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Wow. What a well-planned frame.
The foreground leaves a little to be desired, but…
Seriously, though–the shape of that window is stunning.
What took you to this place?
Ha, the usual – any office in a movie has to have a fantastic view of the city 🙂
hmmm..who’s space is this?
Aw, this was such a quality info. In theory I’d like to write like that too – taking time and serious effort to bring about a very good posting… however what could I say… I procrastinate an awful lot and by no means seem to get things completed…
Judging from the view, that must be the Hunters Point neighborhood of Long Island City, Queens.