Photo by National Natural History Museum - "Where Do We Come From" Wall

National Natural History Museum - "Where Do We Come From" Wall

Photo by National Natural History Museum - Exhibit area for photographing antelope and other animal specimens.

National Natural History Museum - Exhibit area for photographing antelope and other animal specimens.

Photo by National Natural History Museum - Close-up of the Gold Text on the Wall

National Natural History Museum - Close-up of the Gold Text on the Wall

Use a centered composition to place the large dinosaur skeleton in the middle of the frame, emphasizing its completeness and visual impact. Shoot from a straight-on angle, ensuring the scene includes multiple levels of the exhibition hall, dinosaur models on the walls, and the natural light coming through the ceiling skylights, to showcase the depth and overall atmosphere of the exhibition space.

National Natural History Museum - Dinosaur Fossil Skeleton Exhibit

Photo by National Natural Museum - Lepidoptera Colorful Butterfly Display Case

National Natural Museum - Lepidoptera Colorful Butterfly Display Case

The photographer uses a centered composition to place the large fossil exhibit in the middle of the frame, fully showcasing the fossil details. The model stands to the left of the exhibit, gently touching the surface of the fossil with both hands and leaning slightly forward to observe, enhancing the sense of exploration and interaction. The photographer shoots from a low angle using a standard lens/cell phone 2x zoom, incorporating the “Sea Lily” information sign on the left side of the background to provide additional exhibit information while keeping the composition clean and uncluttered. Travel Tip: The museum is open from Tuesday to Sunday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with the last entry at 4:30 PM. It is closed on Mondays (except for national holidays).

National Natural History Museum - Take a photo with the Crinoid Fossil

Photo by National Natural History Museum - Taking a Photo with African Animal Specimens

National Natural History Museum - Taking a Photo with African Animal Specimens

The photographer is using a level shot to capture the butterfly specimen display wall, ensuring the overall layout of the wall is complete. The diagonal shadows in the background extend from the lower left to the upper right, naturally guiding the viewer’s eye through the arrangement of butterflies. The frame includes the entire display wall, highlighting the visual layers of the blue butterflies and the regular white dots. It is recommended to use a standard focal length to clearly present the details of the specimens and the overall rhythm. Travel Tips: ① Admission: Free ② Opening Hours: 09:00-17:00, closed on Mondays.

Beijing National Museum of Natural History - Butterfly Specimen Exhibition Wall

Use a straight-on shooting angle, standing in front of the exhibit at eye level with the scene. Employ a centered composition, placing the lion on the central rock as the visual focal point in the center of the frame, with the surrounding animals naturally distributed. The framing should include the main animal models such as the lion, giraffe, and antelope, with the background featuring simulated savanna elements like distant hills and trees. Retain the foreground animals to enhance depth. Travel Tips: ① Admission: Free, but advanced reservation is required. ② Opening Hours: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM, closed on Mondays.

National Natural Museum - African Lion Hunting Scene

Photographer’s Position: Stand about 1 meter in front of the model, with limited space. Model’s Position: Sit on the artificial rock in front of the fish tank. Shooting Angle: Shoot at eye level, capturing the entire fish tank with the person centered. Model’s Pose: The model can stretch out, supporting themselves with one hand on the nearby artificial rock, facing the camera or looking up with their profile. This will create better lighting. Shooting Time: 13:30 on June 29. Operating Hours: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Closed on Mondays). Admission is free, but you need to book in advance, three days ahead. Tickets are released at 11:00 AM daily. Enter the booking page in advance and make sure to fill out your ID information beforehand. If it shows as fully booked, keep refreshing the page after 10 minutes for any available slots. Photography Equipment: iPhone 15.

National Natural History Museum - Dusky Shark Square Glass