Use a frame-within-a-frame composition, with the foreground featuring dangling willow branches naturally framing the scene to enhance depth. The photographer should shoot at eye level to ensure the reflection on the lake is complete. The midground should include a pavilion and an arched bridge, while the background should incorporate the distant TV tower to enrich the layers of the image. The framing should encompass the foreground willow branches, the lake surface, the midground pavilion and bridge, and the background TV tower.

Zizhuyuan Park in Beijing - Photography of Lakeside Pavilions and Bridges

The photographer uses a slightly elevated angle to shoot downward, incorporating the upper branches in the foreground to add depth. The background retains the willow trees and the lake, highlighting the riverside park atmosphere. The model stands naturally, leaning her hand on the stone railing, with her hair slightly lifted, maintaining a relaxed posture. The subject is clear and prominent.

Zizhuyuan Park - Lake View, Willow Trees, and Stone Railing Group Photo

The photographer uses a ground-level angle and diagonal composition, allowing the slanted bamboo poles to guide the viewer’s eye towards the midground lotus leaves, enhancing the depth of the scene. The framing should include the foreground bamboo poles, a large area of lotus leaves, and the background trees, creating a richly layered natural landscape.

Zizhuyuan Park - photographing the bamboo groves and lotus ponds.

Photo by Zizhuyuan Park - Capturing the pavilion through the ginkgo leaves and branches.

Zizhuyuan Park - Capturing the pavilion through the ginkgo leaves and branches.

Using leading lines composition, let the stone path extend from the center bottom of the frame to the distance, naturally guiding the viewer's gaze deeper into the scene. The bamboo groves and stone walls on both sides are symmetrically arranged, enhancing the balance of the image. The shooting range includes the complete stone path, the bamboo groves on both sides, and the bright light in the distance, showcasing the depth of the path. Admission Price: Free.

Beijing Zizhuyuan Park - Slate Path Bamboo Forest

Using the door frame and pillars as a natural frame, the model is positioned at the right one-third of the image, holding white flowers and sitting with her head bowed, in a natural pose. The composition includes white walls, dark pillars, and red lanterns above, preserving the tree shadows and light effects on the wall to highlight the traditional Chinese architectural atmosphere. Ensure that the subject blends harmoniously with the environmental details.

Zizhuyuan Park - Take a photo with the Chinese-style architecture corridor.

Photo by Zizhuyuan Park - Bayi Pavilion

Zizhuyuan Park - Bayi Pavilion

Photo by Zizhuyuan Park - Take a photo with the railings and lake view

Zizhuyuan Park - Take a photo with the railings and lake view

The photographer is positioned in front of the giant onion flower, with a horizontal viewpoint, making the giant onion flower the main subject of the frame, and using a standard lens for the shot. Travel Guide: ① Admission: Free; ② Best Time to Shoot: The giant onion flower blooms in May, so it’s recommended to visit and photograph in May.

Zizhuyuan Park - North Gate Large Flowering Onion

Using a framing composition, the model is naturally framed by an unconventional door frame, creating a visual focal point. The model stands slightly to the right of the center, holding a bouquet of flowers, with a relaxed pose leaning against the wall, which adds a sense of rhythm and atmosphere to the image. The foreground is softened with a bamboo forest, adding depth and layers to the scene while highlighting an Eastern ambiance. It is recommended to use a medium to long focal length lens to compress the distance between the background and the subject, ensuring the subject is clear and well-integrated with the background elements, enhancing the image quality. 1. Travel Tips: ① Admission: Free entry; ② Best Shooting Time: It is suggested to go around 5 PM when there are fewer people and the light is softer. 2. Outfit Suggestions: It is recommended to wear a simple and elegant traditional or vintage cheongsam (qipao) to better blend into the classical atmosphere.

Zizhuyuan Park - Taking a photo with the square door frame inside Youxian Mountain Pavilion.