One of the highlights of our trip was a 30 minute helicopter flight over Manhattan. It's worth taking note of where the flight departs from when you go to book it, as some of the more popular ones take off from out New Jersey, which can be pretty awkward to get to. The flight we booked took off from the East River, just a 10 minute walk from the financial district. It was so well organised, and the friendly pilot delivered an excellent commentary, as we flew over everything from the Liberty Island and Central Park to Harlem and the Bronx.

These photographs were taken with the Fujifilm X-T5, the incredible Fujinon XF23mm f/1.4 R LM WR and my Kase Wolverine circular polariser.

Equipment used

Camera

Fujifilm X-T5

Lens

Fujinon XF23mm f/1.4 R LM WR

Filters

Kase Wolverine Magnetic

 

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About the photographer

I'm Alex Nichol. I'm an amateur photographer from the North of England. For me, photography is a way to share what I love most about the world. That includes everything, from family and friends, to wild animals and breathtaking places... or maybe just how the sun twinkles on a weed in my back garden. It's all fair game.

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