Using a frame-within-a-frame composition, the circular opening of the pavilion frames the subject, highlighting the main figure. Additionally, a foreground composition is employed, with blooming lotus flowers and leaves in the foreground to add depth to the scene. For camera lens selection, it is recommended to use a medium to long telephoto lens to compress the space and tightly integrate elements such as the pavilion, the subject, and the lotus flowers and leaves into the frame, avoiding the distortion that can occur with a wide-angle lens. 1. Props: Bring small props like fans. 2. Travel Tips: ① Shooting Time: Choose a sunny day and shoot before 10:00 AM or after 4:00 PM for softer light. ② Flowering Season: The lotus flowers bloom from June to September. 3. Dressing Suggestions: It's recommended to wear traditional Chinese costumes such as Hanfu or cheongsam, and pair them with traditional Chinese makeup. 4. Additional Tips: Avoid shooting at noon due to the intense heat and harsh light.

Taoranting Park - Take a photo with the Chutai and pond lotus.

Recommend that the photographer use a bird's-eye view angle and the rule of thirds composition, placing the subject in the left one-third of the frame, and leaving the right side with the lotus pond as a natural negative space to enhance balance.

In Taoranting Park, take a photo under the weeping willows by the lotus pond at Jin Yue Pavilion.

The photographer, positioned at eye level on the opposite side of the lake, used the rule of thirds to divide the composition into three sections: the sky, the shoreline scenery, and the lake surface. Employing a medium-telephoto lens, the shot clearly captures the ancient pavilion, weeping willows, architectural reflections, and water ripples, creating a tranquil and picturesque spring lake scene. Travel Tips: 1. Admission: Usually 2 RMB, 10 RMB during the crabapple blossom season. Tickets can be purchased through the "Changyou Park" WeChat official account, and entry is granted with a valid ID (free for seniors with a senior citizen card and annual pass holders). 2. Operating Hours: The park opens at 6:00 AM, stops admitting visitors at 9:00 PM, and closes at 10:00 PM. 3. Some smaller attractions within the park (such as Qingyin Pavilion and Cibei An) stop admitting visitors at 5:30 PM and close at 6:00 PM. It is recommended to visit these areas early to ensure a more comprehensive tour.

Taoranting Park - Blowing Platform

The photographer used a level shot angle, with the model sitting on a stone by the pond, positioned slightly to the left of the center of the frame. The composition features a foreground with lotus flowers and leaves, a midground highlighting the model's natural sitting posture while holding a lotus flower, and a background that includes a pavilion and willow trees, adding depth to the image. Travel Tip: The park opens at 6:00 AM.

Taoranting Park - Take a photo with the stone lotus pool and Chinese pavilions.

The photographer stands at the edge of the lotus pond, choosing a low angle to shoot from above, positioning the lotus flowers at the center of the frame while the ancient buildings in the background are blurred. In the foreground composition, the lotus flowers occupy the lower part of the frame, while the blurred ancient buildings in the background add depth and atmosphere to the scene. Using a 120mm focal length lens, the photographer compresses the main subject, the lotus flowers, and the background buildings into the same frame, emphasizing the details and spatial relationship. Additional tip: Summer is the perfect time to capture the beauty of a pond full of lotus flowers.

Taoranting Park in Beijing - Ancient Architecture with Lotus Flowers at the Breeze Terrace