New York City’s Brooklyn Bridge Park At Sunset

The Story

I can’t begin to tell you how much I enjoy photographing Brooklyn Bridge Park. And just when I think there is nothing left for me to capture — this image calls to me. Where am I specifically? Pier 1 — north of the Brooklyn Bridge. And what is interesting about my time at Brooklyn Bridge Park — is that I have never traveled south of Pier 1. Well, that is not entirely true. Last summer my family and I walked from Pier 6 – Pier 1.

But I think I only took one photograph — and it was not very good :-)

Over the past year Piers 2 – 6 have received a great of work. The City of New York is building-out this part of the Brooklyn shore. Pier 6 now has a huge soccer field. Around Pier 2 there is a public pool. And the remaining piers are being worked on as I write this post. Needless to say when construction is complete this entire section will be a very nice recreational are.

But if you do nothing else but hangout at Brooklyn Bridge Park — you will be very happy you did. But bring family, friends or lovers. The Park is best enjoyed with those you love.

Technical Mumbo Jumbo

• Camera: Nikon D5000
• Lens: Sigma 24-70 f/2.8
• Tripod: None
• Exposure: 1/1000 sec at f/8.0
• Focal Length: 24 mm
• ISO Speed Rating: 100
• Flash: None
• 1 Exposure
• Location: Brooklyn Bridge Park, Brooklyn, NY
• Hardware: 23″ HP TouchSmart 610-1180qd
• Software: Lightroom 4.3
• Coffee: Au Bon Pain — Hazelnut