Natural History Museum Earth Hall Globe Escalator

This photo was taken from the second floor of the Earth Hall, looking toward the Globe Escalator. After you've entered the side entrance of the museum from Exhibition Road (not from Cromwell Rd, which is the main entrance) follow the signs that lead to Earth Hall. Take the escalator up and then head to the opposite side of the hall near the gems. From there, you'll have this perspective of the Globe Escalator. By London Underground: - Closest Station: South Kensington (via Piccadilly, District or South Kensington lines) - Head east on Thurloe St toward Exhibition Rd - Turn left onto Exhibition Rd and the museum will be on your left Address: Natural History Museum, Cromwell Rd, South Kensington, London SW7 5BD, United Kingdom

The Earth Hall Globe Escalator in the Natural History Museum can be photographed during any month of the year.

As long as there's some light coming through the roof, you'll be able to visit anytime of the day to capture similar conditions. I think it's best to go right when the museum opens so you don't have to deal with a long queue.

I used an extremely wide-angle lens (12mm) for this shot, but you should be okay with a 16mm or even 24mm lens. The wider the better, so you can capture as much of the escalator as possible.

Tripods are not allowed here. Instead, I recommend resting your camera on the balustrade for stability. Just make sure it's secured to your wrist before taking your photos.

Symmetry is key at this location. Align yourself so the globe is directly in front of you and then snap away.

I highly recommend visiting the rest of museum. It's a must to see the massive blue whale skeleton called "Hope" in Hintze Hall. I took a photo there that's in the app, too, so make sure to check it out!

Head directly north from the Natural History Museum and you'll find the Royal Albert Hall before reaching Hyde Park, which is the largest Park in London.

If you head east from the museum, you'll find the Victoria & Albert Museum. This museum is home to historical exhibitions and permanent decorative arts collections, with a design shop and ornate cafe where you can grab a bite to eat.