Light Still Shines On The Fair

Unisphere in Flushing Meadows/Corona Park. Still around from the 1964 World Fair.

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blah. says:

Fuck you for being so damn good.
Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

connerdowney says:

woah, this is breathtaking
Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

i.m.indraneel says:

why are the way that you are?
i hate everything about how good you choose to be =P
Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

Keir L. Ansell says:

Very cool bud :)
Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

ehst3v3 says:

You've been dugg
digg.com/arts_culture/Breath_Taking_Breath_Ma king
Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

Taylor Olson says:

Great Job! I love your pictures.
Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

Andre Deminiac says:

Wallpaper would be nice. ;)
Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

Justin Laramée says:

Awesomez. Ya got teh 1337 skillz.
The US Pavilion from Expo 67 in Montreal looks a bit like this.
YEIS!
Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

Ethan Fortes [on sabbatical] says:

Very nice,

Can we see different sizes?
Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

The Final Degree says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Outstanding Photos (World Wide), and we'd love to have your photo added to the group.
Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

murdochious says:

this is very awesome- it appeared on my flickr contact page twice as taylor is also a contact of mine!
Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

Lily - New Getty Contributor says:

Very beautiful photo !
Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

rizwankhan_raheem says:

fantastic
Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

sylviaariel says:

That$ good,im sylvia,hi..
Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

Gunnar B. [deleted] says:

Awesome!

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Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

<wikd> says:

I'm pretty familiar with this site, this is probably the best capture I've ever seen of it. Very unique perspective, and the lighting and sky are excellent.
Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

Heilah (away) says:

amazing
i loved the angle & tones ^_^
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Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

texaskim81 says:

A+++ Grade Photo

amazing!
Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

rivadock4 says:

The light hitting the inside of the globe is excellent. -fave-
Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

silgeo says:

a master piece
Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

azli jamil - one year of travel... says:

A cool shot!
Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

stuartguthriemusic says:

Absolutely magnificent!!! A++++++

Stu :-)
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Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

eliza160 says:

amazing!!!
Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

[ matt ] says:

Wow! Amazing photo!
Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

vveneziani says:

very cool. pass this when we drive down the GCP back to Astoria. great shot.
Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

Nick@Flickr says:

the perspective in this shot is outstanding, very nice.
Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

Gitzo S.A. says:

Astonishing Picture! Gitzo wuold be very honored if you consider sharing it in our Gitzo Faves

Gitzo Faves Group Award

Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

BFBCPing says:

He put a really nice, hi-res version on InterfaceLIFT: interfacelift.com/wallpaper/details.php?id=14 93
Darn nice.
Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

LeeMo & the Sky ! says:

this is cool. Really like the colours.
Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

Farawla^Foshya(Spain) says:

so beautiful
love this shot
Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

parrfolio says:

Sweet! Great photo.
Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

philcampbell says:

pretty darn cool.
Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

bascianomarco says:

cool
Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

Karyatis says:

Unbelievable, especially for those who've seen it "au naturel"...
Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

Mike Seliske says:

Amazing
Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

Cap'n Surly says:

Awesome shot!
Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

*Hayabusa says:

fantastic!!
Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

Firenzesca says:

Really great,
with a well deserved award!

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Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

Aaron Siladi says:

Bangin' shot, bro!! Awesome HDR processing also, looks like CG
Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

Christopher Earle says:

This is a *fantastic* image!!!
Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

Mister Crowley says:

Awesome photo! Found on Digg! Great job! Congrats!
Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

dr ama says:

Very nice composition & tones

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Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

PaRaMoRe '08 says:

Oh...I Think i Drew This For My Art CourseWork.
Great Photo, Definatly A Fave =)
Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

aaagop says:

Hahaha

Flushing Meadows....
Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

benrobertsabq says:

Not bad for HDR.
[Joking!! - this is a wicked shot, composition and lighting are the bomb]
Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

Vision who leave me breathless...!!!
#1 on Explore...!!
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Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

ornellab. says:

wow!What blue colours!
Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

David Giral [in California in September?] says:

amazing!!!!
Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

David Sherret says:

wow, that looks incredible! Excellent composition!
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Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

spine-tinglingly overwhelming says:

amazing! other photos look incredible as well,

*dugg*;)
Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

Gentiane de l'Ecluse says:

Waw!
Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

bebe beaux says:

what an amazing capture!
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Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

x_Gothick_Musician_x [deleted] says:

excellent shot.
Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

• • • annajarske.com says:

Gorgeous - I love the strong tones!

