I love New York. It’s not just a t-shirt sentiment, I really love New York. It is a study in contrasts. There is quiet in its noise. There is loneliness in its mass of humanity. There is order in its chaos. It is predictable in its unpredictability. There really is nowhere on earth like New York.

My wife and I had planned to spend a couple days there on our honeymoon. The afternoon we were set to fly home, a major storm struck the city and grounded all air travel. After a couple of hours, several phone calls, and considerable internet searching, we were able to get a flight two days later and found what turned out to be a wonderful little hotel in Chelsea. We made use of our bonus time, and enjoyed every moment of it.

While we were working on our alternate plans, we found a little café in midtown where we could weather the storm. The streets became frantic, with so many others also finding that their plans had suddenly changed. I stepped outside to capture a few images on my camera. This was one, as the taxis queued up at an intersection, carrying those fortunate enough to find an available ride.

It was a single moment, but to me, this painting captures the mixed bag of feelings we experienced that afternoon, from the initial feelings of fear being stranded, to the relief of knowing we had a way out, and the realization that we could enjoy our extended visit to this incredible city.

This piece measures 12” tall and 9” wide. It sells in a black wood frame (frame size approximately 17” by 14”) and ready to hang. Price includes frame and free shipping in the U.S.