Chapter 2. The Brooklyn Bridge
Shot from the Brooklyn Tower side around 9 a.m. on a bitter cold midwinter morning. Taken at ISO 100, 1/8 second, f/8, with a 28-200 lens at 40mm.
Why It's Worth a Photograph
If you watch a television show or see a movie set in New York, chances are you'll see a scene that includes the Brooklyn Bridge. Built in 1883, the bridge is a visually appealing structure. From far away, directly underneath, or even on the bridge, you instantly know where you are: New York City. The Brooklyn Bridge presents many artistic choices for great photographs, so whether you're taking pictures to remember your trip to New York by, creating fine art images, or even producing commercial work, your images are sure to be eye-catching.
Where Can I Get the Best Shot?
The bridge runs from the southeastern shore of Manhattan to the east to Brooklyn. With its orientation and multitude of places to shoot from, no matter what time of day you're out, you can get great shots.
The best vantage points from which to photograph the Brooklyn Bridge: (A) the pedestrian walkway and (B) the Brooklyn Bridge Park. Other photo ops: (14) Manhattan Bridge and (23) South Street Seaport.
The pedestrian walkway
The pedestrian walkway (see Figure 2.1) by the Manhattan-side tower is a great place from which to ...
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