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silent wings over the city

            in the early morning hush, beneath a sky heavy with mist, the sharp lines of the oculus rise like wings poised to take flight. designed by architect santiago calatrava, the oculus serves as the main transportation hub for the world trade center, its soaring steel ribs symbolizing a bird in flight. the building stands as a tribute to resilience, a stark contrast to the memories of loss that permeate this space.

above, one world trade center—commonly known as the freedom tower—pierces the sky, its pinnacle hidden in the thick, low-hanging clouds. this tower, the tallest building in the western hemisphere, embodies the strength and rebirth of the city. the photograph captures the serene tension of these structures on a misty day, moments before the rain began, freezing a moment where architecture and nature meld into a seamless tableau of urban poetry.

Taken on: July 6, 2024

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Camera: LEICA CAMERA AG LEICA SL3, f/14.0, 1/125 sec, 21mm, ISO 100 (more info) (hide info)

Camera:	LEICA CAMERA AG LEICA SL3
Lens:	Super-Elmar-M 1:3.4/21 ASPH.
Aperture:	f/14.0
Exposure Time:	0.008 sec (1/125)
Focal Length:	21mm
ISO:	100
Exposure Bias:	-3 EV
Flash:	Off, Did not fire
Exposure Program:	Manual
Metering Mode:	Other
White Balance:	Auto
Saturation:	Low
Sharpness:	Hard
Color Space:	sRGB
Software:	Adobe Lightroom 8.0 (Macintosh)
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