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[Don098]

Are the iron workers able to continue work when they're in the clouds like that? It must be like working in dense fog...I'd hate to have thousand-pound iron beams swinging around while trying to keep my balance up there. Yikes.

[Kenersej]

Great to see the huge amount of progress!!!

[tablecloth]

Magnificent!..wonderful infrastructure, it really shows the skills and talents of humans that God gave..so the credit goes to the Grand Creator. thanks for the photos.

[applejacks]

When looking at the Trade Center, the lower triangular angled portions of the glass facade which come to a sharp point always trick my mind into believing this is where the tower starts, be it near or far. Since the view of the base is obscured by the buildings around it, my mind finishes these angles and almost diminishes the height when focusing solely on the tower...

I'm wondering if this was done intentionally or if it'll go away after the lower portion gets its special cladding? Hopefully I've articulated this properly, or maybe I'm just crazy.

[ESB/WTC fan]

Originally Posted by Don098

Are the iron workers able to continue work when they're in the clouds like that? It must be like working in dense fog...I'd hate to have thousand-pound iron beams swinging around while trying to keep my balance up there. Yikes.

I was wondering the same thing, when the top of this tower gets loss in the fog/clouds etc, do they stop working like when it rains or snows?

[sterlippo1]

Originally Posted by applejacks

When looking at the Trade Center, the lower triangular angled portions of the glass facade which come to a sharp point always trick my mind into believing this is where the tower starts, be it near or far. Since the view of the base is obscured by the buildings around it, my mind finishes these angles and almost diminishes the height when focusing solely on the tower...

I'm wondering if this was done intentionally or if it'll go away after the lower portion gets its special cladding? Hopefully I've articulated this properly, or maybe I'm just crazy.

i'd say it will be diminished when the lower portion gets it's cladding but don't think it was done intentionally for that reason. i believe it's supposed to give the illusion that there are two towers there in a tribute to the twins.......did i articulate this correctly?

[davidinasia]

Originally Posted by Don098

Are the iron workers able to continue work when they're in the clouds like that? It must be like working in dense fog...I'd hate to have thousand-pound iron beams swinging around while trying to keep my balance up there. Yikes.

The tower is obscured by fog because it's viewed from a distance. When you are in the middle of that fog, you can see perfectly clearly. My guess is the ironworkers only need maybe 10-20 meters of visibility to work in reasonable safety, and that picture was taken from at least a half-km away. I'm guessing the limit here is not set by the ironworkers but by the crane operators, who need to be able to see for a much longer distance.

[Kevin Scott Koepke]

city in the clouds. by kevin scott koepke photography, on Flickr

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[uaarkson]

Originally Posted by applejacks

When looking at the Trade Center, the lower triangular angled portions of the glass facade which come to a sharp point always trick my mind into believing this is where the tower starts, be it near or far. Since the view of the base is obscured by the buildings around it, my mind finishes these angles and almost diminishes the height when focusing solely on the tower...

I'm wondering if this was done intentionally or if it'll go away after the lower portion gets its special cladding? Hopefully I've articulated this properly, or maybe I'm just crazy.

I'm thinking that effect will wane when the tower reaches its full height and the spire is in place.

[rjb001]

Originally Posted by NYguy

I wish they would have made it so the tips of the triangle tapers right above the base were lit up to make the look at night more complete/uniform.

[Yankee fan for life]

Very cloudy here in nyc have no idea on what progress has been made.

[NYguy]

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[CarlosV]

DSC_3598 copy by Ceva321, on Flickr

[Danielson27]

The sky has cleared up



http://www.earthcam.com/usa/newyork/worldtradecenter/?cam=tower1

[CarlosV]

Photos by Troy F. taken today 10/14/11


troy2 copy by Ceva321, on Flickr

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troy3 copy by Ceva321, on Flickr

[Roadcruiser1]

There is a fast moving thunderstorm coming to New York right now. It would be here in 30 minutes so I guess they would be stopping work on the building soon since there is going to be a lot of wind up there.

[JACKinBeantown]

Originally Posted by Danielson27

The sky has cleared up



http://www.earthcam.com/usa/newyork/worldtradecenter/?cam=tower1

STR, is you have a moment would you mind posting a finished view from this angle? Your work is much appreciated.

[CarlosV]

Originally Posted by Roadcruiser1

There is a fast moving thunderstorm coming to New York right now. It would be here in 30 minutes so I guess they would be stopping work on the building soon since there is going to be a lot of wind up there.

here it is


DSC_3621 copy by Ceva321, on Flickr

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DSC_3607 copy by Ceva321, on Flickr

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[animatedmartian]

Amazing pictures Carlos! That 2nd shot also shows how tall the tower really is over LM.

[THE BIG APPLE]

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