The Great Hall in Royal Courts of Justice

The image was taken in the Great Hall inside The Royal Courts of Justice building. Once you enter the hall of the building, locate the large balcony on the first floor at the far end of the room. Then, take any sets of stairs to the first floor and follow the corridor around to this balcony view. From here, you'll see where I stood to take this photograph. Please note that this is a private location and is only open to the public during Open House weekend. For more information, check out: https://openhouselondon.org.uk. By London Underground System: - Closest Station: Temple Station (via Circle or District line) - Head north toward Temple Pl - Turn left onto Temple Pl - Turn right onto Arundel St - Slight right to stay on Arundel St - Turn right onto Strand/A4 - Turn left onto Clement's Inn - Clement's Inn turns right and becomes Grange Ct - Turn right onto Carey St and the destination will be on your right Address: The Royal Courts of Justice, Strand, Holborn, London WC2A 2LL

The Royal Courts of Justice are working law courts and therefore they don't allow photography during working hours. The only time members of the public can take photos is during the annual Open House London weekend. This takes place mid-September every year and the Great Hall is regularly featured as part of the program. https://openhouselondon.org.uk/

This magnificent space is best captured during the day when the natural light streams through the windows, accentuating all of the beautiful textures of this architectural gem. Direct sunlight is also a plus, so go during mid-day for the best lighting.

Consider using a tripod and doing a long exposure — especially if there are a lot of people in the hall. You can set up the tripod on the stone ledge for a stable surface.

I recommend using a Neutral Density filter to help you reach longer shutter speeds without overexposing the images.

Try positioning yourself right in the middle of the balcony to capture a perfectly symmetrical shot.

Make sure to angle your camera straight so that the columns are vertical and you can use the floor as leading lines to the bottom corners of the hall.

If you like old British pubs, then walk east along Strand/Fleet Street.

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