Photographer should maintain a distance of 1-1.5 meters from the subject. The model can either sit or stand, and use a center composition to make the wall text the visual focus, while positioning the model at the bottom right corner to add dynamic balance. It is recommended to use a camera lens with a 35mm focal length or a smartphone's 1x focal length to ensure the image elements are complete and without distortion.

1. Equipment settings: On smartphones, activate the portrait mode. For cameras, choose a focal length between 35-50mm, and set the aperture to f/2.8 - f/4 to highlight the subject and the distinctive wall features, making it easy to capture high-quality images.

Ougu Gu Carbon Stew (Bell Tower) – Xi’an Calendar

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Northwest Hydropower Building, No. 3 South Street, Beilin District, Xi'an City, Shaanxi Province (next to China Construction Bank)

Photography Tips

Photographer should maintain a distance of 1-1.5 meters from the subject. The model can either sit or stand, and use a center composition to make the wall text the visual focus, while positioning the model at the bottom right corner to add dynamic balance. It is recommended to use a camera lens with a 35mm focal length or a smartphone's 1x focal length to ensure the image elements are complete and without distortion. 1. Equipment settings: On smartphones, activate the portrait mode. For cameras, choose a focal length between 35-50mm, and set the aperture to f/2.8 - f/4 to highlight the subject and the distinctive wall features, making it easy to capture high-quality images.

Walking Guide

The intersection is Ougu, and the exterior wall is an excellent spot for taking photos. — step-by-step photo guide

The intersection is Ougu, and the exterior wall is an excellent spot for taking photos.

Take the subway Line 2 to Yongningmen Station, exit at D2 and walk straight along the road. — step-by-step photo guide

Take the subway Line 2 to Yongningmen Station, exit at D2 and walk straight along the road.

Go past two traffic lights. — step-by-step photo guide

Go past two traffic lights.

Pass through the city gate and go straight for about a hundred meters. — step-by-step photo guide

Pass through the city gate and go straight for about a hundred meters.

You will see the Xi'an Bank, then turn right at the intersection. — step-by-step photo guide

You will see the Xi'an Bank, then turn right at the intersection.