Not so much culturally-oriented - the following are commercial tours:
NYC by Night Photo TourSaturday, Aug 4 8:30p to 11:00p
http://www.citifari.com/Join citifari's professional New York City photographers for a compact and exclusive 2-1/2 hour tour. Take unique pictures of New York City and learn to use all the features of your photo equipment at night. Our guides have diligently scouted the most unique vantage points for many of the city's famous landmarks - all for your benefit.
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NYC: the UPshot Rockefeller CenterMonday, Aug 13 9:00a to 11:30a
at St. Patricks Cathedral, New York, NY
PRICE: $120
PHONE: (718) 268-9634
http://newyorkcityphotosafari.comOn the UPshot safari you begin at St. Patrick's Cathedral with its magnificent Gothic architecture and then on to Rockefeller Center where you will photograph the beautiful Art Deco that makes the Center so unique. The Center is also the home of Radio City Music Hall and Rockefeller Plaza . Towards the end, you will take a ride up 70 stories to the Top of the Rock, which offers the best above ground views of both the Empire State Building and Central Park.
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Night Photography at Times SquareWednesday, Aug 15 8:00p to 10:00p
at Times Square, New York, NY
PRICE: $120
PHONE: (718) 268-9634
http://newyorkcityphotosafari.comThis safari takes place mostly at Times Square; you will better understand issues related to taking pictures in low light conditions (ie. night photography). You will learn how flash and long exposure works and how to use a combination of both long exposure and flash to create an image. You will also learn how to take great pictures WITHOUT using a flash.
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Bridge Photography: A Tour and WorkshopSunday, Aug 19 10:30a to 1:30p
at New York Transit Museum, Brooklyn, NY
PRICE: $50 Non-Members, $35 Members
http://www.nycharities.org/events/Event ... ?ETID=5007Our summer exhibition of Antonio Masi’s bridge watercolors inspires this hybrid tour / tutorial led by professional photographer Ben Russell. Following a visit to our exhibition The Golden Age of Bridges, we’ll travel to nearby DUMBO to capture on film our personal impressions of the towering Brooklyn and Manhattan bridges. Participants must provide their own camera equipment.