Going to NY (Page 2): If it is a beautiful spring/summer day you should MISS it! As Yogi Berra said "nobody goes there anymore, it's too crowded"...

enygy Loc: LI, NY

If it is a beautiful spring/summer day you should MISS it!

As Yogi Berra said "nobody goes there anymore, it's too crowded"

Dannj wrote:

Did you mean "do NOT miss..."?😊

bobmcculloch Loc: NYC, NY

Bumtree wrote:

Staying at Columbia university, staying for 5 days, looking for great spots for photography, never been to NY. Any advice would be helpful. Thank you

How about Washington Square Park, Greenwich Village, Union Square, China Town, Little Italy, Staten Island Ferry, Postcards(on SI, 911 memorial), View John Noble artwork, at Snug Harbor in Staten Island, The Highline, Times Square, South Street Seaport, Wall Street, I think you'll find enough to keep you busy!
Maybe I should put together some walking tours of the city...Bob.

bobmcculloch Loc: NYC, NY

tlose wrote:

Take the free Staten Island ferry from lower Manhattan an hour or so before sundown, after landing at the island, turn around and take the ferry back to Manhattan and you will have the Manhattan skyline, Statue of Liberty lighting up as the darkness sets in. A view of NYC from the water is an interesting sight.

My actual preference is early morning on the Ferry, Coffee is available in the St. George Terminal, and the terminal has an observation deck that overlooks the harbor, used to be there every morning on my way to work, you can get great sunrise shots from the ferry. Bob.

ronichas Loc: Long Island

St John the Divine, is not far from Columbia. You can wonder around the main floor. It is among the largest cathedrals in the world.
They have vertical tours, that take you up to the roof. The gardens there are also beautiful and they have resident peacocks that roam the grounds. I posted links to my images from 2014 & 2010. Definitely worth a trip, regardless of your religion. It is beautiful & peaceful place to visit.
They do allow tripods as long as there are rubber tips on the bottom.

http://ronichas.zenfolio.com/p582752729
http://ronichas.zenfolio.com/p14165120

***There is a dispute about whether this cathedral or Liverpool Cathedral is the world's largest Anglican cathedral and church. It is also the fifth largest Christian church in the world. The interior covers 121,000 sq ft, spanning a length of 601 ft and height 232 ft. The interior height of the nave is 124 feet.

bobmcculloch Loc: NYC, NY

Something relativly new, haven't been there yet myself, Lighthouse Museum just off the ferry in Staten Island, (http://lighthousemuseum.org/) also sea glass carousel (http://www.seaglasscarousel.ny) in Battery Park at the tip of Manhattan, grand son loved that.

aellman Loc: Boston MA

Bumtree wrote:

Staying at Columbia university, staying for 5 days, looking for great spots for photography, never been to NY. Any advice would be helpful. Thank you

Take a ferry ride from lower Manhattan to Staten Island or Governor's Island. The lobby of the Empire State building has fantastic art-deco detail. You can go up top to the observation deck, one of the only places in the county you can go outdoors for a view from the top of a skyscraper. Unlimited subject matter with a tele lens and the human activity on the deck with a prime.

NJFrank Loc: New Jersey

As you can see from all the post there a ton of places to photograph. So let me throw in one more, the Highline. My suggestion decide ahead of time what would interest you the most. You only there a short period of time. There is no way you can do justice to all the suggested areas.

aellman Loc: Boston MA

NJFrank wrote:

As you can see from all the post there a ton of places to photograph. So let me throw in one more, the Highline. My suggestion decide ahead of time what would interest you the most. You only there a short period of time. There is no way you can do justice to all the suggested areas.

Definitely High Line. Great suggestion!

NJFrank Loc: New Jersey

aellman wrote:

Definitely High Line. Great suggestion!

For me it is a good way to get a different view of the city. I was there a couple of weeks ago. It was a bit cold so the crowds were not there. So for me that was a plus.

Bumtree Loc: South Florida

bobmcculloch wrote:

Something relativly new, haven't been there yet myself, Lighthouse Museum just off the ferry in Staten Island, (http://lighthousemuseum.org/) also sea glass carousel (http://www.seaglasscarousel.ny) in Battery Park at the tip of Manhattan, grand son loved that.

Thank you, for all your info.

Bumtree Loc: South Florida

ronichas wrote:

St John the Divine, is not far from Columbia. You ... (show quote)

Thank you, that is on my list.

aellman Loc: Boston MA

NJFrank wrote:

For me it is a good way to get a different view of the city. I was there a couple of weeks ago. It was a bit cold so the crowds were not there. So for me that was a plus.

I hate the crowds too, but they provide a great mass of photo ops.

jbk224 Loc: Long Island, NY

Either I missed it or am amazed that no one has suggested the 911 Memorial and Museum. It is one of the most moving and beautiful places you will have a chance to visit. And, then you can never visit all of these places suggested. In NYC, neighborhoods change; buildings do not. If your passion is street photography, then try some of the neighborhoods suggested. If you are a history buff, then do go to the buildings and monuments that you will enjoy. The Hi-Line at this time is a good suggestion, if the weather cooperates. Crowds are thinner now. And, don't miss B&H if you want to scope out your next purchases. Oh, and if you like ice cream, there is a Ben & Jerry's on Broadway and 104th..just a few steps down from Columbia. Don't try and go everywhere. Best to select a limited number of areas and just take your time and enjoy. Then come back for more!

Bumtree Loc: South Florida

traderjohn wrote:

How many raindrops are in a bucket of water?? There are a ton of things to see and shoot. Find your way to Brooklyn Heights. Walk down Monique St and get on the Promenade. The views straight across and left and right are worth the trip. Night time is fantastic.
Columbia is class A institution in a much less class A neighborhood....... https://www.nycgo.com/articles/photogenic-nyc-slideshow

Thank you for the link.lots of info.

Elsiss Loc: Bayside, NY, Boynton Beach, Fl.

New York Botannical Garden is beautiful in the spring(and all year round).