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I am a landscape photographer based in London and the current UK Landscape Photographer of the Year. I love traveling to spectacular places and photographing big mountainscapes or endless dark skies. But I have always lived in big cities.

Throughout the years, I have learned to appreciate green urban spaces. When I moved to London, it was no exception. Most people don't know that London is one of the greenest cities in the world. Almost 40% of the city is public green spaces! Most London parks are free, well-maintained, and have excellent access to facilities.

London is a famous tourist destination, but most tourists don't realize that spring is one of the best times to visit the capital. London is home to a versatile collection of flowers from all over the globe. Here are some of the best places in London to capture the best spring blooms.

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23 Reasons Why You Should Visit London During Spring

Parakeets are most active during the morning so aim for sunrise. Use a large focal length and the wide aperture to create a Bokeh effect. This will result in a blurry background and a dreamy look.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Gorgeous green idian ringneck! Part of the parakeet family <3

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23 Reasons Why You Should Visit London During Spring

Almost half of the world's population of bluebells grows in the UK. It's no surprise that they are pretty popular in London and England. Chalet Wood has to be the place to go for Londoners. Be careful; native bluebells are fragile. Avoid picking or walking on them.

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23 Reasons Why You Should Visit London During Spring

Cheery blossoms can be pretty delicious! Green parakeets are frequently spotted in different London parks feeding on the buds during the early hours of the day.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I had no idea England has wild parakeets. I thought they were strictly tropical birds.

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23 Reasons Why You Should Visit London During Spring

Daffodils can also be photographed with the Elizabeth Tower, commonly known as Big Ben. You'll find them on the opposite side of the River Thames. Use the focus stacking technique to get the flowers and the tower in focus by taking and blending multiple photos with different focus distances.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This implies a different geography/city layout than what is present. I find this photo a bit surreal for that reason.

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23 Reasons Why You Should Visit London During Spring

The most famous cherry blossoms trees in London are probably the ones in Greenwich Park. Walking around the Ranger's House, you'll find a stunning path with pink sakura.

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23 Reasons Why You Should Visit London During Spring

Red telephone booths are one of Britain's cultural icons. There are several red boxes around London; a few have sakura trees nearby.

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23 Reasons Why You Should Visit London During Spring

Not all cherry blossoms are pink. For the white sakura lovers, head to London Eye. You will be pleasantly surprised!

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23 Reasons Why You Should Visit London During Spring

Wisteria pergolas are a delight to watch and photograph. You can find these hidden gems inside a few parks around town; Peckham Rye Park is one of the most popular.

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23 Reasons Why You Should Visit London During Spring

Every May, the #wisteriahysteria hashtag takes over social media. Wisteria sets Londoners off in a frenzy. Cascades of purple and blue can be seen in different residential areas such as South Kensington, Notting Hill, and Chelsea. Be respectful and avoid disturbing residents and locals.

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23 Reasons Why You Should Visit London During Spring

Last but not least, you have to pay a visit to Kew Gardens during spring. The Royal Botanic Gardens have more than 15,000 species of plants. If you are looking for a particular flower, I'll bet you'll find it there!

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23 Reasons Why You Should Visit London During Spring

Greenwich Park's cherry blossoms path also has black garden benches that you can use for your compositions.

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23 Reasons Why You Should Visit London During Spring

If you are a fan of sakura avenues, add Battersea Park to your list. You will encounter a beautiful wooden gazebo at the end of Cherry Tree Avenue.

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23 Reasons Why You Should Visit London During Spring

Isabella Plantation is an explosion of colors during late April/early May. This area of Richmond Park is a labyrinth of azaleas and rhododendrons where you can get easily and happily lost.

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23 Reasons Why You Should Visit London During Spring

Magnolia trees are a sight to behold! If you head to Notting Hill, you'll find many of them. The colorful houses near the Portobelo Market offer a fun background for your photos

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I love all types of magnolia trees but my favorite are the very large ones with the large creamy white flowers.

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23 Reasons Why You Should Visit London During Spring

Tulips are among the most colorful spring flowers. You can photograph perfectly designed tulip beds inside the appropriately called Holland Park.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I love the black tulips that begin about 3 rows back into the red/orange tulips. The black are gorgeous and really stand out in this bed.

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23 Reasons Why You Should Visit London During Spring

The Garden Avenue in Reagent's Park is picture-perfect with its Victorian design and elegant fountains. During springtime, you can walk underneath arches of pink cherry blossoms.

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Mir Adwari
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Used to work 5 mins from Regents Park and sometimes conducted staff meetings there! Definitely improves morale!

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23 Reasons Why You Should Visit London During Spring

Tower Bridge is one of London's favorite landmarks. The trees surrounding the bridge can offer great photo opportunities when in bloom.

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Marion Friedl
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My brother made a poster out of one of his photos from the Tower Bridge that he´d taken there when our beloved mom (+ 01/14/21 from Corona at the retirement home) and he´d visited London in the 1990s. He´s a hobby photographer.

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23 Reasons Why You Should Visit London During Spring

Use the streams as leading lines and the S-curves from the bushes to improve your compositions.

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23 Reasons Why You Should Visit London During Spring

You can also find tulips in the gardens surrounding the iconic St. Paul's Cathedral. Place your camera close to the ground to get a low perspective. This angle allows you to get the cathedral and tulips in the same frame.

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23 Reasons Why You Should Visit London During Spring

Spring in London usually starts with yellow carpets of daffodils. You can enjoy this spectacular display of colour in St. James's Park and Green Park. The first one offers views of the London Eye.

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23 Reasons Why You Should Visit London During Spring

Nothing says spring like cherry blossoms, and London has plenty of them! Some of the first trees to bloom are located inside St. James's Park. Photograph them immediately before sunset or after sunrise during the golden hour for the best light.

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23 Reasons Why You Should Visit London During Spring

Look up and play with different vantage points. Magnolias look great against a blue sky, so take advantage of clear or partly cloudy days.

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23 Reasons Why You Should Visit London During Spring

Notting Hill is one of the most popular locations during springtime. In addition to magnolias, you can also find cherry blossoms all over the neighborhood.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

EVERYONE OF THESE PICS. ARE ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL! THANK YOU FOR SHARING!

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