USA · 40.71° N, 74.01° W · 2024

New York City

New York hits you before you've had time to breathe: noise, movement, energy. In photos it looks iconic and calm. In person it's raw, fast and more intense than I expected.

Crowds, landmarks, everything moving to its own beat. You're one small part of an organism that never sleeps.

Stop for a moment and something else comes through: skyline silhouettes, lights at night, quiet by the water. Feeling small and amazed at the same time.

New York isn't about the sights. It's about being there and watching.