The photographer stands on the steps to take photos. It is recommended to use a camera with a zoom lens with a focal length of 24-70mm. Travel Tips: 1. There are many people on weekends and holidays, so it is advisable to avoid peak times. Lighting Hours: 19:00-22:00 every evening.

Xi’an Mixc – Tree of Life Night View

The model stands in the corridor with her back to the photographer, who takes the shot from behind, placing the model in the center of the frame. Additional suggestion: shooting on a good weather day yields better results.

Xi’an Qinglong Temple – Long Corridor

The photographer stands below the ancient building, using an upward angle to highlight the layered structure of the eaves and the details of the plaque. The gray railing is included in the foreground to add depth, and the background is preserved with green trees to balance the color tones. It is recommended to use a telephoto lens to compress the background and highlight the subject.

Qinglong Temple – Ancient Building Eaves Plaque & Wind Chimes

The model stands in front of the railing, with the photographer positioned directly in front of the model, capturing the shot at eye level. The model is placed slightly to the left in the frame, with the main subject, the Tree of Life, fully visible in the background. Travel Tips: It is recommended to go during the weekdays when there are fewer people.

Xi’an Mixc – With Tree of Life

The model stands against the railing, and the photographer squats slightly lower to take an upward shot to highlight the lighting structure of the Tree of Life in the background, with the camera center slightly biased to the left side of the model. Place the model on the left third of the frame, with the background lighting structure occupying the upper two-thirds of the image, balancing the subject and the background. It is recommended to use a standard lens to maintain a clear proportion between the character and the background. 1. Dressing Advice: It is recommended to wear a shiny coat to echo the lighting effect of the Tree of Life, making the photos more striking. 2. Other Tips: It is recommended to visit on weekdays when there are fewer people, and good weather makes it easy to take great photos.

Mixc – With Tree of Life West Side Railing & Night View

Photo by Xi’an Qinglong Temple – With Cherry Blossoms

Xi’an Qinglong Temple – With Cherry Blossoms

Use the ancient-style architecture as the main subject of the frame, with the photographer shooting from a low angle to capture both the blooming flowers and the ancient architecture, highlighting the simplicity of the architecture and the delicacy of the flowers. Utilize the lines of tree branches as compositional elements to add depth to the image. Photography equipment: Set the camera to aperture priority mode (f/2.8 - f/5.6) with central-weighted metering to ensure accurate exposure of the ancient architecture. For smartphone users, use the "Normal Mode" to clearly capture the details of the ancient architecture and flowers.

Xi’an Qinglong Temple – White Cherry Blossoms in Front of Ancient Yuan Plaque

The photographer stands on the opposite shore of the water, using a level perspective to fully capture the cityscape, lake view, and the evening glow in the sky within the frame. Employing the rule of thirds in composition, the sky, city buildings, and water surface are divided into upper, middle, and lower sections for the shot. Travel tip: It's recommended to check the weather forecast to see the sunset time of the day and arrive half an hour earlier for the best shot.

Tang Dynasty Furong Garden – Big Wild Goose Pagoda Sunset

The model stands slightly sideways, with the photographer positioned about 3 meters away, capturing the shot horizontally. Use a zoom lens with a range of 24-70, set the focal length to 60, and aperture around f/4. While shooting, avoid pedestrians to keep the frame clean and be mindful not to distort the image. Best time for shooting: Around 10:00 AM.

Xi’an Qinglong Temple – Under Plaque

Photo by Xi’an Qinglong Temple – With Temple Eaves, Steps & Green Plants

Xi’an Qinglong Temple – With Temple Eaves, Steps & Green Plants