The man made skylines have also added the beauty of the lovely planet. Here are 30 fantastic images of the skylines of the thirty largest cities of the United States of America.
30 Lovely Skylines of America
1- Lovely Skyline of New York N.Y – US at night
Lovely Skyline of New York US – Image: Michael Tapp
2- Lovely Skyline of Los Angeles – California US
Lovely skyline of Los Angeles US – Image: Dave Reichert
3- The skyline of Chicago – Illinois US
Fantastic skyline of Chicago US – Image: Ian Freimuth
4- Lovely skyline of Houston – Texas US
An ariel view of the skyline of Houston US – Image: houstontranstar
5- Lovely Skyline of Philadelphia - Pennsylvania US
The skyline of Philadelphia – Image: Jeanette Runyon
6- Lovely Skyline of Phoenix – ArizonaUS
The skyline of Phoenix US – Image: Alan Stark
7- Lovely Skyline of San Antonio – Texas US
Lovely skyline of San Antonio US – Image: joelwillis
8- Lovely Skyline of Dallas – Texas US
The skyline of Dallas US – Image: Lars Plougmann
9- Lovely Skyline of Indianapolis – Indiana US
The skyline of Indianapolis US – Image: Cale Hollingsworth
10- Lovely Skyline of San Francisco - California US
The skyline of San Francisco at night – Image: Sudheer G
11- Lovely Skyline of Austin - Texas US
Lovely skyline of Austin TX US – Image: John Rogers
12- Lovely Skyline of Columbus – Ohio US
The skyline of Columbus Ohio US – Image: trdesignr
13- Lovely Skyline of Charlotte – North Carolina US
The skyline of Charlotte US – Image: Willamor Media
14- Lovely Skyline of Detroit – Michigan US
The skyline of Detroit US – Image: Michael Stout
15- Lovely Skyline of Memphis - Tennessee US
The skyline of Memphis – US – Image: John Kent
16- Lovely Skyline of Baltimore – Maryland US
The skyline of Baltimore US – Image: sharkycharming
17- Lovely Skyline of Boston Massachusetts US
The skyline of Boston US – Image: Nietnagel
18- Lovely Skyline of Seattle – Washington US
The skyline of Seattle US – Image: Bryce Edwards
19- Lovely Skyline of Denver - Colorado US
The skyline of Denver US – Image: Larry Johnson
20- Lovely Skyline of Milwaukee - Wisconsin US
The skyline of Milwaukee US – Image: Dick Glaser
21- Lovely Skyline of Portland – Oregon US
The skyline of Portland US – Image: Barry M
22- Lovely Skyline of Las Vegas – Nevada US
The skyline of Las Vegas – US – Image: rumble fish
23- Lovely Skyline of Oklahoma City – Oklahoma US
The skyline of Oklahoma City US – Image: Paul and Christa
24- Lovely Skyline of Tucson – Arizona US
The skyline of Tucson US – Image:SearchNet Media
25- Lovely Skyline of Sacramento – California US
The skyline of Sacramento US – Image: Nick Ares
26- Lovely Skyline of the Kansas City -Missouri US
The skyline of the Kansas City US – Image: Zach Werner
27- Lovely Skyline of Atlanta – Georgia US
Lovely skyline of Atlanta US – Image: mike appel
28- Lovely Skyline of Miami – Florida US
The skyline of Miami US- Image: Matthew Paulson
29- Lovely Skyline of Cleveland - Ohio US
The skyline of Cleveland US- Image: Tom Baker. (@mylifeinhdr)
30- Lovely Skyline of Tulsa – Oklahoma US
The skyline of Tulsa US – Image: Jeremy
We hope you like these 30 lovely skyline images of America.
Living fairly close to the City of Arcata, I enjoy visiting the Arcata Marsh & Wildlife Sanctuary whenever it is possible to slip away from the more or less demanding activities of daily life. It is a lovely place for walking, taking photographs, or just relaxing in nature. Occasionally one sees other visitors wandering along the paths – sometimes joggers, or folks just walking their dog, or their bicycle. Dogs are allowed here too, but must be on a leash.
