02.00, Canter’s Delicatessen, Los Angeles, 1966

The way the neon sign cuts through that deep Los Angeles night, with the counter stools perfectly waiting, is pure mood. I’ve hung it near my reading nook, and the stark black-and-white really makes the 2 A.M. solitude pop.

The glow from the neon sign feels so alive in this print, it really pulls you into that late-night diner mood. The way the light reflects off the parked car and the empty street is incredibly atmospheric. This has become the focal point of my living room wall.

That late-night stillness really comes through in the print—the parked cars and empty street feel like you’re standing right there at 2 A.M. The black-and-white tones are rich and moody, and the paper has a nice matte finish that doesn’t glare under light. I’ve stared at it more times than I’d like