These were taken Today (8th August 2009) on a General Aviation Plane leaving Archerfield Airport in Southside Brisbane (14km from CBD)
Brisbane
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Logan CBD (Springwood) 22km from Brisbane CBD, part of the Brisbane Metro Area
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Urban Sprawl between Brisbane and the Gold Coast
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:eek: Amazing!! Gold Coast's skyline is fantastic!

nice view, and it looks just like any other midsize american city with its suburban areas.

no wonder it is called the lucky country! wow