As someone suggested, liberty park is a good view
Take the Circle Cruise - if it’s still running - and a wide angle lens, and you’ll get dozens of great angles and a variety of shots, not all of them skyline. Time of day and weather may be a challenge.
Pop Pop wrote:
My favorite is of lower Manhattan (The Financial District) from the Brooklyn Pier. I used a 18-135mm wide open at 18mm. Its a short walk from the Brooklyn Bridge. Here a few examples
Nice picture. "They also serve who only stand and wait."
Sonnet 19: When I consider how my light is spent
BY JOHN MILTON
When I consider how my light is spent,
Ere half my days, in this dark world and wide,
And that one Talent which is death to hide
Lodged with me useless, though my Soul more bent
To serve therewith my Maker, and present
My true account, lest he returning chide;
“Doth God exact day-labour, light denied?”
I fondly ask. But patience, to prevent
That murmur, soon replies, “God doth not need
Either man’s work or his own gifts; who best
Bear his mild yoke, they serve him best. His state
Is Kingly. Thousands at his bidding speed
And post o’er Land and Ocean without rest:
They also serve who only stand and wait.”
jerryc41 wrote:
Nice picture. "They also serve who only stand and wait."
Sonnet 19: When I consider how my light is spent
BY JOHN MILTON
When I consider how my light is spent,
Ere half my days, in this dark world and wide,
And that one Talent which is death to hide
Lodged with me useless, though my Soul more bent
To serve therewith my Maker, and present
My true account, lest he returning chide;
“Doth God exact day-labour, light denied?”
I fondly ask. But patience, to prevent
That murmur, soon replies, “God doth not need
Either man’s work or his own gifts; who best
Bear his mild yoke, they serve him best. His state
Is Kingly. Thousands at his bidding speed
And post o’er Land and Ocean without rest:
They also serve who only stand and wait.”
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Thanks Jerry. I spent a few hours there but it was worth it for me
soxfan941 wrote:
Going to the apple in March, and I had this great original idea of shooting a pano skyline shoot. If anyone has had this same original idea, where would you recommend to be a great location?
Also what lens did you use?
TIA
HI,
I cannot tell you about a pano photo, but to me the best
photo of NY City is at night from the Staten Island Ferry (which is free to ride)
coming back from Staten Island to NY. Beautiful with the city lit up.
Also, I have a write-up on NY City that I give to my friends
There is stuff in it that you will not find in guidebooks
and if you do, this is much easier to read.
If you wish it, send me your email.
mine is: timbuktutraveler@nyc.rr.com
Larry
soxfan941 wrote:
Going to the apple in March, and I had this great original idea of shooting a pano skyline shoot. If anyone has had this same original idea, where would you recommend to be a great location?
Also what lens did you use?
TIA
…while Jersey offers some nice views it’s a pain to get to…the Brooklyn Bridge and the parks in Brooklyn along Water Street offer some of the most iconic images of NYC…
SparkyNYC wrote:
Staten Island ferry gives you a great view of Lower Manhattan, on the trip back.
Great shots of Lady Liberty also.
The promenade in Brooklyn Heights will give you fun shots.
Gantry Plaza State Park in LIC will give you great views of Mid-town, and the Pepsi sign
Okay, you said it and I don't have to, you got 2 of my suggestions, you can shoot the whole bay with Manhattan in the back from the terminal in Staten Island, and taking the ferry to and from SI you get the best shots of Lady Liberty. Shots of the Narrows and the VZ Bridge too. E-Mail me if you want more Staten Island suggestions, Bob.
Pop Pop wrote:
My favorite is of lower Manhattan (The Financial District) from the Brooklyn Pier. I used a 18-135mm wide open at 18mm. Its a short walk from the Brooklyn Bridge. Here a few examples
Brooklyn Bridge is walkable , also a spot to get good views of both Manhattan and Brooklyn,
soxfan941 wrote:
Going to the apple in March, and I had this great original idea of shooting a pano skyline shoot. If anyone has had this same original idea, where would you recommend to be a great location?
Also what lens did you use?
TIA
Take a ride around Manhattan on the Circle Line. Fabulous shots are available, including the Statue of Liberty. Weehawken and Liberty State Park in New Jersey are also great locations for the skyline. I have a few to share, but I don't want to "steal" your post.
Mark
Thanks Mark, great shots and ideas. Thanks for the effort.
soxfan941 wrote:
Thanks Mark, great shots and ideas. Thanks for the effort.
Thank you!! Have fun in and around NYC!!
Mark
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