Photo by Selim Lake - Beside Golden Flowers and Purple Blooms

Selim Lake - Beside Golden Flowers and Purple Blooms

Driving around the lake is the best option for photography. Use a horizontal orientation with people as the main focus and the rainbow as a secondary element.  
Shoot based on the weather; if it's cloudy or raining, wait a bit, as you might catch a rainbow!

Selim Lake - Golden Flower and Purple Bloom Lake Circumference Path

The model stands next to the lighthouse, and the photographer uses a fish tank for a low-angle shot, employing foreground composition to place the goldfish in the front. The positioning takes advantage of the spatial separation between the close-up goldfish, mid-shot person, and background lighthouse, creating visual depth. The distance helps keep the goldfish in sharp focus while the person and lighthouse are slightly blurred but still recognizable. The horizontal positioning balances the distribution of elements in the frame.

1. Props: Bring your own goldfish and fish tank.
2. Additional tips: Apply sunscreen.

Sayram Lake - Lighthouse

The model stands next to a road sign while the photographer takes photos from a distance of 1.5 meters. It's hot, so be sure to protect yourself from the sun.

Golden Flower Purple Bloom

Use an upward shooting angle with the sky and clouds as the main subject, occupying two-thirds of the frame, while the landscape (grasslands, lakes, mountains) occupies the lower one-third, forming a balanced composition with the rule of thirds. Ensure the scene includes a vast sky, continuous mountain ranges, rolling grasslands, and the curves of lakes to enhance the sense of depth. Pay attention to adjusting the exposure to retain details in the clouds. Additional tips: Be mindful of sun protection.

Sairimu Lake West Sea Meadow - Cloud Sea and Lake View

The model stands by the lighthouse, while the photographer, positioned diagonally, uses a telephoto lens to capture the opposite lighthouse. It's hot, so be sure to apply sunscreen.

Sairimu Lake - Lighthouse

The model sits at the edge of the stone path slightly in front and to the side, leaning slightly to the right rear. The photographer stands on the road in front of the model, shooting slightly upward to enhance the depth of the scene while ensuring the lighthouse is fully visible. Use the rule of thirds, placing the lighthouse on the left one-third of the frame and the model on the right one-third, creating a balanced composition and adding depth to the image. Recommend using a 24mm lens on a camera or 1x zoom on a phone to highlight the harmony between the environment and the model.

1. Equipment settings: Sony a7m4.
2. Travel tips: Admission is 75 RMB per person + 75 RMB for a self-driving ticket.

Sayram Lake - Lighthouse

The model stands on the rocks by the lake, and the photographer shoots from a slightly distant, low angle. 

Pose suggestion: The model can face the lake, then turn her head back to look at the camera.

Selim Lake Scenic Area - Taking a photo with the lighthouse by the lake.

Photo by Sayram Lake - Lighthouse

Sayram Lake - Lighthouse