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I'm going up to London on Monday to meet up with some friends. I'm going to have some spare time between some shopping and meeting them in the evening, so I was planning on taking some photos, trouble is, it's been years since I've lived there, and I'm not sure where might be good for locations in the day.

Architecture and urban landscape suggestions would be much appreciated. I'm going to be fairly central, but can travel on the Tube.
 
I was at Canary Wharf on Sunday some stunning modern Architecture to be seen here, might be a bit busy during the week though.
 
Cheers, I was wondering about that. I will have a tripod so LE is a possibility, though I've heard security can get tetchy on private property.
 
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Cheers, I was wondering about that. I will have a tripod so LE is a possibility, though I've heard security can get tetchy on private property.
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You wouldn't get any peace if you were to use a tripod around Canary wharf Julian, security would be all over you.
I would suggest the City itself for architecture, around Old Spitalfields Market and Brick lane for more people orientated shots to add a few.
 
I found security friendly , had quite a chat with one of them but then I wasn't using a tripod and as I said it was a Sunday so no busy bankers about to trip over one,
 
Holborn has the law courts and an old church. You need to read up and prepare otherwise you won't get the best out of your visit. An ultra wide would be very useful.
 
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old bloke said:
I was at Canary Wharf on Sunday some stunning modern Architecture to be seen here, might be a bit busy during the week though.
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I was there last Thursday on a photowalk with Matt Granger and found CW to be one of the most soulless places on earth.
 
That's true :] I don't know why. I was there few weeks ago on Monday morning - a loads of space to park, and no people at all (I don't know why) - maybe it's because It is know a residential area rather then business and industry
I was doing my job, and realised " hey I can make some nice few pics - and I did it :D"
 
julianhj said:
I'm going up to London on Monday to meet up with some friends. I'm going to have some spare time between some shopping and meeting them in the evening, so I was planning on taking some photos, trouble is, it's been years since I've lived there, and I'm not sure where might be good for locations in the day.

Architecture and urban landscape suggestions would be much appreciated. I'm going to be fairly central, but can travel on the Tube.
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What i like to do when i go into London (just up the road from me) is to find the nice busy parts and then just walk down the side roads where you'll find lots of old buildings and all sorts of things going on that most people don't see because they are following everybody else. Try as many back streets as you can.
 
Cheers for the tips. I hadn't thought of back streets, so will certainly pay attention there. In terms of preparation time - I've not got much! I might give CW a miss.
 
I love doing street stuff in London. Fancy doing the shard in long exposure as well
 
I'm in London occasionally on business (there last week and back again this week) and always have an internal debate about where to go and what equipment to bring (I'm flying so tend to travel light but that can include a Nikon D800 plus one lens and my Manfrotto BeFree tripod). Previously photographed around Tower Bridge and Tower of London. Last week I spend a couple of hours along Bankside - nice area and includes the Millennium Bridge and the Globe Theatre, plus Borough Market. I'm noting these other suggestions with interest!
 
I frequently visit Canary Wharf in London and find it a great source of urban images. I've been both during the working week and at weekends but prefer the former when it has a greater buzz, particularly in the summer around lunchtime.
I would recommend you get a free permit from the information centre before you go. You can arrange for one online and can include permission to use a tripod. You will find security leave you alone once they know you have the permit and they will know that you are there from the ubiquitous CCTV cameras.
It has the advantage of plenty of eating places and decent toilets.
 
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