A Photographer Documents the Beauty of New York (28 photos)

Phil Penman photographs New York City, capturing the unique spirit of the Big Apple. This photo series features stunning black-and-white portraits of eccentric New Yorkers, as well as vibrant street scenes.

Penman's photography proves that in the city that never sleeps, there's never a dull moment. The British photographer previously lived in Los Angeles but then moved to New York.

"I love shooting on the street—that's how I learn everything. I know people who beg and then drive nice cars," says Penman.

"One time, a homeless person warned me about a bomb threat. It turns out, only the police knew—and the homeless, because they know everything!" says the photographer.





Photo: Phil Penman/ REX Shutterstock

Man with a snake in Soho

Skaters in Brooklyn





Astronaut in Soho



Man walking Turkey





Dancing in the water near the Brooklyn Bridge



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Fifth Avenue





Trumpeter





On Madison Avenue





Fog over Manhattan



View of Hudson



Canal Street





At the entrance to Metro





Statue of David on Delancey Street



Graffiti on the back walls of buildings in Manhattan