Temple Bar Rainbow Exterior & Sign

This image is of the façade of the renowned Temple Bar. To get this view, park your car nearby and walk across the street. You can also take public transportation and then walk a short distance. By QLINE Streetcar: - Closest Station: Sproat St - Head northwest toward Sproat St - Turn left onto Sproat St - Turn right onto Park Ave - Turn left onto Temple St and follow the GPS coordinates Address: The Temple Bar, 2906 Cass Ave, Detroit, MI 48201

Although this location is suitable to photograph all year round, the weather in Michigan is more pleasant during warmer months. Visit in the winter if you want snow in the image.

All of these times are great to shoot it, it just comes down to preference of what kind of light you'd like to have. Anytime of the day is great to photograph the Temple Bar. It depends on your preference of light, but I shot this mid-day when the sun was directly on the exterior.

You may want to stand closer to the bar and photograph from the road. If you do this, be mindful of the traffic since it can be a busy road.

I suggest shooting from across the street to fully frame the exterior while creating a sense of symmetry by centering yourself in the middle of your shot.

Experiment with different focal lengths to find what suits you best! There can be many perspectives of the bar façade, so get creative.

Check out the inside of the bar! You may even recognize it — It's used as a regular setting for the Comedy Central TV show "Detroiters"!

Some of my favorite Detroit spots are also in the area. My recommendations are checking out Shinola (441 W Canfield St, Detroit, MI 48201) and Motor City Brewing Co (470 W Canfield St, Detroit, MI 48201).