New York through 47 frames: yellow cabs blurring down midnight streets, the Empire State Building glowing deep blue from Rockefeller Center, and Central Park's golden autumn canopy. Burak Arık, shooting NYC since 2011.
Photo Guide
The Best Photo Spots in NewYork
Looking for the best photo spots in NewYork, or where to go to take pictures worth sharing? These are the most viewed photographs in this gallery, each linked to the full photo page with its exact location, camera settings, and the story behind the shot.
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Rockefeller Plaza, New York
45 Rockefeller Plaza is a Midtown Manhattan landmark whose observation deck offers a wide southward panorama of the skyline. Arrive at twilight to catch the Empire State Building lit against indigo skies while the city lights begin to emerge below.
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Central Park, Manhattan, New York
Central Park is Manhattan's 843-acre green heart, designed by Olmsted and Vaux. In peak autumn, position yourself along East Drive facing south so the golden canopy frames the path and passing yellow cabs anchor the city's energy in the foreground.
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E 23rd St & 5th Ave, New York, NY
The corner of Fifth Avenue and Broadway near 23rd St offers a classic wedge-on view of the 1902 Flatiron Building. Shoot in late afternoon when low sun rakes across the limestone facade and the Fifth Avenue clock glows gold in the foreground.
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Empire State Building
The Empire State Building's observation deck on 5th Ave offers a 360-degree view over Midtown Manhattan. On a clear day, shoot toward the Hudson River in the afternoon to catch the sun glinting off the water and the Statue of Liberty silhouetted to the southwest.
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Jersey City, NJ
A waterfront vantage point in Jersey City offering a direct cross-harbor view of the Statue of Liberty. Shoot at golden hour or blue hour facing east to catch warm or cool light on the copper figure against the open sky.
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Brooklyn Bridge
Brooklyn Bridge is an 1883 suspension bridge spanning the East River between Manhattan and Brooklyn. Walk the pedestrian path and shoot toward Manhattan in the afternoon, letting the cables frame the skyline with warm side-light and shadow patterns on the wooden walkway.
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Grand Central Terminal
A Beaux-Arts commuter rail terminal at 42nd St and Park Ave in Midtown Manhattan. Shoot the Main Concourse from the upper balcony to capture the famous diagonal light shafts cutting through the vast hall.
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Bow Bridge, Central Park
Bow Bridge is a cast-iron Victorian bridge spanning the Lake in Central Park, framing rowboats and the San Remo's twin towers beyond. Shoot from the bridge's edge on a sunny afternoon to catch light reflecting off the water through the green canopy.
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Bethesda Terrace, Central Park
Bethesda Terrace is a grand sandstone plaza at the heart of Central Park, centered on the Angel of the Waters fountain. Shoot from the terrace's lower level on a bright midday to catch sunlight filtering through surrounding trees and reflecting off the fountain basin.
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Lighthouse Point, Jersey City
Lighthouse Point is a waterfront park on the Hudson River Waterfront Walkway in Jersey City, offering an unobstructed westward view of the Manhattan skyline. Arrive at golden hour to catch warm light raking across One World Trade Center with the river reflecting the sky below.
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