Water tower in New York City | Limited Edition of 10
Manhattan Water Tower Black and White Architecture Photography
There’s a certain poetry in New York’s rooftops—the kind you only notice when you stop and really look. This photograph captures one of Manhattan’s iconic wooden water towers, a familiar figure in the skyline that quietly endures above the glass and steel. It’s not a monument or a landmark, but it’s as much a part of the city’s soul as any skyscraper. I took this shot on a calm morning when the light was clean and steady, cutting sharp angles across the iron struts and the weathered slats of the tank.
I chose black and white to strip away the noise and focus on form—the geometry of buildings, the rhythm of windows, the contrast of new and old. The result is both industrial and timeless. The wooden tank sits perched like a guardian, its dark texture set against the bright façades behind it. Each bolt, brace, and weathered plank tells a story of a city built to last, a city that refuses to let go of what works.
There’s honesty in this kind of architecture—no gloss, no pretense, just purpose. When I photograph structures like this, I see beauty in resilience. These towers once fed the city’s thirst, but today they feed its memory. They remind me why I fell in love with photographing real places—artifacts of design and necessity that outlive their builders.
This piece fits effortlessly into modern spaces—clean, architectural interiors, minimalist homes, or industrial lofts. It’s a study in balance and endurance, one of those prints that never shouts for attention but holds it just the same. Printed on museum-grade archival paper and signed by hand, it’s real photography made on location—no AI, no composites—just the truth of what stood before me that day.
If this image speaks to you, explore more fine art photography celebrating Manhattan’s rhythm and form in my Manhattan Wall Art collection. Or, for a broader look at urban geometry and skylines that tell their own stories, visit my Cityscape Wall Art gallery.
© Dan Kosmayer, 2005
Edition Information
This photograph is released as a signed and numbered edition of 10 prints across all available sizes. Each print is individually signed and numbered by the artist on the reverse and accompanied by a certificate of authenticity.
Once all 10 prints have been sold, this work will be permanently retired, and no further numbered editions will be produced in any size or format. A small number of Artist Proofs may be retained by the artist for archival or exhibition purposes.
Museum Quality Fine Art Prints
All prints are produced by the artist using archival pigment inks on professional photographic paper with a subtle luster finish.
This paper offers a balanced surface that enhances tonal depth, preserves fine detail, and reduces glare under typical indoor lighting conditions.
Each print is carefully inspected prior to dispatch to ensure consistency of finish and presentation.
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Each print is personally produced, signed, and packaged by me at my studio in Haliburton, Ontario, Canada.
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