Starlight Roof at the Waldorf, New York City 1950

Ruth Orkin's 1950 photograph, "Starlight Roof at the Waldorf, New York City", captures a bustling scene outside the Waldorf Astoria hotel. Taken from a high angle, the image showcases a street scene filled with pedestrians and a parked car. The composition emphasizes the sense of movement and anonymity of city life, typical of Orkin's street photography. The use of black and white film enhances the visual impact and creates a timeless quality, reflecting the social and urban landscape of the time.