Photo by China World Trade Center CBD - Upward shot of the building

China World Trade Center CBD - Upward shot of the building

Stand in the middle of the fork in the road and take a photo looking up with your phone set to 0.5 ultra-wide angle, or switch to selfie mode, adjust the angle, and start shooting. Use an upward angle and converging lines composition to make the tall skyscrapers converge towards the sky, showcasing the grandeur and modernity of the city architecture with a wide-angle lens, creating a sense of awe and intensity. Travel Tip: Go early in the day when there are fewer people for a better photo effect.

China World Trade Center - Aerial Triad

Hold the camera at an upward angle, step back a bit and adjust the angle, using a diagonal composition to guide the building lines to the corners of the frame, increasing the dynamism and visual extension of the image, making the buildings appear closer together. Use the 0.5x wide-angle lens on your phone or a 16-35mm wide-angle lens on your camera to enhance the depth of tall buildings. When tilting the phone, maintain stability to avoid excessive tilting that can cause the buildings to look distorted. 1. Travel Tips: Prioritize clear days (avoid foggy days), and choose the blue hour between 19:00-20:00 for night scenes. 2. Photography Poses: Side profile with head tilted back, walking away with a back view, or hand on sunglasses. 3. Outfit Suggestions: Black and white minimalist styles or bright colors work best; avoid complex patterns.

China World Trade Center - Upward shot of the three-piece China World Tower architecture.

The photographer stands at the focal point between three buildings, aiming the camera upward while keeping the position as close to the ground as possible to enhance the sense of depth and压迫感 (overwhelming presence) of the structures. The three buildings form a "radial" visual effect, converging the viewer's gaze toward the center of the frame, highlighting the height and grandeur of the main building of the Guomao complex. To capture more architectural details and the sky, use an ultra-wide-angle lens (12-16mm for a camera or 0.5x for a phone) to avoid the cramped composition that can result from using a longer focal length. 1. Equipment: A7R3 + 20-70G lens. 2. Post-processing: ACR + NIK. 3. Additional tips: On overcast days, use the clouds to add an atmospheric effect. In post-processing, appropriately brighten the building lights to enhance the depth and layers of the image.

China World Trade Center - Trident

The photographer is in the car, keeping the camera at a low angle and slightly tilting upwards to emphasize the depth of the buildings and road. The streetlights and traffic flow guide the visual lines, enhancing the depth and layers of the image. Recommend using a 24-35mm lens for cameras or 1x on a smartphone to ensure a wide field of view and clear subject.

Dong Sān Huán Zhōng Lù - Guó Mào Panorama

The photographer stands directly in front of the glass wall, using a top-down angle to capture the depth of the subject and the building's reflection. The subject is positioned at the left one-third of the frame, combining the glass's reflective surface to create a visual effect of overlapping reality and reflection, shot with a wide-angle lens. 1. Travel Tips: For shooting in the evening or at night, the combination of lighting and mirror reflection creates a stronger sci-fi feel—during the day, choose a sunny afternoon around 5 PM or early morning when the light is not too harsh.

Take a photo with the reflected architecture at the LV entrance in Beijing Guomao, against the glass curtain wall.