Spiral Staircase in the Department of Environment and Energy Building

This image was taken inside the Department of Environment and Energy building, looking up toward the skylight. You can either drive or take public transportation to reach this location. Once inside the building, walk into the center of the foyer on the ground floor and then head up the stairs to shoot the staircase directly across from you. By public transportation: - Closest station: Wilhelmsburg S-Bahn station (via S3 & S31 lines) - Head west - Take the pedestrian overpass - Take the stairs into the main entrance of the building Address: Department of Environment and Energy Neuenfelder Str. 19, 21109 Hamburg, Germany

The spiral staircase in the building of the Department of Environment and Energy can be photographed during any month. Since it's an interior location, there won't be any seasonal changes.

You'll be able to find similar lighting conditions during the day.

This building is open to the public, but while you're there, please be respectful of the other visitors.

Take note of all the leading lines and details within this location in order to create a pleasing composition.

To incorporate the entire scene, I used a wide-angle lens. The wider your lens is, the more you'll be able to fit the skylight into your frame.

To counter the low-light levels inside the building, you could try shooting with a tripod.

Just south of the building is the Wilhelmsburg Island Park, a great place to visit with lots of activities to do, such as rainforest-like mist garden, various sports and exercise areas, five children's playgrounds, canoe rentals and a high ropes course.