Barnabas Bulpett

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Pedestrian, tech worker, art/music enthusiast, samsung galaxy photographer, public transit passenger, pacifist, scorpio, 汉语学习者. New York. He/Him. 🌻🪬🍉🍁

Early evening scene at a tidal strait that flows from the Atlantic Ocean through a sanitary City, where a temporary dock has been set up to do something underwater involving a heavy duty welding rig, which has been set up on top of it; beyond the dock is a massive waste treatment facility where the big trucks take their garbage along an elaborate curved bridge over the water; in front of the facility, out in deeper waters, a giant barge is docked with forty-eight steel shipping containers of garbage neatly stacked and ready to go; a tall, blue, container crane with the word "Sanitation" written on its arm rests after what has surely been a busy day; they get a lot of trash here because it is the most densely-populated part of the City and the people create all the garbage: the fading, northern sky id marbled with thin clouds in the background, as two big pilings stand up tall from the temporary construction dock.

Evening scene under a lighted scaffolding on sidewalk in a championship City, facing one of the ubiquitous, green plywood "sidewalk shed" construction safety barriers with an official sign reading "sidewalk closed - use temporary walkway" and an arrow pointing to a dangerous maze of orange barriers; there are a few graffiti tags painted on the wall and, right beside a sign reading "post no bills", fans have plastered large posters with black-and-white portraits of players from the twenty-twenty-six NBA Champions, the New York Knicks; the sidewalk is still wet from earlier rain; the City is a couple of levels more chaotic when wet, but it was nice for it to cool down after the recent heat wave.

Early morning, street-level scene at a very popular intersection in a thriving community in a diverse City with pedestrians and automobiles starting their day while they await the time for the bubble tea restaurants to open; the structure across the street is actually several buildings placed close together, with a supermarket that wraps around the corner; and at the very corner, there is a Tiger Sugar location and a newer bubble tea shop called CoCo; there is also a southern chicken joint and some other random small businesses; a subway station entrance, designated by the classic green and white orbs, leads underground to the seven train platform; it is the first and last stop on the seven train; most of the signs are in both English and Mandarin Chinese; the sky is clear with some very faint, but sparse, light clouds in the distance.

Evening scene at around sunset alongside a tidal strait or estuary in a patriotic City, facing toward the water where a national flag is hung near the site of some dock construction - often a sign that this is a Union job; a red crane stands tall at the other end of the dock; the flag is hung backwards and bunched at the middle, revealing the boats in the water beyond, including a tugboat and one of the City's commuter ferries, which have increased in price but are still a very comfortable and scenic trip; the sky in the distance is clear and subdued with hints of orange reflected from the sunset in the opposite direction; some unruly overgrowth in the foreground obscures part of the scene.

Evening scene on a quiet and empty avenue in a saturated City, facing across the street at a group of small, old, brick low- to mid-rise buildings housing several small businesses; there is a coffee shop, a Swedish candy shop, a pilates studio, a nail salon, a dry cleaner, an old fashioned pharmacy, and an old fashioned luncheonette that is really a time capsule to the mid-twentieth century with their vintage decor and old fashioned soda; the Swedish candy shop seems to be the only one of these businesses that is open on a Saturday evening, with its bright pink lights reading "Bon Bon" and casting a pinkish glow on to the wet street, a third of which is painted bright red for the bus lane; there is also a tiny jewelry shop wedged between two of the buildings; it is no wider than its front door and has an LED sign in the window that is glowing in some random pattern; the ominous rain clouds in the sky are not done showering the neighborhood, as the thunder has become louder again.

Late afternoon scene at a riverfront promenade of a park in an improving City, facing out over the waters of a tidal estuary for the first relatively clear day in several days as the region recovers from ongoing wildfires in a neighboring region; a large pedestrian bridge, along with the entire eastern City skyline is displayed in the background upon a partly cloudy blue sky; yesterday, this was all invisible because of the smoke; in the calm, high-tide water inthe foreground, a flock of Canadian Geese (possibly evacuees from the wildfires) takes a break from the hot weather and has swim in the cool water.

Daytime scene in a very smoky City in front of a giant, famous art museum, facing down a sidewalk and street which normally lead to rows of the City's skyscrapers; however, due to the heavy smoke from a big wildfire far away, the silhouettes of the skyline are only faintly present in the distance; yellow taxis and busea make their way down the avenue as the sidewalks, usually packed with tourists this time of year, have only a few people and most are wearing masks.

