Photo by Shanghai Chenshan Botanical Garden - Colorful Flower Sea and Architecture Framed with Forested Hills

Shanghai Chenshan Botanical Garden - Colorful Flower Sea and Architecture Framed with Forested Hills

The model is bending and gesturing in a sea of flowers, while the photographer stands a bit further away, maintaining a level shooting angle. It is recommended to use the rule of thirds for composition.

Shanghai Chenshan Botanical Garden - Flower Sea

Photo by Chen Shan Botanical Garden - Small Bridge

Chen Shan Botanical Garden - Small Bridge

The photographer is on the left bank of the small river, using a standard lens and a ground-level eye view to naturally capture the meandering river and the surrounding landscape. The different colors and shapes of the vegetation on both sides create a rich contrast, adding depth to the scene.

Travel Tips:
- Admission: Book tickets through the Chenshan Botanical Garden mini-program. Adult tickets are 60 RMB, student tickets are 30 RMB.
- Recommendations:
  - Quarry Garden: The small waterfall is incredibly beautiful; it's surprising to find a waterfall in Shanghai. Afterward, you can explore an old mine, which is quite interesting.
  - Exhibition Greenhouses: There are three greenhouses in total, each featuring unique plants: the Rare Plant House, the Succulent Plant Hall, and the Tropical Flower and Fruit Hall.

Chen Mountain Botanical Garden - Island Ring River

1. Shooting Angle: The photographer should crouch low with the camera close to the ground, shooting at eye level with the model to highlight the natural atmosphere of the trees and grass.
2. Composition: Use the rule of thirds, placing the model in the lower left corner of the frame, with the tree trunk running horizontally across the image to add stability and visual guidance.
3. Lens Focal Length: Use a 35mm focal length on a camera or 1x on a phone to avoid an overly wide or narrow angle, maintaining a balance between the subject and the environment.
4. Action Interaction: Have the model sit under the tree and raise their arm to touch the branches, creating a natural and relaxed interaction.

Shanghai Chenshan Botanical Garden - Trees

1. Positioning: The photographer stands at a side-front angle to the model, shooting at eye level.
2. Composition: Place the model at the center of the frame, making them the main visual focus.
3. Lens Settings: Use a medium focal length lens to accurately represent the proportions of the subject and the scene, avoiding distortion.

Chenshan Botanical Garden - Desert Area Path

Photo by Shanghai Chenshan Botanical Garden - Close-up of Echium Wildpretii Succulents

Shanghai Chenshan Botanical Garden - Close-up of Echium Wildpretii Succulents

1. Angle Positioning: The photographer stands outside the window, at a height similar to the subject’s eye level, capturing the subject from a front-on perspective.
2. Composition Techniques: Frame composition is used, with the window frame acting as a natural border to highlight the subject; contrast composition is employed, where the light-colored clothing of the person contrasts with the dark window frame, and the pink bouquet in their hand adds a pop of color.
3. Lens Usage: A medium-telephoto lens is used to blur the background, making the subject stand out from the environment. It also compresses the space, making the relationship between the subject and the window more intimate.
Travel Tips:
① Ticket Price: 60 RMB;
② Opening Hours: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM.

Chen Shan Botanical Garden - Windows

Photo by Chen Shan Botanical Garden - Garden Paths

Chen Shan Botanical Garden - Garden Paths

Photo by Chenshan Botanical Garden - Cherry Blossom Trees and Lawn Photo

Chenshan Botanical Garden - Cherry Blossom Trees and Lawn Photo