St. Louis Union Station Hotel
The grand hall of St. Louis Union Station Hotel is one of the most dramatic interior spaces in the American Midwest, featuring soaring 65-foot barrel-vaulted ceilings covered in gold leaf that catch light in a way few architectural interiors can match. Position yourself near the center of the hall and shoot toward either end to take full advantage of the symmetry and depth, or get low to emphasize the scale of the arches above. A wide-angle lens in the 16-24mm range works best here; a tilt-shift lens is worth bringing if you have one. Midday light filtering through the windows creates a warm, ambient glow inside, and the space is accessible to non-guests as part of the hotel lobby. Visit on a weekday morning for fewer crowds and more freedom to compose without people in the frame. (St. Louis, Missouri, United States)
