location-photo
camera
len
Nikon D750
Nikon AF-S FX NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8E ED Lens
Shutter Speed
1/250 sec
Aperture
f/2.8
Focal Length
70mm
ISO
200

The Scoop at More London view of Tower Bridge

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@greatarsenal
At this sunken outdoor amphitheater along the River Thames, grab a model and make this spectacular riverside spot your personal stage — and with the Tower Bridge as your backdrop, this location is truly one of a kind!

Plan

Overview

Skill level

Easy
Accessbility
Public Location

Hours

Anytime

Fee

Free

Pack

  • Telephoto lens (70mm)
  • Model

How to get there

N51° 30' 18.3924"W0° 04' 45.0516"
The photo was taken at the amphitheater at The Scoop at More London, facing east toward Tower Bridge. Coming from London Bridge (Tooley Street), walk east and then turn left at More London Place. Pass all of the shops and cafes until you reach the water fountains. Continue to walk further down, making sure you don't pass the City Hall building. The Scoop at More London is situated just by the side of City Hall. By London Underground: - Closest Station: Tower Bridge (via Jubilee or Northern)

Tips

When to go

Best season

All months

Best time

Morning, Mid-day, Late afternoon
Summer will have the best outdoor weather conditions, but you can photograph The Scoop at More London during any month of the year. I recommend checking out the amphitheater's events calendar. Open-air musical performances are available in July, theatre productions in August and movie screenings in September, so make sure to check that there won't be an event when you're there to take photos.
Visit this place in the early morning when there won't be an event or people around to interfere with your shot. The lighting will depend on the season, but generally morning light is best.

Field tips

Face the Tower Bridge when taking this shot to get an iconic London landmark as your backdrop. A telephoto lens (70mm) will help make the distant bridge more prominent in your frame.
You can also try shooting from the bottom of the amphitheater to incorporate more of the stairs.
Have your model experiment with different postures and poses. The fluid movement of the subject will contrast nicely against the more rigid architecture.

Current weather

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Blue Hour

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Sunrise

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Golden Hour

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Sunset

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Do nearby

Check out the different events that this amphitheater hosts. Most are free, just come early to secure a spot!
If you're looking to explore nature, check out the Potters Fields Park.

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