Charles River-Boston

[Tom Narwid]

Always a lot of sailboats on the river when the weather is good.
I wish I had waited a few more seconds and got the Prudential Center splitting the two sailboats.

Note: The skyscraper in the background is the Prudential Center. The building was designed by C.M Pei. It almost ruined his reputation. Turns out that the wind caused a torsional effect and the building in high winds swayed and twisted causing the large glass panels to pop out and fall.

 

[JimFox]

Oh wow! This is a very cool shot Tom. I like the sail boats, and what an interesting building it is so tall. To hear about the affects of the wind sure is scary.

 

[Ben Egbert]

Neat image and good story.

 

[AlanLichty]

Neat shot of the sailboats. Sounds like walking around the base of the tower in high winds is not advisable.

 

[Tom Narwid]

Neat shot of the sailboats. Sounds like walking around the base of the tower in high winds is not advisable.

It is ok now problem was remediated with counterweights on the upper floor.

 

[AlanLichty]

It is ok now problem was remediated with counterweights on the upper floor.

This is so reassuring - would you be willing to walk on the sidewalk in front of the building now with high winds?

 

[Tom Narwid]

This is so reassuring - would you be willing to walk on the sidewalk in front of the building now with high winds?

Yes....nothing has fallen as far as I know in the last 15 years or so.