Even though you can’t see the boy’s face, you can feel some disconnect between him and reality. It’s as if he sees the city and loses himself in it. Looking at this photo almost feels like intruding on his private fantasy. I can’t imagine what he’s thinking looking out at that landscape, but I want to know what thoughts have come to his mind.

People look at New York City and only see the big things. They forget that it’s not just a tourist attraction; it’s also home to millions of people. This picture doesn’t capture the skyscrapers or the commotion of the streets or the lights, but it shows what New York is to Erwitt. This is his home. This is how he sees New York, in this intimate moment between his wife and his child.