Photo by Xi’an Kunming Pool – Stone Whale

Xi’an Kunming Pool – Stone Whale

Photo by Xi’an Kunming Pool – Floral Letter Installation

Xi’an Kunming Pool – Floral Letter Installation

The photographer stands below the building and uses a low-angle shot, positioning the eaves as the main subject on the left third of the frame, with the wind chimes naturally adorning the right side. By employing diagonal composition, the slanting lines of the eaves extend and guide the viewer's gaze towards the wind chimes, enhancing the sense of movement. The background is intentionally left with only a clear sky to highlight the texture of the roof tiles and the details of the wind chimes.

Kunming Pool – Traditional Eaves & Wind Chimes

Using the rule of thirds composition, place the model at the right third of the frame, and include multiple layers of product display in the window on the left to enhance the balance and atmosphere of the scene. The model stands sideways, gently pulling the red rope of the window with her right hand, with a natural smile on her profile face, adding a sense of interaction. A flat shooting angle is used to highlight the integration of the subject and the window display.

Kunming Pool – Red Display Window

Use a flat angle with the sculpture at the center of the frame, leaving white space on both sides for the blue sky to enhance the sense of balance. Include the white cloud-patterned base and some background trees and water to enrich the environmental layers and highlight the three-dimensional effect of the sculpture against the expansive background.

Kunming Pool – Bird Sculpture

Use the cute designs of cartoon animal sculptures to incorporate the surrounding green grass and zoo environment into the frame. Experiment with various character positions: close-ups focusing on faces + hand interaction details to highlight expressions and adorable atmosphere; medium shots capturing full bodies + the entirety of the sculptures to tell "human-pet interaction" stories; long shots including the trees and grass of the zoo to enrich the visual layers. Switch between flexible shooting angles, low-angle upward shots (place the phone on the ground and shoot upwards) to show the cuteness of the sculptures and the characters; high-angle downward shots (stand on steps / hold the camera high) to showcase the interesting composition of people next to the sculptures. Choose simple, light-colored or contrasting outfits that echo the colors of the sculptures for better pictures, such as light blue, bright yellow tops, which are highly compatible.

Xi’an Qinling Wildlife Park – Cartoon Animal Sculptures

The model stands by the railing near the water, with the photographer shooting at eye level, placing the person in the center of the frame using central composition, including the foreground railing, water surface, and distant pavilion architecture in the shot, enhancing the sense of environmental hierarchy. The model holds the balloon string with both hands and smiles naturally, adding a sense of liveliness to the image.

Kunming Lake – Dock Railing, Water & Pavilion Shot

Photo by Kunming Pool – Large Sculpture Group & Greenery

Kunming Pool – Large Sculpture Group & Greenery

The subject is positioned on the left side of the frame, with a sign included on the right to balance the composition. The shot is taken at an eye-level angle, capturing the sunset over the lake, grasslands, and the sign, enhancing the overall atmosphere. The model stands sideways, with the right hand gently resting on the yellow flower decoration of the sign, in a natural pose that emphasizes the sense of interaction.

Kunming Pool – Photo with Signboard & Lake

The photographer employs a low-angle shot to accentuate the grandeur of the large sculpture, using a central composition with the model positioned in the middle of the frame, arms outstretched and head tilted back, creating an interaction with the sculpture behind. This enhances the liveliness of the image. The framing includes the model in the foreground, the complete sculpture in the middle ground, and a blue sky background, with the retention of square ground elements to add a sense of place. It is recommended to use a wide-angle/1x phone lens for shooting. Travel Tips: Open from 06:30 to 23:00.

Kunming Pool – Photo with Large Human Sculptures & Plaza