I sort of feel you're splitting hairs. By your definition, the Grand Canyon isn't a photo op... it's not ground level and you can't touch it.
To me, a photo op is literally that... an opportunity for an interesting photo. So if it's eye catching in some way, why can't a facade be a photo op? Isn't that practically the point of that new giant minion they just built? Who cares if it's not at ground level and you can't stand next to it?