The model lies flat among the flowers, with the photographer taking a close-up shot from above. The central composition is employed, placing the figure in the center to highlight the main subject, while combining with the natural scene to use the lush chrysanthemums as the background, adding vitality to the image. A standard lens is used for the shot to emphasize the main figure while retaining the details of the flower cluster.

1. Travel Tips: After 5 PM, the sunlight is soft, and shooting from above can avoid the clutter around, making it easy to produce photos. 2. Other Experiences: Remember to take mosquito prevention measures and bring mosquito repellent.

Yannan Park – Little Daisy Field

Photo by Xi’an Time Culture Park – Park Buildings & Water Tower

Xi’an Time Culture Park – Park Buildings & Water Tower

Photographers should adopt a high-angle shot at an elevated position, recommending the use of mid-to-long focal lengths for shooting. The composition should follow the rule of thirds, with two-thirds at the bottom dedicated to the brightly lit ancient-style architectural complex as the main subject, and one-third at the top including the sky and distant modern high-rises to balance the frame. The scene should include the near foreground of rooftops, the midground of the architectural complex, and the background skyline to enhance the sense of depth, while paying attention to night exposure control to retain light details. Travel tip: Free to visit.

Houcun Jiayuan – Tang Dynasty Never-Sleeping City Night View

As shown in the image, the photographer is 2 meters away from the wall mural, taking a horizontal shot. When shooting, be mindful to avoid pedestrians to keep the frame clean and avoid distortion.

It is recommended to use a camera with a zoom lens of 24-70mm, with a focal length of around 40mm and an aperture of about f/4 for the shot. The best time for shooting would be around 4 PM.

Time Culture Park – Dog Graffiti Wall

As shown in the diagram, the photographer is 2 meters away from the wall painting, taking a horizontal shot. When shooting, be mindful to avoid pedestrians to keep the frame clean and avoid distortion.

It is recommended to use a camera with a zoom lens of 24-70. The focal length should be around 35mm with an aperture of around f/4. The best time for shooting is around 4 PM.

Time Culture Park – Cartoon Inflatable

Adopt a centered composition to place the light show high-rise in the center of the frame to highlight the subject, and maintain a level shooting angle to keep the building upright. Include the surrounding city night scene and the red building in the foreground to increase the sense of depth in the image. It is recommended to use a medium to long focal length lens to compress space and make the light details clearer.

Travel Tips: Admission is free.

Houcun Jiayuan – Night View of High-Rise Lights

1. Scene Selection: Choose buildings with unique shapes and simple lines as a background, such as the strong geometric sense shown in the image, which can enhance the composition and create atmosphere by utilizing architectural reflections.
2. Composition: Have the subject echo the architectural lines, for example, by using archways and window edges. The subject can be walking or standing to create dynamic or static beauty. Try the rule of thirds, placing the subject at the point of interest.
Photography Equipment: Canon R62 camera, 24-105mm lens.
Shooting Date: July 5th.

Time Culture Park – U-Shaped Glass Window

Capture the Big Wild Goose Pagoda in the center of the frame from a bird's-eye view, using central composition to highlight the stability and solemnity of the subject. It is recommended to include the surrounding ancient-style architecture and the high-rise buildings in the background, contrasting the ancient and modern architectural styles to enhance the story and sense of space in the image. Shoot in ample light, paying attention to adjust exposure to avoid overexposure in the background, and fully display the details of the Big Wild Goose Pagoda to highlight its historical atmosphere.

Additional tips: The perspective of the Big Wild Goose Pagoda is a bit distant, so it is best to bring a telephoto lens for the best results.

Houcun Jiayuan Community Building 1 – Rooftop with Big Wild Goose Pagoda

The model stands in front of the store entrance, while the photographer stands about 2 meters opposite the model, taking a flat shot of the model. The portrait should not be too large, and the surrounding scenery should be included in the frame.

Time Culture Park – JILL Coffee Entrance

The model sits in front of the window, and the photographer stands about 1 meter behind the model, shooting at eye level, capturing the model without enlarging the portrait too much, and including surrounding objects in the frame.

Time Culture Park – Dog Graffiti Glass Window