Barton Arcade Interior

The photo was taken inside Barton Arcade on the second story of the shopping complex looking east toward Barton Square. To get this view point, enter the building through Barton Arcade or Barton Square and then make your way up to the second story. By Northern Train: - Closest Station: Salford Central - Head southeast on New Bailey St/A34 toward Browncross St and then continue to follow A34 - Turn left onto Deansgate/A56 - Turn right onto Barton Arcade and the destination will be on your right Address: Barton Arcade, 48 Barton Square, Manchester M3 2BH

Since it's an interior shot, you can photograph Barton Arcade year round, regardless of the month.

For similar lighting conditions, visit the shopping center during anytime of the day.

Make sure to bring along a wide-angle lens (14mm) so that you can capture all of the intricacies of the architecture, above and below you.

Try to use the handrails as leading lines to draw viewers into your picture.

This structure is great to experiment with and it can be captured from a number of angles. Explore the stairs and different levels of the complex — get creative!

Enjoy all of the shops that Barton Arcade has to offer! And with the architecture dating back to the early 1870s, it's an area that's rich in history.