NEW YORK CITY

New York, November 2024. Towering skyscrapers and endless streets, with Livia and me somewhere in the middle of it all. Surprisingly, not a yellow taxi in sight. I was there to celebrate my 28th birthday, explore the city and, naturally, take far too many photographs.

The weather was just as unpredictable as the city itself. One day, we were wandering around in T-shirts; by our last day, winter coats and beanies were essential.

Between getting lost, laughing with Livia and stopping every few minutes for another photograph, I discovered that New York's charm lies not only in its famous landmarks, but also in its everyday moments. From the crowds at Grand Central to a lonely pigeon in a doorway, there was always something worth noticing.

A birthday, a city full of contrasts and memories captured through my lens.

Children and adults interacting with a large animal sculpture of a tiger and other animals, in an indoor space with modern architectural design.
Black and white photo of a woman with blonde hair walking on a city crosswalk, raising her hand, while several men wait to cross. A large CAT construction vehicle is on the street, and tall buildings are in the background. The street signs include a
A man standing behind a metal barricade holding a sign with a quote about COVID-19 and science, with a backpack and a smaller sign on the ground. There are several parked cars and a building labeled 'TRUMP TOWER' in the background.
A city street scene in black and white, showing a large truck in the foreground, crosswalk lines on the street, and tall buildings in the background. Pedestrians are visible walking near the crosswalk.
A pigeon is sitting on the ground near the corner of a wooden cabinet in a black and white photo.
Street scene in a city with tall buildings, pedestrians, cars, and bicycles, black and white photo.
Black and white image of a city street with pedestrians crossing at a crosswalk, tall modern buildings, a FedEx truck, and a traffic light showing a walk signal.
Black and white photo of New York City skyline with Empire State Building and surrounding buildings, with people and cars in foreground.
A busy city street with tall glass buildings, buses, cars, and cyclists. Pedestrians are walking, and the street has a large emergency bus lane marking.
City street scene with NYPD police car and city bus, traffic lights, and tall buildings in the background.
A squirrel climbing on a wire fence in a park with autumn leaves on the ground.
A safety warning sign on a subway train door warns that subway surfing can be deadly, advising riders to stay inside and remain in train cars at all times, and to report unsafe behavior to authorities.
Black and white photo of tall skyscrapers in a city, with a flag on top of one building, and traffic lights in the foreground.
Close-up of a sign with the text "The Dake Brothers" above a decorative arch with illuminated bulbs, set against a background of green trees and a blue sky.
Black and white photo of a city street scene with three people walking away from the camera. There is a marquee sign reading 'Church of Scientology' above the sidewalk. Various buildings, traffic, and signs are visible in the background.
A man sitting on the sidewalk feeding pigeons surrounded by a large number of birds, with a city street scene in the background including pedestrians, traffic lights, and buildings.
Black and white photo of a city street with pedestrians crossing at a crosswalk, cars on the road, and a large building with multiple windows and storefronts along the sidewalk. Trees without leaves are visible in front of the building.
People skating on an indoor ice rink surrounded by tall buildings, with a large fountain featuring a statue in the foreground.
A police officer in uniform stands during the day on a city street, with a traffic signal and a bus passing by. A cyclist rides past in the foreground, and scaffolding covers part of a building. The scene is in New York City, as indicated by the stre
A traffic officer wearing a badge that says NY stops traffic at a busy intersection in New York City as pedestrians walk past in the background, with a construction scaffolding and signs indicating street names.
A black and white photo of a busy city street, with a bus moving quickly past a police officer and pedestrians. The police officer, wearing a cap, stands near a barricade and is looking in the direction of the moving bus.
Black and white photograph of old brick apartment building with fire escapes on the exterior, two stories tall, with windows and balconies.
Black and white photo of a city street between tall buildings with parked cars and trees, and a crane in the distance.
A black and white photo of a city street with parked cars on both sides, people walking on the sidewalk, trees lining the street, and tall buildings in the background.
