Outside: a monster fire truck is accelerating
Inside: dancers are quietly listening to their instructor

Outside: sirens resound throughout the avenue
Inside: probably some classic or jazz music

Outside: 15 degrees (-10 Celsius), people wearing winter coats.
Inside: 70 degrees (~20 Celsius), dancers wearing light dance suits.

This is just an example of the many paradoxes we cross in NYC.

FYI, I attached the picture "Paradox #1" and two details of it.

Hugo MARTIN - 2008 - Paradox #1
Camera: Nikon D200
Lens: Nikon Nikkor
18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 AF-S DX
Post Processing: White Balance, Contrast, Brightness
Hugo MARTIN - 2008 - Paradox #1 (Detail)
Camera: Nikon D200
Lens: Nikon Nikkon
18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 AF-S DX
Post Processing: White Balance, Contrast, Brightness

Hugo MARTIN - 2008 - Paradox #1 (Detail)
Camera: Nikon D200
Lens: Nikon Nikkor
18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 AF-S DX
Post Processing: White Balance, Contrast, Brightness
Copyright - Hugo Martin (See That Shot)