September 2021 – A Tribute to NYC
If you have your Picture This Photography NYC Calendar this is your September 2021 image, "A Tribute to NYC"
September 2021 marks 20 years since the tragic events of 9/11 and I remember it like it was yesterday. I lived in Bermuda and as the day unfolded and the scale of the tragedy was realised many flights en route to The USA from Europe & beyond were diverted to Bermuda. The airport shut down and I literally had no place to go. It made me realise I lived on a tiny, isolated 21 sq mile island in the middle of nowhere (ironically almost the same size as Manhattan at 22 sq miles where I have lived for 14 years, but worlds apart)
This image was captured from a new location (to me) and it one of my favourites for many reasons, mainly it shows a rarely seen perspective of both One World Trade & The Empire State Building relatively close to each other plus the Tribute in Light all in one shot. The location is fairly quiet compared to most other scenic view points and the complementary lighting schedule for ESB on this particular year added with the colour from The Bank of America Tower & of course the long exposure waving flag makes for a harmonising colour palette at night.
While the memories & scars fade & remain simultaneously NYC has shown its continued strength by bouncing back with resilient spirit and a New York tough attitude. The Tribute in Lights is an annual reminder of the horrific attack and is always a sombering view despite the years passed. "A Tribute to NYC"