A breathtaking view from Staten Island, on the second anniversary of 9/11, of the "Tribute in Light" at Ground Zero; the illuminated Statue of Liberty; the red, white & blue Empire State Building, directly in between the Tribute in Light beams; and the Chrysler building. Oh yes, and Mars, just a few weeks removed from its closest approach to Earth in 60,000 years.
I took this photo from the Staten Island Ferry dock, after riding the ferry across the harbor just to see what the view of the skyline would look like with the Tribute in Light. Although many photos were taken and published of the skyline that night, I've never seen another one from this particular angle, which I maintain was the most beautiful viewpoint in the whole city that night.
depechemodegal@sbcglobal.net, they_call_me_brooke, kmad926, famar, and 45 other people added this photo to their favorites.
anayar 57 months ago | reply
I have used your image on my blog post on 9/11 on www.smarttravelreport.com - do hope its ok
amandaleee 57 months ago | reply
this is an amazing photo
Noah L☮VE J☺Y 55 months ago | reply
Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Beauty in a Tragedy, and we'd love to have this added to the group!
Wonderful photo :)
Feel free to add anymore photos you'd like.
Rath & Some 54 months ago | reply
controlled demolition! wake up
ashleyemm 53 months ago | reply
This is absolutely amazing. Did you take this? :D
Brendan Loy 45 months ago | reply
Yup, I took it. The view from the Staten Island Ferry, and the Island itself, was even more gorgeous than the photo. I don't know why no one else thought of taking the picture from this angle. There was no great photographic skill involved; it was just a breathtakingly beautiful scene.
This was the first year they had the Tribute in Light on the anniversary of 9/11. Hard to believe that was 6 years ago already, and that 9/11 itself was 8 years ago.
KurtClark 45 months ago | reply
Love this picture for its simplicity and color. I used the Blog This feature and added it to a 9/11 blog post:
location99.posterous.com/costco-employees-remember-911
Thank you for a great photo.
mjlopez31 45 months ago | reply
I love this shot very iconic. I have used your pic in my blog.
me_schmidt 45 months ago | reply
This is amazing. I used to live in NYC.
THROUGH_HAWAIIAN_EYES 45 months ago | reply
Hi, I'm an admin for a group called 09/11/2001 WE WILL NEVER FORGET, and we'd love to have this added to the group!
kevinh_photos 38 months ago | reply
Just came across your shot. Very well done, and your beat me there by a few years. But at least it is wonderful to know that every year the lights still shine bright in rememberance.
vrm1085 33 months ago | reply
i will use this image on my blog, virgiliorm.com
Moonflower Studio 33 months ago | reply
beautiful photo tribute
longislandwins 25 months ago | reply
Great image, just wanted to let you know that we used it on Long Island Wins:
www.longislandwins.com/index.php/action_center/event_deta...
longislandwins 21 months ago | reply
Thanks again, we used this on LIW for another post:
www.longislandwins.com/index.php/blog/post/long_island_ci...
stevewilliamsphotos 21 months ago | reply
It's hard to believe it's been 10 years...seems like it just happened. I guess it's because of the scar it left on all of us.
208956-20121911-PHX-AZ 21 months ago | reply
amazing photo....Rest In Peace to all those that perished on 9/11 we all shall never forget with much love and sincerity God bless all......
annonline2011 20 months ago | reply
Prays :(
ugxfsylxa 10 months ago | reply
Wishes you to have joyful one day