The Lower Manhattan Skyline Seen from the Brooklyn Bridge at Sunset

The photograph portrays one of the most iconic views of New York: the Lower Manhattan skyline framed through the structure of the Brooklyn Bridge at sunset. The steel cables of the bridge, arranged radially from the neo-Gothic towers, create a geometric frame for the skyscrapers of the financial district. The golden light of the setting sun illuminates the buildings while the sky is tinged with shades of blue and orange. The Brooklyn Bridge, opened in 1883, was the first steel suspension bridge and for decades the longest in the world. Pedestrians and cyclists walk along the elevated walkway, enjoying this privileged perspective on the city.

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