Sony Alpha 7R III
Sigma 135mm f/1.8 Lens for Sony E-Mount
Shutter Speed
1/200 sec
Aperture
f/5.6
Focal Length
135mm
ISO
100
American Copper Buildings & East River from Hunter's Point South Park
@joethommas
Long Island City's Hunter's Point South Park has some of the most photogenic skyline views of midtown Manhattan. From the waterfront, you can see straight across the East River toward the Empire State Building, Chrysler Building and even down to Lower Manhattan near One World Trade Center. In this shot, I was able to capture a glowing shot of the American Copper Building, which are luxury apartment buildings connected by a three-story skybridge.
Plan
Overview
Skill level
Easy
Accessbility
Public Location
Hours
Anytime
Fee
Free
Pack
- Telephoto lens (135mm)
How to get there
N40° 44' 29.1012"W73° 57' 39.4992"
This view of the American Copper Buildings and East River was taken from Hunter's Point South Park. I stood facing west toward Manhattan for this perspective. The best way to reach this spot is to take public transportation and then walk.
By public transportation:
- Closest station: Long Island City (via Oyster Bay or Point Jefferson)
- Head west on Borden Ave
- Turn left onto Center Blvd
- Turn Left at the Lic Landing
- Continue south
Tips
When to go
Best season
May, June, July, August, September
Best time
Sunset
Summer is my favorite time to photograph from Hunter's Point South Park because the sun will set right behind the American Copper Buildings.
Since the sun will be descending directly behind the skyline, causing the entire scene to be aglow, I recommend shooting at sunset.
Field tips
I found that a telephoto lens (100mm+) was the best option for this location because it allowed me to capture the details of the skyline and focus on a unique subject, such as the American Copper Buildings.
At this location, the Empire State building will align well with the American Copper Buildings. Walk up and down the shoreline to get creative with the building's alignment and composition.
Hunter's Point South Park has a lot going on, so you may be able to find a foreground that can add to your image. My suggestion is to experiment with having different elements in your frame to give it more depth and interest.
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Long Island City, New York
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Do nearby
The famous Pepsi Co Long Island City sign is just a 5-minute walk north from this location—check it out!
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