1. Positioning Perspective: The photographer should take a shot from a position close to the flower basket, either directly facing or slightly to the side, to fully capture the entire appearance of the basket, including the text at the bottom, the decorations on the basket, and the abundant flower and fruit arrangements on top. With the night sky as the backdrop, this highlights the main body of the flower basket. Additionally, shooting from a low angle, looking up at the basket from a lower position, is suggested.

2. Composition Technique: Utilize the central composition method by placing the flower basket at the center of the frame, making it the focal point of attention and emphasizing the theme.

3. Lens Recommendation: A wide-angle lens can be used. The wide-angle lens can fully capture the entire flower basket in the frame, enhancing the sense of perspective and also appropriately including some of the surrounding environment, showcasing the spatial feel of the shooting scene.

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Tiananmen - National Celebration Flower Basket

Photo by Tiananmen - Night view of the partial architecture of the city tower

Tiananmen - Night view of the partial architecture of the city tower

Photo by Tiananmen - Eaves and Greenery

Tiananmen - Eaves and Greenery

The photographer, positioned beneath the clock tower, employs a low-angle shot with a centered composition, placing the top dome and clock of the tower at the center of the frame to ensure the architectural details are complete. The frame includes the top dome, red railings, and a portion of the wall, with a blue sky in the background to enhance the sense of purity.

Best time for shooting: It is recommended to photograph during clear weather when the sunlight is favorable.

Tiananmen - Capture the top of the Bell Tower architecture.

Taking a low-angle shot, the photographer stands below the streetlight, positioning the golden pigeon decorations and hanging flower pots at the center of the frame. The symmetrical beauty is emphasized with a central composition. The background retains a clear blue sky, with a small amount of pine branches at the bottom to add a natural layer. The background is compressed to highlight the details of the main subject, avoiding clutter in the image.

Tiananmen Square - Streetlight Flower Baskets and Pigeon Decorations

It is recommended to use the rule of thirds for composition, placing the main stone lion on the right third of the frame, with the midground stone lion on the left to create depth. Shoot from a flat angle, capturing the green shrubs in the foreground, the red palace walls in the background, and the yellow rooftops to enrich the environmental atmosphere. 

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Tiananmen Square - photographing stone lion sculptures and architectural greenery.

1. Positioning Angle: The model stands close to the guardrail, and the photographer shoots from a slightly lower position with the sculpture centered, creating a staggered visual hierarchy with the model.

2. Composition Method: Employ the rule of thirds, placing the model at the right third of the frame and the sculpture at the center to enhance the sense of balance in the image.

3. Lens Focal Length: Use a 50mm lens on a camera or a 2x zoom on a phone to highlight the main subject and compress the background layers.

4. Interactive Movement: Suggest the model to slightly turn sideways, hand on the guardrail, and gaze towards the direction of the sculpture to increase the sense of interaction in the frame.

Mao Zedong Mausoleum - Group Photo with the Anti-Japanese War Sculptures

Photo by Tiananmen Square - Tiananmen Square architectural complex and stone railings

Tiananmen Square - Tiananmen Square architectural complex and stone railings

The photographer stands in front of the memorial hall, using a low-angle shot to capture the top from below. The composition is centered, placing the red dome and the top five-pointed star in the middle of the frame to ensure the subject is complete and prominent. The background includes the blue sky, and the foreground brings in the green trees below to add depth, avoiding cluttered elements. It is recommended to use a telephoto lens to zoom in on the subject, ensuring the texture of the dome and the details of the five-pointed star are clear.

Mao Zedong Mausoleum - The top architecture of the Memorial Hall

The photographer stands below the sculpture, using a low-angle shot to centrally compose the "1945" golden characters in the center of the frame. The red building and the white dove sculpture below are fully included, with the sky retained in the background to enhance the contrast with the main subject, highlighting the details of the text and sculpture, and avoiding interference from the surrounding environment.

Tiananmen Square - "1945" inscription and dove sculpture