Same as by Paris, I would call this more a list of nice locations, and a real Top spots list will require more visits to London (hopefully soon :) ). So for now, here is a temporary list.
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Tower bridge
Of course this was my first destination, and probably is for most people. Taking photos on the bridge is great, just in the area around the bridge, don’t be surprise if you get stopped by security guards. I was twice in a mater of minutes :) I would really suggest having a small tabletop tripod and a clamp as a backup, just so you can get the shots you want.
City hall area
This area is really close to the Tower bridge, and also give a great view of it. Again there is a big chance that you may be stopped by security guards (if you use a tripod) in this area, but that haven’t happened to me. Again a tabletop tripod could be real help in this area.
Westminster bridge
Surprisingly no security guards here, and a really nice view of the bridge and from the bridge. Also great spot for early morning, if you want to get a passing buss in from of the Westminster palace.
London Eye
Another spot where you should be prepared for security guards or police to stop you (that is a recurring theme in London, btw.). Still the view of the London Eye is great and the lights on the nearby trees are there all the time.
Leadenhall Market
As all the other spots are outdoor, I’m including one that is indoor. The market is only partially indoor, but the architecture is just stunning and looks wonderful. It’s a little harder to find in the middle of a very modern area, but really worth it.
There are of course many more (Canary wharf, Piccadilly circus, Westminster cathedral….), and I hope to update this list again
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Great Updates Miroslav! I think that a good alternative to the more traditional table tipods (and that can be used on rails and others not so usual surfaces) is the Gorillapod. And of couse the size of a DLSR is something that always gets some attention too, but I think that the new smaller Mirrorless Full Frame cameras (as the Sony A7R) still have many points to improve.
Yes there are :) I used to have a GorrilaPod (the Dslr zoom) but the joints cracked, so instead I use a clamp or a tabletop tripod now. They work quite well mostly :)
What is this I read about police and security guards stopping tripod usage? I would never think that the use of a tripod is prohibited in public. Is this common? :O
In London yes. I got stopped twice in a mater of minutes. Haven’t happened to me in any other Europe city, or any other UK city, just in London. And it’s mostly security guards, police should not top you.
Thank you, I will keep that in mind. :)
The reason for the security guards is that the South Bank in London is private property therefore the land owners can stop the use of drones and tripods