Thurlow St View
This narrow gap between buildings on Thurlow Street frames a compressed canyon of glass towers that showcases downtown Vancouver's dramatic vertical growth. Position yourself in the middle of the street or on the sidewalk and shoot straight down the corridor to emphasize the towering scale of the skyscrapers rising above you; a wide angle lens in the 16 to 24mm range works well for exaggerating the converging lines as they reach skyward. Overcast days are surprisingly effective here, softening reflections on the glass facades and keeping contrast manageable, while blue hour adds a glow to the lit windows against a deep sky. Watch for traffic if you step into the road for a centered composition. The mix of older low-rise structures tucked against sleek modern towers gives you natural foreground interest without needing to search for it. (Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada)
