When we first look at this photo, we see two things: a worker on the Empire State Building calling for the crane and the numerous other structures covering the land and surrounding the skyscraper. We are given a glimpse of how skyscrapers were constructed in the past and notice the dangerous conditions that the workers faced, such as no safety belts, which can prevent severe injuries or casualties. Additionally, we are given a aerial view of New York’s former skyline. However, as we dive into this photo for a deeper meaning, we actually see that the worker is framed in the middle of the picture and is much darker than the light gray environment that lies behind and below him. Thus, we can infer that the photographer wants us to view a contrast in height in which the man is definitively (and “vertically”) higher than the other towers in the picture. The photograph may be trying show us how New York City was taking the necessary strives to construct taller, but more advance structures such as the Empire State Building, which was once the tallest building in the world. It also may be alluding that it helped set the precedent for the development for new, taller skyscrapers such as the Twin Towers, Freedom Tower, and the luxury condos on 432 Park Ave. Overall, we can see that New York was unique for its passion to constantly experiment and progress its technological innovations for building the tallest skyscrapers seen by mankind. As mentioned in the above quote by Mr. Scott, we can definitely conclude that being vertical is a distinctive aspect of New York City that enables it to establish itself as the greatest city in the world.