This mural depicts New Yorks classic skyline set against a vibrant background of purples, oranges and reds. The citys famous buildings are beautifully thrown into relief with the glittering lights of Brooklyn Bridge in the foreground. This mural creates more of a unique painterly feel providing a new twist to this iconic image. Many people walk across the path that runs down the elevated centre line of the Brooklyn Bridge. For predestines and cyclists this walk provides some of the most spectacular views of Manhattan from a unique vantage point. During times of stress in the city such as the famous black outs of 1965, 1977 and 2003 the bridge has provided a means of escape from Manhattan to the sanctuary of the Brooklyn side of the East River.