Wind Direction

Back at the W Hotel (formerly the Hotel Washington) again today, eating at the new Jean Georges steakhouse. This is taken from the world-famous roof of that building.

The American flag in the distance is one of many flags on the rooftops of buildings on this square block. Just feet from the White House, rooftop snipers use this array of flags to judge wind direction and speed in the event they have to line up a shot. Now you know.