Photo by Beijing Persimmon Courtyard - Caution: Watch out for falling persimmons, small wooden sign

Beijing Persimmon Courtyard - Caution: Watch out for falling persimmons, small wooden sign

Photo by Beijing Danshi Courtyard - Indoor desk chairs and calligraphy on the wall

Beijing Danshi Courtyard - Indoor desk chairs and calligraphy on the wall

Photo by The Forbidden City - Palace Gates, Watchtowers, and Red Walls

The Forbidden City - Palace Gates, Watchtowers, and Red Walls

Photo by Beijing Danshi Courtyard - Capture Warning Signs and Flower Beds

Beijing Danshi Courtyard - Capture Warning Signs and Flower Beds

Shooting Tips: The photographer should crouch about 2 meters away from the model and use the center composition method for shooting. Pose: The model sits between two cats, leaning toward the side with the meditating cat. Visit Guide: Exhibition Theme: Cats are the form of air. Location: Beijing - Xuelian Highlights Arts Center. Ticket Price: Single $39, Double $69. You can purchase tickets online (Damai/Cat Eye) or at the venue. Exhibition Dates: July 19 - October 12. Special Benefit: You can bring your cat. Recommended Outfit: Light colors. Shooting Time: 1:25 PM - 2:10 PM Shooting Equipment: Ricoh GR IIIx HDF

Beijing Snow Lotus Art Center - Meditating and Upside-Down Cat

Using leading lines composition, the diagonal lines of the red-walled architecture extend from the lower left to the upper right, guiding the viewer's gaze to converge. The model is positioned slightly below the center of the lower part of the frame, with their red clothing creating a striking contrast against the snowy landscape and the red walls. The shot encompasses the complete view of the red-walled Meridian Gate and a large area of snow, emphasizing the winter atmosphere.

The Forbidden City - Take a photo with the red-walled buildings and snowy scenery in the square.

The photographer places the oil painting in the center of the frame, leaving a small margin between the golden frame's edges and the photo's edges. The composition includes the complete frame of the painting and the information plaque below it, with a dark wall as the background. This ensures the painting's details are clear and free from distortion. Travel Tips: Admission is free, but you need to book in advance on the National Museum of China’s mini-program, where tickets are released daily at 5:00 PM.

National Museum of China - Portrait of Sofia Menzel

Photo by Beijing Dan Shi Courtyard - Interior Wall Art and Table Chairs

Beijing Dan Shi Courtyard - Interior Wall Art and Table Chairs

Shoot from a low angle on the square's ground, looking up to emphasize the grandeur of the stone archway. Use a symmetrical composition with the stone archway centered in the frame, balancing the left and right sides to enhance the solemn atmosphere. Include a blue sky background, the square’s stone tiles in the foreground, the stone archway, red walls, and the railing behind it to add depth. A wide-angle lens is recommended to ensure both the main subject and the surrounding environment are fully captured. Travel tip: The combined ticket costs 35 yuan.

Temple of Heaven Park - Round Mound Altar Stone Archways, Railings, and Plaza

Photo by The Palace Museum - Northwest Corner Tower

The Palace Museum - Northwest Corner Tower