Craig Reilly in London

I like to head into London just as it's waking up for the day. Watching the usually-bustling capital gradually come to life gives me a rare chance to capture the calm of this incredible city.

Getting the day off to a good start is very important for me. That means a healthy breakfast - usually avocado and poached eggs on toast at Pitfield Café. They also do a delicious fruit smoothie: great for setting me up for a long day behind the lens!

There are dozens of free museums and galleries in London, so I try my best to visit as many as I can. Not only are the exhibitions incredibly interesting, they're often great places to take photographs, like this one at White Cube.

London is definitely a fast-paced city, but it has a calmer, more relaxed side to it too. When I want to take a little time out, I head to the Barbican Centre, where brutalist architecture contrasts with the peaceful lake, gardens and fountains.

I head out for an early evening walk under the changing sky, with dark clouds jockeying for position against the fading sunlight. As any true Londoner knows, the weather here can change ten times a day. There's no use fighting it: we all just make sure to carry an umbrella in case of a sudden downpour.

After a busy day, I head home via the world's best public transportation system, the London Underground! Each station has its own atmosphere, making it easy to spot the popular local characters that add to the daily charm of London life.