Early evening scene before sunset during summer on a riverfront promenade in a smoky City where, looking out over the water, the horizon once lined with the tall buildings of a neighboring borough has seemingly disappeared amid the thick smoke of a wildfire in a bordering nation; there are no runners out today as there usually are, due to the unhealthy air quality index; in the foreground, over the water, a very large pedestrian bridge leads to a small island with parks amd things; high up in a tree along the promenade, a blue kite is stuck, reminiscent of a sunnier day when it flew proud in the sky.

Daytime scene on a hot and sunny afternoon in a sporting City at a street intersection where a bicycle and yellow taxi are crossing, going the same direction; across the street are a group of old, historic, brick buildings - well over a hundred years ol; the wall cutouts above the rooflines have some fairly nice graffiti throws written in pink and black and scaffolding had been erected on some of the walls - juxtaposed against the adjacent modern high-rises to the rear; at the very corner is a small, one-story sports bar bearing signage reading "Phebe's Grill Tavern"; Phebe's has been serving the City for over fifty years; the top of the establishment is adorned with the flags of many nations and an inflatable replica of The Statue of Liberty holding a World Cup football and sporting the united states flag as her gown.

Daytime scene on a sunny summer morning at a riverside park in a pedestrian-friendly city, facing a ramp and bridge that allows pedestrians and cyclists to cross over the busy expressway during rush hour; the bridge is supposed to be light green, but is very badly rusted; it is safe for walking and has a beautiful park on the other side - it just needs a lot of maintenance; the authorities have, however, closed off the actual riverfront walking promenade for safety repairs; people have, for the most part, heeded the warning - however it is tempting to see the peaceful, shady benches over there.

Daytime scene during a late summer morning on a sidewalk in a decorated City, facing a UPS package shipping drop box standing against a brick wall; the brown and gold colors of the UPS box are joined by dozens of decorative graffiti stickers (also known as "slaps") with the signatures of well-known and lesser-known artists in the graffiti community; there are also a few pen tags written on the box; the box has not been damaged in any way, simply adorned with a splash of personality; the shade of a nearby leafy tree casts an interestingly shaped shadow on the scene.

Daytime scene on a cloudy morning on a neighborhood sidewalk in a talented City where a large box van is parked in front of a high-rise apartment building; the green trees of summer form a backdrop for the side wall of the van, upon which a fantastic mural is painted with a portrait of a smiling little girl surrounded by multicolored shapes and designs like arrows and blocks; the mural is signed with a plug for an entertainment rentals company.

Late evening scene at dusk on a muggy summer night outdoors on the street in a very fancy and wealthy area of an upscale City, facing the intersection of a brick paved street with moderate pedestrian activity on a Friday; the buildings in this area are mostly designed in the Tudor Revival architectural style; across the intersection, a massive four-story building has a an enclosed walkway that passes over the street; there is a very bright star shining in the darkening sky above.

Evening scene on a wide avenue in a transportational City, facing an extended-length, eighteen-wheeled tractor-trailer truck with a blue cab and a white trailer covered end-to-end with bubble-style graffiti throws; some of the artwork is written in very high quality and adds a lot of color and a but of personality to the otherwise ordinary freight truck; the driver is likely contemplating their route here, but it is important that they do not turn right, or else they will be trapped at the freeway interchange which does not have the clearance fpr such massive vehicles; they will need to, instead, proceed straight for thirty more blocks and then they can cross the bridge up there; the tall hospital building in the background is one of the sketchiest hospitals in the borough; the sky is cloudy and overcast and temperatures are quite mild, indeed.

Daytime scene on a quiet street in a residential neighborhood on a healthy City, facing the brick side wall of a one-level building that houses an urgent care clinic; members of the community are greeted with a beautifully-painted mural that covers the entire wall in bright colors that depicts some of the neighborhood's familiar landmarks like the Hellgate Bridge and the elevated subway line, interspersed with a diverse group of people exercising, cycling, playing, and being active; the artwork is a lovely way to advertise the clinic; there is a parking meter and some no-parking signs with intricate rules out near the curb; the sky above has become clear and blue today.

