The photographer stands under the tree and shoots upward, positioning the camera close to the trunk, making the main trunk and branches the focal point of the image. The composition highlights the trunk and forks while using the natural lines formed by the branches to enhance the depth of the frame. 1. Travel Tips: ① Admission is free. ② The blooming period is from March to May.

Gongjian Hutong - Paulownia Trees Framed with the Sky

The photographer stands directly facing the building in the Hutong, shooting at an upward angle with a standard lens. The catalpa blossom is placed in the upper one-third of the frame, while the eaves of the building are positioned in the lower one-third, highlighting the layers of the building's details and the catalpa blossom. 1. Travel Tips: ① Admission Fee: Free; ② Best Shooting Times: 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM and 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM. 2. Additional Tips: Check the weather in advance and choose a sunny day for shooting. A clear blue sky can greatly enhance the photo.

Gongjian Hutong - Catalpa Flowers and Hutong Eaves

The photographer stands in the center of the胡同 (hutong) and shoots horizontally from a low angle, capturing the scene stretching into the distance to highlight the depth of the hutong. The rule of leading lines is used, with the road and buildings on both sides of the hutong guiding the viewer's gaze towards the red gate at the far end, enhancing the depth and layers of the image. The composition includes vehicles nearby, buildings on both sides of the hutong, and the red gate in the distance. A lush flowering tree on the left serves as the main subject, while the buildings on the right balance the structure of the image. It is recommended to use a camera with a 24-35mm focal length or the 1x setting on a smartphone to retain environmental details. Travel Tip: In April, the泡桐 (Paulownia) and 楸树 (Philadelphus) trees are in full bloom, providing a great opportunity to capture the flourishing flowers of both trees.

Gongjian Hutong - Catalpa Flowers

The photographer stands 4-5 meters away from the Chinese scholar tree and uses a telephoto lens to capture both the Chinese scholar tree and the Paulownia tree, creating a more harmonious composition with a symmetrical layout, one on each side. 1. Equipment settings: Nikon Z6 II + 28-75mm lens. 2. Post-processing: Increase the saturation to highlight the color of the flowers. 3. Travel tips: It is recommended to shoot in the afternoon when the natural light is soft and gentle.

Gongjian Hutong - Paulownia and Rowan in the same frame

The model stands in the center of the alley, slightly turned away from the camera. The photographer stands behind and to the side of the model, maintaining a parallel viewpoint with the model, shooting from a slightly lower angle to enhance the depth of the scene. The rule of thirds is used in the composition, with the model positioned in the lower right third of the frame. A waterfall of roses occupies the left third of the frame, and the background alley forms leading lines, enhancing the layering of the image. 1. Equipment settings: Choose the "Kodak Gold" film filter for a more vintage look. 2. Additional suggestions: Shoot the light and shadow before 09:00 in the morning and shoot silhouettes after 16:00 in the afternoon.

Gongjian Hutong - Rose Blossom Waterfall