New York City to Test Controversial AI Gun Detection in Subway Stations

New York City Mayor Eric Adams announced the city will trial a new artificial intelligence tool that detects guns.

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2024-04-01 18:59

New York City as Captured by Elliott Erwitt

Late photographer Elliott Erwitt was perhaps best known for his humorous images of dogs taken on the streets of New York City but his body of work is an important documentation of the Big Apple. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2024-02-21 16:57

New York City Sues Social Media Companies for Harming Children

New York City Mayor Eric Adams announced that the city government filed a lawsuit against five social media platforms, including TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, Snapchat, and YouTube. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2024-02-15 20:51

New York City’s Invisible ‘Airglow’ Comes Alive in Infrared

Airglow, not to be confused with auroras, is a colorful atmospheric phenomenon typically visible to typical cameras only in very dark and clear night sky conditions. petapixel.com »

2024-02-02 21:50

This Interactive Map is a Street View of 1940s New York City

1940s NYC is a new online interactive map created by NYC-based software engineer Julian Boilen. It’s like Google Street View, except every photo taken shows New York City between 1939 and 1941. petapixel.com »

2020-08-27 19:59

An 8-Hour Photo Walk Around New York City

Early this September, I went up to New York City to photograph Teachers College, Columbia University’s new student orientation. While I was there, I had the opportunity to take some time for myself and walk around New York City, reminiscing about old times. I lived in New York for 5 years and had a lot […] petapixel.com »

2018-09-11 21:05

“Fall”Ing In Love With New York City

Autumn in New York City is a magical time of year. Many people venture off to the mountains upstate New York to ogle at the fall foliage. When you don't feel like packing up the car and taking a trip, some of the best fall colors could be found right here in the five boroughs of New York City. boredpanda.com »

2018-09-04 00:16

Take a Trip Through New York City in the Year 1911

Back in 1911, the Swedish film production company Svenska Biografteatern visited New York City during a trip to America and shot footage of various street scenes. The film has survived through the years in mint condition, and YouTuber Guy Jones created this fascinating 8-minute edit after slowing down the footage to a natural rate and […] petapixel.com »

2018-04-17 19:37

Photos of Loneliness in New York City

Photographer Luc Kordas first moved from Europe to New York City in 2014 after living in six different countries in six different years. Since then, he has made his living as a photographer while doing street photography for himself. petapixel.com »

2018-04-13 22:17

My Reflections Of New York City

I photographed New York City through the left over rain puddles from the recent winter storm we had. There's a magic to seeing the city's reflection through the puddles that the plain sight version doesn't have. boredpanda.com »

2018-01-19 01:35

Darran Rees Shows a Dreamy Side of New York City Shrouded in Fog

A vibrant metropolis famous for its many faces, moods, and scenes, New York City is certainly one of the most photographed spots across the globe. In his set titled The HighLine NYC, London-based Darran Rees showcases the dreamy beauty of The Big Apple as it was shrouded in fog during his stay a few years back. thephoblographer.com »

2017-12-11 20:00

Photos of the Cryptic Markings Found on the Streets of New York City

In New York City, one of the things you’ll often see on street surfaces is cryptic and colorful scribbles left by utility companies. Photographer Joseph O. Holmes decided to turn these scribbles into artistic street photography (literally). petapixel.com »

2017-10-09 17:56

I Love New York City At 3 AM

I am an NYU grad student, who loves taking late night walks around the city. Before I got to the city, I enjoyed hiking and traveling. Now, when I don't have that much time to get out from the city, I spend my nights 'hiking' around my neighborhood. boredpanda.com »

2017-03-14 14:23

Winter Storm Niko Hammers New York City

New York City under the snow of the winter storm Niko. Early morning walk in the city with my camera. boredpanda.com »

2017-02-09 19:58

The Parallel Worlds Of Puddles In New York City

With my Instagram account @guigurui I try to demonstrate that you don’t need a professional camera to take a nice picture. With the use of a smartphone, one can take a beautiful picture that tells its own story. boredpanda.com »

2016-09-27 13:41