Daytime scene on an overcast, cloudy, and damp afternoon in an elevated City during early summer on an elevated subway train platform, facing down the tracks toward a departing number seven train; it is one of the most popular and consistent train lines in the City and runs across its entire width from east to west, spanning two boroughs; in the foreground, at the center of the scene, is the train signal with two bright lights glowing bright red; this one of the busiest stations in this borough and many visitors are familiar with it since it links with the bus to the airport; it is also a heavily populated area with a vibrant culture; off to the side, down at the street level, a sign reading "Convenience Smoke Shop" is hung above a storefront and, at an adjacent building, a black and white graffiti throw is written high on a wall; further down the tracks, endless brick buildings stretch all the way to the gray horizon.

Early evening scene on the promenade of a river (technically a tidal strait) in a windy City during a rain storm; the riverfront walking park is saturated by the wind-driven rain and covered in large puddles as the lampposts (those that are operable) are illuminated due to the dark, stormy skies; the green grass and benches are dotted with fallen leaves - but it is early summer, not autumn; the wind is very heavy, so it has stripped some of the new, healthy leaves; the river water on the other side of the black railing has become turbulent from the driving rain at high tide; the scene is somewhat blurry in areas from rain on the lens.

Daytime scene on the sidewalk in an international City on an overcast Sunday morning, facing a row of storefronts of restaurants and small businesses; in the foreground, one such small business has some outdoor seating set up under their large awning, which is decorated in cute lighting and miniature flags from many nations, many of which are currently playing for the FIFA World Cup; the restaurant's old-school, vertical sign reads "Kurant Wine Bar and Kitchen"; they are open for brunch, but many City residents have left town for the long holiday weekend; among the other businesses are a pizzeria, a Chinese healing spa, and a Dunkin Donuts; this neighborhood can be particularly eclectic in its food and entertainment offerings, since it is in an area with a lot of foreign embassies amd consulates.

Daytime scene on a hot summer day in a patriotic City, facing a neighborhood tree planter that has been decorated by children; at the center of the planter is a mature tree and surrounding the planter, hand-painted and carefully arranged with a printed sign reading "NOTICE: PROTECTED BY FAIRY MAGIC & KIDS' CREATIVITY!
These magical creatures were lovingly hand-painted and donated by the children of The Artists' Room at Manhattan Schoolhouse to replace stolen figures. The fairies ask that you protect their home. Please don't take them—they'll lose their magic outside of the garden"; a fancy blue car is parked behind the lovely sidewalk garden.

Afternoon scene on an extremely hot and dangerous summer day on a street in a sweltering City, facing across the street at a group of young children enjoying their summer break from school, cooling down with an opened fire hydrant that is billowing water everywhere; this is one of the great joys of childhood, growing up in the City - for an afternoon, your neighborhood becomes a water park; an automobile parked too close to the hydrant and now it is getting a free washing in the background, along with a great many lush, green trees, a sign reading "speed limit twenty-five" is recommending a for cars to go a little too fast right in front of a public playground; the kids are having the times of their lives amd will treasure their memories of today.

Early evening scene just before sunset on a broad sidewalk in a favorite City for tourists, facing the side wall of a covered bus stop shelter; there are people in there taking a break from the sweltering heat while waiting for the bus; the outer wall of the bus stop has a large, red poster installed by the Office of the Mayor and the City's department of tourism which reads "Where the World Comes to Play - NYC twenty-six" and depicts a giant soccer ball with a cute apple leaf on it; at the bottom of the poster, there is a message encouraging people to visit the "NYC tourism dot com" website so that they "don't miss the action"; the blue hue of the sky above is dimming over this quiet and affluent neighborhood and the avenue is eerily quiet as the rush hour has now passed and residents enjoy dinner in the high-rise apartments flanking the avenue at each side.

Evening scene at sunset in a hustling City, facing down a street where the sunset over the horizon casts a glow between the buildings - giving a sort of "Stonehenge" effect; the sun is so bright in the low sky that the scene casts a bold lens flare from one side to the other; in the foreground, cars whizz by on the expressway, driving like maniacs with no time to stop and appreciate the beauty of the neighborhood; the school and medical buildings facing the road have gone home for the day, as the streetlamps begin to light-up below the dimming blue sky.

Evening scene alongside a picturesque river (technically a fork of a tidal strait) in a relaxing City where a nice looking motor boat sits anchored in the middle of the water, which does get substantial traffic at times; maybe they ran out of gas or maybe they are diving, but it is unusual for a watercraft to just be sitting there; beyond the abandoned boat and the blue waters stands the green, summer tree line of a lovely City park on a smaller island, where the lamps have become illuminated along the walking paths; further in the distance, a combination lift-truss and suspension bridge towers over the landscape in all its powdery mint-green glory; the bridge is called the Triboro bridge because it connects three boroughs with its multiple sections.

