My photo was taken in New York City. I believe that it relates to this year's contest theme of phenomena because the definition of phenomena is an observable event or fact. Seeing the people of New York City rush to the train and the different types of people from different backgrounds, cultures and parts of New York City all congregate in one place shows the coming together of cultures and the conversations and friendships that can be made through the sharing of one commonality: the subway. The subway which is an observable event as it moves back and forth and transports thousands of people a day allows the world to stop and look around at those who live in the same city you do.