1. Positioning Angle: The photographer stands below the building and captures the top structure from a low-angle view.
2. Composition Technique: Employing close-up composition to highlight the unique shape and color of the building's top, while using geometric composition to enhance the formal sense of the image with triangular and polygonal elements on the building.
3. Lens Suggestion: It is recommended to use a medium to telephoto lens, such as 50-135mm, to clearly display the details of the building.

1. Positioning Angle: The photographer stands below and shoots the building from a low angle.
2. Composition Technique: Using contrast composition, the orange, yellow, blue, and other colors of the building form a sharp contrast with the blue sky, highlighting the main body of the building.
3. Lens Application: A wide-angle lens is used to exaggerate the low-angle view effect, making the building appear more majestic and tall, while incorporating more sky elements to enhance the visual impact of the image.

Xihongtian Shangshi – Upward Shot of Exotic Building

1. Positioning Perspective: The photographer stands below the trees, capturing the top of the building from a low-angle, upward view.
2. Composition Technique: Utilizes a framing method where the surrounding leaves form a natural frame, highlighting the top of the building in the center.
3. Lens Recommendation: A wide-angle lens is suggested, such as a 16-35mm, to capture more sky and trees, showcasing the unique feeling of the building in its natural environment.

Xihongtian Shangshi – Trees

The photographer stands on the love zebra crossing in the roadside parking lot, lowers the camera slightly for a low-angle shot, framing both the love zebra crossing and the "I❤CHINA" pattern on the road surface. It is recommended to use a standard lens to highlight the distinctive features of the road surface pattern.

Travel Tips: Lighting hours are from 11 AM to 10 PM; the graffiti zebra crossing at the entrance of the parking lot will not affect traffic.

Xishi Middle Road – Roadside Parking Heart Street

The model stands sideways next to the building, and the photographer is positioned about 2 meters behind the model to capture the shot. The portrait should not be too large in the frame; include the surrounding scenery as well.

China Hongqiao · Xihongtian Shangshi – Red Brick Wall & White Columns

The photographer stands in front of the building, looking up to capture the shot. Using vertical line composition, the vertical lines of the building enhance the sense of depth in the image, and a standard lens is employed to accurately reproduce the scene's proportions.

Shooting time: It is recommended to choose a sunny day when the light is good, making it easier to get good shots.

Xihongtian Shangshi – Cat on Wall

The photographer stands at the bottom of the stairs, shooting upwards. By using leading line composition, the lines of the stairs and the columns on both sides form guiding lines that direct the viewer's gaze towards the portrait on the wall in the distance. A medium to long focal length lens is used to make the details and structure of the building more visible.

Travel Tips: The streets are lined with buildings full of exotic charm, colorful walls, and a strong European atmosphere.

Xihongtian Shangshi – Staircase

The photographer shoots from about 4 meters away from the model, capturing the scene framed by the white lines in the image. The camera is kept at the same level as the model during the shoot, using a 24-70mm zoom lens with a focal length of 50mm and an aperture of f/3.

Pose suggestion: The model can stretch both hands out, one higher and one lower, to strike a pose.

Travel tip: Open all day, with the best time for shooting around 3:00 PM in the afternoon.

Xihongtian Shangshi – Xi’an Check-In Wall

The photographer captures the scene with the camera lens tilted upwards, framing both buildings on either side.

1. Equipment parameters: It is recommended to use a camera with a zoom lens, a focal length of 50mm, and an aperture of f/2.8.

2. Travel tips:
   ① Opening hours: All day.
   ② Best time for photography: Around 2 PM.

Xihongtian Shangshi – Street

1. Angle of Position: The photographer stands next to the red pillar, capturing the scene from a slightly elevated and side angle.

2. Composition Technique: The use of contrast composition is applied, with the red pillar contrasting against the pink tower, gray walls, and slate blue sky; vertical line composition is also utilized, with the vertical lines of the pillar and tower enhancing the sense of height in the image.

3. Lens Usage: A wide-angle lens is used to exaggerate the upward perspective, adding to the grandeur of the architecture and including more of the surrounding environment to show spatial relationships.

Opening Hours: Xihong Tian Shang Market is open all day, but it is highly recommended to visit at night! This is because there are 3 million light designs that transform the entire district into a dreamlike fantasy. The atmosphere at night in Xihong Tian Shang Market is full, making you feel as if you are in a fantastical fairy tale world.

Xihongtian Shangshi – Red Columns

Photo by China Hongqiao · Xihongtian Shangshi – Upward Shot of Roof

China Hongqiao · Xihongtian Shangshi – Upward Shot of Roof