A young woman with long blonde hair, wearing a white shirt and blue jeans, stands with her back to the camera, carrying a black backpack. She is outdoors in front of a building with colorful flowers and a fire escape ladder visible in the background.
People walking on the Brooklyn Bridge in New York City with the bridge's cables and Gothic arches visible, and city skyline in the background.
People walking on a bridge with cables and a brick pillar in the background, in black and white.
People standing on a bridge with rope railings, some taking photos, with city buildings in the background.
Close-up of the upper half of the Statue of Liberty, showing her crown and torch, against a clear blue sky.
View of a waterfront through a wooden dock with large wooden pilings on each side, industrial cranes and ships visible across the water, black and white photo, with a bright sky and a few clouds.
Black and white photo of a window with a geometric grid pattern, overlooking a cityscape with a statue on a pedestal in the distance, and a roof with a sloped metal surface in the foreground.
Street scene with a white box truck covered in graffiti parked near a crosswalk and a brick building with colorful mural art on the wall.
View from inside a building looking out through a glass door or window onto a city street with parked cars and multi-story buildings. A chalkboard sign outside the building reads "Coffee: Because Bad Mornings Deserve a Second Chance."
The exterior of a building with a sign that reads 'Church of Scientology of New York'. People are walking on the sidewalk in front of the building, and cars are parked along the street. The building has large glass windows and tall white pillars.
Interior of John F. Kennedy International Airport at U.S. Customs and Border Protection area, with signage for the women's restroom, kiosk, and security equipment, along with architectural features like large windows and a cylindrical column.
Close-up of pine tree branches and needles with the silhouettes of tall buildings and a cloudy sky in the background.
City street view showing tall buildings with a prominent sign that reads 'PARK LANE' and a canopy over the sidewalk, cityscape with skyscrapers in the background.
Interior of a grand cathedral with high arches and ornate details. People are seated and standing, facing the altar at the front. The church features tall columns, stained glass windows, and decorative wrought-iron elements.
Silhouette of city skyline during dusk with tall buildings, including the Empire State Building, and a body of water reflecting the sky.
Black and white photo of city buildings with a curved roof in the foreground.
Black and white photo of a woman with long hair and sunglasses sitting on a park bench, looking towards a bridge in the background.
Black and white photo of the Brooklyn Bridge with cityscape in the background, view from the water underneath.
Black and white photo of city street scene featuring a majority of public transit vehicles, including a bus and a police car, with tall modern buildings in the background. Pedestrians and bicycles are visible on the sidewalk.
A black and white photo of the American flag flying next to the Statue of Liberty, set against a plain sky.
Black and white photograph of the Statue of Liberty, showing her face, crown with spikes, and raised right arm holding a torch.
Skyline of New York City featuring One World Trade Center and various skyscrapers, with the waterfront in the foreground and a clear blue sky.
Black and white photo taken through a window, with a view of the Statue of Liberty in the distance on the waterfront.
A person with curly hair looks down at their phone while standing under a large staircase.
Close-up of black metal dividers or fins with vertical lines and ridges, likely part of a mechanical or industrial component.
Reflection of tall office buildings in a modern glass building with trees in the foreground.
Upward view of a modern architectural building with evenly spaced horizontal and vertical metal beams creating a geometric pattern.
Black and white photo of a historic building with large windows and classical columns, surrounded by modern high-rise buildings.
Busy train station with a large crowd of people, a clock, and an information booth at the center. The station has multiple levels and an Apple logo is visible in the background.
Black and white photo of a diner interior named Brooklyn Diner, with illuminated signage displaying menu categories such as cakes and pies, baked on the premises, take out menu, and whole cakes and pies to go. Shelves with bottles and jars, and peopl
Black and white photo of a park bench with a sign that reads 'Bryant Park.' In the background, blurred figures of people walking in a city at night.
A ferry named Staten Island Ferry traveling on the water with a city skyline and buildings in the background under a partly cloudy sky.