Photo by Longtan Lake Park - Pavilion Eaves and Autumn Leaves on Trees

Longtan Lake Park - Pavilion Eaves and Autumn Leaves on Trees

Photo by Longzi Stone Forest - Stone carvings, inscriptions, and trees at Longzi Stone Forest.

Longzi Stone Forest - Stone carvings, inscriptions, and trees at Longzi Stone Forest.

1. Positioning Angle: The photographer stands directly below the archway, shooting from a low angle with the camera slightly lower than the center of the archway. This highlights the layered effect of the red lanterns and the solemnity of the archway.

2. Composition Method: A symmetrical composition is used, with the archway and the hanging lanterns centered to create a sense of balance in the frame. The vertical lines of the lanterns are also used to guide the viewer's gaze.

3. Lens Focal Length: It is recommended to use a camera with a focal length of 24-35mm, or a smartphone in 1x mode for photography. This ensures that both the depth of the lanterns and the details of the archway are captured effectively.

Longtan Temple Fair - Plaque of Longtan Temple Fair

Photo by Beijing Longtan Park - Take a photo with the lake, willow trees, and railings.

Beijing Longtan Park - Take a photo with the lake, willow trees, and railings.

Photo by Beijing Longtan Park - Capture Autumn Scenery with Trees, Grass, Lake Views, and Stone Steles

Beijing Longtan Park - Capture Autumn Scenery with Trees, Grass, Lake Views, and Stone Steles

Use a foreground composition, incorporating the hanging willow branches into the upper part of the frame as the foreground to enhance the sense of depth. Center the composition with the corridor bridge and pavilion in the middle of the frame, and symmetrically distribute the water reflections to balance the image. Include the willow branches in the foreground, the lake surface and corridor bridge pavilion in the middle ground, and the blue sky in the background to maintain the richness of the scene, with the green trees on the right to enrich the frame. Shoot from a flat angle to highlight the details of the scenery and the overall sense of harmony. 

Travel Tips: It is recommended to go on a sunny day.

Longtan Park in Beijing - Lake Pavilion, Willow Branches, and Pavilions

The photographer uses a low-angle shot with a central composition to place the colorful trees at the center of the frame, highlighting the details of the branches and the gradation of red and yellow colors. The background includes a pure blue sky, and the foreground introduces green pine trees on the left to create a contrast between warm and cool tones, enhancing the sense of depth in the image. Travel tip: Suitable for shooting on sunny days when the light is good.

Longtan Park in Beijing - Big Trees

The photographer stands in front of the model, using a high-angle shot, and employs a centered composition with the model at the center of the frame, drawing attention and highlighting the subject. The background includes water and weeping willows, enhancing the sense of depth and showcasing the riverside scenery of the park. Travel tips: ① Ticket price: 2 yuan per person; ② Opening hours: 06:00-22:00.

Beijing Longtan Park - Riverside Rockery

Adopt a low-angle shot, capturing from beneath the tree and pointing upwards, allowing the interlaced branches to naturally guide the viewer's gaze and highlight the color contrast between the orange-yellow leaves and the blue sky. Include a range of blue sky background and varying colored branches in the frame, preserving their natural distribution.

Additional suggestions: It is recommended to choose a sunny day for shooting to ensure ample light and enhance the clarity and transparency of the image.

Beijing Longtan Park - Maple Trees

The photographer uses a medium telephoto lens to capture the arched bridge, lake surface, and trees in the frame. By employing a symmetrical composition, the arched bridge and its reflection are symmetrical, enhancing the balance of the image.

Travel tips: The entrance fee is 2 yuan per person.

Longtan Lake Park - Water Arch Bridge in Beijing