Night Time is a Beauty

Photo Essay – Jayden Brantley

JAYDEN BRANTLEY ’26

January 27, 2026

This article is the product of the Journalism and Media elective class.

Night Time, the moon unfolds like a piece of paper watched by half the planet. Its gaze overtakes the planet, plunging it into a darkness that can feel eternal in its depth. Night may seem scary to some; it might leave you tossing and turning under the covers, wondering as you try to fall asleep.

For me, the night sky is beautiful. The watchful gaze from the eye above makes evening seem peaceful as the cool autumn breeze slithering down your back keeps you awake and chilled.

Night time is a beauty.

Looming over the streets, a statue sits atop the archway. The stone was molded to represent the runway of Brooklyn.

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The bus lurks, slow paced and packed.

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The crowd screams, not screams of terror, but excitement in a simulation of night. The bustling noise and luminous light complement the sonorous sound of the guitar.

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Standing alone, across from the scenic overlook of the city, the light beams down on a bench for those who know true modern beauty.

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Beauty is often a danger. Climbing to the top carries the risk of a fall, but the forward spectacle makes the journey worth every step.

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It rests atop his wrist, the ticking always a reminder of the inevitable future, the beginning and then the end of night.

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Floating in the liquid, the design is beautiful and fluid. One sip, and you reminiscence of a land with endless possibilities and the mystery of dark hours.

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