Photographers standing below the ancient architecture should use a medium to telephoto lens to focus on the eaves while capturing the shot from a low angle. Employ diagonal composition with the sloping lines of the eaves extending from the bottom right corner to guide the viewer's gaze to the green leaves on the left, enhancing the sense of depth. The frame should include the colorful decorations on the eaves, lush foliage, and a portion of the blue sky, highlighting the contrast between the red walls and colorful eaves with the green leaves, while maintaining the natural sense of depth.

Travel Tips:
① Ticket Price: $2;
② Opening Hours: 6:00 AM - 9:00 PM.

Ditan Park - Red ancient architectural eaves and trees

Photography Tips: The model stands behind and to the right of the second bookshelf, interacting by flipping through the books. The photographer should position themselves at a 45-degree angle to the model's side, using the books as a foreground and center the composition with the model at the center of the frame.

Outfit Suggestions: Solid colors / Relaxed fit / Design-oriented.

Admission: Adult tickets: 79 yuan, book in advance through the 'National Natural History Museum' public account, tickets are also sold on-site. No refunds once sold, remember to plan your visit before purchasing.

Opening Hours: Tuesday to Sunday 9:00-17:00 (last entry at 16:30), closed on Mondays. During the summer vacation from 2025.7.7 to 8.31, closed on Tuesdays with Mondays open as usual.

Photography Time: Around 15:30.

Equipment Used: Ricoh GR3x with HDF.

National Natural History Museum - The Big Book

Photo by Beiluo Guxiang - Mirrors and Flower Clusters at the Entrance

Beiluo Guxiang - Mirrors and Flower Clusters at the Entrance

The model is centered in the frame, with the camera's perspective at eye level with the model. The composition includes multi-layered wooden bookshelves and books of different colors as the background, with an open book on the desk in the foreground to add depth. The model gently touches their cheek with their index fingers while smiling, creating a natural and friendly pose, and the background is compressed to enhance the compactness of the image.

Beijing Ditan Park - Group Photo with Bookshelves

Photography Tips: The model stands at the entrance of the orange cat-themed shop, can point a single finger towards the cat to interact with it. The photographer stands 2 meters directly in front of the model, using the rule of thirds to place the model on the right side of the frame.

Ticket Reservation: Free, no reservation needed.

Business Hours: Open all day.

Dress Suggestion: Simple and casual/literary and fresh style.

Shooting Time: Around 10:30 AM.

Photography Equipment: Ricoh GR3xHDF.

Wudaoying Hutong - Orange Cat Sign

The photographer should slightly tilt up from the front to fully capture the model and the "Fu" character in the frame, highlighting the national trend style in the background; or take a side shot, using the model's silhouette and the shape of the sugar gourd to form the visual focus.

1. Pose for the photo: The model can hold a large sugar gourd, stand sideways under the "Fu" sign, slightly look up, showing a relaxed and happy expression. The photographer can capture the moment when the model pretends to bite the sugar gourd, combined with the cultural scene inside and outside the cafe to create a relaxed atmosphere.

2. Shooting time: It is recommended to shoot between 10:00-11:00 AM or 15:00-17:00 PM. The sunlight shines on the "Fu" sign, resulting in the best shooting effect with rich light and shadow levels. It is suggested to arrive during non-peak dining hours to reduce the interference of people flow and facilitate photography.

Wudaoying Hutong - Fuding Coffee Top Terrace Fu Character

The photographer stands in front of the model display cabinet, taking a side shot with a central composition to place the drum tower model in the center of the frame, highlighting the details of the multi-layered architecture, with the background including the red "Bell Tower" text on the right and part of the explanatory sign, retaining the glass of the display cabinet in the foreground. It is recommended to use a wide-angle lens to fully display the model as a whole and the exhibition environment. Other experiences: Avoid peak foot traffic and travel off-peak.

Beijing Drum Tower - Shooting Drum Tower Model Exhibition

Photo by Beiluo Guxiang - Take a photo with the tree, stone, and wall architecture.

Beiluo Guxiang - Take a photo with the tree, stone, and wall architecture.

Photo by The Imperial College - Taking a Photo with the Architecture

The Imperial College - Taking a Photo with the Architecture

The subject is positioned in the lower center of the frame, creating a spatial dialogue with the background gate. A symmetrical composition is used, with the gate's crack serving as the central axis, and the doors and door knockers are symmetrically distributed on both sides, enhancing the stability of the image. A standard lens is employed, which accurately reproduces the proportional relationships of the scene, allowing the image to exhibit a natural sense of space and perspective.

Beijing Drum Tower - Take a photo with the red palace gate and metal door knockers.