Heading to NYC for July 4th - Page 2

jmalonear · 2nd of June 2012 (Sat)

Yeah...that's another thing. Having to get around with my tripod and camera and lenses, in that kind of crowd, is kinda haunting!

taemo · 4th of June 2012 (Mon)

I was about to start a thread like this.
I've been wondering if there's any Hudson facing condo's in NJ that will let photographers take pictures from their balcony for a fee.
My gf doesn't like waiting and to be honest I don't want to waste a whole day as well just for some fireworks on the evening.

I've tried getting a platinum spot at one of the restaurants in manhattan as long I could bring my tripod and camera, they never got back to me.

You could also see the fireworks from the top of the rock but it's not the most ideal spot either.
I think I'm just gonna book a cruise and just watch it with my girl, if the water is calm, then maybe take some pictures.

Palladium · 4th of June 2012 (Mon)

not ther best for photographing the fireworks but IMO it cool to be on the water during the fireworks.

Look of a fireworks sightseeing boat ride. Most have dinner / drinks etc.

jmalonear · 4th of June 2012 (Mon)

Yeah, I thought about the cruise, but figured I would forget photographing fireworks if I did. My wife also not real crazy about the lack of restrooms, and the insane crowd..lol Hoping I don't cause her first NYC experience to be a horrible one..lol

taemo · 4th of June 2012 (Mon)

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Originally Posted by jmalonear

Yeah, I thought about the cruise, but figured I would forget photographing fireworks if I did. My wife also not real crazy about the lack of restrooms, and the insane crowd..lol Hoping I don't cause her first NYC experience to be a horrible one..lol

yeap, a happy wife is a happy vacation experience.
I decided to go and book a cruise instead now, if I can't take pictures, well atleast we will get some decent view
http://www.americanprincesscruises.com/4thofJuly.htm

jmalonear · 4th of June 2012 (Mon)

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Originally Posted by taemo

yeap, a happy wife is a happy vacation experience.
I decided to go and book a cruise instead now, if I can't take pictures, well atleast we will get some decent view
http://www.americanprincesscruises.com/4thofJuly.htm

Not a bad deal....so you gonna be on that cruise?

taemo · 4th of June 2012 (Mon)

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Originally Posted by jmalonear

Not a bad deal....so you gonna be on that cruise?

yes we will, just inquiring right now if I can bring a tripod with me or not

jmalonear · 4th of June 2012 (Mon)

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Originally Posted by taemo

yes we will, just inquiring right now if I can bring a tripod with me or not

If you find out, please let me know

12Rock · 4th of June 2012 (Mon)

you may want to inquire where the boats will take you for the sights , due to the fact that the waterways have a strictly enforced frozen zone that are rather large. They may claim you will see the fireworks , and you may just do that but from how far away .

M_Six · 11th of June 2012 (Mon)

Tripods can be an issue in NYC. Believe me, I was just there and got tossed out of the Time Warner Center for setting up a tripod. I did some Googling and found lots of sites warning about the restrictions on tripods. You would think for the fireworks they would expect to see folks using tripods, but don't assume anything. Ask first.

Bianchi · 16th of June 2012 (Sat)

Here's what U do. From Port Authority bus terminal, take the 165 or 166 bus to to Weekhawken N.J. Just on the otherside of the Lincoln tunnel across the river from NYC, Get off at Hamilton Plaza, on Blvd East, walk one block over to Hamilton Ave. Also called the Bluff. You will view the fireworks there from the Jersey side of the Hudson River and a beautiful view of the NY skyline..

jmalonear · 16th of June 2012 (Sat)

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Originally Posted by Bianchi

Here's what U do. From Port Authority bus terminal, take the 165 or 166 bus to to Weekhawken N.J. Just on the otherside of the Lincoln tunnel across the river from NYC, Get off at Hamilton Plaza, on Blvd East, walk one block over to Hamilton Ave. Also called the Bluff. You will view the fireworks there from the Jersey side of the Hudson River and a beautiful view of the NY skyline..

