The Big Apple Collection

New York Skyline
Andreas Magnusson

Two half-grown American oystercatchers (Haematopus palliatus) chicks running along sandy beach. Long Island, New York, USA. June

Adult American oystercatcher (Haematopus palliatus) walking along beach, with chick running and flapping its wings. Long Island, New York, USA. June

Adult Common tern (Sterna hirundo) brooding two chicks. Long Island, New York, USA. June

Two Common terns (Sterna hirundo) in middle of aggressive encounter as one lands near nest with chick in it. Long Island, New York, USA. June

Common tern (Sterna hirundo) adult in breeding plumage flying, carrying fish for young, Long Island, New York, USA, June

Greeley Square, seen from Broadway and 34th St. New York City, 1898 (litho)
745269 Greeley Square, seen from Broadway and 34th St. New York City, 1898 (litho) by American Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; American, out of copyright

Christmas Carnival In The New York Stock Exchange, 1885. After a work by French born American artist Henry Wolf in Harpers Magazine; Illustration

A Monday Washing, New York City, USA. After a photo-chromolithograph by an unidentified photographer, published circa 1900 by the Detroit Photographic Co.; New York City, New York

Historic image in black and white of busy Broadway street in New York City, circa 1905, with the steeple of Trinity church in the foreground; New York City, New York, United States of America

Historic image in black and white of the Flatiron building on fifth avenue, New York City, circa 1920; New York City, New York, United States of America

Historic image in sepia of a photographer sitting on a slender girder above fifth avenue in New York City with a stereocamera, circa 1905; New York City, New York, United States of America

Historic image in black and white of the Brooklyn Bridge over the East River in New York City, circa 1902; New York City, New York, United States of America

Historic image in black and white of a photographer sitting on a slender girder above fifth avenue in New York City with a stereocamera, circa 1905; New York City, New York, United States of America

Autumn coloured foliage around Bow Bridge, Central Park, New York City, New York, USA
Autumn coloured foliage around Bow Bridge, Central Park; New York City, New York, United States of America

The Lake partially frozen in winter in Central Park, New York City, New York, USA
The Lake partially frozen in winter in Central Park; New York City, New York, United States of America

Waterfall and footbridge in Central Park, New York City, New York, USA
Waterfall under snow-covered rustic bridge in Central Park; New York City, New York, United States of America

Foxglove plant in bloom, New York Botanical Garden, New York, USA
Foxglove (Scrophulariaceae), The Shirley Digitalis Purpurea in New York Botanical Garden; Bronx, New York, United States of America

Tea Crabapple (Rosaceae), Malus Hupehensis at New York Botanical Garden, Bronx, New York, USA
Tea Crabapple (Rosaceae), Malus Hupehensis at New York Botanical Garden; Bronx, New York, United States of America

Tea Crabapple buds (Rosaceae), Malus Hupehensis at New York Botanical Garden, Bronx, New York, USA
Tea Crabapple buds (Rosaceae), Malus Hupehensis at New York Botanical Garden; Bronx, New York, United States of America

Torch azaleas (Ericaceae), Rhododendron Kaembferi in New York Botanical Garden, New York, USA
Torch azaleas (Ericaceae), Rhododendron Kaembferi in New York Botanical Garden; Bronx, New York, United States of America

George Washington Bridge (specially lit for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day) Fort Lee, New Jersey, USA
George Washington Bridge (specially lit for Martin Luther King Jr. Day) seen through the silhouetted bare trees along the pathway at the Fort Lee Historic Park at dusk; Fort Lee, New Jersey

Viridiflora tulips (Tulipa), Spring Green Liliaceae at New York Botanical Garden, New York, USA
Viridiflora tulips (Tulipa), Spring Green Liliaceae at New York Botanical Garden; Bronx, New York, United States of America

Blizzard conditions in Central Park, New York City, New York, USA
Blizzard conditions in Central Park; New York City, New York, United States of America

Japanese Flowering Cherry Blossoms, Prunus Kanzan Rosaceae, Brooklyn Botanic Garden, New York, USA
Japanese Flowering Cherry Blossoms, Prunus Kanzan Rosaceae in Brooklyn Botanic Garden; Brooklyn, New York, United States of America

Snow-covered waterfall in Central Park, New York City, New York, USA
Snow-covered waterfall in Central Park; New York City, New York, United States of America

Flowering Yoshino Cherry Blossoms, Akebono Prunus x Yedoensis, Brooklyn Botanic Garden, USA
Flowering Yoshino Cherry Blossoms (Rosaceae), Akebono Prunus x Yedoensis in Brooklyn Botanic Garden; Brooklyn, New York, United States of America

