Use a flat shooting angle and a symmetrical composition, with the clock positioned symmetrically in the frame and elements balanced on both sides. This creates a stable and solemn visual effect, enhancing the clock's dignity and artistic beauty. Travel Tip: Purchase tickets online through the “Palace Museum” WeChat mini program (tickets are refundable if not used on the day of the visit, so it’s recommended to buy online).

In front of the ancient clock display at the Clock Exhibition Hall of the Forbidden City in Beijing.

Photo by Beijing Guozijian Street - Taking Photos with Signage and Architecture

Beijing Guozijian Street - Taking Photos with Signage and Architecture

The model stands to the side of the plaque, facing it. The photographer stands to the side of the model, maintaining a level shooting angle, placing the person on the right side of the frame and the plaque on the left. It’s recommended to use the wide-angle lens on your phone to capture the entire plaque. Dressing suggestion: The museum is quite large, so wear comfortable shoes.

National Museum of China - Plaque

The photographer stands directly in front of the subjects, shooting at eye level with a central composition, placing the two people at the center of the frame to highlight the main subjects. A standard lens is used to accurately reproduce the proportion between the subjects and the red background wall, clearly presenting the subjects' postures and background details. 1. Travel Tips: ① Admission: Free of charge; ② Opening Hours: Tuesday to Sunday, 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM; Closed on Mondays. 2. Additional Tips: Strongly recommend using a 50mm + f1.4 lens. The exhibition room is dimly lit, and flash photography is prohibited.

National Art Museum of China - Red Banner Installation

Using a frame composition, the arch-shaped space frames the exhibits and figures, creating a visual focal point. In terms of lighting, the exhibits are bright while the figures become silhouettes, with a black and red background highlighting the color contrast. This creates an immersive atmosphere typical of an art exhibition, showcasing the beauty of the exhibits and the depth of the space. Admission: Free.

National Art Museum of China - Exhibition of Ink Rhythm, Cultural Context, Lotus, and Flying Apsaras Ceilings

Using a level shooting angle and symmetrical composition, the bonsai is symmetrically distributed in the frame, with balanced elements on both sides, creating a stable and dignified visual effect. This enhances the elegance and artistic beauty of the bonsai. Travel Tip: The admission fee is $1.50 per person.

The Palace Museum Treasure Gallery - Golden Branch and Jade Leaf Potted Landscape

The photographer stands directly facing the divine pear tree, keeping the camera at the same height as the tree trunk for a level shot, avoiding仰拍 or俯拍 to prevent distortion of proportions. Use center composition, placing the divine pear tree slightly to the right of the center of the frame, with the building in the background to add depth to the image. Use a 24-35mm lens on a camera or the 1x zoom on a phone to capture both the tree and the building in full while maintaining a moderate background perspective.

Temple of Heaven - North Slaughtering Pavilion and Chinese Pear Tree

Use a low-angle shot to capture the scene from below. Apply a centered composition to place the “Model Teacher for All Ages” plaque in the middle of the frame, emphasizing the main subject. Include green leaves and stone railings in the foreground and ensure the background retains the roof and decorations of the building to add depth to the image. 1. Opening Hours: - Off-season (November to April): 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM - Peak season (May to October): 8:30 AM - 6:00 PM 2. Additional Tips: - Free luggage storage - Free strollers and wheelchairs available

Confucius Temple in Beijing - The "Teacher for All Ages" plaque and railings in the same frame.

The photographer stood relatively close to the building, positioned somewhat centrally in front of it, and shot upward using a central composition technique. The main body of the building is located at the center of the frame, and a medium telephoto lens was used.

Wusi Street - National Art Museum of China

The photographer is positioned directly below the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests, shooting upwards at a straight angle to highlight the building's symmetrical structure and height. The composition uses a central focus, placing the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests at the geometric center of the frame, emphasizing stability with the building's symmetrical lines. The lens captures more of the sky, stretching the vertical lines of the building to accentuate the grandeur and spatial depth of the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests. Travel Tips: - Admission: A combined ticket costs 34 CNY, with free entry for those over 60 years old (includes the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests, Circular Mound, and other main attractions). - Opening Hours: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM. The Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests is closed on Mondays (except for public holidays).

The Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests at the Temple of Heaven - Plaque and Architecture