Where to take awesome photos in the Salt Lake Valley
Salt Lake truly is a remarkably photogenic area, with rugged mountains in nearly every background, the mix of modern and eclectic buildings downtown, and a diverse range of greenery. If you take a step back and zero-in on those “icons” of the valley that tourists come to see, you too can take postcard-worthy pictures that you’ll be proud of.
1. Great Salt Lake Marina
If the only time you think about the Great Salt Lake is when the wind brings the briny stench into the valley, then you need to take a trip out there to explore the pristine beauty of this magnificent body of water. Just imagine snapping a photo of the sun setting over the water, with the ripples casting an eerie and beautiful iridescence.
The Great Salt Lake spans more than 2,000 square miles, and depending on the season you could see more than 250 species of birds, including migratory birds that you may not normally see otherwise.
The Great Salt Lake Marina is located at 1075 S. 13312 W., Magna
http://www.gslmarina.com/
2. Salt Lake City Library
A nearly 21-thousand square foot landmark in downtown Salt Lake City, the City Library is a five story, triangular building with incredible views in nearly every corner. The $65 million building was the creation of world-renowned architect Moshe Safdie, and includes an external staircase that takes visitors from the piazza to a beautiful rooftop garden that provides a spectacular backdrop of the Wasatch mountains. While there’s obviously no admission fee to get in to the library, if you park in the underground structure you should plan on bringing some extra change for parking.
The City Library is located at 210 E. 400 S., Salt Lake City.
http://www.slcpl.org/branches/view/Main+Library
3. White Memorial Chapel
The White Memorial Chapel at the Utah State Capitol is actually a recreation of a chapel built in 1883, and located on 2nd Avenue and A Street in Salt Lake City. The chapel was disassembled in 1973, and in 1976 it was rebuilt on land that was donated by the Utah State Legislature. The building that stands today uses the original benches, doors, Gothic windows and steeple.
While you can take exceptional photos around the grounds and inside the chapel, you can also schedule The White Memorial Chapel for a special event like a wedding or concert.
The White Chapel is located near 350 North State Street, Salt Lake City.
https://utahstatecapitol.utah.gov/index.php/scheduling/white-chapel
4. Metaphor: The Tree of Utah
Tree of Life / Tree of Utah
In the barren landscape of the Bonneville Salt Flats (which is also an incredible photo op in the Salt Lake area), the 87-foot sculpture named “Metaphor: The Tree of Utah” is just one of those incredibly odd things you need to see in person.
The brainchild of Swedish artist Karl Momen, this monolithic piece of art was constructed from 100 tons of rock, 255 tons of cement and 18,000 ceramic tiles. In the desolation of the Salt Flats, the “Swedish Meatballs” as this piece is colloquially called, stands as somewhat of a polarizing icon of the west desert.
The “tree” is located about 95 miles west of Salt Lake City, along I-80 near mile post 26.
http://www.utah.com/amusement/metaphor_tree.htm
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