Looking up, the city surprises with an urban signpost spelling out "The MALL" in bold vertical letters, stacked one atop the other against a classic brick building. It's a slice of city life, a vertical marquee that guides not just shoppers but also the composition of the street's visual story. This sign, a sentinel of commerce, speaks to the history of urban centers as hubs of trade, even as nature tries to reclaim its space with trees stretching into the frame. It's these layers—the natural and the man-made—jostling for the sky that give urban street photography its character and depth, inviting us to look up and witness the everyday artistry of cityscapes.
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