We couldn't decide whether the observation deck at the Empire State
Building was going to be especially crowded or especially empty on the
second anniversary of the demise of New York's tallest buildings. We went up to find out.
There weren't too many people up there on the 86th floor till around 7:30 p.m. Then the sun went down, the Tribute
in Light came on, and everybody stared. There wasn't much talking. An area
facing south was roped off for about 10 media photographers. The
amateurs waited patiently for those close to the fence to take their
pictures — 10, 20, 30 at a time. But it was a sight that was worth
capturing. It was altogether beautiful, touching and saddening.
Here are my photos from the day.
New York Links:
Wire Photos of 2003's Tribute in Light — So beautiful. I really think these images will resonate for decades.
New York Times' 9/11/03 Coverage — Every day, it seems, I am more and more impressed by this news site. The work is smart and spectacular.
TIME Magazine's New York Covers — All covers from the magazine's 80-year history are online and searchable. Here's the New York collection, which includes everyone from Mickey Mantle to Bernhard Goetz to Ed Koch.
