The photographer shoots from the front side of the sculpture at a slightly downward angle, using a central composition with the person positioned at the center of the frame and the sculpture serving as the background, occupying the rear space, which adds depth to the scene. Travel Tip: The place is very crowded on weekends and holidays, so it's recommended to avoid peak hours.

National Museum of China - Taking a photo with the sculptures inside the museum.

Center the composition by placing the necklace at the center of the frame to make it the focal point. The background is a single warm tone, clean and simple, avoiding any distractions, which allows viewers to focus entirely on the necklace’s design, the pairing of the gems and metal, and the intricate details, highlighting its elegance and luxury. Travel Tips: Admission to the National Museum is free, but it is recommended to reserve a ticket in advance through the “National Museum of China” mini-program. Entry requires an ID card or passport. When visiting, it’s advisable to bring your ID, as you will need to scan it to enter.

National Museum of China - Li Jingxun Necklace

The photographer highlights the graceful and upward-reaching form of the glass art piece's branches, placing the main subject at the center of the frame to fully showcase the transparent branches, blue flowers, and the details of the stones and green insect figurines on the base. The composition only includes the main subject and a solid-colored background, avoiding any distracting elements to ensure the glass texture and details are clearly presented. Travel Tip: Admission is free, but you need to make a reservation 7 days in advance.

National Museum of China - Blue Orchid Crafts

The photographer stands in front of the seated White Jade Guanyin, with the camera lens parallel to the statue. Using a standard lens, the photographer captures the details of the seated White Jade Guanyin clearly. The composition centers on the statue, placing it in the middle of the frame to highlight the subject. Travel Tips: 1. Admission: Free, but预约需提前预约. Some special exhibitions require additional tickets. 2. Opening Hours: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM, closed on Mondays. (Note: "预约需提前预约" should be "reservation is required" in English.) Revised: 1. Admission: Free, but reservation is required. Some special exhibitions require additional tickets. 2. Opening Hours: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM, closed on Mondays.

National Museum of China - White Jade Avalokitesvara with Right Leg Crossed

Shoot at eye level with the Buddha statue as the main element. Place the statue in the center of the frame to make it the focal point; a simple background will highlight the statue’s form and texture, creating a balanced composition that emphasizes the artistic beauty of the statue. Use a standard lens to clearly capture the details, lines, and material texture of the statue, conveying a dignified, tranquil, and artistic visual experience. Additional tips: Do not use the flash.

National Museum of China - White Marble Guanyin Statue

1. Centered Symmetry: Place the human-faced fish pattern at the center to highlight the geometric beauty of the pottery basin. 2. Overhead Full View: Capture the complete pattern to avoid reflections. 3. Side Lighting Close-up: Use oblique lighting to enhance the texture and three-dimensional feel of the pottery. 4. Simple Background: Use a dark or solid color background to emphasize the color contrast of the painted pottery. 1. Turn off Flash: Avoid reflections on glass and use natural light or display case lighting. 2. Low ISO for Noise Reduction: Use ISO 100-400 to ensure fine image quality. 3. Macro Details: Focus on the lines of the human-faced fish pattern to capture the original brushstrokes. 4. Multiple Angles: Try shooting from eye level and at a 45-degree angle to add depth to the composition.

National Museum of China - Human-Faced Fish Pattern Painted Pottery Basin

The photographer stands directly in front of the sancai bodhisattva statue, shooting at a low angle. Using a medium-long telephoto lens, the space is compressed to highlight the details of the bodhisattva statue. The composition is centered, placing the sancai bodhisattva statue at the center of the frame to become the focal point. Travel Tips: Admission is free, but advance reservation is required.

National Museum of China - Tri-color Bodhisattva Seated Statue

The photographer stands in front of the bronze horse, with the camera lens parallel to the horse, using a standard lens to capture the entire horse and truly reproduce its details. The background is blurred, and the bronze horse is placed slightly below the center of the frame to highlight the subject. Travel Tip: Admission is free, but advance reservation is required.

National Museum of China - Bronze Horse

Using a centered composition, the main part of the phoenix crown is placed in the center of the frame to highlight its intricate patterns and gemstone details. The photographer shoots from a level angle, maintaining eye-level with the exhibit to fully showcase the dragon patterns on top of the phoenix crown, the hanging decorations on both sides, and the red-edged decoration at the bottom. The framing includes only the phoenix crown and the transparent stand within the display case, ensuring a clean and uncluttered background. A standard focal length is used to avoid distortion and clearly present the colors and craftsmanship of the jewels. Additional tips: Selfie sticks and tripods are prohibited.

National Museum of China - Empress Xiaoduan's Phoenix Crown

The photographer stands in front of the yellow-glazed ceramic flat pot with music and dance scenes, using a medium telephoto lens to capture the details of the pot. The central composition method is employed, with the yellow-glazed ceramic flat pot positioned at the center of the frame to highlight the main subject. Travel Tips: ① Admission: Free entry, but advanced reservation is required through the official WeChat account. ② Opening Hours: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (last entry at 4:30 PM), closed on Mondays.

National Museum of China - Yellow Glazed Ceramic Flask with Dance and Music Scenery