The Flatiron Building takes its name from the shape forced on it by the triangular plot it stands on. Designed by Chicago architect Daniel Burnham, it was among the first skyscrapers in the world when it was built in 1902. Locals feared that a strong wind might blow it down, which caused many to call the building “Burnham’s Folly.” Today, its offices are highly coveted – particularly those at the point of the triangle which feature amazing northern views of the another famous New York landmark, the Empire State Building. The current tenants are a group of publishers. In early 2009, an Italian real estate company purchased a majority stake in the structure, and plans to turn it into a luxury hotel when the leases of the current tenants expire in 2019. The building has a special meaning for photographers as well – it is the subject of famous images taken by Edward Steichen in 1904 and Alfred Stieglitz in 1903. In my own image of the Flatiron Building, I’ve tried to equate it to a ship, steering a course on a dangerous sea. To do this, I’ve included only the triangular upper corner of the building, framing it in the midst of an array of bare branches. The color is rich and warm and full of energy, while the detail eloquently defines Burnham’s Beau Arts style.