Going to New York
Feb 1, 2016 06:06:23 #
So me and my wife will celebrate her 40th birthday in New York this September. We will stay for a week.
It is our first time there so I was wondering if there are any must see places(for photography). Not talking about all the obvious places, such as the Statue, Empire state building, Central Park and so on.
Maybe a stupid question but I really want to get the most out of our trip and my photography there :)
Thank you so much in advance.
Terje
It is our first time there so I was wondering if there are any must see places(for photography). Not talking about all the obvious places, such as the Statue, Empire state building, Central Park and so on.
Maybe a stupid question but I really want to get the most out of our trip and my photography there :)
Thank you so much in advance.
Terje
Feb 1, 2016 06:12:09 #
There are many New Yorkers on this site who can give you lots of suggestions. I'd offer 2. The September 11 Memorial has lots of opportunities within it. Also, The Circle Line or Gray Line Boat Tours around Manhattan allow opportunities to shoot the bridges and the skyline from different perspectives. Have a ball. September is a great time to see the Big Apple. (And Happy Birthday to your wife.) :)
Feb 1, 2016 06:19:27 #
First, off the photography path, hit Katz's on the lower east side. You can thank me later. When you get your ticket, go up to the counter with a dollar under it and order your sandwich. Just watch.
Now, a good place, is the village on Sat/Sun morning. Take the F/E train to West 4th, come up and walk around. There were lots of vendors on the street selling art and there are millions of shops down there for browsing. If your there on Sunday, go to West 18th St and go to Adorama. It is closed on Saturdays. while down that area you can hit the Freedom Tower and jump on the Staten Island Ferry and shoot past the Statue of Liberty
Now, a good place, is the village on Sat/Sun morning. Take the F/E train to West 4th, come up and walk around. There were lots of vendors on the street selling art and there are millions of shops down there for browsing. If your there on Sunday, go to West 18th St and go to Adorama. It is closed on Saturdays. while down that area you can hit the Freedom Tower and jump on the Staten Island Ferry and shoot past the Statue of Liberty
Feb 1, 2016 06:53:11 #
Feb 1, 2016 07:16:48 #
rocco_7155 wrote:
Also, The Circle Line or Gray Line Boat Tours around Manhattan allow opportunities to shoot the bridges and the skyline from different perspectives.
I took the Circle Line a few years ago, and I found it to be long and boring. Like you, I had expected lots to photograph - nothing outstanding.
Feb 1, 2016 07:18:40 #
Terje76 wrote:
So me and my wife will celebrate her 40th birthday in New York this September. We will stay for a week.
It is our first time there so I was wondering if there are any must see places(for photography). Not talking about all the obvious places, such as the Statue, Empire state building, Central Park and so on.
Maybe a stupid question but I really want to get the most out of our trip and my photography there :)
Thank you so much in advance.
Terje
It is our first time there so I was wondering if there are any must see places(for photography). Not talking about all the obvious places, such as the Statue, Empire state building, Central Park and so on.
Maybe a stupid question but I really want to get the most out of our trip and my photography there :)
Thank you so much in advance.
Terje
For a nice evening, look at Spirit Cruises. They have a very nice boat ride with dinner and dancing and a stop by the statue of Liberty. They also do lunch cruises.
http://www.spiritcruises.com/new-york-metro/cruises/new-york-dining/dinner-cruises
Feb 1, 2016 08:15:05 #
jerryc41 wrote:
I took the Circle Line a few years ago, and I found it to be long and boring. Like you, I had expected lots to photograph - nothing outstanding.
Actually, if you push your trip off a couple of weeks the Oktoberfest happens in Bear Mtn. One of the cruse lines leaves from Wall St pier and goes up there. Colors changing, scenic paths, beer food, lots of people. I snapped this of a group of people when we went before we split town and came to Tampa.
Oktoberfesties
Feb 1, 2016 08:15:07 #
jerryc41 wrote:
I took the Circle Line a few years ago, and I found it to be long and boring. Like you, I had expected lots to photograph - nothing outstanding.
Actually, if you push your trip off a couple of weeks the Oktoberfest happens in Bear Mtn. One of the cruse lines leaves from Wall St pier and goes up there. Colors changing, scenic paths, beer food, lots of people. I snapped this of a group of people when we went before we split town and came to Tampa.
Oktoberfesties
Feb 1, 2016 08:21:01 #
try your camera out on the rooftop parking garage overlooking the train station in Elizabeth,Nj.. 4 tracks and I got one shot of 5 trains.. LaG has a good spot fer planes, crossing runways, I got a shot of one crossing [airborne] right to left (leaving)while 3 more airborne [stacked vertically] in line for landing, coming at me..just dots of light on the last one, and a 4th just taxi off runway just about under me.
the rest of NYC, well some photo ops from bridges,ignore the "no photo" signs. you can walk across some of the east river bridges,camera oK,probablly, and from the 80 [er whatever] floor of the Empire State bldg pretty good, dont know about down town since 911 bldg gone...
the rest of NYC, well some photo ops from bridges,ignore the "no photo" signs. you can walk across some of the east river bridges,camera oK,probablly, and from the 80 [er whatever] floor of the Empire State bldg pretty good, dont know about down town since 911 bldg gone...
Feb 2, 2016 05:38:40 #
Feb 2, 2016 05:47:03 #
Terje76 wrote:
Thank you so much for all your tips and ideas guys, truly appreciate it.
You said no big things, but you should try to get to the Museum of Natural History, the one from the movie.
Feb 2, 2016 05:52:54 #
Visitors too often ignore northern Manhattan. I would suggest taking the Broadway subway up to 110th Street. Look east and you will see St. John the Divine. Check it out. Proceed north to the campus of Columbia University. Then walk a few blocks north and west for a visit to Riverside Church. End your excursion (or continue elsewhere) by paying respects at Grant's Tomb. Find out who is interred there!
Feb 2, 2016 06:01:42 #
Heads up, if you want to visit the Empire state building, get there at Least 30 mins before they open. You can spend upwards of 4 hrs in line if you wait to go later in the day.. Avoid the tour buses.
I Love photographing the Bridges at night with cityscapes in the background. Time square at night is a blast as well..
I Love photographing the Bridges at night with cityscapes in the background. Time square at night is a blast as well..
Feb 2, 2016 06:17:56 #
harasha wrote:
Visitors too often ignore northern Manhattan. I would suggest taking the Broadway subway up to 110th Street. Look east and you will see St. John the Divine. Check it out. Proceed north to the campus of Columbia University. Then walk a few blocks north and west for a visit to Riverside Church. End your excursion (or continue elsewhere) by paying respects at Grant's Tomb. Find out who is interred there!
St John the Devine, that is where they filmed the capture sequence in the Good Shepard. I was driving the car. All the guys around the car are NYC cops. The guy shoving the double agent in the car is my best friend. It was COLD that night. January.
Feb 2, 2016 06:26:24 #
If your budget and schedule permit, you might want to travel up to the Bronx and take in a Yankees game. They open early before the game and you can walk around Monument Park. Great photo op. Tickets for individual games will go on sale at the end of this month.
Expensive, but you will get a good taste of New York-New Jersey. Have a great trip!!
Expensive, but you will get a good taste of New York-New Jersey. Have a great trip!!
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