Photo by Yanxi Lake - Capture the lake's railing, distant mountains, and architecture.

Yanxi Lake - Capture the lake's railing, distant mountains, and architecture.

Photo by Yanqi Lake - Buddha Statue Sculpture at Tai Lian Ting Hotel

Yanqi Lake - Buddha Statue Sculpture at Tai Lian Ting Hotel

Photo by Yanqi Lake - Aerial view capturing the lake surface, small boats, and pavilions.

Yanqi Lake - Aerial view capturing the lake surface, small boats, and pavilions.

The photographer uses a low-angle shot, shooting upward to emphasize the height of the water tower. A centered composition places the water tower in the middle of the frame, creating a symmetrical and balanced image. The shot includes trees at the bottom, white railings, and part of a building in the foreground, while the background retains a dark night sky, highlighting the laser beams and lighting effects at the top. A wide-angle lens is recommended to capture more of the surrounding elements, adding depth to the scene.

Chinese Academy of Sciences Yanqi Lake Campus West District - Water Tower and Surrounding Night Lights Scenery

Photo by Yanqi Lake - Capture the ancient pagoda, distant mountains, lake reflections, and grassy fields.

Yanqi Lake - Capture the ancient pagoda, distant mountains, lake reflections, and grassy fields.

Photo by Yanqi Lake - Taking Night Photos of Spherical Buildings along the Waterfront Walkway

Yanqi Lake - Taking Night Photos of Spherical Buildings along the Waterfront Walkway

Photo by Yanqi Lake - International Convention Center Mountain and City Views

Yanqi Lake - International Convention Center Mountain and City Views

Photo by Yanqi Lake - Ancient Pagoda Lake Architectural Complex amid Mountain Ranges

Yanqi Lake - Ancient Pagoda Lake Architectural Complex amid Mountain Ranges

The ancient tower on the left and the modern building on the right are slightly left of the center in the frame. The composition includes the ancient tower, the round building, the lake, and the distant mountains. Foreground elements such as lakeside trees add depth, compressing the space to create a more compact and harmonious blend of old and new architecture with the natural landscape.

Yanqi Lake - Lake View Ancient Pagoda Modern Architecture and Distant Mountains

Use leading lines in your composition, utilizing the colorful windmills and the long corridor columns to form vertical lines that guide the viewer's gaze into the distance, enhancing the sense of depth. Shoot from a low angle while standing in the corridor, framing the scene to include the wisteria flowers and colorful windmills in the foreground, and the lakeside willows and water in the background. This will enrich the layers of the image and highlight the color contrast and the ambiance of the environment.

Yanqi Lake - Colorful Windmill Decorations and Wisteria Flowers