Arcata Marsh & Wildlife Sanctuary – Eve Andreson’s Image
The Arcata Marsh currently encompasses somewhere between 300 to 310 acres of freshwater wetlands, as well as saltwater marsh & tidal slough, with numerous ponds and interconnecting waterways.
A fresh water wetland @ Arcata Marsh – Eve Andreson’s photo
Tidal mudflats and brackish marsh connect the northern end of the marsh to Humboldt Bay.
Tidal mudflats and brackish marsh ( Eve Andreson’s photo )
There are currently around 5½ miles of walking and bike paths that wind their way through this beautiful nature area as unobtrusively as possible. They lead one through the wetlands, alongside the bay, around the ponds, and through wooded areas & meadows.
A walkway at Arcata Marsh – Eve Andreson’s image
These wetlands are located along what is known as the Pacific Flyway, a major migratory route for the thousands of birds that breed in the far north and winter in warmer climates, from California in the US, down through Mexico, Central, and South America. The marsh provides permanent homes and migratory resting places for over 300 species of birds. Some inhabit it year round, while others use it as a winter home, or enjoy it as a brief stopover resort on their journey further south.
A wetland at Pacific flyway – Eve Andreson’s photo
Bird-watching may be enjoyed year round, but is said to be at its best from mid-July to early May. Songbirds are always abundant from spring through fall. A variety of raptors can be seen, whether residing in the area or visiting seasonally. Waterfowl, shorebirds and other wading birds can be found in abundance from the autumn through early spring months.
A bird watching site at Arcata Marsh – An image by Eve Andreson
Numerous species of plants thrive here, and provide a safe habitat for a variety of wildlife. Besides migrating and resident birds, the marsh is also home to bobcats, foxes, raccoons, river otters, a variety of frogs and small harmless reptiles, beautiful dragonflies & butterflies, and fresh & salt water fish & shellfish.
Some typical plant species at Arcata Marsh – Image : Eve Andreson
Wildflowers can be found almost year round, and wild blackberry bushes and fennel are in abundance during the summer through autumn months.
Wild flowers at Arcata Marsh – Eve Andreson’s image
The Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary is also home to an innovative waste water treatment facility that integrates conventional waste water treatment with the natural treatment processes of constructed wetlands.
The Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary is also home to an innovative wastewater treatment facility – Eve Andreson’s image
This process takes place in basically five stages
Primary Treatment – Sewage is held in sedimentation tanks where the sludge is removed and processed for use as fertilizer.
Secondary Treatment – Primary effluent is then pumped into oxidation ponds where bacteria break down the waste.
Disinfection – The secondary effluent is chlorinated to kill pathogens and then de-chlorinated to avoid damage to the natural environment it will be integrated into.
Tertiary Treatment – The disinfected secondary effluent is put into the artificially constructed marshes where it is cleansed by reeds, cattails, and bacteria.
Disinfection - The tertiary effluent is chlorinated again in order to kill pathogens from bird droppings and then de-chlorinated to avoid damage to natural environments.
A grassland at Arcata Marsh – An image by Eve Andreson
The Arcata Marsh was at one time the site of a landfill and several lumber mills. Today the landfill has been long buried and the site reclaimed. It now supports grasslands with pine and other trees that provide an attractive haven to the various species of wildlife.
A brackish water pond – An image by Eve Andreson
The former leach pond is now a brackish water pond, visited by thousands of shorebirds annually.
At one entrance to the marsh, one can find the Arcata Marsh Interpretive Center. It sits on the foundation of a defunct mill and is home to wildlife art displays, interactive exhibits, and a book and gift shop. The Interpretive Center is operated by Friends of the Arcata Marsh (FOAM), a nonprofit organization founded in 1989, and dedicated to educating the public about the ecological benefits of waste water used in a wetlands system. Exhibits explain the operations of the treatment process, the importance of the marsh, and give information on the plants and animals that live there. Educational programs are offered for school, scout and other groups, as well as summer camp programs.
The Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuaryhas been the recipient of international recognition and numerous awards – for municipal planning design, a cost-effective public utility operation, an urban redevelopment plan, and as a natural resource project.
About the author :
Eve Anderson is an artist, photographer, chocolateer, and intermittently aspiring writer, who has traveled to and resided in many places in and about the Pacific. Currently she resides on the Lost Coast of Northern California, fairly close to Humboldt Bay, the redwoods, and not far from the Arcata Marsh.
We have collected some fantastic images of the lovely women tennis stars of the lovely planet for you. We hope you would love to see your favorite women tennis players in action.
Tennis is one of the most popular sports around the world. The professional players get immense fame and prize money after getting success. The women have also proved themselves as the best in this awesome sport. Check out these fabulous images of the gorgeous women tennis players of the lovely planet ;
1- Agnieszka Radwanska: The Polish Tennis Star
Agnieszka Radwanska: The Polish Tennis Star - Image : Ralf Reinecke
2- Aleksandra Wozniak: The Canadian Tennis Star
Aleksandra Wozniak: The Canadian Tennis Star - Photo: Luis Fonseca
3- Amélie Mauresmo: The French Tennis Star
Amélie Mauresmo: The French Tennis Star - Image: radker18
4- Ana Ivanović: The Serbian Tennis Star
Ana Ivanović: The Serbian Tennis Star - Doha Stadium Plus
5- Anastasia Myskina: The Russian Tennis Star
Anastasia Myskina: The Russian Tennis Star - Image: Majorshots
6- Anna Tatishvil: The Georgian Tennis Star
Anna Tatishvil: The Georgian Tennis Star - Image: Walter Arce
7- Anne Keothavong: The Tennis Star from Great Britain
Anne Keothavong: The Tennis Star from Great Britain - Photo: JoAEo Salema
8- Arantxa Sánchez Vicario: The Spanish Tennis Super Star
Arantxa Sánchez Vicario: The Spanish Tennis Super Star
9- Ayumi Morita: The Japanese Tennis Star
Ayumi Morita: The Japanese Tennis Star - Image: Charlie Cowins
10- Caroline Wozniacki: The Danish Tennis Star
Caroline Wozniacki: The Danish Tennis Star : Image: Mark Howard
11- Casey Dellacqua: The Australian Tennis Star
Casey Dellacqua: The Australian Tennis Star - Image: mirsasha
12- Christina McHale: The American Tennis Star
Christina McHale: The American Tennis Star - Image: Christopher Levy
13- Conchita Martinez: The Spanish Tennis Star
Conchita Martinez: The former Spanish Tennis Star - Image: Ludmilla
14- Daniela Hantuchova: The Slovak Tennis Star
Daniela Hantuchova: The Slovak Tennis Star - Danny VB
15- Dominika Cibulkova: The Slovak Tennis Star
Dominika Cibulkova: The Slovak Tennis Star - Kelvin Lee
16- Flavia Pennetta: The Italian Tennis Star
Flavia Pennetta: The Italian Tennis Star - Image: 6Cab
17- Francesca Schiavone: The Italian Tennis Star
Francesca Schiavone: The Italian Tennis Star - Image: Carl Blake
18- Gabriela Sabatini: The former Argentine Tennis Star
Gabriela Sabatini: The former Argentine Tennis Star - Image: maxiphotoluna
19- Jennifer Capriati: The former US Tennis Star
Jennifer Capriati: The former US Tennis Star - Image: David Wilmot
20- Julia Georges: The German Tennis Star
