Nightview provides a visual of the common reference to New York City as the “city that never sleeps”; even at night, the city glows as if it was day. The many lights which are on, even though its night, combines with the busy streets, with many cars speeding by, to show how busy the city is. The city never stops moving forward and the photo captures this movement toward new technology and reliance on electricity. The strong contrast between light and darkness captures the viewers’ attention and puts into their perspective the size of the city.

This photo depicts the changes taking place in New York City during the 1930’s. Abbott strived to capture the transition from old buildings to new infrastructure as the city made its way around the Depression. The unique angle this photo was taken from emphasized the magnitude of the city and how intricate its framework is. Rockefeller Center is an iconic landmark of New York City and the photo shows the hard work and time put into building such a grand place.