Philip Johnson and John Burgee's 1976 twin trapezoidal towers — two black skyscrapers separated by a ten-foot slot. A landmark of postmodern architecture and a striking downtown geometry shot.
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Photo: Agsftw
Creator notes
What works here
Stand directly below the slot on Milam St and shoot straight up — the towers nearly touch. Late afternoon side-light defines the dark facets. A wide lens exaggerates the lean.
Practical
Plan the shoot
Best time
Late afternoon for raking light on the dark towers
Lighting
The black towers read as a silhouette at midday; facets show at golden hour.
