For this edition, we asked staff and contributing photographers to show us a glimpse into their adventures after the sun sets.

Saya Quisbert, Contributing Photographer 

Adventuring around New York City after dark reveals a side of the city that’s less about the people and more about the buildings, which shine differently once the streetlights turn on. 

Krish Dev, Digital Director 

Over spring break in 2024, some friends and I took an evening ferry out to Ward’s Island, just off the coast of Toronto. The city skyline — which consists of over 100 skyscrapers — is striking, but what stood out to me most was the quiet charm and unhurried nature of the island itself. 

Darryl Linardi, Contributing Photographer 

Shot on film in the West Village, these feel a little moody, a little warm and a little Edward Hopper.

Jada Nakagawa, Illustration Editor 

On the left is The Hellp concert in central London and on the right is PUBLIC Hotel in New York. It’s funny how most of what we associate with nightlife is just loud music and dramatic lighting.

Kaleo Zhu, Staff Photographer

Crowds gather to watch skateboarders at the Washington Square Fountain after a long day of sun.

Ethan Li, Copy Chief 

This is the Boon Church of Oversea Chinese Mission in Flushing, Queens. I don’t often visit religious institutions at night, and I found the church’s stark lighting to be a great contrast against the night sky. 

Alisia Houghtaling, Editor-at-Large

I carry my half-frame Kodak point-and-shoot camera everywhere — from New Orleans’ Mardi Gras parade to a bar in Florence. I love taking photos at night because the flash is blinding, and honestly, I’m never sure what the result will be.

Neil Tawney, Photo Editor

After some time in the city, what was once an intimidatingly large town can begin to feel small. Nighttime lights remind me that millions live their own lives separately yet intertwined in these five boroughs. 

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