Natural History Museum Ice Rink & Christmas Tree

The picture was taken on the west side of Exhibition Road, directly facing the ice rink in front of the Natural History Museum. By London Underground: - Closest Station: South Kensington (via Circle, District or Piccadilly) - Head northwest on Cromwell Pl until as it turns into Thurloe Pl - Take a left on Exhibition Rd and the ice rink will be on your left

Make sure to check online before visiting the Natural History Museum Ice Rink. Normally, the rink and Christmas tree will be there from November to January, but the dates change each year.

To get the warm glow of the sun peering through the trees, visit during sunset.

You can use a wide-angle lens (24mm) to capture the entire museum, ice rink and framing trees in your photo. The combination of these elements help create a dynamic image.

Try using the leaves as a natural way to frame your photo. You'll be able to see the leaves from where I stood, so use them to your advantage!

For a sense of symmetry, align the Christmas tree in the middle of your shot with the two museum towers (the front and the back) on either side.

Visit the Natural History Museum! There are so many things to see, but one of my favorites is the Blue Whale Model.

For a warm cup of coffee, head to Brown and Rosie (10-12 Exhibition Rd, Kensington). They offer all day breakfast, as well as lunch, too.