Colday?

Homestead:

Homestead's popular Waterfront development, on the old Homestead Steel Works site, stacks still stand. (You may have learned in gradeschool about the massacre that occured there in 1892.)

Sandcastle!

Circle lot at Allegheny CO airport.

Houses, cemetary.

Hope you enjoyed.

[PghUSA]

Thanks flash, those are great shots, how is the site doing for you?

[Neo]

Those are great! Thanks for posting them, I just love aerials. I thought downtown areas were restricted still?

[Allan]

Awesome pics! Pittsburgh is one of my favorite cities so thanks for posting these!

[Flash]

Thanks for your comments.

[Oldmanladyluck]

Pittsburgh has a very beautiful skyline.... great pics!!!

[Evergrey]

amazing