Both bridges stand out as iconic structures that make up
the cities’ landscapes. Both bridges also are beautiful at night.
Last week, when I visited NYC, I decided to walk across
the Brooklyn Bridge from Manhattan to Brooklyn. I realized in all the three
years I lived in NY that I never did that. That was about to change.
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| The Brooklyn Bridge is one of the oldest suspension bridges in the United States. Completed in 1883, it connects the boroughs of Manhattan and Brooklyn across the East River. |
I found the easiest way to cross the Brooklyn Bridge by
foot is to take the subway to the Brooklyn Bridge/City Hall stop. Easy enough. The
pathway leading to the bridge is directly across from the subway stop.
Seriously, this couldn’t be more self-explanatory.
With my good camera in hand, I hoped to take some lovely
photos of the sun setting over Manhattan. Well, I missed the opportunity by 15
minutes or so as the sky was turning from pretty shades of golden orange to
dusk.
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| Rush hour traffic starting to cross the Brooklyn Bridge from Manhattan. |
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| Looking back into Manhattan from the Brooklyn Bridge at night. |
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| This is the Manhattan Bridge, completed in 1909, with the Empire State Building lit up at night in the background. |
The next morning, my final day in NYC, I decided to
return to the Brooklyn Bridge to shoot contrasting photos during the day. I
took the 2/3 express train to the Clark Street stopped and walked about 10
minutes to the Brooklyn Heights Promenade along the East River. From here, you
have some fantastic views of lower Manhattan, the Brooklyn Bridge, the
Manhattan Bridge and the Statue of Liberty.
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| One of my favorite photos - the seagull and the Brooklyn Bridge. I also posted this photo on my Instagram feed. Follow me for more photos from my travels! |
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| A water taxi on the East River with the Statue of Liberty in the background. |
I think this was only the fifth time I’ve ever set foot
in Brooklyn. I certainly had missed out!
If you’ve never walked across the Brooklyn Bridge, I
highly recommend doing so the next time you visit NYC. And don’t forget to
bring your camera! Enjoy the photos!
Have you ever
walked across the Brooklyn Bridge?
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| Hopefully, you can see this panoramic photo of lower Manhattan and the Brooklyn Bridge. |
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3 comments:
Great photos Joy - they make me want to return to NYC asap!
I've been under it but not over it. Must remedy that next time.
Thanks Barbara! NYC is always worth visiting...to me!
@Annie, I know! I'd been by it and over it but not walked over it! Hope you get the chance next time!
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