Photo by The Forbidden City - Iron Eave Creatures and Ginkgo Trees

The Forbidden City - Iron Eave Creatures and Ginkgo Trees

Photo by The Forbidden City - Red Wall Steps and Architectural Entrances

The Forbidden City - Red Wall Steps and Architectural Entrances

Using symmetrical composition, the throne is placed at the center of the frame, with dragon-patterned screens symmetrically arranged behind it. Two side tables are evenly placed to enhance the sense of solemnity. The photographer shoots from a level angle to ensure the subject is fully displayed from the front. The framing includes the entire throne, screens, and side tables, with the red wall background retained. It is recommended to use a wide-angle lens to capture the overall scene, highlighting the symmetrical beauty and the completeness of the artifacts. Travel Tips: ① Admission Price: 60 RMB, free for minors ( reservation required ); ② Opening Hours: 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, last entry at 4:30 PM.

The Palace Museum - Dragon Pattern Screens and Thrones

The model is positioned slightly left of center in the frame, with the photographer using a low-angle shot and the rule of thirds to emphasize the subject. The model raises her hand to gently touch her headpiece, adding a natural and graceful touch that enhances the interactivity of the image. The background incorporates the rooftops, red pillars, and blue sky of the Forbidden City, creating a traditional atmosphere and balancing the subject with the environmental details. This highlights the harmony between traditional attire and ancient architecture.

The Forbidden City - Taking a photo with the memorial arch architecture.

The photographer used a waist-level angle and framed the composition with the door frame on the right side to highlight the model and the ancient atmosphere. The model is positioned in the center of the frame, with the scene including the red palace walls and the stone-paved path in the background, which is clean and uncluttered. It is recommended to use a medium or long focal length to blur the edges of the foreground door frame and focus on the main subject. Travel Tip: The entrance ticket costs 10 yuan and needs to be purchased separately.

Palace Museum Treasure Gallery - Entrance

Photo by Ginkgo in Yanxi Palace

Ginkgo in Yanxi Palace

Photo by The Forbidden City - Riverside Architecture and Ginkgo Trees

The Forbidden City - Riverside Architecture and Ginkgo Trees

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

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

Photo by The Forbidden City - Red walls and golden roofs architecture

The Forbidden City - Red walls and golden roofs architecture

Photo by The Forbidden City - take a photo with the stone frame and red gate.

The Forbidden City - take a photo with the stone frame and red gate.