One King Street West
One King Street West is a striking architectural subject in Toronto's financial district, where a soaring modern glass tower rises directly from the preserved Dominion Bank Building, a Edwardian-era stone structure dating to 1914. The contrast between the ornate heritage facade and the sleek contemporary tower above makes for a compelling composition, especially when you position yourself across the street to capture both elements in a single frame. Shoot from street level looking up to emphasize the dramatic vertical tension between old and new, or step back further along King Street to use the surrounding canyon of buildings as leading lines. Early morning gives you softer light and far fewer pedestrians blocking the foreground. A wide angle lens in the 16 to 24mm range works well for capturing the full height, while a tilt-shift can help manage converging verticals if you have one available. (Toronto, Ontario, Canada)
