Old Pier Pilings at Brooklyn Bridge Park Facing the Manhattan Skyline

Weathered wooden pilings from abandoned East River piers frame Manhattan's illuminated skyline at dusk in Brooklyn Bridge Park.
Weathered wooden pilings from abandoned East River piers frame Manhattan's illuminated skyline at dusk in Brooklyn Bridge Park.

Rows of old wooden pilings emerge from the East River, with the illuminated Manhattan skyline visible in the background. These pilings are remnants of former piers in Brooklyn Bridge Park, a waterfront area in Brooklyn, New York City. The park was developed on the site of former industrial port facilities, and the preservation of these pilings offers a visual connection to the area's maritime history.

Taken September 2019

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