Mankind Figure - Youth

Paul Manship created the bronze Mankind Figures of Maiden and Youth in 1933. The 8-foot statues originally stood on granite shelves on either side of Prometheus (featured 2 days ago). Manship was displeased with their placement and had them moved around a number of times. In 2001, they were moved to their present location on top of the staircase to the skating rink. Best viewed large.

[Sean O'Neill]

A very good POV Danny with the open space and then the buildings rising behind the statue.

[Cathy Donohoue]

Cool.

[Ross Walker]

Beautiful deco-style statue. I like the contrast between the monchromatic statue and buildings, and the long row of colorful flags.

[Ivan]

Very impressive, beautifully processed, so sharp.

[Adam]

Hi Danny. Just curious...I noticed your pics are taken in NYC. Is this where you know reside as your profile lists a town in Georgia. I'm from NYC and often find myself in these places.

[Allison]

Love the composition and the colour from the flags.....beautiful!!!!

[☆Rachel☆]

Fantastic shot! Love the clarity and amazing variety of colours.

[Vicki Dixon]

the statue is so well positioned to show off the buildings and flags...nicely done

[Danny G.]

@adamj Adam, I live in Georgia, my son lives in NYC. I took this series when I was visiting him.

[Simply Amanda]

I missed this area while there...I was taking photos on the other side of the street. This is great!

[Carole Imes]

Interesting! Fabulous composition highlighting this magnificent statue among the flags and other buildings.

[👑 AnaZad]

Very nice capture of this great statue in Rockefeller Center. I am enjoying your series very much.

[Therese]

this is a very beautiful capture!!!
I really like all the flags around... if it wasn't for them I might of thought this was a B&W shot... so the flags add a very nice touch of colour!

[Chris]

I believe this is an ice rink in winter - took a school party there some years back. We went to Central Park first but it was a day they were closed - kids weren't impressed with "Sir"!