Brooklyn Bridge
One of the most photographed bridges in the world, the Brooklyn Bridge rewards careful composition with its gothic stone towers, sweeping steel cables, and the Manhattan skyline as a backdrop. From Brooklyn Bridge Park, position yourself at the waterfront to frame the bridge with the East River in the foreground, using the cables as natural leading lines drawing the eye toward the towers. The view from the pedestrian walkway itself gives you a strong symmetrical shot looking toward Manhattan, especially effective with a wide angle lens in the 16 to 24mm range. Golden hour light in the morning hits the bridge from the east, giving the stonework a warm glow, while blue hour after sunset softens the sky and lets the bridge lights come alive. The park is easily accessible from multiple subway lines and offers plenty of open space to move around and find your angle. (Brooklyn, New York, United States)
