Lillywhites view of Piccadilly Circus

The image was taken inside the publicly accessible Lillywhites sportswear store in Piccadilly Circus. To get this view, enter Lillywhites, then immediately upon entering, you'll see some staircases on your left. Head up the stairs to the 5th floor and look for the window on your right which will overlook Piccadilly Circus. By London Underground: - Closest station: Piccadilly Circus Station (via Bakerloo or Piccadilly line) - Walk east on Coventry St/A4 towards Piccadilly - Cross the road - Turn left onto Piccadilly and the destination will be on your left Address: Lilywhites, 24-36 Regent St, St. James's, London SW1Y 4QF, UK

You can photograph this view of Piccadilly Circus during any month of the year.

I prefer to photograph this view at night, as you'll be able to capture the glow from the giant billboards outside. However, photographing at night also means you'll need a longer exposure time — but you can't use a tripod here. Instead, bump up the ISO.

If security sees you using a tripod, they will ask you to leave. Security will also ask you to leave if you spend too long by the window. You can tell them you're there for an Instagram shot and there shouldn't be too much of a problem, but if there is, be respectful and leave the store.

To avoid reflections from the windows, use a lens skirt and/or a polarizer.

As you're shooting through the glass, the windows can get really dirty. Make sure you're not focusing on the foreground (glass) and instead focus on the background. Be prepared to do some clean up in post-processing.

Piccadilly Circus is near many of London's most famous theaters. After grabbing a bite to eat at one of the restaurants in the area, check out a show!