Photo by Taoranting Park - Dragon Head Sculptures and Red Lanterns with Greenery

Taoranting Park - Dragon Head Sculptures and Red Lanterns with Greenery

The white hydrangea is positioned on the left side of the frame, with the right side left blank to showcase the green grass, enhancing the balance of the composition. The photographer used a level shooting angle to compress the background, highlighting the details of the flower cluster. The framing includes the main flower cluster and the background trees, maintaining a clean and natural look.

Travel Tips:
1. Admission: 2 RMB per person (free entry for park annual pass holders, minors, and those aged 60 and above).
2. Opening hours: 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM, with the last entry at 9:00 PM.

Taoranting Park - Hydrangea Shrubs

The photographer stands directly in front of the building, maintaining a parallel view to the ground, slightly tilting the camera upward to ensure the entire building is captured while avoiding obvious perspective distortion. Use a centered composition, placing the main structure of the building in the center of the frame to highlight its symmetry, with equal spaces on both sides to balance the composition. Shoot with a wide-angle lens to fully capture the main building and its surroundings.

Travel Tip: It's recommended to visit on a clear, sunny day for better photo results.

Taoran Pavilion Park, Ci'an Temple - Taking Photos at Taoran Pavilion

The photographer is positioned slightly to the front side of the carved door, shooting at eye level. Using the rule of thirds, the model is placed at the right one-third of the frame, with the courtyard buildings on the left side forming the background, enhancing the focus of the image.

Travel Tips: The admission fee is 2 RMB per person, and the operating hours are from 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM.

Beijing Taoranting - Carved Flower Gate

It's recommended to bring a telephoto lens, which allows you to capture close-ups of lotus flowers and create stylized photos.

Taoranting Lotus Pond

Photo by Taoranting Park - Chinese Pavilion, Stone Steps, Ginkgo Trees

Taoranting Park - Chinese Pavilion, Stone Steps, Ginkgo Trees

The model stands in front of the square door, and the photographer stands about 3 meters in front of the model, lowering the camera to take the shot. 

Pose: The model can walk forward, and the photographer can capture the movement. 

Equipment: Canon R6 + 24-70mm lens.

Taoranting Park - Front Square

Photo by Taoranting Park - Yellow Chrysanthemum-shaped Trees and Taoranli Sign

Taoranting Park - Yellow Chrysanthemum-shaped Trees and Taoranli Sign

The model stands in front of the square window, and the photographer stands about 2 meters in front of the model, placing the model at the center of the composition.

Pose: The model can lean against the square window and look towards the camera.

Time: June 10th, 16:30.

Equipment: Canon R6, 24-70mm lens.

Taoranting Park - Square Window

Photography tips:
Stand in front of the pavilion and use a wide-angle lens with the willow leaves as the foreground to capture the pavilion’s corridor.

Taoranting Park - Pavilion Corridor