Hope the Blue Whale Skeleton, Hintze Hall Natural History Museum (staircase railing)

This photo was taken from the top of the stairs in the Hintze Hall main entrance of the Natural History Museum (Green Zone). After you've entered the main entrance of the museum from Exhibition Road, follow the signs that lead to Hintze Hall (Green Zone). Walk the length of the hall and up the grand staircase near the statue of Charles Darwin. Once on the first floor where the Charles Darwin Statue is, walk to the left toward the end of the hall that you entered from. Here, you'll find the staircase, which will have a view of Hope the Blue Whale Skeleton. 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 staircase railing view of Hope the Blue Whale Skeleton in Hintze Hall at the Natural History Museum can be photographed during any month of the year. To avoid large crowds, I recommend avoiding the holiday seasons.

For similar lighting conditions, visit on a cloudy day. When it's overcast outside, you'll find a nice balance between the ambient light coming through the skylights and the illuminated interior lighting.

Make sure to stand directly in line with the handrail to get it centered in the image.

Shooting with a wide-angle lens will allow you to capture the scale of this room. The hall is enormous and with a wider perspective, you'll be able to emphasize the architecture and space.

Try to get close to the handrail and shoot at the widest aperture to throw it out of focus.

If you're struggling with stability, you can rest your camera on the railing.

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 walk 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.