Water vs. Water

No question about it: water highlights a skyline like no other feature. But what type of water does it best?

• the city across the river (Manhattan would be the top of the list, but other cities such as Philadelphia, Cincinnati, St. Louis, Pittsburgh, Detroit, etc. have a similiar type of approach). This one is based on the view straight in front of you, the bridge and the looming skyline

• city on a bay (SF, of course, is the top of this list)...some elements are th same as above, but this one tugs at your peripheral vision as well in its ability to encompass not only the skyline across the water, but vast numbers of other area sights.

• city by the lake (Chicago is as obvious here as SF is above, but Milw and Cleve qualify, too): open water is the difference here and this includes the unparalleled views from the lake itself and views of the city coming in with the lakefront at your side

• a river runs through it (principly Chicago, although elements may exist in other places). Here the showcase is a river that is lined with towers on both sides, a man-made Grand Canyon, if you will. The river runs through the downtown area, not adjacent to it and the views are up close and personal.

• sound thinking: a Seattle like view across Puget Sound, somewhat river like, but wider.....SD across SD Bay in Coronado is similiar>