Laura Margesin Captures Golden Hour at Statue of Liberty

Cityscape In Golden Light

Laura Margesin, the Austria-born model-turned-influencer, treated her followers to a classic tourist moment this week. In a new Instagram carousel, she posted four striking images of herself at the Statue of Liberty during sunset. In her caption—”Mandatory tourist photo⚡️🗽🌞 #nyc #newyork #usa #travel #sunset #goldenhour #statueofliberty”—Margesin blends emoji flair with travel hashtags to underscore her New York arrival and perfect timing under the evening glow.

Framing The Moment

Each photo captures a slightly different angle: Margesin’s silhouette against the torch’s torchlight, the landmark’s copper-green patina under a pink-tinged sky, and the Manhattan skyline laid out behind her. The final shot pulls back to include Liberty Island’s walkways, where a few fellow tourists appear as tiny dots in the warm haze. No filters or fancy edits are needed—Margesin lets New York’s natural light do the talking.

“This spot never gets old,” she commented in Stories, tagging @nycgo and @statueellisnps for context. Her timing couldn’t be more on point: summer evenings in New York City extend long after 8 p.m., offering a prolonged golden hour that elevates any snapshot into an almost cinematic frame.

From Coast To Coast

While New York is the latest stop on Margesin’s U.S. itinerary, it’s far from her first American photo diary. In April, she shared an expansive post titled “A love letter to Cali💌💫,” mapping out a road trip from Ragged Point to Yosemite and Death Valley. That carousel (Instagram link: https://www.instagram.com/p/DJZ6HNNvz_y/) collected thousands of likes and comments praising her eye for landscape composition and wanderlust spirit.

Her California series leaned heavily on natural backdrops—rugged cliffs, desert floors, pine forests—while her NYC shots lean urban. Yet the throughline is unmistakable: Margesin uses light and location to tell a story. Whether it’s the Pacific Coast Highway or the Hudson River at dusk, she frames each image as a visual poem.

A Growing Travel Portfolio

Margesin’s feed reflects a transition from fashion-focused content to travel storytelling. Early posts emphasized styled shoots—editorial frames photographed by Gerd Eder, hair and makeup by Tanja Schuster, styling by Nadia Tn—set in studio or luxury locales. Over the past year, her account has shifted outdoors, channeling both haute couture and honest exploration. Her 1.2 million followers now expect a mix of wardrobe details alongside wanderlust inspiration.

Engagement rates stay high: her sunset selfies often outpace studio snaps by 20% in likes and comments. Fans praise her candid approach, leaving remarks like “NYC suits you!” and “I can almost feel that breeze.” Some even ask for location guides or tips on catching the perfect sunset hour in major cities.

Tourist Photo, Elevated

Margesin’s self-deprecating caption—”Mandatory tourist photo”—nods to the fact that iconic landmarks are Instagram staples. Yet her execution distinguishes itself through meticulous composition and an evident appreciation for local culture. By tagging official accounts (@nycgo, @statueellisnps) and including multiple frames, she balances authenticity with savvy influencer tactics.

Travel experts note that micro-influencers and mid-tier creators like Margesin often deliver better ROI for tourism boards because their followings are highly engaged. In recent interviews, NYC & Company representatives have spotlighted Margesin’s post in promotional round-ups, praising how she blends personal narrative with destination marketing.

Margesin has hinted at upcoming city stops—followers speculate London, Tokyo, or Rio—thanks to cryptic plane-boarding Stories and luggage shots. Regardless of where she lands next, her latest New York sunset series cements her reputation as a globe-trotting storyteller who knows how to strike when the light is right.

With each new upload, the line between tourist snapshot and editorial image blurs. And in Laura Margesin’s hands, even a “mandatory” photo becomes an invitation to see the world in full color—and full sun.

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