Central Park in the snow

For today, the weather forecast predicted the worst possible weather for photography: ‘an overcast day with more snowfall.’ Last night, I had the question: “What will I do on an overcast day with snow?” I hoped that I would get some nice shots in Central Park, between the snow storms and by leaving the overcast sky out of the picture. When I left the hotel, I got this shot which pictures the Queensboro bridge at an overcast day. When you look at the phone booth on the right, you know how much snow fell since last evening.


I had to walk a few blocks from the subway station to Central Park. To my surprise the sun broke through the clouds.


The cab drivers on Park Avenue were less lucky because after they stopped at a traffic lights, on an icy slope in Park Avenue. Their rear-wheel drive Ford Crown Victorias wouldn’t move from their spot.


The photography guide mentioned a boat pond, which was frozen of course.


While I was walking towards Central Park, I already noticed many parents with children and sledges (or the modern plastic version) walking in the same direction.


I was not the only one walking in the park. The photo below pictures the well known ‘Mall’ in Central Park.


I could always start my own postcard business.


In Central Park there is an ice skating rink too.


This guy was making quite some money.


After walking for a few hours through Central, it was about time to go to the next photo opportunity. I wanted to shoot the Brooklyn Bridge at sunset (i.e. the golden hour). When you’re not a Civil engineer, I understand that you skip the remaining of this post.




The cable is this picture is a hanger cable of the Brooklyn Bridge, while the Manhattan Bridge, another Cable stayed bridge, is out of focus.






From the Brooklyn Heights, you also have a nice view on the Statue of Liberty.