The West Front of Wells Cathedral

This image was taken in front of The West Front of Wells Cathedral, which is in the small city of Wells. The easiest way to get here is by car, but you can also take a bus. If you're traveling by car, I recommend parking in the lot that's south of the building (51.209417, -2.645282). Reference the GPS coordinates and you'll see the exact spot where I stood to capture this image, facing east. By bus: - Closest stop: HSBC Bank (via 67, 173, 174, 376 Mendip Explorer or 683 buses) - Head northeast toward The West Front Address: Wells Cathedral Cathedral Green, Wells BA5 2UE, United Kingdom

In the summer and fall, the lawn will be green outside of The West Front of Wells Cathedral.

Morning, midday or late afternoon on a cloudy day will produce similar lighting conditions. If it's too bright out, your image could be overexposed, so a cloudy day will be better.

Look for symmetry by placing the cathedral in the center of your shot. To help you achieve a balanced image, use the main door to guide you.

This area is busy. I suggest waiting for a few people to walk through your frame (it won't take long!) so you can include a human element, as well as a sense of scale.

Stand far enough back where you can capture the entire façade of The West Front, but not too far where you miss out on photographing the details in the architecture.

Nearby, Vicars' Close is claimed to be the oldest purely residential street.

Frome is another lovely town to see in the area. It's about a 30-minute drive from Wells and is home to the original Somerset Market Town, which is a centuries-old market that attracts visitors from all over the world.