St. Stephen's Green Shopping Centre

The Victorian-style iron and glass roof of this shopping centre makes it one of Dublin's most underrated interior photography spots. The dramatic arched skylight spans the full length of the atrium, and shooting straight up from the ground floor gives you a striking symmetrical composition of geometric ironwork against the sky. You can also position yourself on one of the upper walkways to capture the layered balconies receding below you. Midday works best here since the overhead skylights need strong natural light to glow properly; overcast days tend to flatten the contrast in the metalwork. A wide-angle lens suits the grand scale of the interior, though a standard zoom gives you flexibility to isolate decorative details in the ironwork. The centre is open during regular shopping hours and entry is free, so you can revisit easily if the light is not cooperating. (Dublin, Ireland)