According to artsy smutmeister Siege, he "almost died" while shooting this new portfolio of nudes and sexy escapades on a New York City rooftop while fireworks exploded in the distance; lucky for all of us that he didn't and that the results can be enjoyed on Nerve today. "Moon Over Manhattan" indeed.

Ascend: Photography by Siege (Nerve; membership required - preview photos after the jump)

Previously: Silver by Siege, Siege and Katy James

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