Canon EOS-1DX Mark II
Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L ll USM Lens
Shutter Speed
1/2500 sec
Aperture
f/4.5
Focal Length
35mm
ISO
200
Montgomery St & Green St Intersection view of Transamerica Pyramid
@robbydurler
For a balanced view of the San Francisco skyline and the iconic Transamerica building, head to the intersection of Montgomery St and Green St. With a picture-perfect San Francisco cityscape in the background, you will have complete flexibility to compose your foreground. I’d recommend practicing product photography, especially using dynamic colors that will pop.
Plan
Overview
Skill level
Easy
Accessbility
Public Location
Hours
Anytime
Fee
Free
Pack
- Wide-angle lens (35mm)
- Model
How to get there
N37° 48' 00.3924"W122° 24' 15.372"
I photographed the featured image at the intersection of Montgomery St and Green St, facing south. There’s parking nearby.
Tips
When to go
Best season
All months
Best time
Late afternoon
All months of the year are suitable to photograph the Transamerica building from this location.
Visit in the late-afternoon for optimal sunlight. As the sun sets in that general area on North Beach, good light will illuminate your subject.
Field tips
Be careful — you’ll be standing in the middle of the street! I actually laid on my belly to laser focus on my model’s shoes, which was the key emphasis of my image.
By using a wide-angle lens (35mm) you’ll be able to compose the Victorian homes on the right side of your frame, as well as the Transamerica building rising in the left.
Pay attention to how you balance your subject with the road and skyline.
This is a great location for product photography and capturing the San Francisco skyline in the background.
Current weather
San Francisco, California
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Blue Hour
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Sunrise
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Golden Hour
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Sunset
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Do nearby
You’re in the heart of North Beach, so go hit a slice of pizza at Golden Boy!
Address:
Golden Boy Pizza, 542 Green St, San Francisco, CA 94133
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