Midday Reverie in Flatiron's Urban Oasis

A contemplative woman in a wide-brimmed hat pauses at the edge of Madison Square Park's bustling outdoor dining area, her shadow stretching across sun-warmed concrete. The Empire State Building rises majestically in the background, its Art Deco spire piercing overcast skies, while the historic Porcelanosa building and contemporary high-rises create Manhattan's signature architectural layering. The scene captures the gentle rhythm of urban life, where nature and commerce intersect in temporary harmony beneath market umbrellas and flowering planters.

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Caption

A moment of urban contemplation unfolds in the Flatiron District's Madison Square Park, where the Empire State Building towers over afternoon diners and a solitary figure in thoughtful pause.

Description

A contemplative woman in a wide-brimmed hat pauses at the edge of Madison Square Park's bustling outdoor dining area, her shadow stretching across sun-warmed concrete. The Empire State Building rises majestically in the background, its Art Deco spire piercing overcast skies, while the historic Porcelanosa building and contemporary high-rises create Manhattan's signature architectural layering. The scene captures the gentle rhythm of urban life, where nature and commerce intersect in temporary harmony beneath market umbrellas and flowering planters.

Location

Ilili Box, Flatiron Public Plaza, Manhattan Community Board 5, Manhattan, New York County, New York, 10010, United States

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Subject

Urban Street Photography Woman Walking Empire State Building Manhattan Flatiron District Outdoor Dining Black And White Photography City Life

Keywords

Monochrome Midday Summer Adult Woman Hat Shadow Market Umbrellas Public Plaza High Rise Buildings Tree Lined Street Pedestrian Restaurant Seating Urban Architecture Skyscraper Street Level View Casual Dress Walking Away City Skyline Commercial District

Technical

Camera: X100F
Lens: Fujifilm X100F
Focal length: 23 mm
Aperture: ƒ/13
Shutter: 1/125 s
ISO: 200
Resolution: 3788 × 6009 (22.8 MP)
File size: 5.0 MB

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Model release: Not applicable

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