London by Smartphone concentrates on photo locations for capturing iconic shots of the most famous sights in the city, and also some less well-known locations that nevertheless offer excellent photographic opportunities. The second main element of the book details walks around the city that can easily be incorporated into a London city break. Each photo spot has clear what3words references for getting to the required location and where to stand when you get there. It also provides background information about the photo subjects, lists nearby refreshments options and other notable attractions in the vicinity. Some of the top photo sights include Buckingham Palace, Big Ben, the Houses of Parliament, the Tower of London, Tower Bridge, St. Paul's Cathedral and Trafalgar Square. The hidden sights show a different side to the city – these include the quirky Hardy Tree, the thought-provoking Postman's Park, the aquatic Little Venice, and the street art of the Leake Street Arches.
The walks covered in the book (complete with distances and estimated number of steps) are:
• Jubilee Loop Walk
• Thames Walk
• Hyde Park Walk
• Monopoly Walk
• Spitalfields and Whitechapel Walk
Getting the best out of a smartphone camera is also looked at, so readers can take the best photos possible, feel confident using their smartphone camera, and concentrate all their attention on the photo subjects.
