Skyscraper
This glass and steel tower in the heart of downtown Montreal rewards photographers who take time to explore its surroundings rather than just shooting straight up. Look for strong geometric compositions by positioning yourself close to the base and pointing your lens skyward, letting the converging lines of the facade create a dramatic vanishing point. A wide-angle lens in the 16-24mm range works well for these compressed, vertiginous perspectives, while a standard zoom lets you isolate reflections in the glass panels from farther back. Overcast days soften harsh shadows and bring out the cool tones in the facade, while blue hour adds depth and contrast as interior lights begin to glow against the darkening sky. The surrounding streets offer natural framing opportunities using neighboring buildings, and reflections in nearby glass facades can create layered, abstract compositions worth exploring. (Montreal, Quebec, Canada)
