The story

The "Metropolitan Sunset" is a photograph I created during my only visit at the Top of the Rock, five months after moving to New York. My first impressions after getting to the terrace were striking. Two years prior to that I had gone to the Empire State Building, but the views from there weren't nearly as stunning. The Top of the Rock allows you to see almost the full skyline of New York, a crucial element of which is indeed the ESB. It was March afternoon, hence, the light coming from the setting sun was hitting the western walls of the buildings at 90 degrees, creating a strong contrast between lights and shadows. Even after ten years I still remember the sounds of the city, the sirens of police cars, the horns and the traffic in general. The sense of this energy differs substantially 65 floors above the ground from the one you get in the streets, as all the noises from around Manhattan spiral up in the air collectively. A photograph isn't capable of reproducing such a live complex experience, but it allows capturing the unrepeatable moment and admire the breathtaking skyline view at your place every day.

Location: Top of the Rock, New York

Additional info

Posters by Wojtek Zagorski present unique, original photographs, many of which were awarded in international photography contest, published in prestigious magazines or disseminated worldwide commercially. Posters are printed on the highest quality thick 350g glossy paper with white margins and branded with the author's logo in the bottom. Dependently on the size, we ship them to you in a cardboard/foil package or a tube. Posters larger than 100cm on the longer edge are printed on the highest grade crystal clear 5mm acrylic glass (without margins and the logo) and securely packed for shipping. For more information about variants and materials see the Buyer's Guide.