Yes, that’s right.  It was New York City and the bright lights did indeed inspire.  Jay-Z (or in fact songwriters  Shawn Carter, Angela Hunte, Bert Keyes, Alicia Keys,  Sylvia Robinson, J. Sewell-Ulepic, and Al Shuckburgh) got this one right.

As a less-frequent-than-I-would-like visitor to the Big Apple, I still feel a rush of excitement when I step out of Penn Station and onto the fast-paced streets.  The lights the people the sounds the smells – it’s intoxicating.  Perhaps the novelty wears off for permanent city-dwellers or daily commuters; maybe the effect is lessened with exposure.  In any case, for me NYC is a rare but greatly appreciated treat.  During my visit last weekend I took some photos which I hope depict some small part of the city-inspired emotional spectrum.  The complete gallery can be viewed and prints are available for purchase on the website.

Go visit NYC!

xoxo,

Sarah