Little Red Lighthouse
This compact 1921 lighthouse sits at the base of the George Washington Bridge in Fort Washington Park, and the contrast between its small red tower and the massive steel span above is what makes it iconic. The classic composition frames the lighthouse in the foreground with the bridge looming overhead, best shot from a low angle to emphasize the size difference between the two structures. Early morning light is ideal, with the warm glow hitting the red tower before the park gets crowded; the bridge also lights up beautifully at blue hour if you want a night or twilight shot. Bring a wide-angle lens to capture both the lighthouse and the full bridge span together, or a longer focal length to compress the Hudson River in the background. The path down from the park is easy to walk, and you can get close to the lighthouse itself for tighter detail shots. (New York City, New York, United States)
