Manhattanhenge or Manhattan Solstice
It’s a beautiful phenomenon that happens twice a year when the sun perfectly lines up with Manhattan’s grid.
I want to share some pictures that I took today (July 12th, 2009) from the Pulaski Bridge of Manhattanhenge on and around 38th street:
The waiting starts on the Pulaski Bridge
While buildings and objects are illuminated by the beautiful sunlight
At 8:00pm the sun starts kissing the buildings…
…and playing hide-and-seek
While the sun is hiding, let’s admire the beautiful skyline
The sun’s reflection appears from the other side of the building and looks like a “double sun”
Hiding again between buildings
I can still see you!
Another peek and he’s on his way to pass through 38th street
Let’s just wait to see him coming…
Peek-a-boo!
Half sun..
8:22pm Enjoy your Manhattanhenge
Good Night
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Tags: aline, brooklyn, grenpoint, july 2009, Long Island City, manhattan, Manhattanhenge, pulaski bridge, queens, skyline, solstice, street grid, sunset
great dramatic pictures. i’ll look at your blog more. check mine out.
I’m wondering if you should’ve taken a trip to the city and taken a picture in one of the streets to see how the shadows look like from within