Editorial photo #13291429 Human Interest

The Frozen Lake, NY

Prospect Park Lake freezes on Sunday, January 8, 2026, in Brooklyn, NY. Extreme cold with temperatures of 3?F and winds that bring the wind chill to -14?F leave the 526-acre park frozen and covered in snow. Birds and wildlife weather the cold, and some New Yorkers venture out to walk on the frozen lake. (Photo by Deccio Serrano/NurPhoto)

Photo details

Photo ID: #13291429
Date taken: 8 February 2026
Location: —
Photographer: Deccio Serrano/NurPhoto
Category: Human Interest

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