Striking
From the 29th floor of a SoHo hotel, I watched a summer storm move across Manhattan. For a single instant, lightning found the city's tallest towers at once, revealing the raw power of nature against one of the world's most iconic skylines.
Awards
Photographer of the Year Contest
2026Discovery of the Year
Landscapes
Non Professional
Striking
From the 29th floor of a SoHo hotel, I watched a summer storm move across Manhattan. For a single instant, lightning found the city's tallest towers at once, revealing the raw power of nature against one of the world's most iconic skylines.
About Artist
Richard Cassey
I picked up a camera four years ago, but I've always been drawn to stories. Photography has become another way for me to tell them. It has taught me to slow down, look more carefully, and appreciate moments that exist for only an instant. I'm drawn to the unexpected—the brief intersection of light, place, weather, and people that can never be recreated. My hope is simply to recognize those moments and share them with others.
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