Photo by ©Omar Upegui R.
Posts Tagged ‘Skyline’
Perspective: Towards a Vanishing Point
Posted in Photography, tagged Casco Viejo, Composition, Dome, Panama, Perspective, Photograph, Photography, Skyline, Tourism, Vanishing Point on May 18, 2013 | 2 Comments »
Under The Blue Dome
Posted in Photography, tagged Landscapes, Panama, Panama Bay, Panama City, Photograph, Photography, Skies, Skyline, Tourism, Water on May 14, 2013 | 2 Comments »
Snapshot of the skyline of Panama City under bluish skies. On the left, the old section of Panama City; on the right, the modern section of the metropolis. Old and new, side by side under a bluish dome. Photo by ©Omar Upegui R.
Sunrise in Panama
Posted in Photography, tagged Cinta Costera, Dawn, Panama, Panama Bay, Pelicans, Photograph, Skyline, Sunrise, Tourism on April 30, 2013 | 3 Comments »
Snapshot of the first lights of the day by the Panama Bay in Panama City, Panama. The construction line in the water, is the third and last phase of the Cinta Costera (Coastal Strip) being built even as we speak. If you look closely, you will find a clump of pelicans near the middle of the picture. Photo by ©Omar Upegui R.
Amador’s Causeway Marina
Posted in Photography, tagged Amador's Causeway Marina, Panama, Photography, Sailing Boats, Skyline, Tourism on February 21, 2013 | 2 Comments »
Snapshot of several sailing boats gracefully floating on the placid waters of the Amador’s causeway marina. It was a cloudy day when the picture was shot. Panama City’s modern skyline can be seen in the background. Photo by ©Omar Upegui R.
Boats
Posted in Photography, tagged Amador's Causeway, Boats, Panama Canal, Panama City, Photographs, Photography, Sailboats, Sailing, Skyline, Tourism on February 18, 2013 | 4 Comments »
Snapshot of a sailing boat on the waters of the Pacific entrance of the Panama Canal. You can faintly see the modern skyline of Panama City in the background. Photo by ©Omar Upegui R.
Photo by ©Omar Upegui R.
Snapshot of a stunning yacht on the waters near Amador’s causeway. The skyline of Panama City in the background is eye-popping, in search of a better word. Photo by ©Omar Upegui R.
The City
Posted in Photography, tagged Cities, Panama, Panama Bay, Panama City, Photographs, Photography, Skyline, Tourism, Tourist Attractions, Urban Development on July 30, 2012 | 2 Comments »
“And the Lord came down to see the city and the tower, which the children of men built.” Genesis 11:5
Panama City on the narrow Isthmus of Panama, is transforming itself into a new metropolis. Even as we speak, most of the highways are being modernized, a metro is being built, several new traffic overhead pathways are on the design board, more than 1,500 new modern buses will replace the depleted Diablos Rojos, the Coastal Strip Three is underway, and hundreds of high-rise buildings are under construction. By the year 2014 Panama City will compete with Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo, Miami and other gorgeous cities of the region.
The modern skyline, the Coastal Strip, the new Metro and the Old Shell will compete with the Panama Canal as the main attraction for international tourists looking for the latest lost paradise.
Below are a couple of pictures of the modern face of Panama City. Here we go.
Snapshot of the picturesque skyline of Panama City, Panama as it morphs into one of the most beautiful cities of the region. Photo by ©Omar Upegui R.
Photo by ©Omar Upegui R.
A stunning view of the modern side of Panama City in black and white. The waterway is the Panama Bay which borders the metropolis. Photo by ©Omar Upegui R.
A Huge Mural Photograph in Panama City
Posted in Photography, tagged Landscape Photography, MoneyGram, Mural Photograph, Panama, Photography, Skyline, Tourism on November 10, 2011 | 1 Comment »
Recently a dear friend in the States sent me a money remittance through a company called MoneyGram. I had never seen this company in Panama. All I knew is that people preferred to use Western Union to make money transfers for whatever reason. After a brief investigation, I learned that MoneyGram is represented in Panama by different entities, (e.g., Más Me Dan, Azteca Bank, CrediCorp Bank, and Elektra.)
Since there’s a CrediCorp Bank near my home at El Dorado, I drove to the site to receive the money. Besides having more money in my pocket, I found an amazing photograph of Panama City embedded on a wall of a local hotel. The photograph was ingeniously ingrained on mosaics which were neatly placed on a very wide wall, approximately 150 feet long. I had never seen a photograph this size. Having my P&S camera with me, I couldn’t resist the temptation of capturing the gargantuan image of Panama City.