Daytime scene in a prideful City on a crowded street during the annual Pride parade and festival, celebrating the LGBTQIA-plus community; it is a party atmosphere as a group of participants wave the colorful flags of their respective groups as a participant in a beautifully ornate, rainbow-colored costume marches past waving a folding fan that has the word "Biiiitch" printed on it; they are a very fun character.

Daytime scene in a prideful City on a crowded street during the annual Pride parade and festival, celebrating the LGBTQIA-plus community; it is a party atmosphere as a float rolls through a street intersection carrying a payload of a dozen hot Trans women; they are dancing and teasing the crowd with their sexy bodies and elaborate costumes; the area is surrounded by tall and unique old buildings.

Daytime scene on a paved riverside promenade in an abstract City on an early summer's rainy day; in the middle of the scene is what looks like a work of abstract drip or splatter art in a range of bright pastels right there on the hexagonal brick-paved floor; it is too perfect to be an accident; in the background, a safety rail is there to keep people from falling into the Harlem River; a blue trash can stands up against the railing; the promenade is usually kept very clean.

Early morning scene on a street in a bird loving City on the first day of summer vacation for the school kids, facing a street full of parked cars and a small, green, but somewhat unruly tree - high upon which is mounted a cute yellow little birdhouse; it is a sweet and innocent and happy vibe; buildings in the background are pretty nice apartments - one just having spawned a middle aged lady dressed for sporting adventures.

Daytime scene on a partly sunny day in early summer on a street corner in a high City, facing the storefront of a popular Tacqueria and bar, well known for their generous portions and fresh ingredients, as well as their fully-stocked bar; their glass storefront windows look almost new and reflect all the way across the street; a man is chilling in front of the building, apparently checking his phone for directions or something; in front of the restaurant, at the edge of the tree-lined street, is a large black sign with a white Helvetica font (like the subway signs) that reads "Cannabis" in large letters and directions to Yerba Buena, a popular boutique dispensary known for its friendly and relaxed atmosphere and for its knowledgeable, helpful staff; they have that Kush Mintz at a way better price than Manhattan.

Daytime scene in a canine friendly City on an underground subway platform, facing a wall covered in tile mosaics; the colorful tile mosaics depict three Weimaraner dogs with stoic expressions, facing the direction of the oncoming train, as if to imitate humans with the same look; the tile background is mustard yellow and the surrounding walls have the typical square white tiles with a green tile base; the massive, black, steel beams of the platform area are illuminated by the fluorescent lighting in the ceiling and the floor is free of debris, but gross in its own way, with some black mold and slime in the corner.

Daytime scene on a rainy day in early summer in a saturated City, facing toward a long pier into one of the City's rivers; the pier is supposedly blocked off with barricades, but they do not appear very effective - someone could easily get in there; the pier, with its rusty old roof, fell into disrepair a long time ago; now it is more well-known in the community as a graffiti spot; the brick gate post at the pier's entrance is even covered in graffiti - including an interesting piece in bright purple and appearing to be a man's face; across the river, which is at high tide due to its connection as a brackish tidal straits, is now at high tide; across the river, a smaller island is mostly used as a park with some other government facilities; beyond the green landscape of the small island, a massive truss amd suspension bridge complex stands tall against the sky, overcast with rain clouds; in the foreground, weeds have pretty much taken over the sidewalk here.

Early evening scene at a river (well, technically a tidal estuary or strait) in a seafaring City during a particularly wet and foggy day; the clouds are so low that most of the skyline across the river is obscured but for a few lower buildings and the red and white "candy striped" smokestacks of the steam plant on the island between; a ship passes by an undeveloped wooded island; it is a very large ship to be seen in this strait and it is difficult to tell the type of ship it is, with its big black hull and red and yellow industrial paint scheme; seems to be very heavy duty; at the edge of one of the small islands, facing the waters agitated by the rain, stands a very small lighthouse; this is known to be a treacherous area to navigate.

