Royal Bank Plaza
Royal Bank Plaza is a landmark office complex in Toronto's financial district, made up of two angular towers clad in gold-tinted glass that catches and reflects light in ways that change dramatically throughout the day. The real draw for photographers is the reflective facade, which mirrors the surrounding skyline, clouds, and light in constantly shifting patterns. Shoot from street level looking upward to emphasize the angular geometry and the way the towers taper, or step back to Union Station's steps across Front Street for a wider composition that puts the towers in context. Late afternoon sun hits the gold glass with warm intensity, turning the whole building into a glowing surface worth exposing carefully to retain detail. A wide angle lens works well for dramatic distortion from close in, while a short telephoto lets you isolate reflections and abstract patterns from farther back. (Toronto, Ontario, Canada)
