Køge Nord Station

Køge Nord Station is a uniquely photogenic piece of infrastructure in addition to being a bustling train station. The centrepiece is a covered footbridge that snakes over, parking lots, lanes of motorway and the rail lines. Its aluminum tube has open viewpoints at either end circled by warm oak. The flared opening is an amazing spot to experiment with leading lines and architectural photography. There is plenty of space in the plaza below to set up your gear and shoot upward so the funnel fills the frame against the sky. Inside is a different mood entirely, letting you switch to a more bustling, urban photography style. The long north wall is all windowa that give a 180° view over the tracks and traffic. The south wall is all oak slats and built-in benches that helps keeps the light soft and even along the tube. You canwalk the full length exploring shooting angles. The gentle curve of the tube acts as amazing leading line and pulls your eye through the receding wood. Because the open glass faces north, harsh sun never blasts straight in, which keeps the interior workable through most of the day. Dusk is the ideal time to arrive. The lit interior glows through that round mouth against a darkening sky. Since it is a constantly running trail station on the Copenhagen line, getting here is easy. You will have to navigate crowds at certain points during the day, so getting there early or staying late into the evening gives you the most space to set up. There are free park-and-ride lots sit on both the north and south sides of the station. Plus you don't need a ticket to just to walk the bridge and photograph it. Bring a wide lens and give yourself time on both levels. (Køge, Zealand, Denmark)