New York City. It is considered one of the greatest cities in all of the world. Internationally acclaimed, people come here for business, (NYC also claimed to be the city of opportunity, at least it was) for pleasure or for the fact that they can brag that they have visited the greatest city in the world. New Yorkers, often dubbed as cold, mean and rude are what makes up this great city. A “true New Yorker” could tell a tourist from a mile away. However, a person who walks the streets of New York City can be a totally different person at night. Also known as The City that Never Sleeps, NYC is aglow during the night, and sometimes just as busy. Cars still buzzing by, people still rushing down the sidewalks to get to their restaurant, the only difference? The sun is not out.
The bottom of this photo, you can still see the constant stream of people. It’s blurred which is quite interesting because it represents the fluidity and movement of the pedestrians. The buildings and the streets are all lit up to accommodate the night life. Although the sun is not out, the street lamp glows meticulously and almost stands as a replacement of the sun. It stands true that New York City is one that does not sleep. This picture taken on the west side really captures the essence of New York City. Many places that people past by on a daily basis are virtually ignored. However if you take a step back and take a look at your surroundings, the sounds, smells, and sights you can be surprised by how intricate New York City actually is. Underneath the persona of fast cars, mean people and tall buildings, there is a sense off community and life.
This photo portrays both these personas. The top half shows the artistic and architectural part of New York City. The tall skyscrapers that most people would expect of New York City are what is so iconic about New York City. But then your eyes travel down the photograph and you see the blurs of people and movement and the life that is not always associated with New York City which is so interesting. The hidden persona of this great city.
