Manhattan Skyline After Dark

New York City at night.

Night-time in New York. One of the running themes of this blog is scenes of New York. The city is so big and diverse and wonderful that no amount of photographs can ever do it justice.


Another theme is aerial shots. I love aerial shots that help you to put locations into perspective. Whenever I travel to a new city, one of my priorities is to find the high ground so that I can get a bird's eye view of my surroundings. Not only does that orient me in terms of where I am, but it also invariably provides a capital location for photographs. Incidentally, having a landmark with which to orient yourself is usually what makes or breaks an area in terms of its scenic quality - the New York Worlds Fairs of 1939 and 1964 both had huge monuments that oriented you to your surroundings at a glance. New York City used to be that way with the old World Trade Center Towers. Once we get used to it, the new World Trade Center should serve the same purpose.


So, this page combines several of my favorite themes. New York City. At night. From 7500 feet. Magical.


2019