The first time I visited New York was back in 2006 armed with a Canon Rebel XT. I may post a few decent shots I got back then but I have learned much since that trip. These were taken in November. I was fortunate enough to get back in 2025 but I have yet to edit those photos…

NYC from the Bay. I found this G lens not to be very building friendly unless you shot from afar. It's an ultrawide lens that gives a fisheye vibe as you will see in some of the shots. Shot with a Sony a7c II // FE 12-24mm G @ 24mm f/4 ISO 50 - 1/400s.

I love bridges and NYC has so many... Shot with a Sony a7c II // FE 12-24mm G @ 24mm f/4 ISO 200 - 1/250s.

Manhattan Bridge from Pebble Beach. Shot with a Sony a7c II // FE 12-24mm G @ 19mm f/4 ISO 100 - 1/400s.

Manhattan Bridge muted. Shot with a Sony a7c II // FE 12-24mm G @ 24mm f/4 ISO 100 - 1/400s.

The Golden Bridge. Shot with a Sony a7c II // FE 12-24mm G @ 16mm f/4 ISO 100 - 1/320s.

Coming out of the woods... Shot with a Sony a7c II // FE 12-24mm G @ 24mm f/4 ISO 200 - 1/250s.

The Battle of the Bridges. Shot with a Sony a7c II // FE 12-24mm G @ 13mm f/4 ISO 200 - 1/400s.

The Brooklyn Bridge. Lookin' up! Shot with a Sony a7c II // FE 12-24mm G @ 12mm f/4 ISO 64 - 1/400s.

World Trade Center and its Oculus. Shot with a Sony a7c II // FE 12-24mm G @ 16mm f/4 ISO 160 - 1/400s.

Joe's Coffee Lounge. Shot with a Sony a7c II // FE 12-24mm G @ 14mm f/4 ISO 4000 - 1/160s.

Faux Book Wall... Shot with a Sony a7c II // FE 12-24mm G @ 18mm f/4 ISO 4000 - 1/400s.

On the High Line... Very cool place for photos if you can avoid the crowds. Shot with a Sony a7c II // FE 12-24mm G @ 24mm f/4 ISO 100 - 1/800s.

"The One Where" we saw the building from FRIENDS. Shot with a Sony a7c II // FE 12-24mm G @ 17mm f/4 ISO 250 - 1/800s.

The Sea Glass Carousel @ The Battery. Cool to see at night. Shot with a Sony a7c II // FE 12-24mm G @ 15mm f/4 ISO 6400 - 1/800s.

Watching the Colors Change. Shot with a Sony a7c II // FE 12-24mm G @ 24mm f/4 ISO 6400 - 1/800s.

Under the Sea. Shot with a Sony a7c II // FE 12-24mm G @ 13mm f/4 ISO 6400 - 1/800s.

The Amber Glow. Shot with a Sony a7c II // FE 12-24mm G @ 22mm f/4 ISO 6400 - 1/800s.

The Testimonial Gateway in B&W. Completed in 1908 to honor the 50th Wedding Anniversary of Albert and Eliza Smiley, founders of Mohonk Mountain House. Shot with a Sony a7c II // FE 12-24mm G @ 16mm f/4 ISO 400 - 1/200s.

The Road Leading Away... Shot with a Sony a7c II // FE 12-24mm G @ 16mm f/4 ISO 160 - 1/400s.

The Testimonial Gateway. New Paltz, NY. Shot with a Sony a7c II // FE 12-24mm G @ 14mm f/4 ISO 400 - 1/200s.

The Entryway. Shot with a Sony a7c II // FE 12-24mm G @ 24mm f/4 ISO 400 - 1/200s.

We were driving to meet up with some friends and lost them and just happened to come across this monument so I had to take photos! Shot with a Sony a7c II // FE 12-24mm G @ 18mm f/4 ISO 160 - 1/200s.

The Other Side of the Tunnel. Shot with a Sony a7c II // FE 12-24mm G @ 12mm f/4 ISO 400 - 1/200s.

Looking Towards the Tower. Shot with a Sony a7c II // FE 12-24mm G @ 12mm f/4 ISO 400 - 1/200s.

Blue Moon. Shot with a Sony a7c II // FE 70-300mm @ 70mm G OSS f/4.5 ISO 400 - 1/1600s.