The model stands in the doorway, and the photographer takes a direct shot from the front at eye level, using a framing composition. The natural frame is created by the buildings on both sides, isolating the model in the center. Outfit suggestion: For those who prefer a casual style, a T-shirt and jeans paired with a baseball cap would be perfect.

Da Ling Great Wall - Gateway

Photo by Badaling Great Wall - Take a photo with the hilly slopes and trees of the Great Wall.

Badaling Great Wall - Take a photo with the hilly slopes and trees of the Great Wall.

Place the stone with inscriptions at the center of the frame, ensuring that the Badaling text is clear and centered. Shoot from a slight upward angle to highlight the stone’s three-dimensional and majestic qualities. Include the entire stone in the frame, and keep the background simple and uncluttered, with blue sky and green trees on the left. Compress the background to emphasize the main subject.

Badaling Great Wall - The stone engraved with "Badaling"

Using leading lines, the Great Wall’s sinuous lines stretch from the left to the right of the frame, naturally guiding the viewer’s focus to the main subject. The photographer stands high on a watchtower to capture an overhead shot, showcasing the full extent of the Great Wall and the surrounding dense forests. The composition should include the main section of the Great Wall, the watchtower, and the surrounding lush mountains, with distant mountain ranges added to enhance the sense of depth.

Badaling Great Wall - Capturing the Great Wall and Mountain Landscapes

The photographer uses a level shooting angle, placing the stone tablet slightly to the right of the center of the frame, ensuring that the text and emblem are clear and complete. The composition includes the main body of the stone tablet, the foreground’s cobblestone ground, and the background of the undulating Great Wall and forest, enhancing the depth of the image. It is recommended to use a standard lens to shoot, balancing the relationship between the main subject and the background. Travel Tips: 1. Ticket Price: High season 40 CNY, low season 35 CNY. 2. Opening Hours: High season 06:30-19:00, low season 07:30-18:00.

Badaling Great Wall - National Key Scenic Spot Stele

The photographer uses an upward angle, with the close-up view of the brickwork of the city wall as the foreground. The guiding line composition allows the lines of the city wall to naturally extend to the distant watchtower, which is positioned slightly above the center of the frame. The background incorporates blue sky, white clouds, and mountains, enhancing the depth and layers of the image, highlighting the grandeur of the Great Wall and its harmonious integration with the surroundings.

Badaling Great Wall - Wall watchtowers and greenery

Photo by Beijing Badaling Great Wall - Taking a photo with the steps and watchtowers.

Beijing Badaling Great Wall - Taking a photo with the steps and watchtowers.

The photographer uses aerial photography, shooting from a high angle to bring the subject closer, employing leading lines composition to extend the winding Great Wall from the bottom to the top of the frame, guiding the viewer's eye to follow the path of the wall. The composition highlights the undulating shape of the wall as it follows the mountain terrain, including watchtowers, walls, and surrounding mountains and vegetation. The background incorporates distant mountains to enhance the sense of depth.

The Badaling Great Wall - Aerial photography of the winding Great Wall and lush green mountains.

Photo by Badaling Great Wall - Taking a photo with the Great Wall bricks and mountain views.

Badaling Great Wall - Taking a photo with the Great Wall bricks and mountain views.

Photo by Badaling Great Wall - Great Wall Mountain Scenery and Beacon Towers

Badaling Great Wall - Great Wall Mountain Scenery and Beacon Towers