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Reflection On Frozen Central Park Lake: 01.17.09, 4:19 PM

This image is of the New York City skyline reflected on the ice at Central Park Lake. I was looking south from Bank Rock Bay at the northern end of the lake. The original shot was darker. I adjusted the brightness to achieve this effect.

Image: Bob Levy, author of Club George [larger view].

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