The front of the Corn Palace faces directly west, so gets sunlight best in late afternoon and early evening. In late fall and winter the light also reaches the south side murals.
Due to it's location in a downtown area, angles to shoot the Corn Palace are somewhat limited. Far most common is the shot (below) from diagonally across Main Street on the corner in front of the drive in restaurant.
Finding other angles is a challenge, but using reflections in windows of the shops across the street can give an unusual look.
The practice of annually replacing the murals means there's almost always something different to shoot. Closeups of the clever designs of corncobs and grain make interesting patterns, sometimes with the birds feeding on the art.
Note - August and September are the months when the artwork is usually replaced, so expect to see scaffolding blocking the view as workers tear down the previous year's leftovers and apply the new corn. I think of it as another unique photo opportunity of workmen stapling corn to a building. Where else can you get that?
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