Hi, I will be taking the family for vacation to up-state New York during the first two weeks of August. I wouldn't really consider myself a landscape photographer and never having been to the area before I was looking for a bit of advice as to good spots for taking photos. I do realise that later in the year may be the more spectacular for the Fall foliage colours but this is the family holiday time!! As we are staying with my sister I can make time to go off and take photos without my wife and kids feeling left out
First question!! We will be travelling to Niagra falls, I was mainly wondering are there any insights by CR members that have visited? The cave of the winds sounds like it could be a fantastic photo op but do you have any recommendations for taking such photos? Same for the maid of the mist? I have a 5D3 and 4, 16-35f4, 24-70ii or should I just buy a waterproof compact for these shots? I would prefer the IQ of my own equipment...
Second question I have googled upon googled areas around the finger lakes (we are staying near to Syracuse with my sister) but personal recommendations by CR members for particular areas would be welcome. as I said before I don't really do landscapes but a bit of inspiration in a foreign (to me!!) country might help!!
Lastly New York city, as I said I have used Google and I sort of know where to look eg statue of Liberty, Ground zero memorial, but are there any restrictions I should be aware of? are any days quieter than others (weekdays vs weekend) I was also planning a quick visit to either B&H or Adorama but Saturdays seem to be out for both of them (yes I understand the religion thing). How much is sales tax in NYC google seems to give me different answers between 4 and 8.75% as I might save a few euros on the 70-200 I plan to buy at some point!!
So really what I am asking for is CR members insights into any and all of these areas bearing in mind that it is a family holiday, but that making time for photography is certainly an option.
My equipment is 5D4, 5D3, 60d. lenses 16-35f4, 24-70 f2.8ii, 100-400mk2, 100L 135L (I wasn't really planning on bringing the primes).
First question!! We will be travelling to Niagra falls, I was mainly wondering are there any insights by CR members that have visited? The cave of the winds sounds like it could be a fantastic photo op but do you have any recommendations for taking such photos? Same for the maid of the mist? I have a 5D3 and 4, 16-35f4, 24-70ii or should I just buy a waterproof compact for these shots? I would prefer the IQ of my own equipment...
Second question I have googled upon googled areas around the finger lakes (we are staying near to Syracuse with my sister) but personal recommendations by CR members for particular areas would be welcome. as I said before I don't really do landscapes but a bit of inspiration in a foreign (to me!!) country might help!!
Lastly New York city, as I said I have used Google and I sort of know where to look eg statue of Liberty, Ground zero memorial, but are there any restrictions I should be aware of? are any days quieter than others (weekdays vs weekend) I was also planning a quick visit to either B&H or Adorama but Saturdays seem to be out for both of them (yes I understand the religion thing). How much is sales tax in NYC google seems to give me different answers between 4 and 8.75% as I might save a few euros on the 70-200 I plan to buy at some point!!
So really what I am asking for is CR members insights into any and all of these areas bearing in mind that it is a family holiday, but that making time for photography is certainly an option.
My equipment is 5D4, 5D3, 60d. lenses 16-35f4, 24-70 f2.8ii, 100-400mk2, 100L 135L (I wasn't really planning on bringing the primes).