The reason behind this question are photographs taken by friends of mine who recently visited London while on vacation they photographed some beautiful places sure to tempt anyone to schedule a visit. An interesting thing is that although these places are not regarded as famous tourist destinations, they are highly crowded throughout the year and considered to be the best places in London for walkthrough photography. Let us have an introduction to these destinations, so that we do not forget to visit them along with more famous destinations.
1. London Zoo
Lots of people consider visiting a zoo a waste of time, especially when they visit some new country or city. This is mainly because of the myth that the same kinds of animals and birds are found in all zoos around the world. However, visiting the London Zoo will definitely compel you to change your concept about zoos because here there are various species of animals found throughout the world. The most remarkable feature of the London Zoo is that the animals are kept in the same environment as their natural habitats.
2. Cambridge
Normally, Cambridge is recognized because of its renowned Cambridge University, qualifying for that University is the dream of many students. But, apart from this while roaming around this beautiful city you will find some fascinating picturesque views of beautiful places which grab your attention at first instance, compelling you to capture their every corner with your lenses. The actual name of Cambridge originated from “Grantabrycge” (referring to a bridge over the river). Along with this the city of Cambridge is also recognized for having the largest biomedical research institute across the world, named as Cambridge Biomedical Campus. Visiting Cambridge will be incomplete if you forget to visit English Martyrs Church, St. John’s College Chapel Tower and Chimney of Addenbrooke Hospital. Apart, from these interesting places of historical importance, the city is fortunate to be the birth place of renowned scholars in physics who have succeeded in receiving 29 Nobel Prices in physics.
3. Heathrow Airport London
What will be your reaction if someone suggests that you visit Heathrow Airport in London? Quite probably you will be surprised because normally airports are considered the base stop for aircrafts to land and take off. However, nowadays you can also find shops and cafeterias located in different airports. What sets apart Heathrow Airport from the others? Simply put, it’s the stunningly beautiful views of surrounding areas which fascinate commuters immediately.
4. Regent Street
When visiting the prestigious Regent Street in London, you will understand the reason behind its huge popularity. All day both natives and tourists crowd the street which is actually a huge market that includes renowned fashion stores. Regent Street was in fact the world’s first shopping street and is home to one of the biggest markets in London with various departmental stores, fashion stores, boutiques, shops, and businesses such as Lloyds TSB, Twitter, and Apple which will immediately capture your attention. Regent Street is visited by over 7.5 million tourists per year and over 20,000 people are employed there. Regent Street’s pedestrianized food quarters on Swallow Street and Heddon Street are the perfect spots to eat, drink, and relax.
The above-mentioned places are but a few to consider visiting. Besides these, one can have a great experience at Bond Street, Epping Forest, Ganton Street, Covent Garden, and many other places for photography during a walk through London where photography has a fresh angle. Featured photo credit: Moment Of Life via momentoflife.com
