Queensboro Plaza is a subway station located in the heart of the Long Island City district of Queens, but you will see that in the end, it is much more than a simple subway station… and especially for photographers and lovers of beautiful pictures like me.
I explain everything to you here… and I hope it will make you want to go there.
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Address : Queensboro Plaza, Queens, NY 11101
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Tariff: the price of a metro ticket
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Good plan : come at sunset!
The urban charm of Queensboro Plaza
This station offers a unique visual composition that is so New York at the same time.
We have both the industrial steel of the railway tracks which blends with the Manhattan skyline and the famous large American advertising billboards, creating a living picture of the city that never sleeps!
And the magical thing is that each moment of the day brings a new light, transforming the ordinary into extraordinary, a paradise for all photographers like me… but also frustrating because we would like to stay there the whole time. day to be able to capture all the images of an entire day!
An iconic filming location
Just steps from Queensboro Plaza, SilverCup Studios is home to a piece of New York’s film and television history. Founded in 1983 in a former bakery, these studios have become the preferred filming location for many famous productions. From the iconic series “Sex and the City” to films like “Highlander,” SilverCup Studios has helped shape the city’s collective imagination. For fans of film and television, a visit to Queensboro Plaza offers the unique opportunity to immerse yourself in this cultural heritage, capturing through the lens a piece of entertainment industry history.
Where is this photo spot and how to find it?
To find this photo spot, I explain everything here in this video:
Or if you don’t want to watch the video, know that you have to enter the Queensboro Plaza metro station. Then once you are there, you have to go up to the last platform (the highest), where subway 7 arrives. Then go towards Manhattan on the left lane and wait carefully for a subway with your camera and/or or your phone to capture beautiful photos and videos.
Queensboro Plaza Photography Tips
To capture the essence of Queensboro Plaza, you have to know how to play with light and angle. Sunrise and sunset offer a golden light that envelops the buildings and rails in a magical atmosphere. If you are a photographer equipped with a good telephoto lens and also if you have a good phone, you can capture details of trains and surrounding buildings. And if you also want to have fun, take a wide angle lens which will allow you to have a global scene and a superb urban scene.
Otherwise, I have come here several times, but I have never been able or rather taken the time to come during a pretty sunset like this:
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Explore the area around Queensboro Plaza
After exploring the visual richness of Queensboro Plaza, go for a stroll through the streets of Queens and in particular this district of Long Island City. From there, you can easily access other emblematic places like FivePointz, MoMA PS1 or other places perfect for photo enthusiasts in New York like Gantry Plaza State Park with the famous large PEPSI logo sign, or Hunter’s Point. And for those looking to capture the New York sunset, views from the East River bank of Queens offer exceptional views of the skyline, especially when it lights up in the evening.
Conclusion
In conclusion, Queensboro Plaza is a good plan and a magical place for anyone who loves images and at the same time loves the dynamics of this city that is New York. This is a place where if you are a photographer, whether amateur or professional, you can capture the essence of the city in all its urban splendor!
Enjoy !!!
2024-01-10 11:19:43
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