Using the rule of thirds, place the subject at the left third of the frame with a level angle. Include the city wall on the left and the snow-covered trees on the right in the frame, bring the corner tower into the background, and keep the snowfield and low shrubs in the foreground to add depth. Additional tip: wearing bright-colored outfits will also produce great photos.

Corner Tower at the Ming City Wall Ruins Park - Front of the Corner Tower

1. Utilize the bridge in the foreground as a framing element to guide the viewer's gaze towards the high-rise buildings in the background, enhancing the sense of depth and space in the image.

2. Other suggestions: Choose a clear day for shooting when the sky is azure, which can highlight the contours and texture of the buildings. Ample lighting also ensures the clarity of the image.

Ming City Wall Ruins Park - Dongbianmen Overpass for capturing CBD architecture cluster.

The photographer uses a telephoto lens to capture the railway, Beijing Station, train, sky, and city buildings in the frame, blurring the model on the left to highlight the distant Beijing Station. Travel tips: The park itself is open to the public for free, and the admission fee to visit the southeast corner tower is 10 yuan.

Ming City Wall Ruins Park - Photographing Beijing Station trains and sunset.

The model stands on the first step behind the main gate, and the photographer is about 4 meters away from the model, capturing the entire staircase and the topmost city tower. It is recommended to use a telephoto lens and a large aperture lens for a stronger sense of space compression from a distance.

1. Equipment settings: Fujifilm XT5, lens AF 25mm f2.8.
2. Travel tips: The entrance ticket is 10 yuan per person, and it can be purchased on-site. Choose to shoot in the morning or at noon to avoid the direct sunlight that causes the model to squint.
3. Dress code suggestions: Wearing Hanfu or Warring States period robes is recommended for a more fated feeling.

Ming City Wall Ruins Park - City Wall Entrance

The model stands in the middle of the aisle, with the photographer positioned directly behind the model, approximately 5 meters away, using the red pillars and red staircase as the background for a frontal shot.

1. Photography equipment: Fujifilm XT5 with a 16-50mm lens.
2. Pose: The model faces away from the camera with hands naturally hanging down, looking to the side.
3. Visiting suggestions:
   ① Admission fee: 10 yuan per person;
   ② Opening hours: Tuesday to Sunday, 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM.

Ming City Wall Ruins Park - Red Decoration

The model stands on the lawn in front of the city wall, with the photographer positioned diagonally in front of the model, about 8 meters away, using the tree as a foreground and the city wall as the background, capturing a slightly side profile shot.

1. Shooting equipment: Fujifilm XT5, 16-50mm lens.
2. Shooting pose: The model stands on the lawn, spreads their arms, and twirls, capturing the moment in action.
3. Travel advice: This shooting location is outside the park and is free of charge.

Ming City Wall Ruins Park - City Wall Lawn

The model stands close to the city wall, with the photographer positioned on the side of the model, approximately 8 meters away, using the China Zun as the backdrop for a side shot.

1. Photography Equipment: Fujifilm XT5, 16-50mm lens.
2. Modeling Pose:
The model leans against the city wall, with both hands resting on it, looking slightly ahead to the side.
3. Visiting Suggestions:
① Admission Fee: 10 yuan per person;
② Opening Hours: Tuesday to Sunday, 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM.

Ming City Wall Relics Park - City Wall Urban View

The model stands beside a street lamp, with the city tower in the background. The photographer, about 1.5 meters away from the model, squats halfway and shoots upwards to capture the entire city tower and sky in the frame using the rule of thirds. The model is placed at the right third of the image, and the city tower is fully presented in the center of the background, balancing the composition.

1. Equipment settings: The camera aperture can be reduced slightly to get a clearer image of the city wall background.

2. Travel tips: In spring and summer, shooting at this position in the afternoon is with the light. You can choose to shoot in the morning or at noon to avoid the direct light that might cause the model to squint.

3. Dressing advice: It is recommended to wear Hanfu or Warring States period robes for a more atmospheric feel.

Ming City Wall Ruins Park - In front of the city tower on the city wall

The model stands at the edge of the platform, with the photographer positioned about 6 meters ahead of the model, facing the China Zun and a corner of the Corner Tower as the background, capturing a frontal shot.

1. Photography Equipment: Fujifilm xt5, 16-50mm lens.
2. Shooting Pose:
The model faces the camera directly, with hands naturally hanging down, looking to the side.
3. Visiting Suggestions:
① Admission Fee: 10 yuan per person.
② Opening Hours: Tuesday to Sunday, 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM.

Ming City Wall Ruins Park - Corner Tower Framed Through the Ages