Big Blue Empire State Building

The New York Giants won their 4th Super Bowl on February 5, 2012 by defeating the New England Patriots 21-17. Their previous Super Bowl came in 2007 where they also beat the Patriots.

The Empire State Building lighting is in preparation for the following day’s New York Giants celebratory parade in downtown Manhattan, on the famed canyon of heroes. “The New York Daily News” reports fans may number between 500,000 and 1 million making the trip to welcome the team home and catch a glimpes of the champions.

The Empire State Building's multicolored floodlights were installed in 1964.

Columbidae

Pigeons constitute half of the bird family Columbidae, the other half being doves. Pigeons can be found all over the world, and in New York City, are considered “flying rats.” The pigeon population is regarded as toxic to local New Yorkers, whereas, other populations consider them cuisine; aka squab.

Overlooking New York City from the top of the Empire State Building

Art Deco Landmark

The Empire State Building not only stands as New York City’s tallest building, but it is also credited as one of the Seven Wonders of the Modern World, according to the American Society of Civil Engineers.

The New York City Landmarks Preservation Commission, also, named the building and the ground level interior asNew York City landmarks.

 

The Empire State Building is currently the third tallest skyscraper in the United States (after the Willis Tower and Trump International Hotel and Tower, both in Chicago)

Walking in New York

A mid-afternoon stroll up Broadway, approaching Madison Square Park, the Empire State Building appeared even more prominent as the sun shone brightly on the New York City landmark.

Even more striking a site than usual.

Empire State of Mind

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This shot was taken from the corner of Broadway and 22nd street.