Standish Street & 20th Street Intersection view of The Ambassador Bridge

I took this image of the Ambassador Bridge on top of a large asphalt pile at the intersection of Standish Street and 20th Street. Arrive at Standish Street and you'll see the open field next to an abandoned building. Pull over on the dirt road and then climb up to the top of the pile. You'll have the perfect elevated view, looking southwest toward the bridge. Reference satellite mode for context.

The view looks better when the trees are full of leaves and color. I suggest visiting this vantage point of the Ambassador Bridge from late spring to summer so you can capture the vibrant color of the green foliage.

The view looks great at all times, but you don't want to be there in the dark. Visit from morning to late afternoon for the best lightning conditions. Try to avoid coming here at night since there aren't any lights around and it becomes very dark after sunset.

Be mindful of your surroundings and make sure to lock your car if you drive!

You'll need to climb up a rocky pile of asphalt to capture this photo. Though it's not difficult, you'll need to be prepared with the right shoes.

The Ambassador Bridge is far off in the distance so make sure to bring a telephoto lens (70-200mm) to get a clear image of the architecture.

Experiment with different perspectives. I chose to frame the bridge in between a gap in the tree-line.

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