Sun rising above autumn coloured foliage on The Lake, Central Park, New York City, New York, USA
Sun rising above autumn coloured foliage on The Lake, Central Park; New York City, New York, United States of America

Dahlia in bloom
Dahlia (Asteraceae), New York Botanical Garden; Bronx, New York, United States of America

Manhattan skyline and Brooklyn Bridge at twilight, New York, USA
Manhattan skyline and Brooklyn Bridge at twilight, Brooklyn Bridge Park; Brooklyn, New York, United States of America

Autumn coloured foliage in Wolfes Pond Park, Staten Island, New York, USA
Autumn coloured foliage in Wolfes Pond Park, Staten Island; New York City, New York, United States of America

Tulip bed in bloom
Tulip bed (Tulipa) in bloom against a blue sky with sunburst, New York Botanical Garden; Bronx, New York, United States of America

Manhatten, New York, USA
Manhatten, downtown New York City, with a view of One World Trade Center; New York City, New York, United States of America

Autumn coloured foliage on Wolfes Pond, Staten Island, New York, USA
Autumn coloured foliage on Wolfes Pond, Wolfes Pond Park, Staten Island; New York City, New York, United States of America

Korean chrysanthemums in bloom
Korean chrysanthemums (Dentranthema Zawasskii), New York Botanical Garden; Bronx, New York, United States of America

Snowfall by the lake in Central Park, New York City, New York, USA
Snowfall by the lake in Central Park; New York City, New York, United States of America

One World Trade Center, New York City, New York, USA
One World Trade Center; New York City, New York, United States of America

Manhattan, New York, USA
Manhattan, downtown New York City; New York City, New York, United States of America

Empire State Building, New York City, New York, USA
Sculpture depicting construction of the Empire State Building; New York City, New York, United States of America

Manhattan Bridge at sunset, Brooklyn Bridge Park, Brooklyn, New York, USA
Manhattan Bridge at sunset, Brooklyn Bridge Park; Brooklyn, New York, United States of America

Manhattan And Brooklyn Bridges At Sunset, Brooklyn Bridge Park; Brooklyn, New York, United States Of America

Midtown Manhattan Skyline At Sunset; New York City, New York, United States Of America

Spotlights Around The Unisphere At Nighttime, Flushing Meadows-Corona Park; Queens, New York, United States Of America

Fountains Around The Unisphere At Sunset, Flushing Meadows-Corona Park; Queens, New York, United States Of America

Sunset Over Lower Manhattan And World Trade Center; New York City, New York, United States Of America

Sun Setting Behind Manhattan And Brooklyn Bridges; New York City, New York, United States Of America

Lower Manhattan Skyline At Sunset; New York City, New York, United States Of America

Manhattan Bridge At Twilight; Brooklyn, New York, United States Of America

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"The Big Apple: A Melting Pot of Nature, History, and Culture" Immerse yourself in the vibrant tapestry of New York City, affectionately known as "The Big Apple. " From its sandy beaches on Long Island to its iconic landmarks and bustling streets, this city offers a captivating blend of nature, history, and culture. Witness the enchanting sight of two half-grown American oystercatcher chicks playfully running along the sandy beach. Their tiny wings flapping with excitement as they explore their surroundings. These beautiful creatures find solace amidst the urban chaos. An adult American oystercatcher gracefully walks along the beach while its chick follows closely behind. The bond between parent and offspring is evident in every step they take. It's a heartwarming reminder that even in this concrete jungle, love and care prevail. In Greeley Square, captured through time by an artist's lithograph back in 1898, we catch a glimpse of New York City's ever-evolving landscape. Broadway meets 34th Street as people go about their daily lives - a snapshot frozen forever in history. Step into the past with images from Christmas Carnival at the New York Stock Exchange in 1885. The hustle and bustle create an atmosphere filled with joy and anticipation for the holiday season. It reminds us that traditions have always played a significant role in shaping this city's spirit. Transport yourself to early 20th-century New York City through black-and-white photographs capturing busy Broadway streets and iconic buildings like Trinity Church or Flatiron Building. These glimpses into yesteryears evoke nostalgia for simpler times while showcasing architectural marvels that still stand tall today. One historic image shows a daring photographer perched on a slender girder above Fifth Avenue circa 1905 – capturing life from new heights with his stereocamera. This audacious act symbolizes how innovation has always been at home within these city limits. "The Big Apple" is not just a concrete jungle.