The theme this week is "From where I stand." Instead of having a shot with the camera looking downwards, I opted for a different view of where I stood. A friend and I met after work and indulged in one of NYC's most beloved touristy things to do: view from Manhattan from Top of the Rock. We got there round 7 pm and the sunset had already disappeared. We enjoyed amazing views from the 67th, 69th and 70th floors of Rockefeller Center. This shot was taken from the 70th floor where the view is unobstructed by protective glass. To get the ultimate view of the landscape before me, I stood on a ledge about four feet off the 70th floor. I got a bit more of the buildings near Rockefeller, as well as a wider view of East and West Sides of midtown. The most recognizable spaces below are the Empire State Building, One World Trade (in the far back), and Times Square (the most lit area under the building with the H & M sign).

        For someone who's afraid of heights, I didn't feel an inkling of fear or anxiety even when I was on the floor without the protective glass. I'd highly recommend Top of the Rock for anyone who loves landscapes or NYC. It's a lovely view of the city and you can practically stay up there for as long as you want (up until closing time of course:)). This shot was minimally edited in LR for added saturation to further darken the black areas to give the overall image an extra pop for contrast. 

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