23. Parking Garages

Parking garages may be one of the most overlooked resources for photographers shooting in the city. They are tall, which means no distracting trees or power lines in the background. They are free to use, as long as you aren’t parking there, and they provide you with an up-close and personal view of nearby buildings, which is my favorite aspect (Figure 23.1).

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Figure 23.1 Downtown parking garages are probably one of the most overlooked resources for the urban photographer. No matter which of your city’s garages you choose, you will almost certainly be afforded a fantastic view of the surrounding buildings. This image was shot ...

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