I like the looks of that!!!! At least from looking at the map...lol

2nd of June 2012 (Sat)	#16
jmalonear Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Corning, AR Posts: 604 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Heading to NYC for July 4th Yeah...that's another thing. Having to get around with my tripod and camera and lenses, in that kind of crowd, is kinda haunting! __________________ Friends call me Jay! Gear: Canon 5D Mark II \| Canon 50D w/grip\|Canon 10D\|Canon 70-200mm 2.8L IS\|Canon 24-70mm 2.8L\|Canon 50mm 1.8\|Canon 18-55mm IS\|Canon 580EXII\|Canon ST-E2 \| RadioPopper PX System\|Novatron V-600D \|Calumet Genesis 200(3)\|Manfroto Tripod with pistol Grip Facebook

4th of June 2012 (Mon)	#17
taemo Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Calgary, AB Posts: 588	Re: Heading to NYC for July 4th I was about to start a thread like this. I've been wondering if there's any Hudson facing condo's in NJ that will let photographers take pictures from their balcony for a fee. My gf doesn't like waiting and to be honest I don't want to waste a whole day as well just for some fireworks on the evening. I've tried getting a platinum spot at one of the restaurants in manhattan as long I could bring my tripod and camera, they never got back to me. You could also see the fireworks from the top of the rock but it's not the most ideal spot either. I think I'm just gonna book a cruise and just watch it with my girl, if the water is calm, then maybe take some pictures. __________________ flickr - my blog - 500px - gear/feedback the spirit is willing but the body is sore and squishy 5Dii \| EOS3 \| 17-40 4L \| Sigma 50 1.4 \| 135 2L \| 100-400L Leica M6 \| CV 40mm f/1.4 \| Pentax 6x7 \| 55 4 \| 105 2.4 \| 200 4 \| Fuji X100s

4th of June 2012 (Mon)	#18
Palladium Goldmember Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Not the Left Coast but the Right Coast - USA Posts: 3,820 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Heading to NYC for July 4th not ther best for photographing the fireworks but IMO it cool to be on the water during the fireworks. Look of a fireworks sightseeing boat ride. Most have dinner / drinks etc. __________________ For Sale: Gitzo GT3541LS Tripod http://photography-on-the.net/forum/....php?t=1234081

4th of June 2012 (Mon)	#19
jmalonear Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Corning, AR Posts: 604 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Heading to NYC for July 4th Yeah, I thought about the cruise, but figured I would forget photographing fireworks if I did. My wife also not real crazy about the lack of restrooms, and the insane crowd..lol Hoping I don't cause her first NYC experience to be a horrible one..lol __________________ Friends call me Jay! Gear: Canon 5D Mark II \| Canon 50D w/grip\|Canon 10D\|Canon 70-200mm 2.8L IS\|Canon 24-70mm 2.8L\|Canon 50mm 1.8\|Canon 18-55mm IS\|Canon 580EXII\|Canon ST-E2 \| RadioPopper PX System\|Novatron V-600D \|Calumet Genesis 200(3)\|Manfroto Tripod with pistol Grip Facebook

4th of June 2012 (Mon)	#24
12Rock Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 462	Re: Heading to NYC for July 4th you may want to inquire where the boats will take you for the sights , due to the fact that the waterways have a strictly enforced frozen zone that are rather large. They may claim you will see the fireworks , and you may just do that but from how far away .

11th of June 2012 (Mon)	#25
M_Six Goldmember Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: East Central IL Posts: 2,045 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Heading to NYC for July 4th Tripods can be an issue in NYC. Believe me, I was just there and got tossed out of the Time Warner Center for setting up a tripod. I did some Googling and found lots of sites warning about the restrictions on tripods. You would think for the fireworks they would expect to see folks using tripods, but don't assume anything. Ask first. __________________ Mark J. Canon 7D Gripped\|Canon 6D Gripped\|S95\|FZ-18\|Rokinon 8mm f3.5, 14mm f2.8, and 35mm f1.4\|Tamron 17-50 f2.8 (non-VC)\|Canon 10-22mm f3.5-4.5\|40mm f2.8\|24-105mm f4L\|85mm f1.8\|135mm f2L\|70-300mm f4-5.6L\|400mm f5.6L\|430 EX II

16th of June 2012 (Sat)	#26
Bianchi Goldmember Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: USA Posts: 2,159 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Heading to NYC for July 4th Here's what U do. From Port Authority bus terminal, take the 165 or 166 bus to to Weekhawken N.J. Just on the otherside of the Lincoln tunnel across the river from NYC, Get off at Hamilton Plaza, on Blvd East, walk one block over to Hamilton Ave. Also called the Bluff. You will view the fireworks there from the Jersey side of the Hudson River and a beautiful view of the NY skyline.. __________________ My Gear 4 Sale 100-400 Lis nice sharp copy

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