The image displays an expansive aerial view of the New York City skyline, specifically a section of Manhattan, illuminated by a low sun angle consistent with either sunrise or sunset

The image displays an expansive aerial view of the New York City skyline, specifically a section of Manhattan, illuminated by a low sun angle consistent with either sunrise or sunset. A strong golden-orange light is cast across the western and northern facades of numerous buildings. Prominently featured structures include the Empire State Building, centrally located and intensely reflecting the golden light. To its right, the spire of the Chrysler Building is visible. Other supertall skyscrapers, such as One Vanderbilt and structures within the Hudson Yards complex, are identifiable in the background and left mid-ground. The foreground and mid-ground consist of a dense urban fabric of high-rise and mid-rise residential and commercial buildings, exhibiting varied architectural styles, brick and stone facades, and visible rooftop mechanical units and antenna arrays. The sky is predominantly clear, transitioning from a pale blue overhead to a warm, pinkish-orange hue near the horizon line. No individuals are discernible within the frame.