Hoge Building
Rising from the corner of Second Avenue and Cherry Street in downtown Seattle, the Hoge Building is a striking 1911 skyscraper clad in tan brick and ornate terracotta detailing that rewards close inspection with your lens. The Beaux Arts and Second Renaissance Revival styling gives you strong vertical lines to work with, and the decorative facade elements pop beautifully in the soft, diffused light that Seattle's overcast skies naturally provide. Shoot from across Second Avenue to capture the full height and corner composition, or move in tight with a wide angle to emphasize the terracotta ornamentation at street level and the upper cornices. Early morning on a clear day gives you clean light before foot traffic builds, and a 24-50mm range handles most angles well here. Look up from the base for dramatic converging lines, or step back toward Cherry Street to include street-level context in your frame. (Seattle, Washington, United States)
