Photo by The Forbidden City - Taking a photo with the red-walled architecture and water surface.

The Forbidden City - Taking a photo with the red-walled architecture and water surface.

The model is positioned at the one-third mark on the right side of the frame, with the photographer using a level shooting angle. The left side of the frame retains the green glazed eaves and brick walls of ancient architecture, highlighting the integration of traditional elements with the subject. The composition includes the complete eaves, tiles, brick wall, and the main subject. It is recommended to use a standard lens to ensure that the background details are clear. Travel Tips: 1. Ticket Prices: 15 RMB during peak season, 10 RMB during off-season. 2. Opening Hours: 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM (last entry at 9:00 PM) during peak season, 6:30 AM - 10:00 PM (last entry at 9:00 PM) during off-season.

Temple of Heaven Park - Take a photo with the eaves and green glazed tiles

Photo by The Forbidden City - Floral Tree Clock Artwork

The Forbidden City - Floral Tree Clock Artwork

Photo by The Forbidden City - Take a photo with the red palace walls and benches.

The Forbidden City - Take a photo with the red palace walls and benches.

Photo by The Forbidden City - Front view of Changyin Pavilion and its plaque

The Forbidden City - Front view of Changyin Pavilion and its plaque

Photo by The Forbidden City - Take a photo with the red walls and green trees.

The Forbidden City - Take a photo with the red walls and green trees.

Using a low-angle shot, the photographer stands in front of the stone railing at a lower position and shoots upward. Employing a foreground-background composition, the intricate carved pillars of the stone railing are highlighted in the foreground, while the distant ancient building roofs and pine trees are included in the background, enhancing the depth of the image.

Temple of Heaven Park - Stone Railing Architectural Roof

The photographer stands below the building, shooting upward with a diagonal composition that extends from the lower right to the upper left, guiding the viewer's eye to focus on the details of the eaves. The frame includes the bracket sets, painted decorations, roof ornaments, and a clear blue sky in the background. It is recommended to use a standard focal length to highlight the textures of the ancient architecture and contrast them with the sky. Pay attention to adjusting the exposure to avoid overexposing the sky.

The Forbidden City in Beijing - Architectural Eaves and Sky

Photo by Temple of Heaven - Taking a Picture with the Grove

Temple of Heaven - Taking a Picture with the Grove

Use the green trees on both sides as a natural frame to highlight the roof and part of the wall in the center, enhancing the depth of the image. Include the tips of the weeping willows in the foreground and the pine tree on the right, while keeping the blue sky and a few clouds in the background to add more layers to the scene.

The Palace Museum - The architecture of the Forbidden City nestled between pine and willow trees.