Julia Georges: The German Tennis Star - WeAreTennis Photo
21- Justine Henin: The former Belgian Tennis Star
Justine Henin: The former Belgian Tennis Star - Image: 6Cab
22- Kaia Kanepi: The Estonian Tennis Star
Kaia Kanepi: The Estonian Tennis Star : Sony Ericsson WTA Tour
23- Kiki Bertens: The Dutch Tennis Star
Kiki Bertens: The Dutch Tennis Star - Image: Richard van Loon
24- Kim Clijsters: The former Belgian Tennis Star
Kim Clijsters: The former Belgian Tennis Star - Image: Luke Mayes
25- Li Na: The Chinese Tennis Star
Li Na: The Chinese Tennis Star - Image: Mike McCune
26- Lindsay Davenport: The former American Tennis Star
Lindsay Davenport: The former American Tennis Star - Photo: Ludmilla
27- Lucie Safarova: The Czech Tennis Star
Lucie Safarova: The Czech Tennis Star - Image: Christopher Levy
28- Maria Sharapova: The Russian Tennis Super Star
Maria Sharapova: The Russian Tennis Super Star - Image: Morton Lin
29- Maria Kirilenko: The Russian Tennis Star
Maria Kirilenko: The Russian Tennis Star - Image: Apricot Cafe
30- Marina Erakovic: The Kiwi Tennis Star
Marina Erakovic: The Kiwi Tennis Star - Image: Justin Smith
31- Martina Hingis: The former Swiss Tennis Star
Martina Hingis: The former Swiss Tennis Star. Image by menchitabri
32- Mary Pierce: The French Tennis Star
Mary Pierce: The French Tennis Star - Image: Richard Wentworth
33- Monica Seles: The former American Tennis Super Star
Monica Seles: The former American Tennis Super Star - Image: ph-stop
34- Petra Kvitová: The Czech Tennis Star
Petra Kvitová: The Czech Tennis Star - Image: Crobard
35- Romina Oprandi: The Italian Tennis Star
Romina Oprandi: The Italian Tennis Star - Image: AshMarshall
36- Samantha Stosur: The Australian Tennis Star
Samantha Stosur: The Australian Tennis Star - Massimiliano Raposio
37- Sania Mirza: The Indian Tennis Star
Sania Mirza: The Indian Tennis Star - Image: sr_cranks
38- Sara Errani: The Italian Tennis Star
Sara Errani: The Italian Tennis Star - Image: Kelvin Lee
39- Serena Williams: The American Tennis Star
Serena Williams: The American Tennis Star - Image: youth sg
40- Shahar Peer: The Israeli Tennis Star
Shahar Peer: The Israeli Tennis Star - Image: Richard van Loon
41- Simona Halep: The Romanian Tennis Star
Simona Halep: The Romanian Tennis Star - Image: MLoperative
42- Sofia Arvidsson: The Swedish Tennis Star
Sofia Arvidsson: The Swedish Tennis Star - Image: Christian Mesiano
43- Steffi Graf: The former German Tennis Super Star
Steffi Graf: The former German Tennis Super Star
44- Svetlana Kuznetsova: The Russian Tennis Star
Svetlana Kuznetsova: The Russian Tennis Star
45- Timea Babos: The Hungarian Tennis Star
Timea Babos: The Hungarian Tennis Star - Not enough megapixels
46- Varvara Lepchenko: An Uzbek American Tennis Star
Varvara Lepchenko: An Uzbek American Tennis Star - Image: Christopher Levy
47- Venus Willialms: The US Tennis Star
Venus Willialms: The US Tennis Star - Image: lisaluvz
48- Vera Zvpnareva: The Russian Tennis Star
Vera Zvpnareva: The Russian Tennis Star - Sony Ericsson WTA Tour
49- Victoria Azarenka : A Belarusian Tennis Star
Victoria Azarenka : A Belarusian Tennis Star. Image Courtesy: flickr
50- Yaroslava Shvedova: A Kazakhstani Tennis Star
Yaroslava Shvedova: A Kazakhstani Tennis Star - Image-pmcs78