Of all the places in New York City, the Brooklyn waterfront that faces Manhattan's financial district is probably my favourite, both for photography and for relaxing. Walking from the refurbished industrial buildings of DUMBO to the tree-lined streets of Brooklyn Heights and out to the Brooklyn Heights Promenade is a pleasant experience, as is a stroll along the waterfront through Brooklyn Bridge Park. These were places where I spent quite some time at (several times over a number of days) on this trip, but I did it so spontaneously and sporadically that I wouldn't be able to tell you exactly how much time I spent there.
Black and White long exposure of the view from the Brooklyn Heights Promenade. Fairly good views of Manhattan, though currently partly blocked by a construction site. Great place for relaxing.
Some of the quieter streets of Brooklyn Heights.
A large section of Brooklyn Heights (near the Promenade) is made up of three to four story townhouses.
There was a lot of random wandering done.
Walking under the Manhattan Bridge in the neighbourhood of DUMBO, which stands for 'Down Under the Manhattan Bridge Overpass'.
A closer look at the Manhattan Bridge, where the waterfront park was being refurbished.
Looking towards the Manhattan Bridge from the streets of DUMBO.
Passing under the Brooklyn Bridge.
View along the Brooklyn Bridge Park.
The buildings of Manhattan gleaming in the golden light of sunset.
The waterfront parks provide great areas for long exposure shots of the Bridges and Manhattan.
A shot from between the Brooklyn Bridge (left) and the Manhattan Bridge (right).
Shooting towards the Manhattan Bridge. The Williamsburg Bridge can be seen in the distance.
A shot of the Financial District of Manhattan later in the night. Light pollution makes the cloudy sky over the city look yellowish.
As an additional (and totally random) sidenote, President Obama may have been in Manhattan on one of the days when I visited Brooklyn Bridge Park, as there was a massive security presence, even across the river in Brooklyn. There were boats and police cars and even military planes (two Ospreys) that were patrolling.
Bonus shot from Brooklyn Bridge Park towards the Manhattan heliport. If I wasn't mistaken, one of those chopper/Ospreys was his transport.
Till the next time,
Raylen