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One photographer walked around New York on the night of the blizzard and took some incredible photos | One photographer walked around New York on the night of the blizzard and took some incredible photos |
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New York is the most photographed city on the planet – according to Google and Instagram – so most people on Earth have at least seen New York, even if they haven’t been there. | New York is the most photographed city on the planet – according to Google and Instagram – so most people on Earth have at least seen New York, even if they haven’t been there. |
But few have seen the city as it was on Monday night, when Winter Storm Juno was supposed to bring a blizzard to New York. A comprehensive travel ban forced the city that never sleeps to at least lie down. | But few have seen the city as it was on Monday night, when Winter Storm Juno was supposed to bring a blizzard to New York. A comprehensive travel ban forced the city that never sleeps to at least lie down. |
Fortunately, photographer Jaka Vinsek took to the empty streets on Monday night and saw a city vastly different than most photos show. Check out the gallery below for some incredible shots of New York in the grips of Juno’s advance. | Fortunately, photographer Jaka Vinsek took to the empty streets on Monday night and saw a city vastly different than most photos show. Check out the gallery below for some incredible shots of New York in the grips of Juno’s advance. |
Grand Central, deserted. Seasoned New Yorkers will tell you that is indeed a rare occurrence, as are empty streets in Manhattan. Most businesses took the night off, though the photos show a few did brave the storm. | Grand Central, deserted. Seasoned New Yorkers will tell you that is indeed a rare occurrence, as are empty streets in Manhattan. Most businesses took the night off, though the photos show a few did brave the storm. |
The worst of Winter Storm Juno ended up missing New York, and instead dumped on Long Island and parts of New England. But thanks to Mr Vinsek’s photos, he left a stunning reminder of a seemingly abandoned New York. | The worst of Winter Storm Juno ended up missing New York, and instead dumped on Long Island and parts of New England. But thanks to Mr Vinsek’s photos, he left a stunning reminder of a seemingly abandoned New York. |
Follow Payton Guion on Twitter @PaytonGuion. | Follow Payton Guion on Twitter @PaytonGuion. |
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