Centre Hospitalier de l'Université de Montréal (CHUM) View
Perched on an upper floor of the CHUM hospital complex, this viewpoint gives you a sweeping elevated look across central Montreal, with the Jacques Cartier Bridge stretching across the Saint Lawrence River in the middle distance. The combination of dense urban rooftops in the foreground and the iconic bridge as an anchor point makes for a compelling layered cityscape. Shoot with a telephoto lens in the 70-200mm range to compress the scene and pull the bridge closer to the city fabric. The best light comes at golden hour, when warm tones wash across the rooftops and the bridge catches the late sun; blue hour is equally strong as city lights begin to emerge. Access is through the hospital's public areas, so dress casually and be respectful of the clinical environment. Position yourself close to the glass for clean shots without reflections. (Montreal, Quebec, Canada)
