With multiple aspects that come out in the image of this motif, the skyline is explained in different ways. The instances are shown with altering aspects of art. It is prominent that the lighting contrasts the main natural parts of the image. Many facets of art are also analyzed in the notorious New York Skyline. The skyline is at the forefront due to the perspective of the picture. New York City is active 24/7.        

 The lights in the skyline are used to grab the viewers’ attention. Lights may be for advertising businesses, welcoming people, or people staying up late. In the image, contrast comes when the excess of light overshadows such elegant water. Shooting into the sky is the light, making an orb that surrounds the lit area. It seems that the higher up a part of the building is the more professional or established it may be. A small dock could be a restaurant or small business; odds are there aren't any small businesses owning the top penthouses of New York City. The form of each building is high-rise but the contrast comes from the small docs along the water. Calm water in the image neutralizes the extravagant light sources and it is similar to the blank Night sky. A strong contrast goes from the very dark water and sky, to the illuminated buildings color schemes that burst out.     

   Through different aspects of art we can see what makes the image memorable. The skyline ranges from the highest most lit buildings, to the smaller less established ones. There are vertical lines throughout the image that show the spread of light from the biggest light sources. The texture of the image is very modern because of how advanced the city is. There is realism in the way each building is presented through its size and light that make it stand out. Of the colors shown, there is a theme of mostly blue or red to many others. It is not at all a bland sight. The affect from the light reflecting on the water shows what light is boldest in that area. An icon of the image shows the Empire State building. Being the tallest building in the United States it seems to be extremely well lit at the top with noticeable reaches up for the sky. The perspective of this picture depicts certain things about nighttime and the immense activity of New York City. Separated in layers, the lines of the image go from the most luxurious to the least on the way down.    

    The way that the photo is taken makes the New York skyline look incredible. It emphasizes the nightlife in the city that never sleeps. Something about this picture that makes it different from other skyline images is the timing. With this unique perspective the viewer is given a sense of mystery and amazement. The mystery comes from the darkness of night and makes you wonder what all the people are up to late at night. By looking at the light emitted, we are able to generalize that there is an unimaginable amount of people still active. The angle of the shot gives a comparison of the height and relative potential of each building. It is shot from a distance to show the skyline and the contrast of color throughout the New York skyline. Two main contrasts from this perspective are the height and lighting/ color. It highlights the colors and tallest skyscrapers in the skyline.      

   Nightlife of New York is shown by the lighting of the picture. The reflection on the water is because of the immense amount of light emitted from all the buildings. Enough lights to light up the sky above it is something incredible, and it is found here. The skyline is represented in many ways as it emphasizes the motif. In such artistic aspects, the skyline is analyzed. The contrast of its horizontal layers and lights is described with difference in social class. The large lights of the biggest buildings overpower the basic aspects of darkness in the sky and reflection on the water. At the forefront of the skyline are the form of the skyscrapers, and the contrast of light and dark. New York City seems to be full of life despite the late hour, but it is said that New York is the city that never sleeps. 
