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Aerial photograph of a fire resulting from a gas storage explosion

December 31, 2007

"Ending the Year with a Bang"

We arrived after the explosion that caused this dramatic fire and billowing smoke (thankfully!) but the evidence is clear that it was a powerful one. A crumpled green storage tank can be seen in the upper left corner of the photo across the road and several hundred feet away from where it once stood... Luckily, there were no reports of any injuries.

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Aerial photograph of the new Ohio Union under construction in Columbus

December 24-30, 2007

"New Ohio Union"

The Ohio State University has begun construction on a new student union. The Ohio Union will face High Street on the east edge of campus. "The Oval" is visible in the upper right of the photo. At the top of The Oval (the west end...) sits the library - which appears to be undergoing some remodeling itself.

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Aerial photograph of a wintery lake and countryside

December 17-23, 2007

"Cold Water, Cold Skies"

The wide white snow bands around this lake are due to the low water levels brought on by the drought in the midwest this past summer. There is no vegetation for the snow to "hide" in, making it appear smooth and bright.

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Aerial photograph of a wintry lake and marina

December 10-16, 2007

"Closed for the Season"

The boats have been pulled out and the marina has closed for the winter. It's time to think about ice skating and hot chocolate - not water skiing and frozen drinks! Don't worry though, the days are going to start getting longer again soon!

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Aerial photograph of a "Big Box" retail shopping center

December 3-9, 2007

"Only How Many Days Left?"

Retailers are keeping busy this time of year. Parking lots are full and checkout lines are long. Get in early and often for the best selection and the best sales!

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Aerial photograph of golf course near Reminderville, Ohio

November 26 - December 2, 2007

"The Weather Outside..."

The days are getting shorter and the weather is turning cold. Maybe this view of a nice green golf course near Reminderville, Ohio, is in more of your dreams than sugar plums?

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Aerial photograph of bridge over a river, train tracks, and fall trees

November 19-25, 2007

"Triple Play"

The long shadows of late fall and a very still river near Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania gave us a rare view of this bridge in triplicate.

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Aerial photograph of a ship on Lake Erie

November 12-18, 2007

"Lonely Boat"

Generally, we don't like to take pictures into the sun, but in this case, it gives the picture a whole bunch of interesting texture. The light bounces off the ripples of a calm Lake Erie and the wake of the freighter "John G Munson" of the Great Lakes Fleet as it passes near South Bass Island to give us the effect.

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Aerial photograph of a retail shopping center near Pittsburgh, PA

November 5-11, 2007

"Prepare to Shop!"

If only you could reserve your parking place now! With the holiday season just around the corner, the parking lots at retail shopping centers and restaurants like these near Pittsburgh are going to be much more full. "Black Friday" (the day after Thanksgiving) is less than 3 weeks away...

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Aerial photograph of Meander Creek Reservoir showing lots of fall foliage; near Youngstown, Ohio

October 29 - November 4, 2007

"Color, Color Everywhere"

This is Meander Creek Reservoir, just west of Youngstown, Ohio. This photo was taken near the peak of fall color at the end of October. The town of Mineral Ridge is on the right (east) side of the picture.

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Aerial photograph of a Bald Eagle flying in Ohio

October 22-28, 2007

"Bird's Eye View"

Part of flying is being aware of your surroundings. You always have to be on the lookout for other air traffic - whether they have a propeller or feathers. We see birds quite often, but it is rare to get a "bird's eye view" of a bald eagle!

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Aerial photograph of downtown Detroit, Michigan, the Ambassador Bridge, the Detroit River, Belle Isle, and Windsor, Ontario, Canada

October 15-21, 2007

"Downtown Motown"

Downtown Detroit, Michigan, lies on the west side of the Detroit River. On the east side lies Windsor, Ontario, Canada. Connecting the two is the Ambassador Bridge - an impressive structure with an interesting history. Belle Isle, a 983-acre island and "crown jewel of Detroit's public park system," is visible towards the top-right corner of the photo. More information about Belle Isle can be found here.

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Aerial photograph of Kent State University Campus in Kent, OH

October 8-14, 2007

"Flashes Country"

The Kent State University in Kent, Ohio, features several unique buildings on its beautiful campus. The distinctive blue track stands out from the air - I just hope they never make the football field turf blue like that school out west... (The football stadium is not shown in this picture, but we do have photographs of it...)

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Aerial photograph of Geauga Lake amusement park near Aurora, OH

October 1-7, 2007

"For Sale By Owner"

Anyone want to buy a roller coaster? Geauga Lake amusement park near Aurora, Ohio, recently announced that they will become a water park attaction exclusively. "Wildwater Kingdom" is not shown in this picture (but we do have photos of it!), but according to Geauga Lake's official website, it has become the favorite part of the park for visitors.

