after hours. At the Oculus.

The Oculus, World Trade Centre, New York

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The Oculus stands as a pivotal element within the visionary framework of the World Trade Center masterplan, envisioned by Daniel Libeskind and brought to life through the architecture of Santiago Calatrava. Its striking form, characterized by the interplay of white metal-clad steel ribs, ascends skyward in a gesture reminiscent of a hand releasing a dove.

Beyond its aesthetic significance, the orientation of the Oculus carries profound symbolism, serving as an enduring tribute to the events of September 11, 2001. Aligned with the solar angles of the sun on that day, from the initial impact at 8:46 am to the collapse of the second tower at 10:28 am.

horizontal HDR shift panorama, taken in the famous tower of an abandoned destillery.

The cannoneer’s view

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Oculus, NYC

New York City, NY, USA

Santiago Calatrava

Manhattan, NY

March 20, 2016

The Oculus Transportation Hub at The World Trade Center (Manhattan, PATH)

New York City

The fabulous Oculus building. WTC New York by Santiago Calatrava.

lol....Actually this is a shot I took of the Oculus in NYC. I wanted to clean up the background and eliminate the surrounding distractions in order to really highlight this amazing architecture.

Oculus World Trade Center

Manhattan, NY

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Nikon FM2

Nikkor AF 28-70 3.5-4.5 D

Kentmere 400 (pushed 2 stops)

Scanned w/ Fujifilm X-T5

...and fog.

New York - NY

Exterior of the World Trade Center Transportation Hub "Oculus" designed by Santiago Calatrava

What is the plan for the weekend? It’s getting close and I’m kinda excited. I still don’t have anything set in stone but what ever we endup doing we will make sure it’s fun. Weather is looking good too, fingers crossed. This was also shot while we had fun in NYC. What do you think?

Inside the Oculus at the World Trade Center site in New York City.

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New train station and shopping center near Ground Zero

Glasgow Royal Infirmary (24.5.26).

Cupula and oculus at the concatedral of San Nicolas

Looking up at the top of the "beehive" structure of the UK pavilion at Expo Milano 2015.

This structure, with its decidedly extravagant shape, is a major transport hub of the city and is located underground between towers 2 and 3 of the World Trade Center. Together with other buildings in the district, the Oculus represents the city’s rebirth after the tragic attacks on September 11, 2001 and has a very long and interesting history.

New York City

This image was meant for the companion group LCoF. Unfortunately I was in late. Then my wife suggested me that in Latin eye is called "Oculus"... so, here you are!

I hope that you will like the result, dear friends!

Have a great and happy "Smile on Saturday"! 🙋‍♂️

NYC

New York 2022.

The fabulous Oculus building. WTC New York by Santiago Calatrava.

Illumination "Winterlichter" at the Palmengarten, Frankfurt, Germany

Intentional camera movement (ICM)

Abandoned Manor, Ireland

Jonnie Lynn Lace ©

The World Trade Center transit station, known as the Oculus, is nearly deserted during the pandemic.

New York City, USA, 2024.

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Enjoy!

ALCOI cementery

This incredible transportation hub at the World Trade Center was designed by famous Spanish architect Santiago Calatrava.

It is intended to resemble a bird flying from the hands of a child to bring a sense of hope to the site of a tragedy.

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