Photo by The Old Summer Palace - Ruins of Stone Columns, Stone Steps, and Trees

The Old Summer Palace - Ruins of Stone Columns, Stone Steps, and Trees

Photo by The Summer Palace - Taking a Photo with Autumn Trees and Blue Sky

The Summer Palace - Taking a Photo with Autumn Trees and Blue Sky

The photographer uses a low-angle shot to emphasize the towering height of the stone pillars. By employing a centered composition, the main cluster of stone pillars is placed in the center of the frame, with clear layers in the foreground and background, enhancing the three-dimensional effect. The framing includes the entire ruins and some greenery, preserving a sense of historical沧桑 (aged history). It is recommended to use a wide-angle lens to capture more details and convey the grandeur of the site and its surroundings. Travel Tips: Admission is 25 yuan.

The Old Summer Palace - Ruins and Remnants of Pillars

The model is seated on a stone platform by the lotus pond, positioned at the left one-third of the frame, using the rule of thirds to balance the subject with the lotus leaves and flowers on the right. The shot is taken from a level angle, maintaining eye level with the model. The model holds lotus leaves and flowers, naturally turning to look into the flower bed, enhancing a sense of soft interaction and integration with nature. The background is compressed to make the lotus leaves more dense, highlighting the subject and the natural setting. Additional suggestion: Take safety precautions when shooting near the water.

The Old Summer Palace - Lotus Flower Pond

The lake's shimmering surface stretches from the setting sun to the foreground, naturally guiding the viewer's gaze. For the best photo, shoot from a slightly downward angle, including the willow tree on the left, the moored boats, the vast expanse of lotus leaves on the right, the distant sunset, and the trees along the shore. This composition enriches the layers of the scene, balances the elements and details, and captures the tranquil beauty of the sunset over the lake. Travel Tips: ① Admission: 25 RMB for a general ticket. ② Opening Hours: 6:00 AM - 9:00 PM from April 1 to October 31, and 6:30 AM - 7:30 PM from November 1 to March 31 of the following year.

The Old Summer Palace Ruins Park - Sunset Lake Scenery with Willows, Lotus Leaves, and Wooden Houses

Using a frame composition, with the hanging willow branches as the foreground frame to highlight the lake scenery. A level shooting angle, the frame includes the foreground willows, a yellow tour boat and people with umbrellas in the mid-ground, and distant boats and greenery on the opposite shore in the background, adding depth and richness to the scene. This composition captures more details, showcasing the blend of nature and human elements.

The Old Summer Palace Ruins Park - Weeping Willows by the Lake and Boats on the Lakewaters

Photo by The Old Summer Palace - Wooden Picture Frame Installation and Autumn Leaves

The Old Summer Palace - Wooden Picture Frame Installation and Autumn Leaves

Use a level angle and a layered composition, with the lotus leaves in the foreground, the site’s stone blocks clearly visible in the mid-ground, and trees and sky in the background to enhance the depth of the image. The frame should include lotus leaves, stone blocks, trees, and sky, balancing the natural landscape with historical remains. Travel Tip: The entrance fee is 25 yuan.

The Old Summer Palace Ruins Park - Lotus Pond with Rocks and Greenery

Photo by Old Summer Palace - Lake Water and Woods

Old Summer Palace - Lake Water and Woods

Photography Tips: Position the photographer 3 meters away from the model, with the model at the lower right corner of the frame, capturing the entire river. Pose: The model should sit sideways on a rock, looking up at the leaves.

The Old Summer Palace Ruins Park - Stones under the trees by the riverbank.