The shot should include the eaves of ancient buildings, red walls, and the complete background of the palace. Include a bit of the stone path to add depth. The model should stand gracefully with a fan in hand. Additional note: The venue is closed on Mondays (except for public holidays).

The Palace Museum in Beijing - Taking Photos with Ancient Architecture and Red Walls

Photo by Palace lanterns, ginkgo trees, and red walls inside the Forbidden City.

Palace lanterns, ginkgo trees, and red walls inside the Forbidden City.

The photographer stands below the red wall and the building, using an upward shooting angle. By raising the camera and looking up, the photographer employs frame-within-a-frame composition, naturally framing the red wall and the roof of the building with the branches above and to the left. This technique enhances the depth and layers of the image. The shot should include the foreground branches, the mid-ground red wall and roof, and the background blue sky, highlighting the details of the ancient architecture and the surrounding atmosphere. Travel Tip: It is recommended to shoot during clear weather with good sunlight.

The Forbidden City - Capturing the red walls and architectural rooftops through branches.

Suggest the photographer use an upward shooting angle, with the model standing sideways in front of the red wall, positioned at the right one-third of the frame. Use the rule of thirds for composition, leaving the left side of the frame blank for the sky to balance the image, highlighting the contrast between the red wall and the blue eaves.

Take a photo with the red walls and eaves of the Forbidden City.

Photo by The Palace Museum - Vase and Branch Exhibition

The Palace Museum - Vase and Branch Exhibition

Photo by The Forbidden City - Night view of pavilions, red walls, and steps.

The Forbidden City - Night view of pavilions, red walls, and steps.

Photo by The Forbidden City - Take a photo with the green trees and red city walls.

The Forbidden City - Take a photo with the green trees and red city walls.

Photo by The Forbidden City - Capture the red walls, courtyards, and pools.

The Forbidden City - Capture the red walls, courtyards, and pools.

Photo by The Forbidden City - Taking a photo with the city gate and red walls

The Forbidden City - Taking a photo with the city gate and red walls

Photo by The Forbidden City - Close-up of the Golden Seal Exhibition

The Forbidden City - Close-up of the Golden Seal Exhibition