This photo was taken by Helen Levitt around 1940. It is titled “New York”, capturing a man who seems to be dancing in the New York City streets. The photo really displays movement by the mans position. He seems to be soulful and happy, even though he is alone and the only subject of the photo. The rule of thirds is used, as the man is on the third line vertically. The curving diagonal lines on the pavement also make the composition of the photograph strong and inviting. They invite the viewer to the back of the photo. There is even more movement in the background of the photo, with different pedestrians walking and cars moving.

This photograph caught my eye because it captured a lot of emotion and a bit of the vast amount of culture which can be found in New York City. It was interesting how this was accomplished without the use of color. Personally, I have always loved the simplistic yet powerful nature of black and white photography. I will use some of the same aspects of this photograph in my own on Snapshot day. It is important that the man is not exactly positioned in the in the middle and the rule of thirds is used. I would also like to capture a more dynamic moment that exhibits movement in some way as Levitt did here. Inspired by this photograph, I hope to portray a taste of NYC, maybe even incorporating the use of black and white.