Use a straight-on shooting angle from in front of the red wall to highlight the layers of the red wall, carved eaves, and green trees. Place the stone carving in the lower left corner of the frame, with the red wall, carved eaves, and roof on the right side. Leave some space at the top to include the lush green trees. The composition should include a portion of the red wall, the carved eaves, and the background of green trees to enhance the depth of the image. Travel Tips: 1. Ticket Price: Off-season 40 RMB, Peak season 60 RMB. 2. Opening Hours: Peak season 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM, Off-season 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM.

The Palace Museum in Beijing - Red Wall with Cranes Soaring Through Clouds Relief Carving

The photographer used an upward shooting angle, placing the model slightly to the right of the center of the frame, and shot with a standard lens/2x on a phone. The foreground includes trees on the left, while the background retains the red-walled buildings and green vegetation, creating a layered composition. The model stands sideways with one hand raised naturally, exuding an elegant and ancient charm.

Beijing's Forbidden City - Take a photo with courtyard architecture and trees.

Photo by The Forbidden City - with red palace walls and autumn foliage.

The Forbidden City - with red palace walls and autumn foliage.

Photo by The Forbidden City - Take a photo with the red doors, windows, and golden decorations.

The Forbidden City - Take a photo with the red doors, windows, and golden decorations.

The photographer stands in the center of the courtyard, using an upward angle to capture the central red door in the middle of the frame, with symmetrical red walls on both sides, emphasizing the solemnity of the architecture. The composition includes the red walls, the central door, the wet stone path, and the trees on both sides, with the sky in the background adding depth to the image.

The Palace Museum in Beijing - Enclosed courtyards with red walls, stone pathways, and trees.

Photo by The Forbidden City - Exhibition of Opulent Golden and Intricate Clocks

The Forbidden City - Exhibition of Opulent Golden and Intricate Clocks

Photo by The Forbidden City - The Golden-Roofed Hall and Greenery

The Forbidden City - The Golden-Roofed Hall and Greenery

Photo by The Forbidden City - Take a photo with the red walls and painted eaves.

The Forbidden City - Take a photo with the red walls and painted eaves.

Photo by The Forbidden City - Take a photo with the red walls, tree branches, and enclosing walls.

The Forbidden City - Take a photo with the red walls, tree branches, and enclosing walls.

The model stands in front of an ancient building, with the photographer using a low angle to capture the scene, placing the model at the center of the frame. The composition is centered, with the roof lines extending upwards to enhance the sense of depth. The model has her hands clasped together above her head, looking up, creating a natural and interactive pose. The shot includes the eaves, red walls, and a green tree on the right, highlighting the traditional atmosphere. Shooting Time: It is recommended to shoot during clear weather with good sunlight.

The Forbidden City - Windows and Ancient Architectural Eaves