4/9/09

Skywatch Friday

'Lower Manhattan Sunset'

Taken on holiday in NYC in 2004, from the Staten Island Ferry.

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43 comments:

SaraG said...

WOW, that picture is just beautiful!!
Take care and Happy SWF

EG CameraGirl said...

This looks so surreal. What a capture!Nice. ;-)

Guy D said...

Great shot of the towers, thanks for sharing.

Have a great weekend
Guy
Regina In Pictures

Pearl Maple said...

Fantastic photo full of colour and light. Thanks for sharing with Sky Watch Friday.

Sylvia K said...

Fantastic shot! Beautiful colors reflected on the building! Other worldly!

Thanks for sharing and Happy SWF!

ninja said...

Love the way the Sun is playing with the building!

Tess Kincaid said...

Stunning shot, Sarah! wow!

Rune said...

Lovely image. Nice with the sun that shines in skyscrapers!

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Martha Z said...

Great reflection of the setting sun. Thanks for sharing.

erin said...

gorgeous capture...like the big version :0

Daryl said...

Nice shot .. odd angle had me going 'what building is that' but I am now thinking it was the American Express Bldg

Guy D. FYI .. those are NOT the World Trade Center Towers

Mojo said...

Awesome awesome shot! and my word verification fits the mood of it perfectly: "elation"

Louise said...

At first I gasped. "WHERE IN OKLAHOMA IS THAT???" I said to myself. I quickly read the caption. Absolutely fabulous photo!

Esther Garvi said...

Beautiful indeed, but if it were more than a visit... I would have to use a lot of imagination and dream of the outback!! :-D

ms426d said...

Wonderful light in this shot. Different from the usual. Thanks for sharing.

Carol said...

Great capture! Beautiful golden color lighting up the bldgs. Even better enlarged....

Tarolino said...

I dont know about pearls of wisdom but your photo is a pearl. It is simply stunning.

kden said...

That is a lovely shot. It must have been beautiful to see it in person.

Its Just Me - Daring to Dream said...

Beautiful!

Yogi♪♪♪ said...

I'm a sucker for reflections and I get two of them here. The reflection of the sun off the building and the shine of the building off the choppy water.
Great picture!

Gaelyn said...

Great capture Sarah.

Gill - That British Woman said...

I clicked on the photo and you're right it looks stunning.

Gill in Canada

Cathy said...

The sun's reflection on the side of the building is so cool! Happy Easter

Arija said...

What a wonderful capture! Wow! Just at the right moment.

Carver said...

You captured a breathtaking sunset in Manhattan.

Sally in WA said...

Great, great picture.

George said...

What a beautiful picture of the evening sunlight bathing the buildings of Manhattan. Fabulous!

GreensboroDailyPhoto said...

That reflection of the low sun on the building is POWERful!

A Brit in Tennessee said...

What a fabulous shot !
The sun reflecting in that glass tower is breathtakingly beautiful.
Thanks for sharing :)

Lilli & Nevada said...

Looks like the side of the tower is on fire, what a great photo shoot

AP Mommy said...

That's beautiful! Stopping by from SITS!

Kay said...

The warm orange lighting in this photo is just beautiful! Wow!

Anonymous said...

Sunset over an urban landscape always makes a great shot and this one doesn't disappoint. Thanks!

This Is My Blog - fishing guy said...

Sarah: Wonderful capture of the shining building in the morning sky.

soulbrush said...

now that is one city i would still love to see...

SandyCarlson said...

Jersey City sure has grown up! What a great reflection in that tower. Hope you had a great time.

Dorkys Ramos said...

What a beautiful shot! Then again NYC has so many beautiful qualities :)

Visiting from SITS

Amy said...

What a beautiful picture! Thanks for Sharing.

Unknown said...

What a great capture. Very nice sun reflection.

vincibene said...

WOW! A wonderful picture!

Sherri said...

Sarah, what an amazing photo!! Thanks for sharing!

Unknown said...

very nice shot. I rode the ferry in NYC once, but not at sunset.