The photographer squats down to shoot, positioning the camera close to the tulip clusters with a slight upward angle to highlight the sense of depth between the foreground flowers and background architecture. A 24mm wide-angle lens or a smartphone's 1x normal focal length is recommended to capture both the flower clusters and the architectural scenery.

Galaxy SOHO - Outdoor Plaza with Cherry Blossoms and Tulips

The photographer stands below and to the side of the Huabiao, capturing it at the center of the frame in an upward angle. 1. Travel Tips: - Ticket Price: To visit the Tiananmen Tower, reservations must be made 7 days in advance through the official WeChat account. Tickets are released at 17:00 daily, with a price of 15 yuan per person. Minors and those over 60 enter for free. - Opening Hours: The tower is open from November 1st to March 31st from 08:30 to 16:30, and the rest of the year from 08:30 to 17:00. It is closed on Mondays, and it is recommended to allocate 40 minutes for the visit. 2. Additional Experience: Only identification cards, mobile phones, and cameras are allowed when ascending the Tiananmen Tower. If you are carrying a bag, you must store it first. Those without the original identification card must exchange it for a paper ticket at the Tiananmen Tower service desk.

Looking Up at the Tiananmen Huabiao

1. Camera Position: The photographer stands behind and to the side of the subject, shooting from a flat angle. 2. Composition Techniques: Contrast composition is used, with the subject's black attire contrasting against the illuminated building to create a light and shadow contrast; Symmetrical composition is employed, with the subject's reflection on the smooth ground forming a symmetry with the person, enhancing the aesthetic appeal of the image; Frame composition is utilized, with the border of the floor-to-ceiling window acting as a frame to enclose the building and the subject, highlighting the main focus. 3. Lens Usage: A wide-angle lens is used to capture a large area of the building and the reflective effect of the ground, enhancing the sense of space and visual impact. Shooting Time: On weekdays in the evening, there are really few people, highly recommended for friends to go in the afternoon when there are almost no crowds.

Galaxy SOHO - Next to the floor-to-ceiling windows

The photographer stands at the bottom of the steps, using a low-angle shot to symmetrically capture the red walls, wall lamps, and flowers on both sides. The central red steps extend upwards to the red flag at the top. The composition includes the main body of the steps, the decorations on both sides, and the sky background, enhancing the sense of depth. A wide-angle lens is used for shooting, and attention is paid to adjusting the exposure to retain details in the sky.

Beijing Tiananmen - Red Steps and Flowers

The photographer stands directly under the dome, using a low-angle shot to place the glass dome at the center of the frame. The composition is symmetrical, with the circular architectural lines extending outward from the center as leading lines to enhance the sense of depth. The shot should include the entire dome and multiple circular structures, highlighting the symmetrical beauty and spatial hierarchy of the building. Equipment settings: Sony A7M4, Viltrox AF 14mm F4.0.

Beijing Galaxy SOHO - Dome Light and Shadow

Use a centered composition to place the subject in the middle of the frame, ensuring that the carvings on the pillar and the beast on top are complete. The photographer should shoot from a low angle, highlighting the towering presence of the Huabiao. The framing should include the full view of the Huabiao, with a corner of the Tiananmen Tower and two red flags in the background to enhance the atmosphere. Other tips: It is recommended to take photos on a sunny day for superb results.

Tiananmen Square - White marble Huabiao and a corner of the city tower

The photographer is positioned in an indoor corridor, using a low-angle upward shot to capture the interior of the building from a low perspective, highlighting the depth and grandeur of the space. The red pillars extend vertically, enhancing the solemnity and sense of order in the image. The decorative lines on the ceiling and the hanging palace lanterns converge towards the distance in the image, guiding the gaze deeper and highlighting the profound space. A wide-angle lens is used, which can capture a broader range of scenes, fully presenting the rich decorative details and overall spatial structure inside the palace. Travel Tips: ① Admission is free; ② Open all day, but reservation is required seven days in advance, tickets are released at 17:00 daily.

Inside Tiananmen Gate Tower, traditional Chinese palace lanterns are hung.

1. Perspective: The photographer is positioned on a smooth, reflective ground surface, capturing the scene from a low angle with a flat shot. 2. Composition technique: Symmetrical composition is utilized, leveraging the reflective effect of the ground to create a symmetrical image of the architecture and people above and below, enhancing the visual impact. 3. Lens application: A wide-angle lens is used to include a larger range of architecture and ground reflection areas, reinforcing the grandiosity and symmetrical effect of the buildings. Travel advice: On weeknights, there are really few people, and I recommend that friends go in the afternoon when there are almost no crowds.

Galaxy SOHO - Opposite Chaoyangmen SOHO

The photographer is positioned directly in front of the national emblem, capturing the scene from a frontal perspective. Using central composition, the national emblem is placed at the center of the frame, becoming the focal point of the visual field. A standard lens is employed to accurately depict the proportion between the national emblem and the surrounding architecture (red pillars, painted ceilings, etc.), presenting the scene's true appearance. Travel tips: Admission: 15rmb ⏰ Opening hours: 8:30-17:00. To visit Tiananmen Tower, reservations must be made a week in advance on the public account; tickets are released strictly at 17:00 daily, so be sure to make your reservation on time if you wish to visit!

Tiananmen - The First National Emblem of the Republic

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Galaxy SOHO Shopping Center - Dome Structure Skylight