The photographer stands 2 meters away from the weeping cherry blossoms. By squatting down and using a wide-angle lens (16-35mm) to shoot upwards, a dramatic effect of cascading flowers is created. Utilize the ancient temple window lattice or moon gate as a foreground to enhance the depth of the image. Equipment settings: The camera is set to aperture priority mode (f/2.8-f/5.6), with spot metering focused on the petals to prevent overexposure. For mobile phone users, use the "Night Mode" to capture backlit scenes, preserving details in the darker areas.

Xi’an Qinglong Temple – Waterfall of Hanging Cherry Blossoms in Front of Hall

The model stands on the steps at the corner of the building, with the camera positioned below the steps, adjusting the distance according to one's own focal length. With a 50mm prime lens at f1.8, maintain a distance of about 2-3 meters from the model. 1. Photography Poses: Encourage the model to strike beautiful poses, either standing or sitting on the steps for the shoot. 2. Travel Tips: ① Opening Hours: 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM, last entry at 5:00 PM; ② Shooting Time: Capture images on sunny days or during soft light hours, avoiding peak visitor times. 3. Photography Props: Oil paper umbrellas or fans. 4. Outfit Suggestions: Hanfu or other traditional attire, with colors that coordinate with the warm or contrasting colors of the architectural backdrop. 5. Additional Experience: Both the left and right corners of the building can be used for shooting, yielding excellent results from either side.

Xi’an Qinglong Temple – In Front of Steps

The photographer should position slightly below the model's line of sight, capturing from a slightly upward angle. Use the rule of thirds for composition, placing the model at the right one-third of the frame, with the left side balanced by leaves and courtyard architecture in the background. Additional suggestion: Opt for good weather conditions to achieve better results.

Xi’an Qinglong Temple – Tang-Style Courtyard

1. Photography Tip: The photographer shoots from a low angle with the model standing on a platform, with the temple's eaves and architecture in the background, emphasizing the grandeur of the buildings and the Tang Dynasty ambiance. It is recommended to use a standard lens to capture both the subject and the details of the background architecture. 2. Travel Tips: Admission is free. 3. Outfit Suggestions: It is recommended to wear traditional-style clothing for photos.

Qinglong Temple – With Platform by Ancient Yuanlou Building

The model stands near the pillar in the corridor, with the photographer positioned to the left front of the model, shooting at eye level using the rule of thirds composition. The model is positioned on the left third of the frame, with space on the right to include the corridor's pillars and background, enhancing the sense of depth in the image. Pose: The model stands sideways, back to the camera, with the head slightly tilted. Long hair and a ribbon fall naturally, adding a soft and classical atmosphere to the scene.

Xi’an Qinglong Temple – Corridor

The model stands on the steps, with the photographer's position slightly lower to capture the bamboo forest background and the ancient architecture roof, enhancing the ancient atmosphere. For shooting props: due to the dim light in the bamboo forest, it is best to bring along a fill light or flash.

Xi’an Qinglong Temple – Bamboo Path

The model stands next to the incense burner, with the photographer positioned directly in front of the model, shooting at a slightly low angle. Use a standard lens for the shot, with the model slightly below the center of the frame, the incense burner occupying the right side, and the stone stele on the left side. Suggested attire: Hanfu.

Xi’an Qinglong Temple – With Stele & Incense Burner

Photographer captures the scene from a low angle, using a mid-to-long focal length lens to include apricot blossom branches, ancient architecture, and trees in the frame. The ancient building is placed at the bottom of the image, ensuring that the apricot blossoms and the Blue Dragon Temple architecture overlap to enhance the depth of the scene. Travel Tips: Free admission, but reservations must be made in advance through the WeChat public account "Xi'an Blue Dragon Temple Site".

Xi’an Qinglong Temple – Apricot Blossom Ancient Building

The photographer stands under the tree, opting for a low-angle shot that captures the weeping willow branches and the blue sky as the main subjects of the frame, presenting an approximate 45-degree upward view, avoiding the cluttered background. Using diagonal composition, the picture's bottom right corner is framed by the eaves, with the willow branches extending from the bottom left to the top right, creating a sense of motion and depth in the image. With the blue sky as the backdrop, extraneous elements are avoided to highlight the graceful curves of the branches and the details of the flowers, while including the eaves in the bottom right corner to add a touch of traditional architecture. 1. Equipment settings: FujifilmXT3. 2. Additional suggestions: Shoot on a sunny day for better results.

Qinglong Temple – Weeping Willow

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Xi’an Qinglong Temple – With Steps & Yellow Leaves