Walked from Grand Central to Times Square in classic New York drizzle

Walked from Grand Central to Times Square in classic New York drizzle—just me, my Sony A9III and Sony 16-35GMI, and the fear of water damage. Low light, fast motion, closed aperture… perfect storm.
Shot everything in under 2 hours for those who’ve never been to NYC and might never come. I tried to show the light, mood, and expressions.
And then, like clockwork:
“Bro, what camera?”
Honestly? Wrong question. The magic isn’t in the gear—it’s in 20 years of mistakes, obsession, caffeine, and arguing with myself over which photo to keep.
I’m not a wizard. I just never stopped shooting. Even in the rain. Especially in the rain.