Photos by Tag: aerial
Aerial photo 1967
I received this photo from Lou Bergeson, a 1967 aerial of the area that includes March’s Point and the two refineries. Lou’s late husband Dick worked at the Shell Refinery (now Marathon) for many years before retirement. Thanks to “the original Anacortes refinery,” now Marathon, for use of the image.
Anacortes aerial: 2009
You might have to look close to determine some of the changes that have taken place in Anacortes since this 2009 aerial photograph. A couple of the biggies include marina breakwaters and a new opportunity for shoreside dining…
2009 fly-over
A 2009 aerial of our beautiful working waterfront, north side of the City of Anacortes. That was a great day in the sky!
Eagle’s view 2009
Image from an aerial flight over Deception Pass in 2009. Looking from Fidalgo perspective toward Whidbey.
Skypilot 2006
Birdseye view of the city of Anacortes and Guemes Island. May 2006.
Our fair city
This Anacortes aerial was taken from a southeast vantage point during a recent flight with a friend. If it’s Anacortes aerials you’re looking for, I’m your guy. See “contact” button on homepage.
From above
Every once in awhile I revisit my photo files from a May 2006 flight over the city. This shot, Guemes Channel in the foreground, shows the northeast tip of the island.
Check out imap
If you’ve got a PC and some extra time on your hands, check out Skagit County’s website at skagitcounty.net. One of their features is “imap,” which includes an aerial photo option. To find your house, click on “imap” icon on opening page. Next click on option window at upper right and select “aerial photograph.” Now, […]
From the south
An aerial view of our fair city, looking north. Mt. Erie Elementary School is in the foreground, with Guemes Island near the top of the frame.
Whistle Lake
Some communities point with pride to a single natural asset such as a beautiful lake. This body of water – Whistle Lake – is just one of six big lakes on Fidalgo island. The lake draws many adventurous souls at this time of year, when cliff-jumping is among recreational options.
Anacortes west
This aerial photo was taken from over the Guemes Channel looking toward the state ferry terminal, Washington Park and Skyline. Mt. Erie is visible in the distance.
City view
This aerial shows evidence of why Commercial Avenue and “R” Avenue are such busy streets. Commercial runs down the center of the photo, north at the top. “R” is at the right, jogging near the center to become “Q” Avenue. Among landmarks in the photo are Island Hospital and Anacortes Middle School, plus Cap Sante […]