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Location
This is the south side of the Thames in London which is a redeveloped area of modern office buildings. In the foreground is the city office for the London Mayor and in the background Tower Bridge.Time
I took this around mid day.Lighting
What made this photo stand out for me was the area of thin clouds which were brighter.Equipment
I used a Canon 650D with a Canon kit10-12mm lens at 12mm, aperture f8 and speed of 1/200.Inspiration
Tower Bridge has been shot from every angle, me included, and to honest it is difficult to get a great shot on its own. I've always struggle to get a foreground that provides a good composition. I was drawn to the curves of the Mayors office and the surrounding square and the juxtaposition of the two just worked so well.Editing
I used light room to brighten some of the light areas to add more contrast.In my camera bag
At present I rely on three lenses, a Sigma 17-50mm, Canon 10-18mm and Canon 18-135mm. My camera is a Canon 700D.Feedback
This photo is an example of what a little practice and basic equipment can do. I am pretty much self-taught through books, magazines and you tube videos and use low budget equipment. This was one of many shots I took that day from different positions. Just kept moving around trying out different views. Tower bridge was my main point of interest but I was looking for something in the foreground to make the composition. I just kept walking around trying different shots. what caught my eye here was the curve of the wall and city hall.