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    Providence RI skyline from Prospect Park

    Prospect Terrence Park Congdon St, Providence, RI 02906 Prospect Terrence Park situated on a hill, just north of Brown University overlooks downtown Providence. This park lends itself well to skyline shots. Attached are (2) skyline shots, (1) shot of Rhode Island Capitol building and a picture of a JUMP BIKE leaning against the outside fence of Prospect Park. Settings all taken with Sony Nex 7  mirrorless camera and Sony 18-55 mm lens: Capitol shot:  1/4000, f8, ISO 800.  Focal length 55 mm (35 mm equiv. = 83 mm) Downtown skyline: 1/320, f16, ISO 800. focal length 38 (35 mm equiv. = 57 mm) Downtown buildings with red bush and foliage in…

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    Downtown Portland Maine

    Downtown Portland Maine Cheryl and I stayed a few days at the Westin Hotel in downtown Portland ME during mid September of 2018.  We spent a lot of time in South Portland and surrounding towns as we preferred that to the city scene.  This shot was taken from Bug Light Park. That’s the home of the Bug Light Lighthouse (see Bug Light Lighthouse post).  The park was very serene with the Atlantic ocean on the north and east side.  It also presented a beautiful view of downtown Portland. This is a vibrant city of around 68,000 and Maines most populated. The shot was taken about 15′ above the old abandoned…