A neon sign reflected in a puddle in New York City’s Theater District inspired this enigmatic shot

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t had been raining all day in New York City. After meeting a friend in a coffee shop near Manhattan’s Theater District, professional photographer Eric Van Nynatten decided on a spontaneous street photography session.

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