It’s been a while since I’ve been to the top of the Empire State Building in New York City, and on this visit I was determined to return (and bring Jack up there for the first time). When Lori and I lived in the city, it was one of the first landmarks we always brought visiting friends to, though I don’t remember it being so expensive back then. Jack was incredibly excited to ride the elevator which sped like lightning to the 86th floor, and when we stepped out onto the windy and cold observatory deck and saw the views, this wide-eyed eight year old was more than impressed. I could tell that he was intrigued by how high we were, especially since we had been noticing the top of the tower from just about every part of the city we had already visited, and it was cool to see him literally run from the east to west to north and south sides of the observatory in search of a different view. Methinks this is one experience he will remember for a long time. Once again… everything in this post was Instagrammed.
You captured the views beautifully! I’ll always remember my first time to the top of the Empire State Building.
Thanks Dave. It is quite an experience, one that I will never get tired of, and one that I’m sure Jack will remember for a long time.
Beautiful Photos – the shape of some of the buildings is AMAZING!!!
Thanks. It’s an incredible sight.
Love the Flat Iron Building!
Yeah… me too. After we got back on the ground we walked down to Madison Park to see the Flat Iron Building close up.
It’s great to see the views by daylight, I saw it at night, it was amazing. I also went to Top Of The Rock, that time at daylight.
By night or during the day… quite a place!
Your black and whites remind me of the original (1930’s) King Kong, which I just watched last week. Jack would appreciate that now, I’m sure.
Ed… I bet he would. I’ll have to look for it on Netflix or somewhere like that.
Beautiful images, David. I’ve never been up there…maybe some day. And thank you for the black and white, as well. 😉
Awesome views and an experience for Jack to remember.
Nice to follow you in so different surroundings from “your” Acadia, David. I have wished to go to New York for a long time, your photos are great 🙂 – looking forward to see more!
Thanks Truels… my favorite city!
Your photos are wonderful.
This is one I took this afternoon: http://newyorkseen.wordpress.com/2012/11/28/yellow-accompanies-the-chrysler-building/
Dawn.. beautifully done! Love that side light reaching across the city.