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Hi guys,

I need some advice. I've been meaning to take a night shot of the Toronto skyline with the traffic running in the image. Sorta, get the cars streaking while capturing the structures and the CN Tower.

I figured the Dufferin St. overpassing the Gardiner (link below) is a good spot. I haven't been there. I just happened to notice it while I was driving. Is there another place I can go to? I was planning on going after work and setting up around 8pm.

http://maps.google.com/?ll=43.634056,-7 ... 16&vpsrc=6

Much appreciated guys,
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how about the parking garage across from the habourfront centre -- and use an ultra wide angle lens
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other possibility is to shoot it in reverse -- meaning from the north looking downtown -- at the stairs looking down Spadina from Casa Loma.
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lxdesign wrote:
how about the parking garage across from the habourfront centre -- and use an ultra wide angle lens


lxdesign wrote:
other possibility is to shoot it in reverse -- meaning from the north looking downtown -- at the stairs looking down Spadina from Casa Loma.


Hmm...I never thought of trying a shot at parking garages. As for the Casa Loma...I'll have to Google map that. Last time I was there, I was only 12. I can barely remember what it's like. LOL! :lol:

Can you pls give me a link of where this parking garage may be at? I'm planning my route on Google. Thanks!
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No wait...I found the parking garage. It's nearly right across from the Skydome. Hopefully it's tall enough to see the Gardiner and traffic. :D
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If you know anyone who lives in CityPlace its probably a good bet:

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Park Hyatt rooftop bar is an option too:

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photo courtesy of http://www.flickr.com/photos/j_cooper/

Panorama bar (not too many streets visible it seems though):

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photo courtesy of http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickfarnhill/
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Oooh...I like the 1st and last images.
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Broadview Lofts if you can get on top of the building:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/seanrobichaud/2996687059/in/photostream/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/seanrobichaud/2997528838/in/photostream/
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BaRTiMuS wrote:
Broadview Lofts if you can get on top of the building:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/seanrobichaud/2996687059/in/photostream/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/seanrobichaud/2997528838/in/photostream/


Yeah I saw those. Not sure how I'm gonna get in but we'll see. Anyway...I'm off to downtown now!

Thanks for the tips!
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Hey BaRTiMuS,
if you're going to credit photos, atleast credit them to the right people.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/jimu/3819993788/


Toolz,
u can get a few ideas from my set.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/jimu/sets/72157605720748228/
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