Taipei Landmarks

      Anybody can take a picture of a famous landmark.  All he needs is a camera and proximity to a famous landmark.  I like to take pictures from unusual perspectives.
     In the picture above, one can see images from three sections of the city.  From across the Keelung River wetlands, you can see the Grand Hotel, which is near the Jiantan MRT Station; and the Taipei 101 Building in the Nangan District on the other side of Taipei.
     At the time it was built, Taipei 101 was the tallest building in the world.  It can be seen from almost any part of the city and beyond.

     Here's the "beyond" to which I was referring.  These two photos were taken only a couple of miles from Guandu, which is only a few miles from Danshui.  In the photo, above left, Taipei 101 can be seen from across the Guandu wetlands.  In the photo, above right, taken from across the Keelung River, you can see three Taipei landmarks.  On the left side of the picture, you can see the Grand Hotel and Taipei 101.  On the right side of the picture, you can see the Hsin Guang Building in the middle of the downtown area.

     In the photos above, the Hsin Guang Building can be seen from two perspectives: from across the Keelung River and from the 228 Peace Park near the Hsin Guang Building.  The domed building at left is a library.
    Below is a photo of four landmarks: the North Gate, Taipei 101, the Hsin Guang Building, and the Old Post Office.  Taipei 101 can barely be seen between the North Gate and the Hsin Guang Building.

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