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Dec 28, 2022 · 1 | DUMBO’s Washington Street. One of the most iconic New York City images is actually captured from Brooklyn! In the area known as DUMBO (Down Under Manhattan Bridge Overpass) you’ll find people queuing up to take selfies from this iconic spot on Water Street and Washington Street.
- Feel like you’re on top of the world at One World Trade Center. Whether you’re viewing this majestic skyscraper from the street or taking in the panoramic city views from One World Observatory, One World Trade Center makes for one of the best photo spots in NYC.
- Take in iconic NYC views at the Empire State Building. Few buildings are more synonymous with New York City than the Empire State Building. Head up to the observatories on the 86th and 102nd floors of the building for some of the most incredible views of the city and plenty of perfect photo opportunities.
- Get caught up in the hustle and bustle of Grand Central Terminal. With its dazzling ceiling mural and iconic Beaux-Arts design, Grand Central Terminal’s Main Concourse has captured the imaginations of tourists and daily commuters alike for over a century.
- Feel like a star of stage and screen at Rockefeller Center. There are few places quite like Rockefeller Center when it comes to classic New York buildings.
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- Central Park Photo Spots. The 843 acre Central Park sits directly in the middle of Manhattan and is one place that has to be put onto any NYC itinerary.
- NYC Observation Deck Photo Spots. Within Manhattan you will find five different paid observation decks. These decks give you the chance to head high above the city and get some of the best elevated NYC photo spots you can ask for.
- NYC Bridges Photo Spots. Some of the best photo spots in NYC are those that are around the bridges connecting Manhattan to Queens & Brooklyn. Below are the four main bridges that head over the East River, each of which offers a unique perspective.
- Pier Photo Spots. Surrounding the riverside of Manhattan (both on the Hudson & East Rivers), you will find a whole variety of piers. Many of these piers have been renovated and restored over time into parks, playgrounds, sporting fields and more.
- Bethesda Terrace. Let’s kick things off with one of our favorites – Bethesda Terrace. You may recognize the stunning tiled ceiling, perfect symmetry and column arches from the movie John Wick 2.
- The Mall. Walk up the steps from Bethesda Terrace and you’ll find yourself at one end of The Mall, Central Park’s most popular pedestrian walkway. This tree and statue lined promenade is beautiful to visit in all seasons of the year, but as you can see Winter gives it a Narnia-esque appeal.
- John Lennon Memorial. The John Lennon memorial is a black and white mosaic with the word ‘IMAGINE’ written in the center. We got a few wide angle shots using nearby curved benches as leading lines but we also met some other photographers who told us about a trick they were using to create a very apt effect with the mosaic.
- Solomon R Guggenheim Museum. This shot looking directly upward from the bottom of Guggenheim Museum is our favorite ‘hidden gem’ NYC photography location from around Central Park.
- Courtney Shapiro
- Midtown Manhattan. From stunning views from some of NYC’s tallest buildings to gorgeous beaux-art buildings and the best of art-deco architecture, Midtown Manhattan is one of the very best places to take pictures of NYC!
- Empire State Building. Standing at 1250 feet (381 m), the Empire State Building can be seen from many locations near and far! For the best panoramic views of NYC, visit this famous observation deck.
- Grand Central Terminal. There are so many wonderful sights to photograph inside Grand Central Terminal. The celestial ceiling inside the terminal, the 24-carat gold-plated chandeliers, the grand staircase, and the four-sided clock, to name a few.
- Chrysler Building. Quite possibly the favorite skyscraper of New Yorkers, the Chrysler Building is an Art-Deco gem. For the best photos, visit the observation deck at SUMMIT.
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Dec 21, 2019 · View over Chinatown from the Manhattan Bridge. The Manhattan Bridge is the best point to capture Downtown, as well as the Brooklyn Bridge. Start walking from Chinatown and you’ll be surprised by the amazing cityscapes you’ll see en route, particularly at night. Mary Quincy.
