Photo by The Forbidden City - Capturing the glazed tile eaves through a doorway frame.

The Forbidden City - Capturing the glazed tile eaves through a doorway frame.

Photo by The Forbidden City - Taking a photo with stone railings and eaves.

The Forbidden City - Taking a photo with stone railings and eaves.

Photo by The Forbidden City - capture the rooftops of the palace through an archway.

The Forbidden City - capture the rooftops of the palace through an archway.

Photo by The Forbidden City - Take a photo with the red lattice windows and eaves.

The Forbidden City - Take a photo with the red lattice windows and eaves.

Photo by The Palace Museum - Roof Ridge Animal Sculptures

The Palace Museum - Roof Ridge Animal Sculptures

1. Shooting Angle: The photographer positions themselves at the subject’s side-front, using an eye-level angle. 2. Composition Technique: Employ central composition, placing the subject at the center of the frame to become the focal point. 3. Lens Recommendation: A medium to long telephoto lens can help blur the background, making the ancient architecture less prominent and emphasizing the subject. 1. Equipment Settings: Fujifilm XH2 with 16-55mm II lens + Godox V1 Pro flash, white balance set to 5000K, WB R1B0, ISO 125, aperture f/4.5, shutter speed 1/160 sec. 2. Travel Tips: Shooting Time: The light between 3-4 PM is very soft.

The Forbidden City - Donghua Gate Outer Corner Tower

Photo by Imperial Palace Museum - Longevity Character Porcelain Plate Exhibit

Imperial Palace Museum - Longevity Character Porcelain Plate Exhibit

Photo by The Forbidden City - Take a photo with Chinese palace architecture.

The Forbidden City - Take a photo with Chinese palace architecture.

Photo by The Forbidden City - Architectural Complex

The Forbidden City - Architectural Complex

Photo by The Forbidden City - Red Walls and Eaves

The Forbidden City - Red Walls and Eaves