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Curving gracefully over the neck of the Pond at 59th Street, Gapstow is one of the iconic bridges of Central Park. It is the second bridge on the site. The first, a much more elaborate wood and iron bridge, designed by Jacob Wrey Mould, deteriorated and was replaced in 1896. The bridge offers postcard views of the surrounding cityscape. Facing south, you can see the famed Plaza Hotel and distinctive New York skyscrapers rising from above the park's trees. Look southward in the winter and you'll see Wollman Rink's twirling skaters; in the warmer months you'll see the colorful amusements of Victorian Gardens.
This location requires minimal route exploration. Select the green “View Map” tab to view this location on Google maps. Enter your starting point for detailed driving directions. Download a free copy of the Four Factors of Filter Highlight Photography in PDF format by selecting the “ebook download” tab above. This 37 page guide covers how to take a single image and apply minor manipulations that will help you produce consistent reproducible results. You will also learn the processes of camera set-up, image editing, and advance scouting techniques used by professional photographer Christian James. Free park maps, tide reports, ebooks and additional information can be found under the Maps and Resource tab located in the black bar at the top of the screen. The best time to photograph this locations is late night. Nikon D3x 14-24mm Lens @ 15mm f8@ 6 seconds ISO 500 Exposure Value 0.0 with a 3 Stop (0.9) Soft-Step Spilt ND Filter. 1/25/14 8:30 p.m. Editing Info: Shadow +3% Brightness +15%.
