Photographing New York

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Nathan King

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On Monday I will be vacationing to New York for five days. I am bringing my M6, and though this isn't a "photography only" trip (taking a friend), I am trying to center much of where I go around picture taking. As of now I am going to:

  • The Metropolitan Museum of Art
  • Cathedral of St. John the Divine
  • Leica Gallery
  • The Flatiron Building
  • Central Park
  • Times Square

Is there anything huge that I am missing, photographically speaking? Does seven rolls of Tri-X and three rolls of Delta 3200 sound adequate? (I don't have a happy shutter finger)
 
What are you intereted in photographing? It appears only major tourist sites (and that's not a judgement)?

People seem to like walking accross the bridges into Brooklyn too. I wouldn't worry about film, you can always buy more in NYC.
 
Yes, Nathan - you certainly will want to do Grand Central Station, the NY Library on 45th Street, St. Patrick's Cathedral, parts of Greenwich Village, the Guggenheim, Museum of Natural History. In addition there are less touristy places like the subways, and the bridges and some noted stores.

Have a wonderful time.
 
Don't know about policies of the Metro Museum, but MOMA is totally camera-friendly. I very much enjoyed seeing what my GR could do with the brightly lit rooms, the open vistas onto other floors, and (when I was resting my sidewalk-weary legs on the benches) long exposures. For the latter, I just wish I had packed a monopod as well.

The best stuff, though, is freely available on the street--riches of human and cultural and architectural interplay. Have a blast.
 
interesting thread, I'll be visiting NYC beginning of april with my wife and these suggestions can be useful for us as well, thanks!
robert
 
I'm planning my spring break in NYC right now, leaving in a few weeks. Last year I brought just my 35RC and film...this year it's a bit more complicated. Bringing my XA and X100. Anyhow, this thread has been pretty helpful in making my checklist:

http://www.rangefinderforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=137981

Last time around I simply researched on my own, but this thread consolidated a lot of good info. I would also suggested taking a look on Flavorpill as they have listings of events & such.

photos from my trip last year are also on my webpage under "NYC:M13" if you're interested ;)
 
jsrockit said:
What are you intereted in photographing? It appears only major tourist sites (and that's not a judgement)?

People seem to like walking accross the bridges into Brooklyn too. I wouldn't worry about film, you can always buy more in NYC.
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We will be just walking around many other places. My friend's brother lives there, so he knows a lot of spots locals go as well. So, I'm not only interested in tourist locations.
 
rhl-oregon said:
Don't know about policies of the Metro Museum...
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Was in the Metropolitan Museum on a visit to NYC last week and made a few snapshots with my 7SII in between enjoying the art. Their policy on photography is similar to that of other major museums - in general, galleries with the permanent collection are fair game, items on loan and special exhibitions are not. The latter are clearly marked with "no photography" signs. Also, no flash or video anywhere. Bring your camera and enjoy!
 
Always the Leica Store, too….

I'm a transit nerd, so the NYCMTA museum is always fun. It's much more informative than Philadelphia's SEPTA museum and easier to get to than the CT Trolley Museum.

Honestly, most of my experience in NYC was either killing time between trains to Philly or Princeton when I was in college, so I generally went wandering around west and south of Penn station. Like what others said, there's no shortage of people watching, street photography, and exploring B&H/Adorama.
 
For interesting old buildings my favorites are Chelsea (A,C, or E to 14th St) and TriBeCa (1,2 or 3 to Chambers Street). Another spot is the High Line, a park built on an old elevated rail line. It runs from about 30th st (just west of 10th Avenue) down to Gansevoort St in the Meat Packing District.
 
Well, loads to see (and photograph) in NYC. Don't forget to do a skyscraper like top-of-the-Rock or Empire State Building. Especially in the evening it is nice!
 
Nathan King said:
[*]Cathedral of St. John the Divine
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Glad to see this on your list!

Currently they have Xu Bing phoenixes, which are not to be missed. Saw them this summer at MassMoCA, but I bet they look even better at St. John. ...but you'll need a wiiiide angle :)


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Further away but memorable on a sunny day: the Cloisters in the Bronx (part of the Met).

Like an afternoon side-trip to Europe without needing a passport.
 
  • Union Square Park (14th. street and Park).
  • 59th. Street and 2nd. Ave. (Take the Roosevelt Ave. Tram to Roosevelt Ave. and back).
  • The Cathedral Church of St. John the Divine (1047 Amsterdam Avenue)
  • The High Line (thehighline.org‎) http://www.thehighline.org/galleries/images/high-line-park-photos
  • 9/11 Memorial (1 Albany Street 911memorial.org‎)
  • Canal and Mott street (then walk down Mott and eat at 456 Shanghai Cuisine at‎ 69 Mott Street) AWESOME!
  • 14th. Street and 1st. Ave (hop the train one stop into Brooklyn- Bedford Ave.) This is the new Greenwich Village.

Have a great visit!
 
froyd said:
Further away but memorable on a sunny day: the Cloisters in the Bronx (part of the Met).
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Actually the Cloisters are in Ft Tryon Park at the very Northern tip of Manhattan. Admission charge to the Met and Cloisters is a $20 "suggested voluntary contribution" but they will accept whatever amount you choose to pay.
 
Oh and yes definitely the International Center of Photography

1133 Avenue of the Americas at 43rd Street, New York, NY 10036
 
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