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A MAGICAL MOMENT IN CENTRAL PARK JUST AFTER THE STORM

August 30, 2011 | 9:59 AM
in ART, OUTDOORS
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Cornelis Verwaal says he was hiking through Central Park, which was officially closed, immediately after Hurricane Irene hit on Sunday when he came across the scene above at Bethesda Terrace.

“The Central Park Lake flooded Bethesda Terrace during hurricane Irene. Although the park was still officially closed, we took a 4 hour hike through it and were happy to see there was no major damage. Here and there some tree limbs down, and we saw a few trees down, but nothing serious. I’m very happy.”

“[T]here were a few people checking out the scene, including the man who found this dry perch to relax on and make a phone call.”

To see a larger version of this photo, go to Cornelis’ site.

For more photos of the storm and its immediate aftermath by Upper West Siders, click here. For a time-lapse video of the storm over Central Park, click here.

Photo copyrighted by Cornelis Verwaal and posted on West Side Rag with his permission.

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I love the photo
I love the photo
11 years ago

Whom was he calling? and what did he need to say at that moment?
Wonderful contrast of human – nature and perfect in black and white.

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