Holy Transfiguration Russian Orthodox Church
This striking Russian Orthodox church in Los Angeles's Little Armenia neighborhood features the classic onion domes and ornate Byzantine architecture that make it stand out dramatically against the Southern California sky. The golden domes catch light beautifully, especially in the warm hours after sunrise or before sunset when the metal glows against a blue sky. Shoot from across Fernwood Avenue to fit the full facade and domes into your frame; a moderate telephoto lens in the 50-85mm range helps compress the architecture and isolate the domes against the sky. Getting low and angling upward emphasizes the verticality of the structure, while a wider lens works well if you want to include the surrounding neighborhood for context. Midday light can be harsh but works if you are after sharp architectural detail. The street is quiet enough to set up a tripod without much interference. (Los Angeles, California, United States)