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Aerial photograph of Put-In-Bay, Ohio, on South Bass Island in Lake Erie

September 24-30, 2007

"Monumental Island"

Put-In-Bay, Ohio, is located on South Bass Island in Lake Erie and is a popular summer resort destination. The main landmark on the island is Perry's Victory and International Peace Memorial. The monument commemorates the Battle of Lake Erie fought during the War of 1812. For more information on the memorial, click here. For more information on Put-In-Bay, click here.

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Aerial photograph of downtown Tallmadge, Ohio

September 17-23, 2007

"Where Spiderman Lives?"

Some towns have a more distinct center than others. Tallmadge, Ohio, is definitely one of those towns. The Reverend David Bacon founded Tallmadge in 1807 and laid out the "hub and spoke" system as was typical in the early 19th century.

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Aerial photograph of the Civil War battlefield near Gettysburg, PA

September 10-16, 2007

"Four Score and Seven Years Ago..."

This is not just scenic countryside - this is Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, the site of the pivotal Civl War battle fought on July 1-3, 1863. In the foreground are Devil's Den and Little Round Top. Moving towards the town of Gettysburg to the north, you can see the Pennsylvania Memorial.

To help you pick out more landmarks on this hallowed ground, the National Park Service's offical map of the battlefield can be downloaded here or from our site.

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Aerial photograph of the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course in Lexington, Ohio

September 3-9, 2007

"The Need for Speed"

The Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course in Lexington, Ohio, is as challenging as it is beautiful. It is a favorite natural terrain road course among drivers from many different racing series. On July 29, 2007, open wheel racing returned to Mid-Ohio after a several year hiatus. A record crowd witnessed Scott Dixon win over 2007 Indianapolis 500 winner and eventual 2007 IndyCar series champion Dario Franchitti.

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Aerial photograph of Ohio Stadium on the campus of The Ohio State University

August 27 - September 2, 2007

"Buckeye Country"

College football is back this weekend! In the full resolution version of this photo of Ohio Stadium in Columbus, Ohio, not only can you see the Buckeyes' offensive and defensive formations during an inter-squad scrimmage, but you can easily count the spectators in the stands. (We're sorry, but the full res version is not for sale to customers in Ann Arbor until December!)

Bonus photos! Click here for photos of the first game of 2007!

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Aerial photograph of downtown Columbus, OH

August 20-26, 2007

"Capitol City"

Downtown Columbus, Ohio, is home of the Ohio Statehouse. Capitol Square offers a nice green oasis in the midst of the downtown high-rises. Just a block and a half away to the west is the Scioto River.

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Aerial photograph of a large train yard near Pittsburgh, PA

August 13-19, 2007

"Curves and Lines"

Huge train yards such as this one near Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, look really cool from the air. You can almost understand what all of those switches and signals are doing from this unique perspective.

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Aerial photograph of the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canotn, OH

August 6-12, 2007

"Shrine"

The Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio, is busy with activity prior to the 2007 induction ceremony. The stage was set in Fawcett Stadium for the ceremony on Saturday evening. By 8 pm Sunday night, however, the stage and field seating had all been removed for the Hall of Fame Game, which featured the Steelers and the Saints this year.

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Aerial photograph of a tire testing facility near Akron, OH

July 30 - August 5, 2007

"Slip and Slide for Safety"

Much bigger than a track built for racing, this tire testing facility features long straight-a-ways, a variety of wide turns, and a huge concrete apron that can be flooded with water (as seen here - the tiny dot you see is an SUV) to simulate the somewhat less exciting driving that most of us experience day to day.

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Aerial photograph of the skyline of downtown Akron, OH

July 23-29, 2007

"Rubber City"

Downtown Akron, Ohio, features several interesting landmarks, including Quaker Square, the University of Akron, and Canal Park - home of the Akron Aeros minor league baseball team (the AA affiliate of the Cleveland Indians).

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Aerial photo of the Port Bucyrus/Crawford County Airport and the city of Bucyrus, Ohio

July 16-22, 2007

"Town and Country"

The Port Bucyrus / Crawford County airport is just south of the city of Bucyrus, Ohio. Hangar rental, fuel, flight training, and friendly service are all available here!

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Aerial photo of the new I-71 / I-270 interchange in Columbus, Ohio

July 9-15, 2007

"Danger Zone"

If you've ever navigated this intersection (I-270 and I-71 on the north side of Columbus, Ohio), you will surely appreciate the new, safer design that is taking shape.

