New York-New York
New York-New York Hotel & Casino delivers a compressed version of the Manhattan skyline right on the Las Vegas Strip, with scaled-down replicas of the Empire State Building, Chrysler Building, and Brooklyn Bridge packed into a single façade. For the strongest compositions, position yourself on the opposite side of Las Vegas Boulevard to fit the full spread of towers into frame, or move closer to use the replica Brooklyn Bridge as a leading element with the casino entrance behind it. A wide angle lens in the 16-35mm range works well for capturing the full architectural sweep. The MGM Grand's corner across the street gives you an elevated vantage with interesting foreground contrast. Shooting after dark is when this location truly delivers, as the buildings are lit with warm golden tones that mimic the real New York skyline at night. Blue hour adds a sky gradient that complements the artificial lights without washing them out. (Paradise, Nevada, United States)
