Unique Places to Photograph in New York City

 

Unique Places to Photograph in New York City

 

New York is a vibrant city that offers a myriad of opportunities for photographers. Its distinctive combination of style and culture features prominently throughout Manhattan and the surrounding boroughs. Instead of the traditional tourist spots, try these unique places to photograph on your next visit to New York City!

 

Federal Hall

This location highlights Greek revival with strong columns that work well with its large steps. The hall serves as a museum dedicated to post-colonial New York as well as important events that have taken place there, such as the Presidential inauguration of George Washington.

If you’re staying in a convenient location at one of the New York hotels in lower Manhattan you can call in at this national memorial before or after touring the New York Stock Exchange, which is just across the street.

 

Grant’s Tomb

The mausoleum is a famous landmark and has a neoclassical design. Contrasting shapes and levels dominate its entire look. This is the final resting place for Ulysses S. Grant and his wife, Julia Dent Grant. Contributions from around the world allowed the architect, John H. Duncan, to create a setting that emphasized marble as well as granite.

These materials have allowed a design that pays suitable tribute in itself to the memorial’s importance. Due to its location, the National Park Service recommends visitors check weather conditions before heading for this mausoleum.

 

Green-Wood Cemetery

With over 100 years of history, the Green-Wood cemetery presents the chance to enjoy moments of solitude and reflection. Green parakeets live in the cemetery, evoking a sense of life in a place otherwise associated with the opposite end of one’s time on Earth. In addition to its current purpose, this cemetery was the site of a Revolutionary War called The Battle of Long Island.

Tours are available that give visitors a detailed look at various sections, and events throughout the year incorporate diverse themes. Certain fees may accompany these options, but there’s no cost associated with visiting the cemetery itself.

 

New York Public Library

Anyone visiting the area around Times Square has easy access to the New York Public Library. Statues that depict lions at rest watch over the building, and their names — Patience and Fortitude — represent the city’s own ideals as well as those indicative of its inhabitants.

Exhibitions and permanent displays are open to visitors. Although photography is generally prohibited inside, you can ask a staff member for details about the library’s policies regarding the subject, as this may vary. Of course, you can always photograph Patience and Fortitude, who will cooperate perfectly for the camera!

 

Socrates Sculpture Park

This location was previously an abandoned dump, but now it highlights urban renewal through the work of various local artists. Exhibitions are constantly changing and feature many undiscovered talents as well as well-known creations. Gardens present various arrangements that have been designed by horticulturists and other citizens who want to enhance their already amazing city further.

Every borough of New York gifts photographers with creative settings. Looking at locations away from standard tourist areas rewards them with the chance to take in lesser-known iconic landscapes and structures and take some truly original shots. With any itinerary, though, be aware of possible safety issues, and always ask for permission if private property is involved.