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.

Flag Flown At Half Staff For Victims Of Colorado Shooting

An American Flag at Rockefeller Center flies at half staff in tribute to victims of the deadly mass shooting in Aurora, Colorado. Early Friday morning, 24-year-old James Eagan Holmes allegedly opened fire on theater-goers attending a midnight premiere of the summer blockbuster "The Dark Knight Rises," killing at least 12 and wounding 59, according to police.

Fleet Week New York

Thousands of sailors, marines and coast guardsmen from the U.S. Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard are participating in this year's annual Fleet Week New York, taking place May 25 – June 1. Since 1984, Fleet Week New York celebrates the sea services with events throughout the city and immediate surrounding areas. This event provides an opportunity for citizens to meet sailors, marines and coast guardsmen, as well as see, first-hand, the latest capabilities of today’s maritime services. In Times Square, there are military demonstrations and displays throughout the week. Several participating ships are also open for public viewing.

For more information, visit the official Fleet Week New York City Web site at http://www.fleetweeknewyork.com/fleetweeknewyork/

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.

VETERANS DAY

American flags adorn the Rockefeller Center in honor of VETERANS DAY.

From Wikipedia:

Veterans Day is an American holiday honoring military veterans. Both a federal holiday and a state holiday in all states, it is celebrated on the same day as Armistice Day or Remembrance Day in other parts of the world, falling on November 11, the anniversary of the signing of the Armistice that ended World War I. (Major hostilities of World War I were formally ended at the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month of 1918 with the German signing of the Armistice.)