Manhattan Skyline View from Central Park Great Lawn on Overcast Day, New York City
A panoramic view of the Manhattan skyline rises above the tree line from Central Park's Great Lawn on an overcast spring day in New York City. The expansive green field stretches toward a dense row of mature trees that frame the iconic skyscrapers partially obscured by atmospheric fog.
Read more about this photo
The Urban Oasis
Central Park's Great Lawn offers one of Manhattan's most iconic vantage points, where 778 acres of carefully landscaped green space provides a stark contrast to the towering skyscrapers that surround it.
Spring in the City
Captured in late May, the lush green grass and fully-leafed trees signal the arrival of warmer weather, while the overcast sky creates a moody, atmospheric quality that softens the hard edges of the urban skyline.
Nature and Architecture
This composition demonstrates the unique relationship between natural and built environments that defines New York City, where one of the world's most famous parks serves as both recreational space and visual counterpoint to the density of Midtown Manhattan.
Spot a mistake or location error? Let us know!
Photos from the day