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Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

Jay Santiago says:

Nice. I always like passing this on my way to my gma's when i was a kid

good work
Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

Scott Ingram Photography says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called 1-2-3 HDR, and we'd love to have your photo added to the group.

Very cool! Seen via Digg...
Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

LiLi S. says:

TERRIFIC PICTURE!
Please add this beautiful picture to the group
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Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

pete naylor says:

that is brill i love it the colours are superb!
Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

Cestomano says:

It's amazing !!!

Great Blue, great perspective!
Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

®^Ðä_ßãdguý^® says:

mad cool photo...
Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

bethechange21 says:

Amazing picture. We used to vacation on Long Island as a child and it was always my mom's favorite landmark to point out to us on the way. Nice job. Seen in Explore.
Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

Dawn Melanson says:

the blue is soo amazing!!!
Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

Nakteve says:

wow! great!
Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

judo_dad1953 says:

“For every beauty there is an eye somewhere to see it. For every truth there is an ear somewhere to hear it. For every love there is a heart somewhere to receive it.” Well you my friend have captured the Beauty with this wonderful photo. Bravo!!!
Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

7 (Miguel Angel) says:

Nice one. Congratulations for that #1 in Explore : )

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Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

5y12u3k says:

I found this photo in 1-2-3 HDR
Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

SkyShaper says:

Looks better than ever
Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

thinkfromscratch says:

absolutely breathtaking... incredible work!

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Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

Nikktond says:

Really impressive. Wonderful
Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

iCamp says:

I'd tell you it's great too but you have flickr set to prevent me from seeing the shot larger. At this size it looks great but I want to see a larger size so I can get a closer look.
Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

Mariel V says:

Amazing snap
Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

ghashanti says:

Too damn good
Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

mohamedarief55 says:

Tagtag
Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

Damian Gadal says:

Very cool!
Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

geruge says:

surreal, beautiful, mesmerizing,
Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

TyC says:

Wonderful perspective and tone! :)
Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

NYC Comets says:

Great shot. I owe the Unisphere a visit.
Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

NyToul says:

Just perfect !

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Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

Xiayou says:

It`s probably been said already, but I guess one more can`t hurt :) : Great!
Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

realkuhl says:

Really cool (and slightly freaky) abstract.... love the color.
Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

Alex Dodd says:

Fantastic! Fave, for sure. Congrats on the explore feature. :-)
Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

mrmillionaire8 says:

Pic
Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

Alan Jordan says:

Awesome!

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Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

artonline - Marco Musso says:

Please, add this wonderful photo to my project of the first Movie of Flickr. Read the rules... and thanks if you add it.... I love this...
Thanks for your friendship!!! Marco
www.flickr.com/groups/my_flickrs_world_movie/
Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

azli jamil - one year of travel... says:

Never thought that level of views is possible!
Congrats!
Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

jd_molinero says:

Great pic!!!

I found this photo in 1-2-3 HDR
Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

Claude-Olivier Marti says:

nice one!

I found this photo in 1-2-3 HDR
Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

Sandmania says:

Love the perspective on this shot.
Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

nemar81 says:

Thats a great shot!!
Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

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Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

shaunyap says:

The way you chose to portray the unisphere is amazing! awesome composition and perspective!
Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

W.R. van Straalen says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called The Photo Distillery., and we'd love to have your photo added to the group.
Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

Farmer Fantasy says:

This is so great
Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

SuperAng says:

Wow, this is amazing.
Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

paulx8 says:

I like all the images in your collection.
All blue.

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Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

andy in nyc says:

Amazing!
Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

jdubs126 says:

Great photo!
Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

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Smoothfoote says:

awesome
Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

ABMJG says:

Good morning !

Thanks for sharing, your stream is a regular visit for me
keep it up!!

Tony

My blog . My Flickr routine

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Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

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