NYC Totality 2079

Maybe it's a look into the future, but for me, it's a look into the past.
I have already seen the dark side of the world, and sometimes I look back and this is what the past looks like.

Unfortunately Kayleigh, in many cases the past is the future and the future is the past. And yes, Freedom Tower can be a reflection of this dark past -- one only need look back to 9/11. :( Human history and astronomical events tend to repeat themselves, the former many times in unpleasant ways. Fortunately after such eclipses, light returns. Sadly, we're still waiting for the Light when it comes to the destructiveness and violence of human history.

Yes.
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J'ai jamais assisté à ce genre d'éclipse totale. j'espère y assister quand le moment sera venu.
Bonne et heureuse semaine paisible et salutaire.

I hope you get a chance. 2026 in Europe may be a good time. I know you would capture some great and life-changing images!

Exceptional creation.

Thank you Kayleigh, Malik, and Don!

Hi William
A wonderful and interesting picture, which I like very much!
Very nice composition with imagination!!
Best Wishes, Happy Monday, a nice week ahead, and stay safe!!
Peter

A fine creation, William, with very striking perspective.

Thank you Peter and John!

Absolutely fantastic creation, William!

A terrific combination of photos.

Thank you Armando and Esther!

Love your series (3 including the eclipse itself) using the solar eclipse. Each has it's own import. This one is a work of art for sure.

Magnifique réalisation!*****************

a stunning shot

Magnifique mon ami j'adore *********************bonne semaine William !

Thank you Raingirl, Franck, Schussentaler, and @ngelique!

Wow,welch großartige Darstellung zeigst du lieber William,das werden Viele nicht sehen können :))

Wünsche noch einen schönen Wochenstart,liebe Grüße Güni :))

Fantastic creation, William!

thia is in my modest opinion the best of the trylogy

love it!

Magnifique composition bonne journée.

Great work, William.

It looks like an ominous portent, William. A clever and creative composition.
Have a lovely week!

Genial und phantastisch. Tolle Perspektive.

Fantastic work!

Wonderful work!!!!

Wow ! That’s a fantastic composition !

Very striking work, the strong bw contrasts look ominous but fantastic!

Artística y contraste de líneas bien marcadas. Del otro lado igual vemos el eclipse del revés, o sea de tierra:--))

Thank you Gunter, Judite, Annemarie, Patrick, Tiabunna, Diana, Mikus, Nicolas, Jadviga, Ulrich, Gudrun, and Jose!

At the same time, based on the often used phrase "ominous" it's interesting to note that in spite of the 21st century modern setting and scientific knowledge that fully explains the mechanics of solar eclipses, the same primal fear of foreboding that our ancient ancestors felt remain deeply embedded in the human psyche. Perhaps their fears of the end of the world upon experiencing totality remains an integral part of our DNA that has been passed down.

Today, we can describe and even experience the future. The same goes for the past. But are we capable of facing the present and its countless challenges?
A captivating and questioning composition, William....!
(I think our DNA has only passed on an injunction to survive, which roughly defines the life drive. The mind, its aspirations and fears have not, I think, yet influenced its chemical composition. Any other interpretation seems to me to show a drift away from this relatively primary purpose).

Thank you Eric and well said!

Wow, that' s really a fantastic creation, William !

Thank you Percy!

fantastique monochrome j'aime beaucoup et noir et blanc merci de vos visites et commentaires belle journée à vous,

Thank you Annaig!

See you in 2079 but not on earth William !

You never know Leopold. With advances in science, technology, and medicine it is possible.

lol You might be right who knows indeed William !

A most unusual and original composition here William. Well carried out.

Best wishes and health till 2079. Herb

Thank you Herb! Likewise the same best wishes for good health for 2079!

A very impressive scene about the eclipse in a urban scenery.
All the best
Fabio

Nice work and a wonderful scene, William!

Thank you Leopold, Herb, photosofghosts, and Roger!

Seemingly bleak prospects, yet this creation conveys hope for life in the light.
A fascinating masterpiece, William!

I agree about the hope! Thank you * ઇઉ *!

* * * * * EXCELLENT WILLIAM

Awesome!

Thank you Tripod Man and Edna!

LOVE THIS !!

pour un torticolis assuré ! belle prise**************************bonne journée Will ! Amitiés♫

Precious and magnificent "memory" of the year 2079!!!!!!!!!!********************

superklasse

Une image fantastique, j'aime beaucoup !
Bonne journée William.

Looks great in black and white. The contrast is amazing. All the best.

Thank you Pam, Valeriane, Nouchetdu, Fred, Jocelyne, and Joe!

....Looking ahead! Great work!

Excellent . Bonne journée. Nicole .

Thank you Denis and Nicole!

very arty

Thank you Aus Blue!

This is fabulous William. It makes me think of night vision glasses where all is dark but clear at the same time.

Have a good weekend

Thank you Ecobird!

Resulta un tanto trágica está toma, y como premonitoria de momentos negros. Últimamente he visto dos películas de distopías sobre la ka historia de EEUU. La saga La Purga, La noche de las Va estáis y Civil War, que no me ha gustado porque es un derroche de carreras, explosiones y cero historia, pero todas ellas abundan en un tenebroso futuro para EeUu y, que por desgracia, veo futurible. Las cosas, en estos momentos, no están mucho mejor en España.

For America, the times seem very threatening. It seemed like democracy and peaceful transitions of power are a thing of the past. Unless there's a miracle and RFK jr. can defeat Biden and Trump, both of whom have authoritarian tendencies and likely won't accept the election results if they don't "win", there will likely be big problems. Sad to say these problems will likely include violence. :( I'm disappointed to see Spain is also facing similar issues. You would think the Franco era would've been enough for people to simply say no to authoritarianism. I wish you and everyone the best in Spain. Let's hope our two countries can see the light after the solar eclipse and the peoples and politicians do the right thing.

A very creative combination of the two original images William. Like the result very much.

Enjoy the coming week

Thank you Marije and Doug! Have a great week!

genial work !

Yummmmmmy!

A great image

Great job, nicely done, William!

La distribución de los efectos es muy profesional. Excelente obra de arte!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Dann warte ich auf den nächsten Moment

great composition - good eye and contrast

Thank you Nora, Dolores, David, Gary, Michelle, Menonfire, and Hubs!

Very much like the graphic quality here, William. Excellent photo.

Thank you Roger!

Superbe travail. Bravo.

Im richtigen Moment an der richtigen Stelle

Thank you Phil and Leo!

Great work! A look into the future! I like it! *****

Yes a look into the future if the sky cooperates. Thank you Grobi!

Wonderful done picture.

Thank you Heide!

The conflict of forms is well shown: large and small.
But the bottom line is that small things have a round shape, and everything in nature has a cycle, spring comes after winter, and this cycle is eternal.
And no matter what size the rectangular shapes are, they don't have a chance to win.
This is a magnificent philosophical snapshot.

Thank you Maria! Loved your in-depth commentary!

Amazing work.