The photographer used an upward angle and framed the composition with the display boards on both sides, highlighting the green train and the "Railway in Flames" themed exhibit in the center. The shot includes the steel framework at the top, a red carpet in the foreground, and the main exhibits, enhancing the spatial depth. Travel Tips: ① Admission: Free, but advance reservation is required. ② Opening Hours: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM.

China Railway Museum - Wartime Railway Theme Exhibition Area

1. Shooting Angle: The photographer stands slightly below the model in front, shooting at eye level. The camera height is approximately at the model’s waist, emphasizing the lines of the figure and the background train. 2. Composition: Use the rule of thirds, placing the model on the right side of the frame. The red text and lines in the background serve as visual guides, enhancing the depth of the image. 3. Framing: Select large text and curved elements from the train as the background, avoiding clutter and ensuring there are no distractions in the foreground to keep the subject prominent. 4. Focal Length: Shoot using a 50mm focal length (2x on a phone), which is ideal for highlighting the subject while compressing the space and enhancing the details of the background.

China Railway Museum - Next to the Blue Train

Using an upward angle, the photographer stands slightly below the front of the red locomotive, placing the engine at the center of the frame with a centered composition to highlight the main subject. The shot includes the metallic roof structure of the museum and parts of other trains on either side, enhancing the depth of the environment and showcasing the full view and details of the locomotive. Travel Tip: Admission is 20 RMB per person.

China Railway Museum - Red Train Exhibit

Use a straight-on shooting angle and place the locomotive in the center of the frame to highlight the subject's completeness with a centered composition. The framing should include the full view of the locomotive, with a blue 8G electric locomotive in the background on the left, and the metal roof structure of the exhibition hall visible at the top to enhance the sense of environment.

China Railway Museum - Blue Locomotive

Take a low-angle shot from the side of the locomotive to emphasize its towering presence. Use leading lines in your composition, utilizing the train’s side lines and the extending railway tracks to guide the viewer’s eye to the main subject. The frame should include the full side view of the orange locomotive, a background of blue sky and white clouds, and the foreground of gravel on the tracks to enhance the depth of the scene. Travel Tips: ① Admission Fee: 20 RMB per person; ② Operating Hours: Open from 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM.

China Railway Museum - Orange Locomotive Exhibit and Sky

Using an upward shooting angle, the main body of the train carriage is positioned in the center of the frame, with a road sign in the foreground. The background includes the steel structure of the museum’s roof, enhancing the depth and historical atmosphere of the scene. The composition covers the entire side of the carriage and the surrounding exhibits, highlighting the industrial texture and thematic elements.

China Railway Museum - Train Carriages and Signage

Use a centered composition with the green locomotive positioned in the middle of the frame, highlighting the yellow lines and number details on the front. Shoot at eye level, with the photographer standing at a height similar to the locomotive, ensuring that the front and part of the carriage are fully in the shot. Include the red and black train components on the left as a foreground element to add depth, and incorporate the metal roof structure of the exhibition hall in the background to enhance the sense of depth. A wide-angle lens is recommended to capture the full train and the surrounding environment. Travel Tips: ① Ticket Price: 20 RMB; ② Opening Hours: 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM.

Dongjiao China Railway Museum - Green Locomotive and Carriages

Use a centered composition with the "Era Station" sign placed at the center of the frame to highlight the subject. Shoot from the front to ensure the sign is vertical and stable. The framing should include the entire sign, the green train in the background, and part of the station platform to enhance the sense of time and depth. It is recommended to use a wide-angle lens to fully capture the relationship between the sign and the train's surroundings.

China Railway Museum Dongjiao Hall - Signboard and Train in the Same Frame

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China Railway Museum - Two High-Speed Train Model Exhibits

Use a level shooting angle and place the blue locomotive at the center of the frame, highlighting the red, white, and blue color scheme of the locomotive’s front and the details of the "Shanghai Railway Bureau" markings. The composition should include the locomotive’s front, part of the body, the steel truss roof of the exhibition hall, and the ground tracks, preserving the sense of depth and fully showcasing the overall appearance of the locomotive and the industrial atmosphere of the exhibition hall.

China Railway Museum Dongjiao Exhibition Hall - Blue Imported Locomotive