location-photo
camera
len
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

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@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

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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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