Französischer Dom, Lion Statue, Konzerthaus Steps from Gendarmenmarkt

The image of Französischer Dom and the Konzerthaus steps was taken facing north in Gendarmenmarkt in Berlin. To get this view, head to the stairs of the large central building (Schauspielhaus) in Gendarmenmarkt. From there, you'll see the lion statue and steps to your right, just outside of the Konzerthaus. Stand slightly to the right of the lion statue so the view of the cathedral is directly ahead of you. By subway: - Closest station: Bhf Hausvogteiplatz (via U2 line) - Head west on Taubenstraße - Turn right on Markgrafenstraße and the destination will be on your left

You can photograph this view of Französischer Dom & Konzerthaus steps during any month. If you'd like a scene with less people, I recommend visiting in the winter months.

For softer lighting like you see in my image, photograph the cathedral at sunset.

Make sure to incorporate the lion statue into the frame to add more depth and dimension to your photo.

Try to use the gray tiles on the ground as leading lines that will guide the eye to the main focal point: the cathedral.

Create an aesthetically pleasing image by keeping the lines of the architecture straight. If you need to, you can edit in post-processing to straighten the lines.

Explore the historic area in Gendarmenmarkt. Make sure to visit the statue of poet Friedrich Schiller in the center of the square. Schiller was famous for his writings in philosophy, the arts and history and he's well-known in Berlin.