Pictory recently curated a NYC photo story set. I know — do we really need any more NYC odes out there?, well, maybe the day the city stops being as vibrating and inspiring as it is; that day people might stop kissing some ass.

What makes this an interesting set is the variety of photographers: Pro, amateur, wedding, graphic designers, filmmakers; they come from any age group and origin, New Yorkers and non.

Block Party

Harlem is a world of its own. I love how a barbecue can start right on the sidewalk during the summer — who needs a backyard? Outside of Cuba I’ve never seen a neighborhood where a game of dominoes is such a street corner fixture. And don’t ask me to pick the best soul food restaurant, because they’re all amazing in different ways. This block party was my first as a resident of this energetic and spontaneously creative neighborhood.

Photographer: Hafeez Raji

Check the rest of the set here.

PS: I personally have a strong connection with NYC. Below a few of my pictures I took over a decade ago.

South Bronx

Central Park

Riverdale

Bryant Park

This year marks the 10th anniversary of the Bicycle Film Festival, the celebration of bicycles trough music, art, and film kicks off in NYC June 16-20.

Pretty cool poster this year, I’m a sucker for fire in photography. Just for fun check some other inspirational imagery of the festival throughout the decade:

Miami last year’s version was appropriately held in December, this year’s date is still to be announced. For now check out some pics from last year festivities:

More pics here.