LA City Hall Reflection Location
The shallow reflecting pool outside Los Angeles City Hall gives you a clean mirror image of one of the city's most iconic Art Deco towers, with the white facade and tiered crown doubling perfectly in the still water. Position yourself low and close to the water's edge to maximize the reflection and compress the gap between the real structure and its mirror image; a wide-angle lens in the 16-24mm range works well for capturing both the tower and its reflection in a single frame. Blue hour is the sweet spot here, when the sky holds a deep indigo tone and the building's exterior lights come on, creating a balanced exposure between sky and artificial light. The pool can develop ripples on windy days, so arrive early in the evening before foot traffic picks up. The location sits along the Main Street side of City Hall and is easily accessible on foot. (Los Angeles, California, United States)
