Photo by The Forbidden City - Taking a photo with the red walls and trees.

The Forbidden City - Taking a photo with the red walls and trees.

Photo by The Forbidden City - Capturing the city gate through an archway.

The Forbidden City - Capturing the city gate through an archway.

Photo by Forbidden City Chengrui Pavilion - Caisson Ceiling

Forbidden City Chengrui Pavilion - Caisson Ceiling

The bronze elephant is positioned at the center of the image, using a centered composition to highlight its overall shape and intricate carvings. The background incorporates the red walls and yellow glazed-tile roofs of the Forbidden City, with the eaves of ancient buildings on the left and tree trunks on the right, enhancing the historical atmosphere while ensuring the bronze elephant's details are clear and the environmental elements are balanced. Travel Tips: ① Admission Fee: 60 yuan per person; ② Opening Hours: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM, closed on Mondays.

The Forbidden City - photographing the bronze elephant sculptures.

The photographer stands in front of a magnolia tree, slightly adjusting the camera position to let the branches obscure part of the building. Shooting at eye level, the composition highlights the interaction between the flowers and the window frame. Using the rule of thirds, the magnolia occupies the left third of the frame, while the right side reveals architectural details, adding balance to the image. A standard lens is used to ensure the main subject is sharp and rich in detail.

The Palace Museum's Zhongcui Palace - Purple Magnolia in Front of the Red Wall Windows

Shoot from a slightly downward angle above the stupa to fully display its structure. Use a centered composition, placing the stupa in the middle of the frame to highlight its symmetrical beauty and intricate details. The shot should include the entire stupa and the red display platform, with a simple wall as the background to avoid unnecessary elements, balancing the details of the exhibit with its setting to create a solemn atmosphere. Travel Tips: ① Admission Fee: 60 RMB per person; ② Opening Hours: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM.

The Palace Museum - Golden Pagoda Exhibition

Photo by The Forbidden City - Golden Hairpin

The Forbidden City - Golden Hairpin

Stand in the courtyard in front of the Temple of斋 (Zhai) Palace, lower your phone or camera close to the ground, and take an upward shot with the sky as the background. This will highlight the outline of the roof and the exquisite ridge beasts, while incorporating the bright red railings to add depth to the image. Use elements like door frames and window frames for framing, enclosing the roof and railings within to enhance the composition. Travel Tip: The recommended shooting times are 9:00-11:00 or 15:00-17:00, when the light is soft, allowing the ancient texture of the roof and the color contrast of the bright red railings to be clearly displayed.

The Palace Museum - Roof in front of the Qi Gong Courtyard

Photo by Take a photo with the red columns and stone railings at the Forbidden City.

Take a photo with the red columns and stone railings at the Forbidden City.

Photo by The Forbidden City - Taking a photo with the railings at the Temple of Earth.

The Forbidden City - Taking a photo with the railings at the Temple of Earth.