There was a lot going on in the sky this morning, and it was difficult to capture it all in one frame without zooming out too far.
As I explained yesterday, the most brilliant colors were once again seen at the far north end of the Hudson. But there was also a break in the clouds near the horizon above the city, while far overhead the edges of the clouds gowed in a faint pink.
I tried several compositions from multiple locations, but most of the shots just still seemed empty, like they were missing a subject or foreground element.
Just then, I turned around and saw a giant cruise ship approaching, which was unexpected on a Friday. I knew this would be my chance. I framed a shot and waited for the cruise ship to arrive, and that was it.