Below are several shots taken of the huge photograph on the wall. Enjoy.
Snaphot of a huge photograph embeded on a wall of a local hotel in Panama City, Panama. The picture covered the area from the Bridge of the America at the Pacific entrance of the Panama Canal, to the extreme of Paitilla Point. It was a huge phtograph is amazing colors. Photo by ©Omar Upegui R.
Snapshot of a large photograph embedded on a wall of a local hotel in Panama City, Panama. You can see the enticing skyline of the metropolis in full bright colors. Photo by ©Omar Upegui R.
The yellow area that distort the picture is the reflection of powerful flood lights behind me while I was taking the picture. Sorry about that. Photo by ©Omar Upegui R.
A closer view of the unusual large photograph located on a wall in Panama City, Panama. The yellow spot towards your right is the reflection of strong lights behind me. Notice the Revolution Tower in the middle of the picture. Photo by ©Omar Upegui R.
Snapshot of a partial view of the huge photograph embedded on a wall of a local hotel in Panama City, Panama. Photo by ©Omar Upegui R.
Snapshot of a large mural photograph depicting the Pacific entrance of the Panama Canal and a gorgeous view of the Bridge of the Americas. Whoever took this amazing picture did a wonderful job. This is absolutely a must see mural if you're in the city. Photo by ©Omar Upegui R.
A Conspicuous Building at a Distance
Posted in Miscellaneous, tagged Architecture, Buildings, Panama, Photographs, Skyline, The Revolution Tower, Tourism, Urban Centers on June 20, 2011 | 7 Comments »
The addition of the Revolution Tower will contribute to the cacophony of architectural designs in Panama City making it an attractive urban center in Central America.
I have a hunch that after the building is finished and operating, it will become one of the most photographed structures in Panama City, as well as one of the most visited by tourists and locals alike.
During the time I was photographing the tower with my compact Canon camera, I was mesmerized by the uniqueness of its design. It looks like a huge “corkscrew” emerging from the ground.
Below is another picture of the Revolution Tower in black and white. Enjoy.
A black and white snapshot of the Revolution Tower in the neighborhood of Obarrio in Panama City, Panama. The design of this structure is revolutionary and has raised quite a few eyebrows. Photo ©Omar Upegui R.
Blue Skies Above Panama City
Posted in Miscellaneous, tagged Architecture, Buildings, Cities, Panama, Skyline, Tourism, Urban Centers on June 17, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
Last week I went to take pictures of a building with a very unusual shape which is the buzz in the local architectural community. The building is still under construction, but the overall shape won’t change that much. Some of the pictures of this one-of-a-kind structure were taken from a six-story building about a mile away. I wanted to show how much this building changed the landscape around it.
Then I walked around the building taking shots from different angles. I wanted to capture the personality of the structure if I could. You’ll be the judge if I succeeded in my picture-taking endeavor or not.
Anyway, while strolling through Calle Cincuenta, I was amazed at the construction boom going on. The city changes almost overnight. Direct foreign investment in Panama is high compared with other countries of the region. As Europe struggles to pay its bills, Panama’s economy is expected to grow 9 percent in 2011 and 7 percent in 2012.
Below are several pictures of Panama City under clear blue skies. Enjoy.
Snapshot of Panama City under clear blue skies in the neighborhood of Calle Cincuenta. Photo ©Omar Upegui R.
Snapshot of Calle Cincuenta in Panama City, Panama; one of the most exclusive business area of the urban center. Photo ©Omar Upegui R.
Snapshot of Panama City under clear blue skies, even though we are entering the rainy season. This happened to be a beautiful summer day. Photo ©Omar Upegui R.
Snapshot of the modern skyline of Panama City which is becoming one of the most rapidly growing cities of the region. The city's skyline is spectacular, as well as the blue dome above. Photo ©Omar Upegui R.
Sleek Yacht in Placid Waters
Posted in Miscellaneous, tagged Amador Marina, Boats, Panama, Panama Canal, Panama City, Skyline, Tourism, Yachts on March 22, 2011 | 4 Comments »
Snapshot of an impressive streamline yacht anchored on the placid waters of Amador's Marina at the Pacific entrance of the Panama Canal. On the background you can see the modern skyline of Panama City. Photo ©Omar Upegui R.
