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Skywatch Friday: Manhattan Skyline from the Intrepid



I grew up in lower New York – not far from Manhattan. My dad & step-mom still live down there, and when we visit, we try to take the kids into ‘the City’ (as New Yorkers refer to Manhattan). A few weeks ago we visited the Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum. If you’ve never heard of the Intrepid, it’s basically a “floating museum”, housed on a retired aircraft carrier. This post really isn’t about the Intrepid but I have to tell you – it’s really cool. The size of the ship alone is amazing, let alone what it takes to launch and land fighter planes off its deck. Really cool. Gives a whole new respect for the amazing men and women who serve aboard these ‘floating cities’.

Anyway, back to the sky…. I’m pleased with how crisp the photo came out; I shot it specifically to capture the NY skyline. It was very windy and cool, but a beautiful day to be on the New York harbor.

8 thoughts on “Skywatch Friday: Manhattan Skyline from the Intrepid”

  1. ‘Crisp’ is the perfect word to describe this photo – in both clarity and weather! Great variety all in one image.

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