Big Ben View
Parliament Square offers one of London's most iconic compositions, placing the Elizabeth Tower (commonly known as Big Ben) behind a row of national flags that line the square's perimeter. The flags act as natural foreground interest and give depth to what could otherwise be a flat architectural shot. Position yourself along the north or west edges of the square to align the flags with the tower, and experiment with a short telephoto in the 70-135mm range to compress the scene and make the tower feel more imposing. Early morning on weekdays gives you the cleanest shots with minimal foot traffic and softer light; midday sun can be harsh but works if you are going for bold contrast. The area is fully pedestrianized on the square's garden side, so you have room to move and adjust your framing without fighting traffic. (London, England, United Kingdom)
