Symmetrical Photos Give a Breathtaking Bird's-Eye View of NYC

Looking up at towering skyscrapers is a common sight for many city dwellers, but few get the chance to glance straight down at the bustling streets below.

Architectural photographer Donna Dotan's stunning personal photography series "Reflections From Above" captures the beauty of New York City from a bird's-eye view

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By angling her camera straight down from all-glass skyscrapers, the lights of the city are reflected perfectly in colorful compositions. The illuminated city streets blend into the buildings' mirrored surfaces

"I just think symmetry is beautiful ... it makes the images almost abstract. If you were just looking down from a tall glass building, you'd see an incredible view of the city streets," Dotan told Mashable Read more...

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