2. Take a stroll through Brooklyn Bridge Park, from the south end towards the Brooklyn Bridge. There are walkways, benches and a lot of lovely scenery for you to enjoy as you take the pictures. Right beside the bridge is a "viewing platform" where a lot of people will be be, whether they are taking a selfie or armed with a professional camera, fancy lense and tripod. 

3. Timing is everything! This includes being patient and waiting around. I suggest beginning your photography adventure at least half an hour before the sun is due to set. Whenever I plan on taking pictures of skylines, I check the sunset times and manage my time around that. This is great because you end up with a variety of photos, ranging from day to night, with minimal wait time. 

4. If you're like me and don't fancy carrying a tripod with you, find something to stabilise your camera with. Whether it is your elbow propped against your own torso or a railing, it will improve your photos when the sun begins to set and everything darkens around you. At the aforementioned viewing platform, I placed my camera on the railing and managed to get some nice shots! Just make sure you have your camera secure around your neck or wrist, because unlike some of the daredevils I saw, I do not want to drop my camera into the water. 

5. Learn the settings on your camera beforehand. Chances are there are many things you can alter to improve your photos. On my Canon 1100D, I like to shoot in the "creative auto" mode, where I can easily control settings. Educate yourself on shutterspeed and aperture, even if it is a quick Google. I learnt my lesson when I got to the viewing deck and was faced with the prospect of capturing this dazzling skyline without much knowledge of the settings on my camera. I had a quick play around and was in luck, but I feel like I could have taken even better pictures if I had better knowledge of my camera.

Have fun!

Kathy xxx