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Down Under the Manhattan Bridge Overpass (DUMBO). The Empire State Building framed by the Manhattan Bridge.
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Tallest 3 buildings from left to right in this capture: 520 Fifth Avenue, Empire State Building, World Trade Center. Also visible is the Manhattan Bridge and the Hudson River. Viewed from the "Top of the Rock" (Rockefeller Center), New York City, New York, USA
Looking north-west from the Empire State Building's observation deck across Manhattan towards Hell's Kitchen, Chelsea and the Hudson River just under 2 km away in the distance.
The roads stretching out from either side of the ESB are W 33rd and W 34th Streets.
The black tower in the centre of the image is One Penn Plaza. The skyscraper was designed by Kahn & Jacobs and completed in 1972. It reaches an altitude of 230m with 57 floors. The tower has three setbacks, at the 7th, 14th, and 55th floors.
The much-lower circular structure partially-hidden to its left (above) is, of course, Madison Square Garden, home of the New York Rangers and New York Knicks. Immediately beyond it is Pennsylvania Station, the busiest railway station in New York City.
A lot of new, tall structures have appeared since I took this photo 25 years ago!
Me: What do you think of the view up here?
Quinne: It's great but can we go?
Me: Why?
Quinne: Because the view isn't going to be so great if I'm in pieces.
Me: Trust me you aren't going anywhere.
Quinne: Ok...I guess I can stay for a few more minutes.
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Valentine's Day view, from the top of the Rockefeller Center.
Apologies to my Flickr friends, I've been almost completely absent for a couple of months. Double wrist surgery in December made it impossible to pick up the camera for a while, and we've had a busy couple of months since then. Including a fabulous trip to New York City over the week of Valentine's Day!
I'll try to get back on track with enjoying your wonderful photos, and sharing mine. Cheers!