New York City Alley at Night

New York City doesn't have many alleys.This is an alley in lower Manhattan. This was taken on a quiet night as a person stood still near the end of the street and the city lights illuminated an otherwise empty city scene.

I love the moments that occur when night falls and dreams roam the streets.

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At night

the city stars

shine like supernovas

in a vast

urban universe.

And in the hours

just before midnight

during muffled increments

of time

when the city's heart

palpitates in time

to the distant lullaby

of the day's remains

dreams sleepwalk

their way

through the

alleys and streets.

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My name is Vivienne Gucwa. I am an artist, creative director, and author of two books: NY Through the Lens and NY in the Snow.

I primarily specialize in New York City photography. You can license my work for film, print, television, and digital use. I also work directly with brands.

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