Manhattan at Night — Black & White Cityscape Fine Art Photography Print | Richard H Knight

Manhattan at Night — From the DUMBO Shoreline, Brooklyn

Photographed from the shoreline at DUMBO, Brooklyn, this night-time image captures the Manhattan skyline in its most characteristic form — towers with internal lights causing reflections in the waters of the East River, the city's energy distilled into a single frame. The vantage point is one of the most celebrated in New York photography, but the image earns its place through the quality of the light, the stillness of the water, and the precision of the exposure.

Shot on a tripod-mounted Nikon D800 with a 70–200mm lens at 70mm — a 3-second exposure at f/4 and ISO 100 — the long exposure smooths the river's surface and enhances the reflections of light. The bright glow of the city lights against the dense black of the night sky produces a tonal range that is both dramatic and refined.

At 24×36″, the individual buildings, their lights, and reflections become fully legible — a print that rewards extended viewing. The cityscape palette transitions naturally from contemporary urban interiors to boardrooms and hospitality spaces seeking a statement piece with genuine presence.

Available in three gallery-quality configurations:

• Giclée Print on Metal: a black-and-white giclée print on Hahnemühle Fine Art Pearl paper mounted on ALDibond in a 0.4″ profile black Art Box Frame, in sizes up to 24×36″.
• Print under Acrylic on Metal: a black-and-white silver halide print sealed under matte acrylic on metal in a 1″ profile black Art Box Frame, in sizes up to 24×36″.
• Fine Art Paper Print: a black-and-white photo print on Ilford Baryta paper at 16×24″, supplied unframed for your choice of presentation.

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Perfect for:

Contemporary & urban interiors · Corporate offices & boardrooms · New York collectors & city lovers · Hotel lobbies & hospitality spaces