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This weeks theme is Narrow
This is Toronto’s CN Tower … it’s sometimes mistakenly called “The needle” – as in Seattle’s “Space Needle” – by our American visitors and while it does look a bit like a long, tall narrow needle it’s real name is the CN Tower. CN stands for Canadian National.
Up until September of 2007 it was the tallest free standing structure in the world. I think it’s title has been replaced by another tower called the Burj Dubai which is located in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
The circular part near the top of the tower holds a restaurant and observation decks. One of the observation areas has a glass floor and let me tell you it’s pretty scary to stand on and look down! The tower is exactly 1815 feet and 5 inches tall. You can get to the top by riding one of the elevators that travel up the outside of the tower, or by climbing many many flights of stairs.
It’s certainly and impressive structure that draws many tourists each year.
Carl says
I love tall structures and love going up to high places. Definitely not frightened of heights. I’d love to go to the observation area with the glass floor. That would be cool.
There’s an observation tower in central Florida near DisneyWorld that used to be surrounded by orange groves (back when I was a kid) but now are surrounded by subdivisions. Sad, really but land got expensive and citrus growers couldn’t resist selling to developers offering huge prices.
Anyway, I hope you’ll visit my PhotoHunt entry
Zsolt72 says
narrow..and very sharp:) great perspective
tnchick says
that’s a great view of the tower… i can see why some would call it a needle…
Heather says
Fantastic photo! I would love to see that in person someday. Thanks for sharing it with us. ;o)
Linda says
Great photo! Wonderful for the theme. Mine is up. Have a great weekend.
Utah Mommy says
Wow great one entry you have here. Have a great weekend!
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sarge charlie says
I expected a lot of this photo, this is #1.
weightlosswand says
Wow! This reminds me of leaning tower of pisa .Yes this looks like a needle.
denz says
wow! you have a very nice picture and I love the way you put consistency of the picture, indeed you have a great post! keep it up!!!
liza says
fabulous shot here! That is a perfect entry for this week theme..Great choice..;)
JC says
Terrific shot! I think I’d probably pass on standing on the glass floor. I imagine the view is wonderful!