Photo by The Palace Museum - in front of Tianyi Gate

The Palace Museum - in front of Tianyi Gate

Photo by The Forbidden City - Autumn yellow leaves on trees and ancient building eaves.

The Forbidden City - Autumn yellow leaves on trees and ancient building eaves.

Use a centered composition to place the gilded birdcage clock at the center of the frame, highlighting the radiating decorations on top, the carved patterns on the cage body, and the details of the clock base. The photographer should stand at an appropriate distance to ensure the overall structure of the exhibit is clear, with the framing including the full view of the exhibit and the black-and-white image of the ancient architecture in the background, enhancing the historical atmosphere. Avoid distortion, and retain the details while blending the environment.

The Palace Museum - Gold-plated Birdcage Clock Exhibition in the Clock Pavilion

Photo by The Palace Museum - Qianqing Gate and Stone Lions

The Palace Museum - Qianqing Gate and Stone Lions

Photo by The Forbidden City - Red Walled Architecture and Eaves

The Forbidden City - Red Walled Architecture and Eaves

Photo by Take a photo with the red pillars and golden roofs of the Forbidden City corridors.

Take a photo with the red pillars and golden roofs of the Forbidden City corridors.

Photo by The Forbidden City - Red Walled Architectural Courtyards

The Forbidden City - Red Walled Architectural Courtyards

Photo by The Forbidden City - Take a photo with the stone bridge and green trees.

The Forbidden City - Take a photo with the stone bridge and green trees.

Photo by The Forbidden City - Architectural Eaves and the China Zun

The Forbidden City - Architectural Eaves and the China Zun

The photographer highlights the three-dimensional feel of the stone stele, ensuring the text on the hall is clearly centered. The frame includes the top of a wooden bench in the foreground and incorporates green trees and a blue sky in the background, enhancing the sense of depth. This approach avoids distortion and fully captures the details of the stone stele while blending it seamlessly with the natural environment.

The Forbidden City - Wuying Hall Stone Carvings among Greenery