Top of the Rock

From "The Top of the Rock", New York stretches out like a sparkling canvas. The last vestiges of the sunset paint the vast blue sky with hues of amber and gold, harmoniously interrupted by delicate, wispy clouds. Buildings stand tall, their windows alight, glowing like countless stars descended upon the cityscape. Yet, what truly captivates is the intricate roof ornament, framing this majestic view, reminiscent of an Arabian gate. It’s as if two worlds have converged – the timeless allure of ancient architecture and the ever-evolving heartbeat of the city that never sleeps. The story behind: When you go to photograph a place like "Top of the Rock" in Rockefeller Center, there's always the challenge of how to shoot it so it doesn't look like thousands of other photos taken from that location. After all, even on the day of the shoot, there are about a hundred photographers there with lenses of different lengths. And you think - let's do a panorama through a ten-cm grid. I set up my tripod, ready for my masterpiece, and began taking photos. A security guard approached. "No tripods without permission," he said with regret in his eyes. Fortunately, I had enough photos to complete the panorama, and my idea turned out well.