The model stands in front of the red wall, and the photographer shoots from a low angle, placing the model slightly to the right of the lower center of the frame. The model in the foreground is in sharp focus, while the background captures the top of the corner tower and the red wall, preserving architectural details to enhance depth. The model turns their head to the side, resting their hand on their glasses, with a natural and relaxed pose that harmonizes with the ancient architecture.

The Forbidden City - Taking a photo with a corner of an ancient building.

The photographer used a low-angle shot and centered composition, placing the head of the stone Buddha statue in the center of the frame, with the Rende Daling plaque included above. This highlights the connection between the main subject and the text. The background is simplified to the eaves of the building, ensuring clear details. Travel Guide: ① Admission Fee: 60 RMB, free for minors. ② Opening Hours: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM.

Beijing's Forbidden City - Stone Buddha Statues and the Plaque of Ren De Da Long

The photographer stands in front of the display case, using a bird's-eye view angle. Symmetrical composition is employed, with the central artifact positioned in the middle of the frame and the artifacts on either side symmetrically arranged to maintain balance. The shot includes three artifacts, the transparent base of the display case, and a brown background, ensuring a clean and simple background.

The Palace Museum - Hairpins on Display in Showcases

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The Forbidden City - Wu Men Square

The copper incense burner is prominently featured in the center of the image, highlighting its intricate details and solemnity. Foreground elements include branches above to add depth, while the background captures the rooftops and red walls of ancient architecture, enhancing the courtyard atmosphere. Ensure that the main subject is harmoniously integrated with the surrounding elements. Travel Tips: ① Admission: 60 RMB per person; ② Opening Hours: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM.

The Palace Museum - Bronze Incense Burners, Ancient Architectural Structures, and Trees

Use a symmetrical composition with a carved chair placed in the center, flanked by peacock feather fans and square tables on either side. Keep the traditional painting above. Recommend the photographer to shoot from a level angle to ensure the symmetrical structure is straight and not tilted. The red walls, door frames on both sides, and the painting above should be fully displayed to show the interior decoration. Use a standard lens to highlight the symmetrical beauty and details of the ancient architecture. Additional tip: Avoid peak hours and travel off-peak.

The Palace Museum in Beijing - Shooting scenes of restored indoor furnishings.

The photographer stands directly in front of the plaque and gate to capture the layered composition of the green glazed tile roof, red walls, and wooden plaque, with the main plaque of Kunning East Courtyard centered in the frame. The shot includes the roof tiles, walls, and the scene inside the door frame. Travel Tip: The ticket price is 60 yuan.

The Forbidden City - Plaque of the Eastern Courtyard of Kunning and Red Wall

The photographer stands inside the Qianqing Gate and uses an upward angle to capture the scene, employing a framing composition with the door frame and the structure above as a natural frame. This frames the ceiling's square patterns and the plaque of the Qianqing Gate, including the intricate ceiling, the red door frame, and the plaque in the shot, highlighting the architectural details. Travel Tip: The entrance ticket is 60 RMB per person.

The Palace Museum - Capturing Ceilings, Bracket Sets, Door Frames, and Plaques

The photographer uses a frame-within-a-frame technique, with the ancient architectural door frame as the foreground to enclose the mural and figures, capturing the door's carved details, screen paintings, and people, enhancing the depth and ancient atmosphere of the image. Travel Tips: ① Admission Price: 60 RMB per person, free for minors, reservation required; ② Opening Hours: 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, last entry at 4:30 PM.

The Forbidden City - Group photo with pillars, benches, and murals.

Using a low-angle shot, place the partial view of the bronze dragon sculpture on the left side of the frame, highlighting the intricate details and three-dimensional texture of the dragon’s head. Leave some negative space on the right side, and blur the background to include the yellow rooftops of the Forbidden City and the outlines of distant buildings, enhancing the ambient environment. The blurred background will emphasize the texture of the bronze dragon and bring focus to the finely carved details of the dragon’s head.

The Palace Museum - Detail of a Bronze Dragon Sculpture