Photo by Dunhuang Silk Road Heritage City - Ancient-style Architecture

Dunhuang Silk Road Heritage City - Ancient-style Architecture

Photo by Dunhuang Silk Road Heritage City - Buddha Statues

Dunhuang Silk Road Heritage City - Buddha Statues

Photo by Silk Road Heritage City - Steps Next to the Stone Pillar

Silk Road Heritage City - Steps Next to the Stone Pillar

The photographer stands directly in front of the model, who is positioned in front of a stone pillar. The shooting angle is low, with a slight upward tilt, capturing the full body in the center of the frame. 1. Equipment settings: Ricoh GR3. 2. Pose: The model tilts their head back and stretches their arms out.

Dunhuang Silk Road Heritage City - In Front of the Stone Pillars

1. Composition: Use a centered composition to place the Thousand-Armed Guanyin statue in the center of the frame, emphasizing the solemnity and sacred atmosphere of the main subject. 2. Shooting Angle: The photographer should stand directly in front of the Guanyin statue, slightly tilting the camera upward to highlight the statue's height and three-dimensional quality, while fully capturing the arrangement of its arms. 3. Lens Focal Length: Recommend using a 50mm lens on a camera or 2x zoom on a phone for mid-range shots, which will ensure clear details of the main subject while maintaining the sense of space in the frame.

Dunhuang Silk Road Heritage City - Thousand-Hand Guanyin Statue

The model stands in front of the stone pillars, while the photographer shoots from a low angle to highlight the grandeur of the architecture. The light is allowed to slant in from the upper left, adding to the atmosphere. The pillars serve as a framing background, with the model positioned slightly below the center of the frame, enhancing stability and visual guidance. Other tips: It’s convenient to drive or take a taxi, and you get free parking with your ticket purchase. The site is small, so there’s no need to buy a sightseeing vehicle; you can simply stroll around.

Dunhuang Silk Road Heritage City - Stone Pillars