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Brussels HOHO Photography: Rooftop & Golden Hour

Use HOHO for elevated photography in Brussels: rooftops, angles, and golden hour timing.

2/2/2026
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Photographer capturing Brussels from the bus rooftop

Rooftop Triumph Arch

Top angles

  • Mont des Arts — Skyline terraces.
  • Grand Place — Façade details; shoot early/late.
  • Atomium — Spheres + reflections; try wide lenses.

Golden hour recipe

  1. Check sunset time.
  2. Ride HOHO to Mont des Arts ~45 min before.
  3. Shoot terraces; wait for city lights.

Use burst mode on rooftops; buses move, shots don’t need to be perfect.

Gear checklist

  • Wide + 50mm equivalents
  • Polarizer (optional)
  • Wipes for rain mist

Table: Spots vs. lenses

Spot Lens
Atomium Wide
Grand Place 35–50mm
Mont des Arts Wide or 35mm

Brussels rewards patience and timing — HOHO gets you there with ease.

Composition tricks

  • Use leading lines at Mont des Arts terraces.
  • Frame arches from rooftops; keep horizons level.
  • Shoot details at Grand Place with a 35–50mm.

Weather variations

  • Rain: chase reflections and saturated colors.
  • Cloudy: soft light for façades.
  • Sunny: watch harsh shadows at noon; pivot to museums.

Ethics & courtesy

  • Respect privacy; avoid intrusive close-ups.
  • Keep gear compact on busy rooftops.

About the Author

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Photography
Rooftop
Golden Hour
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