Baltimore skyline glows with early sunsets
The Daylight Saving change may have cut the daylight a little shorter, but it also has made for some stunning early evening skies for those after-work commutes. Take a look at the some of the memorable skyline shots from Baltimore Sun photographers throughout the years, and some reader photos of recent skies.
- Scenic view of the market slip in historic downtown Annapolis, sometimes known as “Ego Alley.” The Statehouse is visible along the skyline at left, and the Naval Academy is at right. Photo was taken from the roof of the Annapolis Marriott Waterfront, where a new wireless weather station was being installed. The new equipment will provide more accurate and detailed information for boaters and residents. (Amy Davis/Baltimore Sun Photo/June 27, 2005)
- View from the HiFlyer tethered helium balloon at Port Discovery: Looking southeast toward Inner Harbor and downtown skyline. The 110 foot high balloon rises to 450 feet, offering fresh views of downtown Baltimore. The Lindstrand balloon is one of only two in the United States, and about twenty worldwide. (Amy Davis/Baltimore Sun Photo/July 20, 2001)
- The imposing buildings of the United States Naval Academy form part of the Annapolis skyline. (A. Aubrey Bodine/Baltimore Sun Photo/Oct. 25, 1953)
- The glow of the neon sign illuminates the rooftop in a view from the top of the Domino Sugars refinery, above the inner harbor Thursday, Jun. 20, 2013. (Karl Merton Ferron/Baltimore Sun Staff)
- Sailboats return for the day in a view from the top of the Domino Sugars refinery, above the inner harbor Thursday, Jun. 20, 2013. (Karl Merton Ferron/Baltimore Sun Staff)
- The glow of the city lights begin to equalize after the sun sets in a view from the top of the Domino Sugars refinery, above the inner harbor Thursday, Jun. 20, 2013. (Karl Merton Ferron/Baltimore Sun Staff)
- The glow of the neon sign is on even during daylight in a view from the top of the Domino Sugars refinery, above the inner harbor Thursday, Jun. 20, 2013. (Karl Merton Ferron/Baltimore Sun Staff)
- Aerial view of downtown Baltimore skyline.(Kenneth K. Lam/Baltimore Sun Photo/July 14, 2003)
- U.S.S. Constellation leaves its dock in the Inner Harbor on a round trip journey to Ft. McHenry. The ship has to turn around once a year to weather its opposite side. (Kim Hairston/Baltimore Sun Photo/Sept. 9, 2005)
- The Baltimore skyline is barely visible from W. Bay Avenue through the thick haze that hangs over the area. (Kim Hairston/Baltimore Sun Photo/Aug., 7, 2007)
- The Baltimore skyline is seen as a severe weather front moves in Thursday morning. (Jerry Jackson/Baltimore Sun/June 13, 2013)
- Tents take a temporary place in the Baltimore skyline for the Baltimore Waterfront Festival at the Inner Harbor this weekend. The festival will feature food, games and boatrides. (Elizabeth Malby/Baltimore Sun/April 26, 2000)
- Carey Smith, center, who has received a rowing scholarship to Syracuse University. Also pictured are: (l-r) Marion Hashim, K.C. Burke, Carey Smith, Kaity Moss and Erica Collins during practice on the Inner Harbor. (Kenneth K. Lam/Baltimore Sun Photo/April 6, 2005)
- Aerial skyline sunset shot from an airplane (Karl Merton Ferron/Baltimore Sun Photo/Jan. 13, 2004)
- Traffic rolls up Russell Street (below center) towards Oriole Park at Camden Yards, as the Baltimore Orioles play in the classic- style baseball stadium nestled between the University of Maryland Medical Center (left) and the downtown skyline in a view from the Baltimore Ravens stadium Thursday, June 10, 2004. (Karl Merton Ferron/Baltimore Sun Photo)
- Baltimore’s skyline is silhoutted by a setting sun on a day that saw temperatures climb into the upper 90’s with high humidity. (Doug Kapustin/Baltimore Sun Photo/July 21, 1998)
Below are a few of our favorite shots — some including the mackerel sky from earlier this week — of the beautiful Baltimore skyline this week as seen on Instagram. Want to share your weather photos? Tag #MDWeather, #MDwx or upload them here.
(Baltimore GIF by Kalani Gordon/Baltimore Sun/Nov. 13, 2013)
SEE ALSO
1964: Baltimore skyline as seen from Key Highway
Hidden Maryland: Domino Sugars sign
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Past Reader Sunshots: Beautiful Sky
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