Use a top-down angle, shooting from a slightly higher position to place the "I ❤️ Yanqi Lake" art installation at the center of the frame. Employ a centered composition to highlight the main subject. The shot should include the full view of the installation, the main patterns of the ground graffiti, and the background stone wall and trees to enhance the depth of the scene.

Yanqi Lake - Yanqi Lake Art Installations and Ground Graffiti

Photo by Yanqi Lake - Group photo with the distant mountains and the brick tower by the lake.

Yanqi Lake - Group photo with the distant mountains and the brick tower by the lake.

Using the rule of thirds composition, the model is positioned in the center of the frame, with her back facing the camera and her hands gently resting on the railing, looking out at the lake and distant mountains. The photographer shoots at eye level, capturing the blue sky, distant mountains, the lake, and the foreground railing and wooden floor to add depth. A wide-angle lens is recommended to ensure all background elements are included and the composition is balanced.

Yanqi Lake - Lakeview Platform for capturing the lake water and distant mountains.

Stand on the wooden boardwalk by the lake, using the railing on the left as a leading line, extending from the lower left corner to the center of the frame, naturally guiding the viewer’s eye to the lake and distant mountains. The composition should include the wooden boardwalk in the foreground, the shimmering lake in the middle ground, and the layered mountains and blue sky in the background, enhancing the depth of the scene. Additional tips: Wear comfortable shoes, as there is a lot of walking within the scenic area.

Yanqi Lake - Wooden Boardwalk by the Lake with Distant Green Mountains and Vegetation

Photo by Yanqi Lake - Taking a photo with the fence and tower

Yanqi Lake - Taking a photo with the fence and tower

Photo by Yanqi Lake - Autumn Forest and Distant Architecture

Yanqi Lake - Autumn Forest and Distant Architecture

Photo by Yanqi Lake - Lake view, mountain ranges, lawns, and urban architecture

Yanqi Lake - Lake view, mountain ranges, lawns, and urban architecture

The photographer stands at the bottom of the stairs directly in front of the building, using an upward angle to emphasize the grandeur of the circular roof and red pillars. The composition is centered, placing the main structure of the building in the middle of the frame and showcasing the symmetrical beauty of the architecture. The scene includes the entire building, the front stairs, and part of the square's ground, with the background featuring a clear blue sky and white clouds, enhancing the expansive feeling. Travel Tips: 1. Admission: Free 2. Opening Hours: 24/7

Beijing Yanqi Lake International Convention and Exhibition Center - Circular Building and Steps

The model stands by the railing at the top of the tower, and the photographer shoots from a slightly overhead angle using a standard lens, capturing the model, railing, eaves, sky, and distant mountains in the frame. The model is positioned on the right side of the image, with the background including a distant lake and mountains. Travel Tip: Admission is 45 RMB.

Beijing Yanqi Lake - Yanqi Pagoda Top Railing

The photographer positions themselves at an elevated spot to capture the scene from an overhead angle. The lake takes up the central part of the frame, with the grassland, trees, and sky occupying the top third, and the trees below occupying the bottom third, creating a clear visual hierarchy. Travel Tips: ① Admission: Free entry, no reservation required; ② Operating Hours: Open daily from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. No entry after 4:00 PM, and the area begins to clear out at 5:00 PM.

Yanqi Lake West Mountain Trail (Entrance 4) - Lakeside Meadow