My project is inspired by light’s effect on sleep and wake cycles. The body produces melatonin, which is a sleep-inducing hormone, as a preparation for sleep. However, bright light can suppress the effects of melatonin in the body. As a result, prolonged periods of light can lead to sleep disorders and poor health. For my project, I will take pictures of different parts of Manhattan during very busy times. Specifically, in the afternoon at 12 pm, then at 3 pm, then at 5 pm, and lastly in the evening at 7 pm. For each photo, the main focus will be the amount of light being produced, by either the sun or artificial lighting, as well as the amount of activity happening in the streets, in the form of people walking and vehicle traffic. Through these pictures, I want to show the amount of light that people are constantly being exposed to in the city, and portray the famous New York saying, “The City that Never Sleeps”, in a literal sense.
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Sleep is so important. As someone who has worked during the day and overnights, it’s weird how big the effect is.
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