Young Dancer, 34th and 5th Ave., New York City 1978

Joel Meyerowitz's 1978 photograph, "Young Dancer, 34th and 5th Ave., New York City," captures a fleeting moment in the bustling streets of New York City. The image showcases a young woman in a turquoise dress, carrying a bag, standing against the backdrop of a vibrant storefront, with the iconic Empire State Building rising in the distance. Meyerowitz is renowned for his color photography and his ability to find beauty in everyday life, which is evident in this work. The photograph's composition, with the dancer positioned in the foreground and the skyscrapers in the background, creates a sense of depth and scale, highlighting the urban landscape of New York City.