Westminster Bridge View
Standing on Westminster Bridge puts you at one of London's most iconic vantage points, where the River Thames stretches out in both directions and the city's most recognizable landmarks frame every shot. Looking northwest from the bridge's midpoint, you get the Houses of Parliament and Big Ben filling the right side of your frame, with the curve of the Thames pulling the eye toward the city. Looking southeast, the London Eye dominates the skyline above the Queen's Walk. Blue hour and golden hour both reward you here, with the warm tones of Parliament reflecting off the water at sunset and the bridge lights adding drama after dark. A wide angle lens in the 16 to 24mm range handles the scale well, though a short telephoto lets you compress the Eye against the skyline. The bridge is busy with foot traffic throughout the day, so arrive early for cleaner compositions. (London, England, United Kingdom)
