Composition Techniques: The photographer is positioned to the side and slightly ahead of the train window, using a flat perspective to clearly present the spatial relationship between the model and the train window and body. In terms of composition, the framing method is used, with the train window acting as a natural frame to enclose the model, making them the visual focus; meanwhile, the model is placed slightly to the right center of the image, further emphasizing the main subject.

Travel Tips:
① Business hours are from 10:00 to 22:00.
② Admission is free.

Peace Guoju - Train Window

Photography Tips: The photographer should stand about 10 meters in front of the pavilion. If the camera lacks a telephoto lens, a smartphone can be used for capturing the shot. The square is usually very crowded, and photo editing software can be used to remove passers-by in post-processing.

Operating Hours: Monday to Sunday 06:00-20:30.

Admission Price: 2 yuan per person.

Best Time for Photography: Around 12:30.

Photography Equipment: Ricoh GR3x with HDF.

Ditan Park - Maple Trees and Pavilions

The model stands on the platform of the café, with the photographer positioned on the side of the model, approximately 4 meters away, using two reclining cats and the "Domi Coffee" sign as the background, shooting from the side to avoid capturing passersby.

1. Equipment settings: Fujifilm X-H2S with a 16-50mm lens.
2. Photography poses:
   ① The model faces sideways to the camera, with one hand resting on the other arm, looking ahead;
   ② The model faces away from the camera, with both hands naturally placed at the sides, looking to the side.
3. Visiting suggestions: Free of charge, the shooting location is right at the entrance of the coffee shop, available for check-ins 24/7.

Domi Do Mi Coffee - Next to the Cat Statue

The model stands in front of a red archway, centrally located in the frame. The photographer uses a low-angle shot from a slightly lower position to include the green eaves above, with a centered composition. The red circular door and the figure are centrally highlighted to emphasize the subject. The green eaves create a color contrast at the top of the image. Ensure the full view of the round door and the details of the eaves are captured. The model has their arms spread and one foot slightly raised, adding a sense of dynamism to the shot.

Zhihua Temple - Take a photo with the red archway building

The model stands beside a circular fish tank, with the photographer positioned at a 45-degree angle from the side of the bathtub, using the rule of thirds to place the model on one side of the frame.

Admission: Free, no reservation required.

Pose suggestion: Stand sideways with a slight bow of the head.

Dress code suggestion: White attire.

Shooting time: Around 16:30.

Shooting equipment: Fuji XT30II + XF23mm F1.4 lens.

National Natural History Museum - Next to the Circular Aquarium

The photographer employs a low-angle shot, with the gravel path in the courtyard stretching from the foreground to the background, naturally guiding the viewer's attention to the red leaves and Japanese sliding doors. The composition includes bamboo branches and leaves in the foreground, wooden tables and chairs in the midground, and the gravel path, with the sliding doors and roof preserved in the background to highlight the visual focus on the red leaves.

Travel tip: It's recommended to visit on a sunny day when the sunlight casts a beautiful glow in the alleyways, making for excellent photos.

North Luogu Lane - Courtyard with red leaves, bamboo, and tables and chairs.

Three Buddha statues are arranged symmetrically in the center, enhancing the sense of solemnity and stability. The photographer takes a frontal shot from in front of the Buddhas to highlight their three-dimensional effect. The complete red wall is retained in the background, with offerings such as vases and fans in the foreground to add depth. Ensure that the details of the Buddha statues are clear and avoid distortion.

Travel Tips:
① Ticket Price: 20 yuan;
② Opening Hours: 9:00-16:30, closed on Mondays.

Zhihua Temple - Red walls with three Buddha statues and offerings

The photographer stands at the base of the building, using a low-angle shot to highlight the details of the eaves. The symmetrical composition, with the dougong brackets and colored paintings evenly distributed on both sides, enhances the solemnity. The focus is on the local structure of the eaves and the golden decorations, with a deep blue night sky in the background to avoid distractions and highlight the delicacy of the ancient architecture and the atmosphere of the night.

Beijing Drum Tower - Upward shot of the building's painted eaves at night.

Captured from a level perspective, the photographer and the subject are at a similar height, naturally displaying the subject's posture and expression, creating a sense of closeness. The subject is placed at the center of the frame, with the red phone in hand echoing the overall outfit's color, becoming the visual focus. At the same time, the retro decorative elements in the background (such as brocade banners, green plants, etc.) are used to create a nostalgic atmosphere, highlighting the subject's style. A medium focal length is used to clearly present the details of the subject's clothing, facial expressions, and the surrounding environment. The soft indoor lighting enhances the texture of the image, overall creating a retro yet fashionable atmosphere.

Outfit suggestion: It is recommended to pair with retro-style clothing.

Peace Guoju - Red Telephone

It is recommended that photographers stand not far from the Drum Tower and use a low-angle shot; place the main body of the building on the right third of the frame, with green leaves on the left as the foreground to add depth, capturing the green tiles, red railings, and gold patterns of the Drum Tower, and leave a simple sky in the background; it is advised to use a standard lens for the shot.

Ticket Prices: A combined ticket for the Drum Tower and Bell Tower is 30 yuan, while the Drum Tower alone costs 20 yuan.

Beijing Drum Tower - Upward shot of the Drum Tower and trees