Birmingham is a great place for photography, there are many pictures to be taken, in the old days you could point your camera at anything or anyone but times have changed so be careful always carry a I.D. card its not law but its very wise to carry one! Don't carry a bag full of equipment just one camera and one lens will do. You can always get good pictures of Selfridges, then there's the Bull in the Bull Ring then Gas St Basin is always worth a visit. Enjoy!