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Next to Big Ben, Tower Bridge is one of the most recognisable structures in London. This suspension bridge was completed in 1894 and spans the Thames. Many people confuse it with London Bridge, which is far less impressive. The Public Programme exhibitions – Shirin Neshat: Land of Dreams and Close Enough: Robert Capa – both attracted a large audience and were a definite highlight for public and press alike. The red telephone box– There are plenty of these scattered across London. A popular one for selfies is found near Westminster Palace. If you’re feeling adventurous you can visit Kingston to see a sculpture of these famous red boxes. PHOTOGRAPING LONDON is the definitive photo-location and visitor guidebook to London, invaluable to both visitors and locals alike.”
Use variety– Think about the types of photos you’ll be taking. It’s best to get a balance. Try and take a mix of portraits, landscapes, detail photos and some more creative concepts. Borough Market has a very photogenic wrought iron roof. That’s one of the big reasons why photographers enjoy coming here. Other Notable MarketsThis was a relative newcomer to the London skyline at the turn of the millennium. Now it’s beginning to feel like part of the furniture. The weaving tunnels on some northern line stations make great subjects for photography. Likewise the newest section of the Jubilee line has some great locations to photograph. As interesting as those photos can be, there are other overlooked sights nearby that you may want to explore as well. Right across from the Natural History Museum is another of London’s large free to enter spaces: the Victoria and Albert museum. This contains a number of artefacts from around the world, as well as from Britain itself. The entrance hall, whilst not as spectacular as the NHM’s, still contains an impressively large glass tube sculpture suspended over the help desk – the Rotunda Chandelier. If you have a wideangle or fisheye lens, this can make a great shot from a number of angles. There is also a gallery on the same level as the chandelier which can be explored as well as the ground level. NIKON D750 + 8mm f/3.5 @ 8mm, ISO 400, 1/50, f/8.0 Be aware you’ll not be allowed to bring a tripod into the building. No tripod realistically means you’ll need to photograph from the viewing gallery during the day. When we discovered that we could have a unique foodie experience on a refurbished British bus, we immediately booked a table. I’m sure you’ve heard about Brigit’s Bakery: they make delicious cakes and savory sandwiches in London and Bath.
A tripod . Whether it’s to stabilise your video or take an awesome landscape shot, a portable tripod is essential. Leadenhall market is particularly eye-catching. But it doesn’t have the same street photography potential as Borough Market. The inside of the bus is decorated with pink flowers and super-cute tables. During the tour you will be served a lot of tiny cakes, cupcakes, savory sandwiches, salmon blinis and muffins. Beyond this angle there are other photos you can take in other parts of the museum. Not all parts of the museum are open to photography so take care what you photograph. Other Museums and GalleriesLondon is a huge sprawling city. It will take you a bare minimum of five days to properly explore it as a photographer. Having a list of photographs and locations to work from will help focus your mind. This will give you the best results. You may notice as you read this post that all the photos have a common grey, almost monochromatic look to them. This was a deliberate choice I made to keep the images consistent but also show that London can still look great in what most consider bad light. London gets cloudy. I mean, like, all the time and anyone who visits the city has a pretty good chance of experiencing this pretty dull weather for themselves. So when heading out with your camera, you have to keep an open mind as to the style of the photos you will likely walk away with and instead of being put off or unmotivated, try to embrace the weather, seek out some interesting shapes and lines and let the darker clouds give your photos a sense of mood rather than let them defeat your inspiration.
Okay, technically the Shard isn’t in the City of London, as it’s on the South bank. However, the best place to photograph it is from the pretty Lovat Lane, which is in the city! This little street is full of cobblestones and old-fashioned lanterns and is a unique frame for the modern skyscraper. Add some creativity– The London Eye makes an ideal subject for zoom burst photos. Use a zoom lens to zoom into the central area of the wheel, and then zoom out to create the photo.Piccadilly Circus is a road junction at London’s West End. Built to connect Regent Street with Piccadilly, it has become also a place for those who love Harry Potter. As an alternative to this, why not experience history firsthand and take a walk around the old historic City of London? During the week, it is a hive of activity, as many blue-chip companies have their offices here, with sandwich shops and restaurants on every corner. During the weekend, however, it completely shuts down, and the square mile becomes a photography playground. It is an ironically peaceful place at this time, with far fewer people on the streets and plenty of parks and gardens to explore, as well as a section of Thames path with views of London Bridge, Tower Bridge and HMS Belfast. There are many old buildings and churches, including one that was bombed in World War II and has been converted into a beautiful park, as well as the infamous and imposing Tower of London. This all contrasts with the steel and glass of the many uniquely designed skyscrapers in the area like 30 St Mary Axe and 20 Fenchurch Street, making for some huge potential, especially for those interested in architecture or history. NIKON D7100 + 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5 @ 13mm, ISO 1600, 1/8, f/14.0 Yes, you can. There are no rules that prevent the use of tripods but as the location can get busy during the day and into the evenings, you should choose your spot carefully to avoid it being bumped into by other people. How do you find the location? Chinatown is easy to explore on foot, as it’s a relatively small area and some streets are pedestrianised. You will find streets and buildings richly decorated with Chinese symbols like dragons and red lanterns, that give an insight into Chinese culture and religion.
Head straight up to the 72 nd floor and take your photos from here; the lower viewing gallery is double-glazed and will give you reflections. Tripods aren’t allowed, so you’ll need to find somewhere to prop it. St Paul’s Cathedral I mean… it’s like killing two birds with one stone! The B-Bakery tour is perfect for a girl’s getaway! Brigit’s Bakery Bus Take the underground line from Temple to Victoria and then take the over ground-line to Battersea Park Rail station. Battersea Park is a large park, that is worth exploring, but because you’re taking photos, head straight to the Peace Pagoda – a large Buddhist monument built on the banks of the Thames River. The contrast of the Buddhist architecture and English park makes for an interesting subject.
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The building also makes a great focal point in a cityscape photo of the tower itself. And with a worm’s eye-view you can get some interesting creative photos of the tower as well. Your loadout will depend a great deal on the type of photography you’re planning on. However, some essentials that you should have in your camera bag include:
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