Photo by The Forbidden City in Beijing - Take a photo with the red walls and stone walls of the main gate.

The Forbidden City in Beijing - Take a photo with the red walls and stone walls of the main gate.

Photo by The Temple of Heaven - Take a photo with the lattice windows.

The Temple of Heaven - Take a photo with the lattice windows.

The photographer stands slightly above the exhibit, using a top-down shooting angle. They employ a centered composition to place the entire potted plant in the middle of the frame, highlighting the shape of the flowers and the intricate patterns on the pot. The framing should capture the entire pot from the bottom to the top of the flowers, with a gray wall as the background to avoid distractions. Additional tips: Make a reservation in advance.

The Forbidden City - Orange Flowering Bonsai Exhibition

Photo by Temple of Heaven - Close-up shots of the white stone railing and the plaque of the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests.

Temple of Heaven - Close-up shots of the white stone railing and the plaque of the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests.

The photographer stands in the center under the bridge, shooting at eye level. The background should include the bridge structure and a passing train, while the foreground features vehicles and cyclists to add dynamic movement and a city vibe. A 50mm lens on a camera or the 2x zoom on a phone is recommended.

Yuting Bridge - Train Passing Through the Bridge

Photo by Temple of Heaven Park - Red Flower Bonsai and Human Sculptures

Temple of Heaven Park - Red Flower Bonsai and Human Sculptures

Using a centered composition, the copper incense burner is placed at the center of the frame, emphasizing its symmetrical shape and bronze texture. The background features a carved stone wall, while the foreground includes stone slabs to add depth. The photographer shoots from a level angle to showcase the full view of the incense burner and the details of the stone base. Travel Tips: Admission is 60 RMB, and reservations should be made 7 days in advance.

The Forbidden City - Bronze Incense Burners and Stone Pathways

The model stands in front of a red door, with the photographer positioned in front of her, using a standard lens to capture the model, trees, and the red door in the frame. The model is placed at the bottom of the frame. The background includes the red door and the ancient architecture eaves above it, along with brick walls on both sides. Green plants are brought into the frame on the left and right as foreground elements to enhance depth. Pose: The model stands naturally, lifting the hem of her dress, smiling at the camera, with a graceful and lively movement.

Dong Sishitiao - Red Gate

Use a reflection composition with the inverted rooftops and railings of buildings in the water as the main subject, and the sky as the background to create symmetry and enhance the balance of the image. The photographer should use a low-angle shot from close to the water to ensure the reflections are clear and complete. The framing should include the sky, the water reflections, and the stone stairs on the shore to add depth. A medium to long focal length lens is recommended to highlight the details of the reflections. Travel Tip: Avoid traveling during holidays.

The Forbidden City - Capture the reflection of the Forbidden City by the Golden Water Bridge.

Center the composition by placing the subject in the middle of the frame, aligned with the natural extension of the passageway, to create depth and tension in the image. Outfit suggestion: Urban style, mainly in dark colors.

Dong Si Shi Tiao - Underground Passage