Suggest using a low-angle shot from below the installation, capturing from the bottom up to highlight the three-dimensionality and height of the floral installation; recommend using a central composition technique, placing the main body of the "Xue Long 2" floral installation in the center of the frame to ensure that the "Xue Long 2" characters on the hull and the red bow are clearly and completely visible, and the hexagonal decorative elements above should also be included in the shot; advise using a medium to long focal length lens to compress the background and highlight the details of the subject.

Tiananmen Square - Snow Dragon 2 Ship Floral Display and Skyscrapers

The photographer stands below the corner tower, using a low-angle shot to emphasize the towering nature of the architecture. The framing focuses on the top eaves and painted details of the tower, with a dark night sky and moon in the background, highlighting the integration of ancient architecture with nature.

Tiananmen Square - Night view of the eaves and colored paintings on the top of the Corner Tower

Shoot from a low angle looking up to highlight the layered structure and golden decorations of the eaves of the city tower. Place the eaves on the left side of the frame and include two fluttering red flags on the right to create a balanced composition. 

Travel Tips: Admission is free.

Tiananmen Square - A Corner of Tiananmen and Red Flags

The photographer stands slightly to the left in front of the red bus, taking a horizontal shot to ensure that the front of the bus and the road sign on the right are in the same frame, with a centered composition. Both the bus and the background Tiananmen Tower are in the center of the image, with the road sign on the right balancing the frame. The shot should include the bus with "1 Route" and "Beijing" characters, the road sign, and the complete city tower background, with the brick pavement ground included to enhance the depth of the scene.

Shooting time: It is recommended to shoot during clear weather and good daylight hours.

Tiananmen Square - Vintage Bus Stop Sign and City Tower

The photographer stands directly in front of the memorial hall, using a low-angle shot to highlight the grandeur of the architecture. With a centered composition, the main body of the memorial hall is placed in the middle of the frame, ensuring symmetry and completeness on both sides. The frame includes the entirety of the building, the yellow railing in front, and the trees on either side, with a dark night sky in the background to enhance the solemn atmosphere.

Tiananmen Square - Night view of Mao Zedong's Mausoleum across the street.

Photo by Tiananmen Square - Take a photo with the flower beds and the Great Hall of the People.

Tiananmen Square - Take a photo with the flower beds and the Great Hall of the People.

The photographer used a low-angle shot to highlight the height and three-dimensionality of the flower basket, placing it at the center of the frame to ensure the subject's completeness and symmetry. The background includes the top of Tiananmen Gate Tower and the lighting, with a small amount of crowd at the bottom to add a sense of the scene, avoiding clutter and highlighting the dialogue between the flower basket and the architecture.

Tiananmen Square - Night view of the large flower basket installation at the square

Photo by Tiananmen Square - Take a photo with the red flag and the background buildings.

Tiananmen Square - Take a photo with the red flag and the background buildings.

Photo by Tiananmen Square - Take a photo with the night view of Tiananmen.

Tiananmen Square - Take a photo with the night view of Tiananmen.

Standing sideways in front of the Tiananmen Tower, the photographer can capture an atmospheric shot using a 2x lens with the background of the evening glow.

Tiananmen Square - Sunset at the Forecourt of the Tower