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The response explores the claim that the tree line in Battery Park should obscure certain buildings visible in the footage shot by Michael Hezekani. The original video argues that if the trees were adequately tall, they would block the view of the Whitehall building. However, there are several critical points that challenge this conclusion.
It is emphasized that the video from Hezekani was filmed at an elevated position, potentially from a ferry, which substantially changes the perspective seen in the video. By using a datum line to compare building heights in both videos, it was established that the difference in perspectives actually supports the authenticity of Hezekani's footage.