Daytime scene on the first day of summer at a popular public park in a tranquil City, facing a human-made pool called the "conservatory water"; there are several scale model sailboats in the water and you can rent them to play with if you want; the white sails reflect off the water as the coffee shop across the water opens for business; the luxury towers of the wealthy rise up from behind the bright green trees in the background against a large patch of gray clouds

Early evening scene along the waterfront of a river that forms the upper border of a borough in a coastal City at sunset, facing eastward across the water at a small island that is mostly government property; the park over there is luxurious, with many green trees and grassy areas and the City takes excellent care of it; there is a massive, mid-century modern building compound that is home to many service organizations, including a psychiatric hospital and state police office; the sun setting behind our vantage point casts a peach colored glow on the light clouds on the distance and is reflected on the relatively calm water.

Daytime scene at a luxurious public park in a natural City during the holiday of Juneteenth, facing an open meadow with green grass and many large trees; the second largest in the borough, and designated as a City landmark and national historic site, the park's many walking paths and paved bicycle routes offer endless recreational opportunities, such as the many cookouts and parties being celebrated to honour the holiday; the sky has many large clouds, but it the sun is very bright nonetheless.

A group of young people in Knicks-branded apparel standing atop an NYPD police van in a heroic City that has united together to celebrate its world champions; the top of the van creates a great vantage point to see the parade and take photos; a Burger King restaurant is in the background, as well as a number of large buildings.

Daytime time scene in a heroic City amid a celebratory parade event near the City's iconic "Canyon of Heroes" area; it is a long way from the actual parade route, but millions of fans are here to show their support for their team, the Knicks, who have won the NBA basketball championship; this area was known to have "ticker tape" parades in olden days, but no one knows what ticker tape is, so some buildings are making do with toilet paper rolls; all of the fans are wearing some type of Knicks apparel; there are some young people standing on the roof of a parked police car and others seated on a shed roof at the nearby Burger King; we are surrounded by takl skyscraper buildings, but off in the distance the sky is overcast.

Daytime scene on a morning street in a united City, facing a box-style moving van completely covered in graffiti-style street art; the mural on the side of the truck's has bright red block lettering that reads "United We Stand" and an eclectic flock of humorous pigeons staring at a tiny yellow bird with unusual white eyes.

Early evening scene on a sidewalk in front of a parking lot for an auto rental shop in a legendary City, facing toward an adjacent three-story building - the side wall of which is completely covered in a beautiful, painted mural; the work of art, roughly thirty feet high and forty feet wide, depicts the branches of a naked black tree - painted upside-down with the trunk at the top, gradually and intricately branching to the thin, small branches at the bottom; the tree's dark color stands in contrast to its background - a solid but very interesting color reminiscent of the color of honey; the sky overhead is mostly clear and lightly marbled with clouds at the horizon.

Daytime scene on a bright day in late spring in the courtyard area of a business and retail space in a proud City, facing toward a large statue of a prancing unicorn with a teal and white paisley body and a rainbow mane and horn; the unicorn stands on a wide teal-colored base and is kicking up its front hooves, standing tall in the sun; the business center contains many office spaces and retail establishments like doctor's offices, mid chain coffee shop, and the New Mulan restaurant serving gourmet Chinese food; this neighborhood is primarily built by Asian people and has a rich culture and heritage; the sky is blue with off-and-on passing, high clouds.

Daytime scene on a street under a bridge in a victorious City, facing toward a group of old buildings - one of which has a wooden fence behind with posters for a NBA Finals watch party for tge game that ended with the local team as National Champions; below the fence, some colorful graffiti throws add a splash of color to this drab half-block; the sidewalk is lean and the trash is neatly stacked off to the side awaiting pickup.

Nighttime scene in a modest apartment in a celebratory City after the basketball team has won the NBA Championship for the first time in 53 years; the television is showing a chaotic and celebratory scene on the basketball court with a banner message reading "New York Knicks - twenty-twenty-six NBA Champions"

Daytime scene alongside the waterfront of a tidal estuary/strait just after a severe thunderstorm in a charming City, facing across the water at a double rainbow event rising up from an island of green spring trees against the backdrop of a charcoal-grey sky; the main rainbow is very bright, but its reverse twin is less pronounced; the colors in the second rainbow are in reversed order of the first; a massive steel truss bridge, built for pedestrians, spans over the river and, along with the massive mid-century modern building behind it and the brighter of the two rainbows, casts its reflection over the gently-rippling water.

