Reflections and Distortions

The bright American Flag in LED lights on two sides of the US Armed Forces Recruiting Station in Times Square create interesting reflections on vehicles and buildings across the street. Here are some of the images of those reflections and distortions. Today is Labor Day, a federal holiday dedicated to the social and economic achievements of American workers. It also marks the unofficial end of summer.

Disneyfication of Times Square

The costumed cartoon characters posing for photos with tourists for tips in Times Square have multiplied in recent months. These images were made outside the U.S. Armed Forces Recruiting Station at 43rd Street. The "Disneyfication" of Times Square is now complete.

American Flag at the U.S. Armed Forces Recruiting Station in Times Square

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers New York District has recently completed renovations on the U.S. armed forces recruiting station which sits on a traffic island on 43rd Street between Broadway and 7th Avenue in Time Square. Part of the project is the installation of illuminated energy efficient light emitting diodes American flags on both sides of the station to blend with the rest of Times Square buildings and heighten security and visibility while also increasing the energy efficiency of the facility. These photos were made along 7th Avenue with the American flag and its striking reflections on vehicles.