Light betrays the changing of the seasons.
One of the telltale signs here in midtown Manhattan is how light reflects off of the Empire State building. Normally, the art deco textured surface of the building is quite visible throughout the day. But as winter gives way to spring, the angle of sunlight changes. First, the metal window frames start reflecting the afternoon sun.
As the weeks pass, the building becomes more and more reflective. At its peak, the entire west side of the building reflects the setting sun like a 102-story tall bank of mirrors. So beautiful.
Today was the first day I noticed the reflections forming.
You can just make out the beginnings of the reflection on the lower part of the photo. Sorry for the crappy picture; I'll try to get a better one later in the spring.
One of the telltale signs here in midtown Manhattan is how light reflects off of the Empire State building. Normally, the art deco textured surface of the building is quite visible throughout the day. But as winter gives way to spring, the angle of sunlight changes. First, the metal window frames start reflecting the afternoon sun.
As the weeks pass, the building becomes more and more reflective. At its peak, the entire west side of the building reflects the setting sun like a 102-story tall bank of mirrors. So beautiful.
Today was the first day I noticed the reflections forming.
You can just make out the beginnings of the reflection on the lower part of the photo. Sorry for the crappy picture; I'll try to get a better one later in the spring.
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