USA New York City Skyline from Pier 1, Brooklyn
This spot near the Brooklyn Bridge is one of the best places to get a great photo of the skyline of New York because of these excellent foreground elements. It's maybe obvious, but if you want to get a good sunset shot, you have to be early because, depending on the season, there are often a lot of photographers, and you don't want to be in the last row with your tripod.
Photography Tips
Try to be there on September 11. That's the time when they activate these amazing lights, which can be seen at 6600 meters altitude. Sometimes it is also worth it to be there a day before because they usually do trial runs in the evening.
ND filters and a tripod are very helpful to smooth the water. This is the perfect place for long-time exposures, but in case you don't have a filter you can wait until the blue hour (like I did in this case) to achieve this silky effect in the clouds or the water. Optionally pre-focus, switch to manual, and stay for a couple of hours and watch the golden hour show.
Come early if you want the best place for shooting, because this spot is often full of photographers, especially in high season.
ND filters and a tripod are very helpful to smooth the water. This is the perfect place for long-time exposures, but in case you don't have a filter you can wait until the blue hour (like I did in this case) to achieve this silky effect in the clouds or the water. Optionally pre-focus, switch to manual, and stay for a couple of hours and watch the golden hour show.
Come early if you want the best place for shooting, because this spot is often full of photographers, especially in high season.
Travel Information
You can use the subway to go to Brooklyn or walk over the Brooklyn Bridge to get here. It is pretty easy to find as long as you stay near the East River in southern direction. 5-10m walk along the river. Safe spot.
Spot Type
Outdoor
Crowd Factor
A decent amount of people
Best Timing
Sunset
Sunrise & Sunset
05:27 - 20:32
| current local time: 23:16
Photo Themes
Architecture
Buildings
City
City Landscape
Cityscape
Cityscapes
freedom tower
Harbor
Long Exposure
million city
Monument
night photography
nightscape
River
Skyline
Skyscraper
Skyscrapers
travel
Water
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