Photo by The Forbidden City - Shooting the Corner Towers

The Forbidden City - Shooting the Corner Towers

Photo by The Forbidden City - White Jade Round Box with Five Blessings and Longevity Pattern

The Forbidden City - White Jade Round Box with Five Blessings and Longevity Pattern

Photo by The Forbidden City - Double-Eave Pavilion, Red Wall Architecture, and Trees

The Forbidden City - Double-Eave Pavilion, Red Wall Architecture, and Trees

Photo by The Forbidden City - Treasure Gallery exhibit of the golden dragon patterned seal

The Forbidden City - Treasure Gallery exhibit of the golden dragon patterned seal

Photo by Take a photo in front of the Ginkgo trees, red railings, and brick walls on Jingshan Front Street.

Take a photo in front of the Ginkgo trees, red railings, and brick walls on Jingshan Front Street.

Use a centered composition to place the "Yonghe Palace" plaque at the center of the frame, highlighting the main subject. The photographer should stand directly in front of the plaque and shoot from a slightly upward angle to ensure the plaque is level and not tilted. The frame should include the blue dragon-patterned mural above the plaque and the wooden lattice windows below, showcasing the details and overall atmosphere of the ancient architecture. A wide-angle lens is recommended to capture the entire plaque and its surrounding decorations.

The Palace Museum - Yonghe Palace Plaque

Using the rule of thirds composition, the stone beast's head is positioned at the right one-third of the frame, with the stone railing on the left serving as the foreground to enhance depth. The photographer uses an eye-level angle to ensure clear details of the dragon's head, with the framing including the main subject, the colorful eaves above, and the railing below, highlighting the integration of the subject with the surroundings. Travel Tips: ① Admission: 60 RMB; free for minors (reservation required); ② Opening Hours: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM (last entry at 4:30 PM).

The Palace Museum - The stone beast with a dragon head under the eaves

Use a centered composition with the stone stele placed in the middle to highlight the subject. Shoot from a straight-on angle facing the stele, including the stone railings in the foreground and the gray-tiled roofs, red walls of ancient buildings, and the distant water on the right in the background to add depth. A wide-angle lens is recommended to capture the overall relationship between the stele and the ancient architecture. Travel Tips: - Admission: 60 RMB - Opening Hours: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM (closed on Mondays)

The Forbidden City in Beijing - Steles and Ancient Architecture

Using a level shooting angle, the bronze crane sculpture appears more majestic. Place the sculpture on the left side of the frame, leaving the right side to incorporate the rooftops of ancient buildings and the sky, balancing the composition. The shot should include the main sculpture, the background rooftops of the ancient buildings, and the cloudy sky, enhancing the depth of the scene while highlighting the details of the sculpture.

The Palace Museum - City Gates and Bronze Cranes

Using an upward shooting angle, the bronze crane is placed at the center of the frame to highlight the main sculpture. When framing, include the sky, clouds, and the distant red walls and rooftops of the Forbidden City to enhance the historical atmosphere and fully showcase the integration of the sculpture’s posture with its background environment. Travel Tips: ① Admission Fee: 60 RMB; ② Opening Hours: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM (last entry at 4:00 PM), closed on Mondays.

The Palace Museum in Beijing - photographing the bronze crane sculpture.