Westminster Castle,

This striking red sandstone castle sits on a hill in Westminster with sweeping views toward the Denver skyline, making it one of the more unexpected and dramatic architectural subjects along the Front Range. The turreted Victorian Gothic exterior photographs beautifully in warm golden hour light, when the red sandstone deepens in color and the towers cast long shadows across the facade. Shoot from the surrounding streets below to emphasize the castle's commanding hilltop position, or get closer to isolate the ornate stonework and arched windows with a short telephoto lens in the 70-135mm range. Morning light from the east catches the front facade well, while late afternoon light wraps around the structure nicely for side-lit detail shots. The building is privately owned by the Pillar of Fire Church, so stay on public roads and sidewalks for exterior shots; the elevated position means you can frame the castle against open sky or include distant mountain views to the west. (Westminster, Colorado, United States)