Pretty Things
May 30, 2012

Manhattanhenge

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Given that it's a supremely cloudy day today, I don't think there will be any good Manhattanhenge photos taken.  Manhattanhenge is when the sunset aligns with the east-west Manhattan grid.  It occurs twice a year during the summer months.

Took me about 4 years to finally get this photo right along with the correct weather, so I'm going to post it for every Manhattanhenge until I get a better one, which I'm not sure I ever will.  Especially with the airplane.

 

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10 Comments for "Manhattanhenge"
KC says:
May 30, 2012 18:22
Great timing (year, time of day and plane). Great photo. It even looks like you were standing in the middle of the street to get these, between traffic - just adds to the great timing theme.
James Maher says:
May 30, 2012 21:31
Thanks KC. It was right on the park, which is why it looked like I was in the middle of the street.
Terence Jones says:
June 03, 2012 12:41
Amazing shot! I was in NYC around that time but I missed the moment ;-)
James Maher says:
June 05, 2012 13:54
Thanks Terence. It's a tough one to really capture well, especially with the weather.
Spanish Fork Photogr says:
June 05, 2012 15:34
I'm really loving the coloring in this picture, and also how it captures the city life! You are fabulous!!!
Steve says:
June 06, 2012 14:11
I always like it when Easter eggs are present, i.e., the plane passing through
Roger Hodge says:
June 07, 2012 06:58
You've got to get up early but the golden hour from dawn give this photo an ethreal feel with perfect lighting. Great photo.
RJ says:
June 14, 2012 13:32
beautiful! what block were you on?? Does this happen again soon
James Maher says:
June 18, 2012 20:20
RJ is was on the edge of Central Park around 72nd street I believe. It happens again in July I think.
Maureen Maher says:
July 05, 2012 15:36
They don't often get even that clarity on the solstices at Stonehenge or indeed at Newgrange in Ireland. So well done on this modern take on an ancient theme. Very moody and thought provoking scene.