Take a close-up shot of flowers looking up, capturing the petals against the sky.

Olympic Forest Park Sunflowers

The photographer stands at the base of the tower and uses an upward angle to focus on the tower's structure, shooting upwards. Shooting the tower's crown from below enhances the balance and grandeur of the image. The frame retains only the main body of the tower and the blue sky background, simplifying the environment to highlight architectural details. It is recommended to use a medium to long focal length lens to compress the space and emphasize structural textures, avoiding distractions from the surroundings.

Travel Tips:
① Admission: Free;
② Opening Hours: 24/7.

Beijing Olympic Park - Olympic Tower Crown

The photographer stands at a certain distance to the side and front of the model, using a medium-telephoto lens to blur the background and highlight the model as the main subject. The shot is taken from a low angle, employing a contrasting composition. The model’s pink attire and hair contrast sharply with the reddish-brown carpet grass, green trees, and blue sky.

Travel Tip: The best shooting time is around 3:00 PM. The outfit is a mix of Western and Eastern styles, and pink is especially favored by children.

Olympic Forest Park - Kochia Grasslands

The model stands at the center of the observation deck, with the photographer shooting from a level angle, employing a symmetrical composition. The metal railings on both sides and the radial structure at the top are symmetrically arranged, enhancing the balance of the shot. The framing includes the metal spires of the tower in the foreground, the railings, and the panoramic view of the city in the background, adding depth and layers to the image. The model stands by the railing, one hand on the hip and the other resting on the railing, creating a natural pose. It's recommended to use a ultra-wide angle lens or the 0.5x lens on a smartphone to capture more environmental details.

Travel Tip: The entrance fee is 125 RMB per person.

Beijing Olympic Tower - Taking Photos with the Guardrails and Cityscape

Place the model at the center of the frame, with the unique texture of the colorful wooden houses as the background, highlighting the depth and color contrast of the image. Use a straight-on shooting angle to keep the overall composition simple while showcasing the model’s natural posture and the details of the wicker basket.

1. Equipment Settings: Fujifilm XS10.
2. Post-Processing: NC filter was used.
3. Travel Tips:
① Admission Fee: 39 CNY per person.
② Operating Hours: 8:30 AM to 6:00 PM.
4. Dress Suggestions: It is recommended to wear forest or countryside style clothing, such as solid-colored dresses, which will complement the environment here.
5. Additional Tips:
① Mosquitoes are common in summer, so be sure to take proper mosquito repellent measures.
② It's best to arrive early, as the deer may become less active after eating in the afternoon.

Deer Camp Forest Tribe - Take a photo with the colorful wooden cabins.

Photo by Beijing Olympic Tower - Olympic Tower and surrounding urban landscape

Beijing Olympic Tower - Olympic Tower and surrounding urban landscape

Use a centered composition with the subject positioned in the middle of the frame, shot from a level angle. Include the foreground of a flower field, background of yellow trees, and a blue sky to add depth. The model should face away from the camera, looking up towards the distance, with the backpack hanging naturally, creating a relaxed pose.

Travel Tips:
① Timing: The summer sunlight is too strong, so it's recommended to take photos before 10:00 AM or after 5:00 PM.
② Park Hours: 5:00 AM to 9:00 PM.

Olympic Forest Park - Flower Field Trail

The model stands on a brick path in the center of the frame, with the photographer using a level shot angle. The central composition highlights the subject, with a large expanse of sunflower fields in the background. The brick path remains visible on the ground, adding depth to the environment.

1. Photography Pose: The model holds a bouquet of sunflowers, lifts her skirt, and extends one arm naturally, creating a graceful and natural pose.
2. Travel Tips: The opening hours are from 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM.

Olympic Forest Park - Taking Photos with Sunflower Fields

The model stands leaning against the cherry blossom tree trunk, holding a book. The photographer stands facing the model, using an eye-level angle and a centered composition to place the person in the center of the frame, incorporating the upper cherry blossom branches while slightly blurring the grass background to enhance the atmosphere.

Travel Tips:
① Admission Fee: Free;
② Opening Hours: Open year-round, 6:30 AM - 10:00 PM in summer, 7:00 AM - 9:30 PM in winter.

Olympic Forest Park - Cherry Blossom Trees in the South Garden

It is recommended to use the reflection composition technique; it is suggested to take a shot from a level angle, so the Olympic Tower's reflection on the lake is clearly visible; it is advised to use a wide-angle lens to capture both the lake, the tower, and the background elements, balancing the upper and lower parts of the composition.

Olympic Forest Park - Olympic Tower and Lake Reflections