Part of Brooklyn Brunch & Street Art
DUMBO Waterfront
About This Place
DUMBO (Down Under the Manhattan Bridge Overpass) offers one of the most photographed urban views in the world — the Manhattan Bridge framed between red-brick warehouse buildings on Washington Street, with the Empire State Building visible through the arch. The cobblestone streets and waterfront parks add to the atmosphere.
Where It Is
DUMBO - DUMBO, Brooklyn, NY
Things to Know
- Tips for this place
- Jane's Carousel in the park is worth a look even if you do not ride it — the glass pavilion is beautiful.
- The Washington Street viewpoint is extremely popular. Weekday afternoons are calmer than weekend crowds.
How to Capture It
- Capture tips
- For the classic bridge-framed shot on Washington Street, stand in the middle of the cobblestone road (watch for traffic) and shoot vertically. The waterfront at golden hour turns the entire Manhattan skyline into a warm silhouette.
Message from the creator
Emma
Everyone takes the bridge-through-the-buildings shot, and they should — it really is that good. But also walk down to Pebble Beach under the bridge for a completely different perspective of the Manhattan skyline.
DUMBO Waterfront
DUMBO (Down Under the Manhattan Bridge Overpass) offers one of the most photographed urban views in the world — the Manhattan Bridge framed between red-brick warehouse buildings on Washington Street, with the Empire State Building visible through the arch. The cobblestone streets and waterfront parks add to the atmosphere.