Late afternoon in late spring, underground inside a well-lit subway station in lovely City, facing a white tiled wall that is covered in colorful plastered murals; at the center, a dark blue, orange and yellow mural about five meters wide reads "I Love All Of You - Just Can't Help Myself" with cute flowers all around it; there is also a QR code where you can upload a selfie with the artwork; on either side are two smaller pieces depicting a heart-shaped sun setting over a purple sea, beneath purple clouds; the shiny chrome ventilation ducts on the ceiling reflect some of the colorful artwork and a big red pipe crosses over the wall; something is has been leaking onto the floor for so long that the puddle has formed a thick layer of black mold, which can't be good; ironically, the door on the wall beside our art mural has a nameplate that says "scrubber room"; one would think they could scrub this mess.

Nighttime scene on a street in a sporty City on a night when the local professional basketball team is playing in an important playoff game, facing down a street towards the arena, all lit up in blue and orange; a famous landmark skyscraper is also lit up in orange and blue, as is the massive train hall - the busiest in the world.

Evening scene alongside a tidal estuary (commonly referred to as a river) at a local fishing spot in a harmonic City during a waning high tide at sunset, facing eastward across the blue, rippling waters toward another borough of the City where they have been erecting modern high-rise towers in recent years; one such tower, clad in mirrored glass, reflects the big, golden setting sun and the amber sky to the west; it illuminates the entire building, causing a contrast against the dimmed and faded evening sky; the City is a bunch of islands and it is beautiful.

Nighttime scene on a city street during the NBA Finals basketball championship, facing upward toward a landmark skyscraper building that is all lit up in blue and orange - the colors of the home team.

Daytime scene outside a Korean restaurant in a diverse City, facing the storefront of the establishment which is covered in signs translated to English, Korean, and Simplified Mandarin Chinese; this is the grand opening of a new Korean barbecue restaurant and they have special prices on beer and a "buy two servings - get one free" special; there are also colorful pictures of nature and mountains, as well as a sign for Chuck Park, who is running to be the neighborhood's representative in congress; Mister Park is a veteran and son of Korean immigrants and among his platform's priorities are universal healthcare and the abolition of ice; at one side of the entrance, there is a bouquet of golden sunflowers and at the other, a young lady listening to something on her headphones.

Daytime scene at a large, five-story shopping centre in a living City, facing downward toward the street entrance from atop one of the higher levels of the structure; people down on tge floor are either busy with their Saturday errands or doing their jobs; the retail complex is relatively new and stands in contrast to the historic neighborhood below; the reflective glass of the supermarket level mirrors the brick buildings of the old neighborhood and its quiet, tree-lined street; there are no cars on the street; although the area is more lively after dark, it is calm and beautiful in the morning; the light clouds in the distant sky would eventually yield to a fair amount of sun - enough to make.it uncomfortably hot.

Daytime scene on a bright sunny morning in springtime on a scaffolding-covered sidewalk in a championship City, facing the direction of a Hallmark store; the hallmark store has decorated the scaffolding with flags and balloons in the blue and orange colors of the City's NBA basketball team; at the center of the scaffolding hangs a printed sign reading the Hallmark store's name - "Lisa's on Second"; hot sun pours in from beyond the scaffolding, however the scaffolding is providing ample shade for the neighborhood's pedestrians.

Daytime scene in a punctual City during the morning rush hour in spring, alongside a fast-moving expressway with heavy traffic in both directions; there is a giant green sign over the roadway that was installed by the department of transportation and reads "Average Travel Times" with information about travel times to the Queensboro Bridge (five minutes), the Midtown Tunnel (seven minutes), and the Brooklyn Bridge (fourteen minutes); in the background, some old brick apartment buildings stand behind a group of green trees and a plywood wall covered in years of graffiti; among the speeding cars and trucks is a yellow cab and a delivery truck for a mid salad joint; the sky above is sunny and blue and as backward as it may seem, the sound of the zooming traffic permeating the air has somewhat of a calming quality to it; like the ocean.

Daytime scene at a nicely-shaded public park on a warm spring day during late afternoon in a picturesque City, facing toward a river pier where dozens of tourists are queued for a ride on a popular sightseeing ferry; the Circle Line is a great way to see the City as the ferries cruise along all the waters surrounding it, offering very unique views of the skyline and famous monuments; a canopy of healthy green trees frames the background of the scene which features one of the City's best skylines in the Hell's Kitchen neighborhood (known to some as "Midtown West") - specifically the Hudson Yards development; at the center of this cluster of skyscraper buildings is another popular attraction called The Edge, which has a unique outdoor platform that offers breathtaking views for those unafraid of extreme heights; the sky is bright blue with some patchy clouds off in the distance.