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Aerial photo of the Longaberger Basket Company in Newark, Ohio

July 2-8, 2007

"Watch Out for Giant Bears"

Planning a Forth of July Picnic? You could fit a real feast into the 7-story building that is the World's Largest Basket. It is an unusual site from any perspective, but from the air, it's almost surreal!

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Aerial photo of Cedar Point Amusement Park in Sandusky, Ohio

June 25 - July 1, 2007

"The Next Best Thing to Flying"

The many roller coasters in beautiful Cedar Point in Sandusky, Ohio, truly make it The Roller Coaster Capital of the World!

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Aerial view of Cleveland Hopkins Airport Terminal and Ford plant

June 18-24, 2007

"CLE"

The terminal at Cleveland Hopkins International Airport with the massive Ford Motor Company plant in the background.

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Aerial photo of Blossom Music Center Aerial Photo, Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio

June 11-17, 2007

"Spring Blossom"

Blossom Music Center in Cuyahoga Falls (Richfield), Ohio, is the site of many outdoor concerts. You can check out the currently scheduled events on this page. (Obviously, in northeastern Ohio, there aren't going to be any events scheduled at this outdoor venue during the winter months!)

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Aerial view of Holiday Lakes, near Willard, Ohio

June 4-10, 2007

"Lake Front Real Estate"

Holiday Lakes near Willard, Ohio, is a private, man-made lake. From water skiing to fishing to lazy pontoon boat cruises to swimming at one of its two sandy beaches, the scenic lake provides plety of recreational opportunites for its residents.

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Aerial photo of of a horse and buggy traversing Ohio's Amish country

May 28 - June 3, 2007 5.28.2007: Take time to remember.

"Slow Moving Vehicle"

Ohio has a very large Amish population. Seeing a horse and buggy from a 230-horsepower airplane always seems a bit odd. Another name for this photo could have been "Same Planet, Different World".


Aerial photo of construction of Interstate 71 and Interstate 76 in Ohio

May 21-27, 2007

"Condition Orange"

The Interstate 71 and Interstate 76 interchange near Seville, OH, is undergoing major construction to make it safer and allow it to handle more traffic. Construction is expected to take two to three years.

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Aerial photo of Oberlin College in Oberlin, Ohio

May 14-20, 2007

"Learning and Labor"

According to Wikipedia, Oberlin College is "noteworthy for having been the first American institution of higher learning to regularly admit female and black students." Also, "Oberlin is known for having more alumni who earn PhDs than any other liberal arts college in the nation."

The campus is located in Oberlin, Ohio, between Cleveland and Sandusky.


Aerial photo of "The Square" in historic downtown Medina, Ohio

May 7-13, 2007

"The Square"

The Square in historic downtown Medina, Ohio, plays host to many events throughout the year. Its iconic gazebo sits in the exact center of the square and serves as a gathering place for residents and visitors alike.


Aerial photo of a visitor's center in Cuyahoga Valley National Park in Cleveland, OH

April 30 - May 6, 2007

"Cleveland's National Park"

The Cuyahoga Valley National Park near Cleveland, Ohio, stands in contrast to the nearby urban areas of Cleveland and Akron. Originally designated as a National Recreation Area, the park became an official National Park on October 11, 2000.

This photo shows the Canal Visitor Center at the intersection of Canal Rd and Hillside Rd.

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Aerial photo of Lake Medina, in Medina, OH

April 23-29, 2007

"Lake Medina"

Lake Medina is a reservoir in the city of Medina, Ohio, that supplies much of the residents with drinking water. It's also a popular place to take a walk. The little blob on the horizon just right of center is the same smoke that can be seen in the Stock Photo of the Week from April 9. Downtown Cleveland's skyline is also visible on the horizon to the right. It is approximately 26 miles away.

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Aerial photo of "The Flats" in downtown Cleveland, OH

April 16-22, 2007

"The Flats"

"The Flats" in downtown Cleveland, Ohio, was once (and hopefully will be again soon...) THE place to be for good times.


Aerial photo of smoke rising and dispersing from a large fire west of Cleveland, OH

April 9-15, 2007

"Where There's Smoke..."

We're not sure what the source of this smoke was, but this black cloud could be seen for many miles around on this otherwise clear early spring day west of Cleveland, Ohio.

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Aerial view of the Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad train yard near Cleveland

April 2-8, 2007 Happy Easter!

"Scenic Trainyard"

The Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad stores and services its equipment at this facility near Brecksville, OH.

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