I spent Sunday exploring Brooklyn’s DUMBO with a friend who was in town visiting from San Francisco. I joked that she brought the bay’s gloom with her as the weather was less than ideal.

After perusing the Brooklyn Flea Market, we headed over to the area’s popular clearing known for its panoramic view of  the Manhattan skyline and setting for literally every single engagement shoot known to man. Understandable because it’s so picturesque but it is rare to enjoy time there without photobombing an Instagram photoshoot. #Truth.

In the midst of grey clouds and selfie sticks, this beautiful little girl in a bright dress caught my eye- an unexpected pop of color on a cloudy day.

Trishna Patel aka Trishlist is a cultural curator, photographer, and host specializing in travel and the human experience. Follow her latest adventures as she explores New York City and beyond.