St John’s Church, Waterloo
Built in the 1820s as one of London's Waterloo churches, St John's is a striking Greek Revival structure with a bold colonnaded portico and a tall tower that photographs well against both blue skies and dramatic clouds. Shooting from across Waterloo Road gives you the full facade with the columns and tower together, while getting closer lets you isolate the architectural details like the capitals and stonework. A wide angle lens works well for the full building, though a short telephoto helps compress the columns and add drama. Overcast days are actually ideal here, as they eliminate harsh shadows in the deep portico and keep detail in the white stonework. Early morning gives you the quietest streets and the cleanest shots without parked cars or heavy foot traffic cluttering the foreground. The church is surrounded by busy roads, so a little patience for gaps in traffic makes a real difference. (London, England, United Kingdom)
