Brian Carson’s study of 320 Bay Street focuses on the verticality and ornamental strength of this 18-floor Art Deco tower. Constructed between 1928 and 1930, the building stands as a designated Heritage Property, its limestone and granite surfaces rendered here in deep, silver-toned blacks and whites. By utilizing Silver EFEX Pro for the conversion, the artist highlights the interplay between the sharp architectural lines and the natural weathering of the structure.

The composition relies on the specific capabilities of a Sigma 17-70mm lens to frame the building’s upper reaches against the sky, creating a sense of permanence amidst the shifting urban environment. This 2015 photograph avoids the clutter of the street, instead inviting a close reading of the diverse building structures that define Toronto’s historical skyline. The resulting image is a quiet meditation on how light clings to the recesses and carvings of a landmark that has anchored the city for nearly a century.