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1 / The Statue of Liberty
Effigy of New York and symbol of America, the Statue of Liberty is a must-see monument. And an endless photo subject!
PHOTO TIP: for the perfect shot, head to Liberty Island before noon. The sun will then perfectly illuminate the face of the statue.
2 / Manhattan from the Staten Island ferry
The Staten Island ferry offers you a breathtaking view of the buildings of the Financial District. THE postcard from New York!
PHOTO TIP: take your photos in the Staten Island-Manhattan direction to avoid having the wake of the ferry on your images.
3 / The memorial of September 11, 2001
Moment of emotion at the memorial of September 11, 2001, at the foot of the new One World Trade Center tower.
PHOTO TIP: given the surrounding buildings, plan to photograph this place when the sun is still high in the sky.
4 / The Brooklyn Bridge
The most emblematic of New York’s bridges will offer you a breathtaking view of the Manhattan skyline.
PHOTO TIP: plan to take your photos in the morning when the sun shines on the skyline. A good vantage point is in Dumbo, in Brooklyn Bridge Park.
5 / The view from the Top of the Rock
The Top of the Rock observatory offers you its breathtaking view of the Empire State building, which you will see from top to bottom.
PHOTO TIP: If you want to photograph the Empire State Building, meet at the top before noon. For Central Park, meet in the afternoon.
6 / The Chrysler building from the Empire State building
Unmissable monument, the Empire State building offers you THE most famous viewpoint in New York, with the Chrysler building at your feet.
PHOTO TIP: climb to the top of the observatory in the middle of the afternoon. This will allow you to have the light on the buildings of Midtown.
7/ Times Square
Heart of New York, Times Square has surprises in store for you both day and night! Sit in a corner and watch …
PHOTO TIP: Times Square appears even more photogenic at nightfall, when neon lights bathe the premises in an electric glow.
8 / New York taxis
Don’t leave New York without taking a picture of this New York landmark: the taxi! Free subject …
PHOTO TIP: do not hesitate to approach the drivers at the stop. Most will be happy to have their picture taken. Note that many of them are Haitians, therefore French speakers.
9 / A squirrel in Central Park
This is the photo that will make your loved ones fall for sure: these little animals are so cute. Go squirrel hunting!
PHOTO TIP: Central Park squirrels aren’t the shy type, but you will still need a little patience. And avoid abrupt gestures.
10 / New York from the sky
Play Yann Arthus-Bertrand for a helicopter flight over New York: spectacular!
PHOTO TIP: favor the wide-angle lens but without excess. Warning: the flight is fast and you will not have time to change the objective.
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