Mid-evening scene after sunset on a broad, cement sidewalk in a healthy City, facing toward a large sidewalk fruit stand with a roof of plastic sheeting; the fruits and vegetables are very fresh and the prices are amazing compared to the supermarket; we should all try to support small businesses whenever we can; the fluorescent lights under the fruit stand roof set aglow all the berries, tomatoes, broccoli, tangerines, and virtually any fruit or veg you need; the glowing fruit and vegetable stand stands in contrast to the darkening evening sky above the towers of affluent condos and co-ops; inside the fruit stand, an elderly gentleman sits chatting with a friend on his Bluetooth earbuds; outside, a healthy and green spring tree stands to one side and a stack of garbage bags to the right - it is trash night, so it won't be there long.

Early evening scene with a bright sun slowly dropping toward the horizon behind a thin patch of clouds behind a nine-story, concrete, objectively ugly mini-storage building in a crowded City; the upper-right third of one of the windowless concrete walls, a blue and white advertising area is painted which reads "Manhattan Mini-Storage: Hey, you wanted to live in Manhattan" - a clever quip about the fact that the apartments in this borough, by far the smallest of the City's five boroughs by area, are often very small; several buses and bus-sized recreational vehicles are parked down on the street in front of the storage building.

Daytime scene on a Saturday afternoon in a celebratory City, facing across a wide avenue toward a row of very-well maintained mixed-use brick buildings of different colors and matching fire escapes; a compact e-bike and a white cargo van are parked on the street - the latter being completely covered in graffiti with many small tags and a giant wild-style throw written in maroon which we think spells "Devo"; the throw matches the maroon awning of the liquor store it is parked before; the liquor store's awning reads "american first liquors" amd they have many flavours at a special discount, judging from the signs in the storefront window; the neighborhood is quite bougie; a black car passes by in a hurry.

Evening scene alongside a busy expressway in a impactful City, looking across the speeding traffic toward the fading horizon and one of the City's skylines made of mostly residential towers and apartment buildings; the traffic is fast because it is well after rush hour (during rush hour it is more like gridlock); the lights in the buildings and the streetlights over the expressway are being turned on as she sun, hidden and at once glowing from behind a rapture of turbulent clouds, makes its way toward its exit.

Afternoon scene on a mostly cloudy spring day overlooking an open railway cut in a nice looking City; there are four sets of tracks with wooden ties are laid in the cut, the stone walls of which are only a meter higher than the commuter rail car speeding away; the car, in its recognizable red and silver color scheme, belongs to the Metro North division the the City's transit authority; the barrier of lush, green trees visibly and audibly separates the railway from the historic and vibrant community it rolls through; the sky is cloudy for the most part, although a space of blue sky begins to open over the City borough adjacent to the south.

Riverside scene on a balmy evening in a scenic City at sunset, overlooking the mighty Hudson River toward Weehawken, New Jersey - casting its busy silhouette against the cloudy sky which is illuminated by the bright, hot sun setting behind them; that magic orb sets the whole sky aglow with its love; in the foreground of the scene, there is a dock and some sort of dock-house that is all closed up; it seems to be some sort of aquatic sports thing, since there are buoyed rafts holding dozens of kayaks and canoes connected to the dock and basking in the river's reflection of the golden sunset.

Early evening scene on a warm day in a demonstrative City during springtime, facing a heavily trafficked street in an old and somewhat affluent neighborhood - as evidenced by the Mister Softee ice cream truck in the foreground; also in the foreground is a white NYPD police car with its slogan "Courtesy, Professionalism, yada yada..."; there are thousands of police in the area as there have been clashing protests over israel's genocidal occupation of Gaza and Palestine; why they are doing this here, we do not know, since this is one of the quietest neighborhoods in the City; however, it is the neighborhood of the City's Official Mayoral Residence, so who knows; in any event, there is a group of roughly one hundred Orthodox Jewish Rabbis who are protesting against israel's aggression and against zionism in general; they are a very interesting group and they are chanting, beating drums, and carrying signs with slogans like "Labeling People as Anti-Semites Cannot Justify Occupation and Brutality," which is absolutely correct - although it should go without saying; and so it is "Oops - all Cops and Rabbis on this block!" along with people out for a walk or jog.