Photographer's Position: Stand about 1 meter in front of the model, with limited space, use a wide-angle lens on the camera or 1x focal length on the phone. Model's Position: Close to the display case. Shooting Angle: Eye-level shooting, capturing the entire polar bear and the person. Model's Pose: Can imitate the actions of the polar bear. Shooting Time: June 29th at 13:30. Business Hours: 9:00-17:00 (closed on Mondays). Free admission, but advanced reservation required at least three days in advance. Tickets are released daily at 11:00 AM, enter the reservation page early and be sure to fill in ID card information beforehand. If it shows fully booked, refresh the page after 10 minutes to find additional tickets! Shooting Equipment: iPhone 15 Pro.

National Natural History Museum - Polar Bear Model

Position the clock tower at the center of the frame, using the ground lines of the square as leading lines that extend to the tower, to increase the depth of the scene. You can also try shooting from a low angle, with the sky as the background, to highlight the towering nature of the clock tower. 1. Photography Equipment: ① Priority is given to cameras, paired with a wide-angle lens, which can better capture the clock tower and its surrounding environment, highlighting the grandeur of the architecture; ② Smartphones are also perfectly fine, remember to use the native camera and make good use of the grid lines to assist in composition. 2. Travel Tips: It is recommended to shoot between 7:00 am and 9:00 am. At this time, the light is soft and does not produce strong shadows. The resulting photos will have high color saturation and good picture quality.

Gulou - Rear Square

Photo by Beitou Liumunxiang - Take a photo with peonies

Beitou Liumunxiang - Take a photo with peonies

The photographer took a bird's-eye view and used the frame composition technique, with the glass as a foreground frame to guide the viewer's gaze towards the ancient architectural complex in the background. At the same time, the rule of thirds was applied, with the ancient architectural complex positioned in the upper part of the frame, and elements like roofs distributed in the lower area of the image. Travel Tips: ① Ticket Prices: Drum Tower single ticket 20/person, Bell and Drum Tower combo ticket 30/person; ② Opening Hours: 9:30-17:30.

Beijing Drum and Bell Towers - Drum Tower Architecture

Photo by Ditan Park - Red Walled Memorial Archway Entrance and Stone Pathway

Ditan Park - Red Walled Memorial Archway Entrance and Stone Pathway

Photographer stands in the middle of the hutong, taking a horizontal shot that balances the guitar-decorated wall on the left with the purple shopfront on the right. Include the guitar, sticker door on the left, and the shop sign, window decorations, and flowers at the entrance on the right, while preserving the background details such as brick walls and power lines to enhance the sense of environment. It is recommended to use a standard focal length lens to ensure clarity of both subjects and a balanced image. Travel tips: Free check-in at the entrance.

Wudaoying Hutong - Guitar decorations and shop fronts

Photo by Beiluo Guxiang - Frog Desk Lamp Ornament

Beiluo Guxiang - Frog Desk Lamp Ornament

The model stands between a red wall and gray pillars, positioned at one-third of the way from the right side of the frame. The photographer captures the image at eye level, employing the rule of thirds composition. The left side retains the red wall background to enhance the sense of balance. The model turns sideways, glancing back over her shoulder with a relaxed posture, holding a book that naturally dangles close to the wall.

Ditan Park - Take a photo with the stone pillar and red wall.

Photo by Wudaoying Hutong - Take a picture with the grey brick walls and buildings.

Wudaoying Hutong - Take a picture with the grey brick walls and buildings.

The photographer stands directly in front of the model, approximately 1-1.5 meters away, with the camera at chest level of the model, shooting at eye level. The model is positioned under the sign of Zhong Lou Wan Hutong No. 60, using central composition to place the model in the central area of the frame. A mid-range lens of 35-50mm is used to accurately capture the scene, reducing distortion and ensuring a harmonious proportion between the subject and the background.

Shichahai - 60 Zhonglouwan Hutong