What Len to photograph Brooklyn Bridge?
Oct 6, 2013 17:14:12 #
Just so you know, the bridge is under construction and part of it is covered by tarps.
Oct 6, 2013 18:43:54 #
I don't know the status of the promenade is but the Brooklyn is one of those that you can walk across. Great pics of the superstructure are available as well as the city. If it is not covered by tarps it's a great photo location. Some other venues to capture bridges are - Astoria park ( Triborough Bridge as well as the Hellgate. Long Island City along the East river for the 59st bridge. Downtown Brooklyn along Flatbush Ave for the Manhattan also DUMBO for the Manhattat Dumbo is not an elephant but it's an achronism for Down Underneath The Manhattan Bridge Overpass. The B.Q.E. the brooklyn queens expressway offers some of the best views of the east side' During rush hour it's one of the busiest roads in the city. Traffic is very slow. So if tou are a passenger great shots are possible
Oct 6, 2013 19:38:58 #
fstop22 wrote:
Lenny, just under the bridge, you will find a nice... (show quote)
fstop22
Can you give me the name or address of the of the ice cream shop so I can Google map it. I will be going to NY soon and would like to try and get a photo from that spot. You can PM me if you want. Thanks.
Oct 6, 2013 20:47:52 #
I was on the Brooklyn side, looking back towards Manhattan.
sirlensalot wrote:
There are several locations near or at the South St. Seaport. I do not know if all of the shops there are open at night. I agree with Fred B on lens choices. If memory serves correctly, it was on the opposite side of the bridge of fstop22's photo.
Oct 6, 2013 20:57:45 #
Lenny wrote:
Hi Can't wait to go I live 25 miles north of Bean town here is my photo of the Zakim bridge
That's a fabulous shot! I've never shot anything like it so I can't help, but just had to tell you I love that picture.
Oct 6, 2013 23:14:40 #
Hi Lenny, Could you tell me where you were standing to get this shot, I tried shooting the bridge from the Custom House Tower but could not get good trail lights. Thanks Mike fstop 22 nice shot.
Oct 6, 2013 23:18:16 #
sirlensalot
Loc: Arizona
fstop22 wrote:
I was on the Brooklyn side, looking back towards Manhattan.
Nice. Thanks for sharing.
Oct 7, 2013 05:56:58 #
I came out of the TD Garden took a right, a short walk till I saw rt93 on my left and the over pass, there is a landing there that faces 93 North.and a railing to please your camera on, parking is none unless someone drives you there and stays and wait for you, better luck for parking late at night, Good luck
Oct 7, 2013 08:00:37 #
Thank you Lenny, I will be in there soon, have you been to the top of the Custom House Tower, it is a dream up there on the 26th floor outside open to the public at 6:oopm it cost $7.50 and you get a free soft drink in the old historic counting room.
Oct 7, 2013 08:33:54 #
Cragzop
Loc: NYC
[quote=jerryc41]We have a Skytop Steakhouse near us. They have a huge sign of neon lights on top of a mountain. It seemed there was always a letter or two burned out, and it became more and more difficult to get neon people to do the repairs. They finally went with a huge LED sign - and now they have burned out letters. :cry:
Nothing beats the porterhouse for 2 at Skytop. I have been to some of the top (very expensive)steak houses in NYC and been disappointed numerous times, but Skytop has the flavor and quality, at a great price that I expect. I could do without the loud live bands, though.
As far as the Brooklyn Bridge goes, I'm looking at it right now out of my office window. That said, IMHO a 50mm should capture the beauty that my eyes are seeing now.
Nothing beats the porterhouse for 2 at Skytop. I have been to some of the top (very expensive)steak houses in NYC and been disappointed numerous times, but Skytop has the flavor and quality, at a great price that I expect. I could do without the loud live bands, though.
As far as the Brooklyn Bridge goes, I'm looking at it right now out of my office window. That said, IMHO a 50mm should capture the beauty that my eyes are seeing now.
Oct 7, 2013 09:54:18 #
Sounds like a perfect opportunity to use one of those new bridge cameras. ;)
Oct 7, 2013 09:56:20 #
Oct 7, 2013 10:03:58 #
I love NY and Central Park, you are lucky to have such a view, My wife just broke her foot, I hope she don't think I will will miss my trip to the big Apple shortly,
Oct 7, 2013 10:23:54 #
Lenny wrote:
I love NY and Central Park, you are lucky to have such a view, My wife just broke her foot, I hope she don't think I will will miss my trip to the big Apple shortly,
Just thought of other landmarks you shouldn't miss. The Chrysler bldg. This is the most spectacular art-deco buildings in the world Both inside and out. Each elevator is decorated with amazing woodwork and each is different. Grand Central Terminal (not station)There is no more spectacular "lobby" in the City. Empire State of course. 5Th Ave from 125 th south to the Arch. WARNING don't let your wife leave the care on 5th . Gotta see Times Square. Too many to name any more.
Oct 7, 2013 10:33:04 #
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