Model approaches the plum blossom tree, raises hand to interact with the branches, photographer slightly looks up, camera position slightly below the model's shoulder, using the rule of thirds composition, model is on the left side of the frame, leaving blank space on the right to showcase lanterns and plum blossom background, foreground is mainly plum blossom branches, background includes lanterns and blurred plum blossom forest, highlighting the ancient style atmosphere.

Travel tips: Fewer people on weekdays, can go early on weekends to avoid crowds.

Xingqing Palace Park – Plum Blossoms

As shown in the picture, the photographer and the model are 2 meters apart, shooting horizontally. Be mindful to avoid pedestrians to keep the frame clean. Pay attention to avoid distortion!

It is recommended to use a camera with a zoom lens of 24-70 for shooting. The focal length should be around 50, and the aperture should be around f/4. The best time for shooting is around 3 pm.

Xingqing Palace Park – On Bridge in Front of Tower

The model squats beside the clematis, with the photographer shooting from a distance of 1 meter. When shooting, be mindful to avoid pedestrians to keep the frame clean and avoid distortion.

1. Shooting equipment: It is recommended to use a camera with a zoom lens of 24-70. The focal length should be around 53mm with an aperture of about f/4.

2. Shooting time: The best time is around 4 PM.

Xingqing Palace Park – Aglaia Flower Field

The photographer stands directly below the flower cave, taking a scene with an upward shot, ensuring that the lens is vertically aligned with the center of the cave, highlighting the circular visual effect of the sky and the flower cave. Utilize the surrounding flower branches to form a natural frame, focusing the viewer's attention on the blue sky, enhancing the sense of depth and visual appeal of the image. Use an ultra-wide-angle lens, with a camera setting of 15mm or less/smartphone 0.5x, to expand the field of view and capture more details of the cave's edge and sky.

Additional tips: Control the exposure to ensure the saturation of the blue sky is clear, and appropriately increase the contrast to prevent overexposure of the cave's edges.

Xingqing Palace Park – Aglaia Flower Cave

As shown in the image, the photographer and the model are 3 meters apart, with a horizontal shot. Pay attention to avoid pedestrians to keep the frame clean. Be careful to avoid distortion!

It is recommended to use a camera with a 24-70mm zoom lens for shooting. Set the focal length to 40mm and the aperture around f/4. The best time for shooting is around 3 PM.

Xingqing Palace Park – Steps in Front of Chenxiang Pavilion

Shoot upwards towards the sky with a wide-angle lens.

Filming equipment: DJI Action 5 Pro.

Xi’an Xingqing Palace – Aglaia Flowers

The photographer is facing the flower bed, shooting almost horizontally, using color contrast in composition, with tulips of different colors creating a sharp contrast. A mid-range lens is used to clearly present the details of the flowers.

Travel tip: It is recommended to go early when there are fewer crowds, which will result in a better picture effect.

Xingqing Palace Park – Tulips

Photographers can stand 1-1.5 meters away from the subjects and utilize the slanted sunlight from the morning or afternoon, allowing both the flowers and the subjects to be enveloped in soft light.

Xingqing Palace Park – Yingchun Bridge