Photo by Cuan Di Xia - Take a photo with the Southern Wall

Cuan Di Xia - Take a photo with the Southern Wall

The model stands to the left of the stone inscribed with the character "爨," positioned on the left side of the frame, with arms crossed in a natural stance to enhance interaction with the stone and balance the composition with the green "爨" character on the right, highlighting the theme. The photographer uses a low-angle shot to incorporate trees and distant mountains in the background, while retaining the stone base in the foreground to add depth to the image.

Cuan Di Xia Village - Take a photo with the stone engraved with the character "Cuan".

It is recommended to use an upward shooting angle, with the photographer standing slightly lower in front of the stele to emphasize its solemnity. Place the entire inscribed stele in the center of the frame, ensuring the text is clear and complete. The composition should include the full view of the stele, the roof tiles at the top, and the dense foliage above, retaining the natural background to enhance the atmosphere. It is recommended to use a standard lens to balance the proportion of the subject and the environment. Admission Price: Free.

Cuan Di Xia Village - Photographing the Cuan Di Xia Large Character Wall Memorial Archway

Photo by Cuan Di Xia Village - Take a photo with the graffiti wall on the south wall.

Cuan Di Xia Village - Take a photo with the graffiti wall on the south wall.

The photographer used a low-angle shot with a centered composition to place the character “cuàn” on the shadow wall right in the middle of the frame. On the left, a string of red lanterns is included, while on the right, the main trunk and extending branches of an ancient tree are preserved. The background incorporates the roof of an ancient building and distant mountains, adding depth to the scene. It is recommended to use a wide-angle lens to fully capture the shadow wall, red lanterns, ancient tree, and the surrounding ancient village environment, enhancing the sense of depth and atmosphere. Travel Tips: Admission is free.

Cu Di Xia Village - photograph the walls with large "Cuan" characters, red lanterns, and ancient trees.

The photographer stands on the observation deck for a high-angle shot, slightly tilting the camera downward to capture the village, emphasizing the architectural layers and depth. The composition follows the rule of thirds, with the village as the main subject positioned in the middle third of the frame, and the background mountains occupying the upper part of the image, creating clear layers. Choose a sunny day or a time with soft light to shoot, using natural light to enhance the texture of the image and the warm atmosphere of the village. Travel Tip: Admission used to be 35 yuan with no time limit, but it is now free.

Cuan Di Xia - Village Observation Deck for photographing ancient architecture cluster.