The photographer should be about 2 meters away from the model, shooting horizontally. Be mindful to avoid pedestrians to keep the frame clean, and it is recommended to use a camera focal length of 70mm to prevent wide-angle distortion. Place the model in the center of the frame to highlight the apricot blossom background and enhance the sense of balance in the image. 1. Equipment: It is advised to use a camera with a 24-70mm zoom lens, and an aperture of f/4. 2. Pose: The model should stand slightly sideways, with hands casually wrapped around themselves, looking relaxed and in harmony with the spring atmosphere. 3. Travel Tips: The best time for shooting is around 2 PM.

Daming Palace National Heritage Park – Under Apricot Tree

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Daming Palace Ruins Park – With Bench, Trees & Grass

The photographer, positioned next to the cherry blossom tree in the Daming Palace National Heritage Park at eye level, captures the scene using the rule of thirds. The cherry blossom tree's branches occupy one-third of the image on the right side, with the background scenery spread along the lower region. The image fully presents the hierarchy of the cherry blossom tree's branches and its relationship with the park setting, enhancing the spatial depth and visual layering of the photograph. Travel Tips: ① Admission Price: Free; ② Opening Hours: 8:30 - 19:00.

Daming Palace National Heritage Park – Cherry Blossom Tree

The photographer stood below the Danfeng Gate, capturing an upward perspective. The composition utilized a low-angle shot to highlight the grandeur of the architecture and the splendor of the starry sky, with the building positioned at the bottom of the frame and the star trails filling the upper space. A wide-angle lens was used to include the vast starry sky and the entirety of the building, enhancing the visual impact and sense of space in the image.

Daming Palace National Heritage Park – Danfeng Gate Low-Angle Shot

Photo by Xi’an Daming Palace Ruins Park

Xi’an Daming Palace Ruins Park

The model stands in front of the exhibition stand, and the photographer takes a flat shot of the model, using a centered composition, placing the model in the center of the frame for the shot. 1. Travel Tips: ① Admission Fee: The free area is sufficient for shooting, and the paid area is 60 yuan/person (including the site museum); ② Opening Hours: 8:30-18:00 (entry ceases at 17:00). 2. Dressing Suggestions: ① Tang-style high-waist Ruqun; restored-style Wei cap + large-sleeved shirt; men's round-collar robe + belt; ② Hairstyle Accessories: High bun from the Tang Dynasty + gold step shake; men's cloth head + leather belt, avoid mixing styles from different dynasties like Qing Palace. 3. Other Experiences: The least amount of people flow is on Tuesday mornings.

Daming Palace National Heritage Park – Museum Stone Carvings

The photographer takes a high-angle shot, capturing from above the subject. By using a foreground composition with blooming peach blossoms as the foreground, a romantic atmosphere is created, and the depth of the image is enhanced. A medium to long focal length lens is employed to blur the background, highlighting the main subject while softening the details of the peach blossoms, giving the image a more dreamy feel.

Daming Palace Ruins Park – Peach Blossom Tree

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Daming Palace National Heritage Park – Grassland

The photographer stands on a high step directly in front of the building, capturing from an elevated position. The composition uses a symmetrical layout, with the central axis of the building as the axis of symmetry, making the buildings, greenery, and facilities on both sides completely symmetrical, enhancing the sense of stability and order in the image. Additional experience: Daming Palace is a ruins park, with no palaces remaining, only the foundations and earthworks.

Daming Palace National Heritage Park – Danfeng Gate

The model stands in front of the stone bridge railing, with the photographer using a flat shooting angle and a centered composition to highlight the subject by placing the figure in the middle of the frame. The frame includes the stone bridge railing, pool, green trees, and distant buildings, showcasing the garden's layers and incorporating more environmental elements. 1. Outfit suggestion: It is recommended to wear light-colored clothes or dresses for better photos. 2. Other suggestions: ① It is advised to take photos on a sunny day for better lighting and atmosphere; ② Pay attention to sun protection.

Daming Palace National Heritage Park – Stone Railing