
Top angles
- Mont des Arts — Skyline terraces.
- Grand Place — Façade details; shoot early/late.
- Atomium — Spheres + reflections; try wide lenses.
Golden hour recipe
- Check sunset time.
- Ride HOHO to Mont des Arts ~45 min before.
- Shoot terraces; wait for city lights.
Use burst mode on rooftops; buses move, shots don’t need to be perfect.
Gear checklist
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.