New York City feels magical in the fall. Golden leaves against red brick, warm sunlight on historic brownstones, reflections shimmering beneath our bridges, and autumn leaves blanketing our streets give them an entirely new character.
Now it’s your turn to capture that magic! Share your favorite fall photos of the City’s historic places and landmarks, and help us celebrate the beauty that makes New York, New York.
The winner will receive a $100 Best Buy gift card.
How to enter:
- Take a photo of a New York City landmark or historic place this fall (remember: buildings within historic districts are indeed landmarks).
- Submit up to 5 photos by email to photos@nylandmarks.org with the subject: Landmark Fall Photo Contest. Each photo may be up to 2 MB.
- All image files must be labeled and include your name, the name of the landmark (if known), and the location, i.e., (Your Name Central Park Manhattan).
- Tell us why this place matters to you. (optional)
- All submissions must be received by November 15, 2026, 8 pm EST.
Contest Rules
The top photos will be chosen by the Conservancy staff for the “Best Fall Photo Contest” and will be shared on our Facebook and Instagram pages by November 16.
Public voting will be open on both platforms until November 18, 10 am EST. The winning photo, based on the most “likes” received, will be announced on the Conservancy’s Facebook and Instagram pages on November 19.
The Fall Photo Contest is not sponsored, endorsed, or administered by, or associated with, Facebook, Instagram, or any other social media used throughout the contest. The Conservancy reserves the right to edit or reject submissions.
By entering the contest, participants certify that the image(s) are their own.
Entrants agree that photos submitted can be used by The New York Landmarks Conservancy for social media posts, emails, and printed publications.
PHOTO ENTRY LIMIT: You may submit a total of up to 5 photos per person. So choose your best photos.
Submissions will not be accepted once the deadline lapses.
Happy photographing! Good Luck!!!