Hotshot at the Imperial War Museum North

In Manchester the most nationally well known landmark building has to be the Imperial War Museum North designed by internationally-acclaimed architect, Daniel Libeskind.

The building is based on the concept of a globe shattered by war and conflict. Three of these shards form the building, representing earth, air and water. Certainly makes a different building whatever the concept. Shame it's overlooked by the Rank Hovis factory though.

These shots were taken from outside the Lowry Art Gallery and Theatre which is also known for its striking architecture, tying in with the War Museum by also being clad in aluminium.

It's certainly different taking photos in such a public place, so much time is spent waiting for everyone to get out of shot that it takes ages to take them. Trying to take a picture of a model car while you can see a family with a small boy heading your way tends to distract you from the job in hand.

Still, got the job done in the end. Hope everyone likes the pictures.