2 photographs

Turquoise Water

The iconic Manhattan skyline rises majestically across the East River, viewed from the industrial waterfront of Greenpoint, Brooklyn. Wispy white clouds drift across an azure afternoon sky, creating a serene backdrop for the dense cluster of skyscrapers including the distinctive Empire State Building. The foreground features weathered wooden pier pilings emerging from the dark river waters, adding rustic texture to this classic New York vista. The composition captures the dramatic contrast between Brooklyn's quieter shores and Manhattan's towering urban density. — ISO 100 · 32mm · f/8 · 1/200

Manhattan Skyline from Greenpoint Waters

New York, New York

Manhattan's towering skyline dominates the horizon as seen from the Greenpoint waterfront in Brooklyn, New York.

At dusk, a woman with wet hair rests her arms on the edge of a backyard swimming pool, chatting with a man who sits on the pool deck beside her. Between them sit plates of food, patterned paper cups, and a canned drink. The man wears a red baseball cap, a brown t-shirt, and dark shorts. A turquoise lounge chair, brick retaining wall, and lush pink flowering shrubs are visible in the softly lit background. — ISO 400 · 50mm · f/2.8 · 1/60

After the Pool Party

Newberg, Oregon

Poolside conversation at the end of a summer evening.