Shoot from a slightly higher position to ensure that the dragon pattern on the front of the bright red glazed plate is clearly displayed. Use a centered composition, placing the plate in the center of the frame to highlight the main pattern and color. Include red porcelain pieces on both sides in the background to enhance the exhibition atmosphere. Keep a simple gray cloth in the foreground that doesn’t distract. Pay attention to adjusting the exposure to avoid underexposure, ensuring that the red glaze remains vibrant.

The Forbidden City - Vermilion Glazed Dish with Gold-Painted Dragon and Cloud Patterns

The photographer stands behind the artificial rock and uses a bird's-eye view angle. The subject is placed at the center of the frame, surrounded by hydrangeas to highlight the integration of the subject and the flowers. It is recommended to use a medium telephoto lens to blur the background greenery while keeping some of the foreground flowers in focus to add depth. 1. Equipment settings: Canon R8 + 24-105mm lens. 2. Travel tips: ① Admission: Free; ② Opening hours: 06:00-21:00. 3. Additional tips: There are many mosquitoes in the area during the summer, so be sure to take measures to prevent mosquito bites.

Nan Guan Park - Take a photo with hydrangeas and pavilions.

The model is positioned at the right one-third of the frame, and the photographer uses an eye-level angle to emphasize the towering height of the blue mosaic mushroom installation. The composition includes the top of the installation, the ground at the bottom, and the full body of the model, with some background greenery added to enhance depth. The shot is taken using a standard focal length or a 2x zoom on a phone, with the model holding a bouquet of flowers naturally to add more vivacity to the scene. Travel Tips: 1. Admission: Free 2. Opening Hours: 06:00-21:00

Nanguan Park - Mushroom Installation

Using a symmetrical composition, the red walls are evenly distributed on both sides, with a central stone path leading the viewer’s eye to the distant building. The photographer uses a low angle to enhance the towering and depth of the red walls. In the foreground, red railings are included, while the midground features the red walls lining the path. The background captures the distant building and blue sky, with trees on the left adding depth. A wide-angle lens is recommended for this shot. Travel tip: The standard adult ticket is 60 RMB per person.

The Forbidden City - Red Walls and Enclosed Huts

Shoot from a low angle to emphasize the towering height of the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvest. Use a centered composition to place the main structure in the middle of the frame, with the golden dome positioned at the top to reinforce its prominence. Include a red canopy and green trees on the left in the foreground to add depth, and retain a dark night sky in the background. Travel Tips: Admission is 15 RMB, and a combined ticket is 34 RMB.

Take a photo of the ancient architecture and the night scene lighting of the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests next to the sunshade shelter.

The photographer is positioned slightly above and directly in front of the subject, using a centered composition with the subject in the middle of the frame. 1. Pose: The model is sitting on the ground with legs naturally apart, holding a bouquet of flowers with both hands, in a relaxed and natural position. 2. Travel Tip: Admission is free.

Nanguan Park - Children's Playground with Color-Contrasting Flooring

The photographer is positioned at a slightly lower height from the side front of the building, looking up. The sunlight shining on the building creates a contrast between light and shadow. The illuminated parts clearly show the details of the stone carvings, while the shaded areas add a sense of mystery, enhancing the building's three-dimensionality and texture. The bright colors of the maple leaves outside the windows contrast with the building's rustic tones, enriching the visual effect of the scene. 1. Travel Tips: ① Ticket Prices: Peak season adult ticket $60 per person, off-season adult ticket $40 per person. ② Internal Attractions: Treasure Gallery $10 per person, Clock and Watch Gallery $10 per person. 2. Other Advice: ① The Forbidden City does not have a parking lot, and the public parking lots in the surrounding area are quite far, so it is not recommended to come by car. ② The Palace Museum is closed on Mondays throughout the year, except for public holidays. ③ The Forbidden City cannot be fully explored in one visit. For a deeper experience, multiple visits are recommended.

The Palace Museum - Stone Carvings and Maple Leaves

Place the "Respect the Vast Heaven" plaque and the throne below it centrally in the frame, with symmetrical布置 on both sides to enhance the solemn and balanced feel. The photographer should use a straight-on angle to ensure that the plaque, throne, and the red walls with yellow rooftops in the background are fully captured, clearly showing the details and overall layout.

Beijing Temple of Heaven Park - Plaque and Throne in the Hall of Abstinence

Photography Tips: The model should sit on the edge of the flower bed, and the photographer should stand behind the artificial rock, using a telephoto lens to capture a photo of the model and the hydrangeas together. Posing Suggestions: The model can sit or squat on the edge of the flower bed, with their hands crossed in front. They can lean back slightly to get closer to the hydrangeas while looking forward, or turn their head to look at the camera.

Nan Guan Park - Hydrangea Bushes

For the photo, I suggest placing the model at the left one-third of the frame, using the rule of thirds to highlight the harmony between the model and the Temple of Prayer for Good Harvest in the background. Include some dry shrubs in the foreground to add depth, and ensure the background clearly captures the entire Temple of Prayer for Good Harvest. Travel Tip: The admission fee is 15 RMB for adults and 7.5 RMB for students.

Temple of Heaven Park - Take a photo with the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests and the foreground plants and iron railings.