New York City: Shooting It Like a Pro

For some of the best views of Manhattan, Heinemann recommends renting a boat from the Loeb Boathouse in Central Park. You can rent boats March through October, weather permitting. Naturally, it helps to bring friends along — they not only provide good company, but they can also row and serve as excellent foreground material.

• 1. Central Park Lake
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