Using a centered composition, the model is positioned at the center of the frame, with the photographer shooting from a low angle to emphasize the grandeur of the palace eaves. The model leans against the stone balustrade, looking up at the eaves, with a natural pose that enhances interaction with the ancient architecture. The shot includes the stone balustrade, red walls with lattice windows, and part of the eaves, preserving the details of the Forbidden City’s architecture and ensuring both the subject and background are clear. Travel Tip: Admission is 60 RMB.

Take a photo at the stone railing against the painted red walls of the Forbidden City.

Photo by The Forbidden City - Taking a photo with the red walls and golden roofs of the architecture.

The Forbidden City - Taking a photo with the red walls and golden roofs of the architecture.

Photo by The Forbidden City - Persimmon branches against red walls and rooftops of the architecture.

The Forbidden City - Persimmon branches against red walls and rooftops of the architecture.

The photographer should shoot at eye level, close to the stone balustrade, using it as a foreground element to incorporate the detailed carvings. The composition should include the foreground stone balustrade, the incense burner and large vase in the middle ground, and the yellow-roofed buildings and trees in the background, showcasing the layers of the courtyard. Use a wide-angle lens to capture both the overall environment and the intricate details.

The Forbidden City - Courtyard Landscapes

Photo by The Forbidden City - Taking a photo with the Longfumen Gate Tower and the plaque

The Forbidden City - Taking a photo with the Longfumen Gate Tower and the plaque

Photo by The Forbidden City - Take a photo with the red-walled architecture and flower clusters.

The Forbidden City - Take a photo with the red-walled architecture and flower clusters.

Photo by The Forbidden City - Imitation Official Glazed Porcelain Flower Vase with Jade Chrysanthemum Scenery

The Forbidden City - Imitation Official Glazed Porcelain Flower Vase with Jade Chrysanthemum Scenery

Photo by The Forbidden City - A photo taken looking up at the plaque of the Hall of Central Harmony.

The Forbidden City - A photo taken looking up at the plaque of the Hall of Central Harmony.

Suggest the photographer stand directly below the plaque, use an upward angle, and employ a centered composition to place the rear left gate plaque in the center of the frame. The contrasting red borders and blue background with gold characters will stand out, while the painted dougong (brackets) above naturally frame the subject, enhancing the focus.

The Forbidden City - Rear Left Gate Plaque

The model stands in front of a red door, slightly to the right of the center of the frame, captured at eye level by the photographer. Using the rule of thirds, the subject is positioned at the right one-third of the image, with the door knocker on the left balancing the greenery on the right. The background includes the red door and the copper knocker, while the green plants on the right in the foreground add depth to the composition. Travel Tip: The entrance fee is 60 RMB.

The Forbidden City - Take a photo with the red gates and green plants.