"Morgans" wrote in message
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I got a photograph of it when it was about 50
to 70 feet in the air. It quickly flew up past me and over the top of
the building.

I realize that helicopters have a lot of flight freedom, but it is
still shocking to see one flying directly towards oneself like this.

I think your altitude estimation skills need a bit of practice. It looks
to
me like the chopper is at least 200 feet up. Anyone else have an opinion?

The rotors are typically 30 feet in diameter, so my guess is about 500-600
feet.