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Photograph of New York buildings, showing double image of skyscrapers. Captioned, With eager fingers straining at the stars A Study in Perspective and Double Exposure'. Date: 1933
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Photograph of New York buildings, showing double image of skyscrapers. Captioned, With eager fingers straining at the stars A Study in Perspective and Double Exposure'. Date: 1933
Photograph of New York buildings, showing double image of skyscrapers. Captioned, With eager fingers straining at the stars... A Study in Perspective and Double Exposure'. Date: 1933
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1933 Double Eager Exposure Fingers Perspective Skyscrapers Stars Straining Study
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With eager fingers straining at the stars - A Study in Perspective and Double Exposure
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- an intriguing title for this photograph taken in the heart of New York City during the 1930s. The image presents a unique and thought-provoking depiction of the city's iconic skyline, featuring a double exposure of the towering buildings. The photograph, captured in 1933, showcases an artistic interpretation of the urban landscape. The double exposure technique, a popular method during the 20th century, creates a surreal and mesmerizing effect, as if the buildings are overlapping in the night sky, reaching for the stars. The use of perspective adds depth and dimension to the image, emphasizing the verticality and grandeur of the structures. The title, "With eager fingers straining at the stars," suggests a sense of longing and aspiration, as if the photographer and the viewer alike are reaching for the unattainable, the infinite. The stars may symbolize dreams, goals, or the unknown, and the buildings, the means to reach for them. This photograph is not only a stunning example of 1930s architecture but also a work of art that invites introspection and interpretation. The juxtaposition of the man-made and the natural, the tangible and the intangible, creates a visual dialogue that resonates with the human experience. The photograph, with its rich history and artistic merit, serves as a testament to the power of photography as a medium for capturing the essence of a moment in time and inspiring the imagination. This image of New York City's skyline, with its double exposure and intriguing title, continues to captivate and inspire viewers to this day.
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