Photo by Pearl Lake Overlook - Aerial View of the Overlook

Pearl Lake Overlook - Aerial View of the Overlook

The photographer stands at a high point on the mountain, using a bird’s-eye view angle. By employing the winding river as a leading line, the composition guides the viewer’s eye from the foreground mountains to the layered mountain ranges in the distance, enhancing the sense of depth. The frame includes the vegetation in the foreground, the river in the mid-ground, the distant mountains, and the sky above, ensuring a clear and expansive view. Travel Tip: Be sure not to litter, and visit on a sunny day for the best photos.

Beijing Pearl Lake - Green Mountains and Lake Water

The photographer stands at a high vantage point, capturing the model and the panoramic view of Pearl Lake from an overhead perspective. Using the rule of thirds, the model is placed in the lower third of the frame. Travel tips: ① Admission: Free ② Opening Hours: 24/7 ③ Best Time to Shoot: 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM ④ Other Tips: Be sure to wear protective eyewear to prevent branches from scratching your face or eyes.

Beijing Pearl Lake - Summit Rocks

Using leading lines in composition, the natural curve of the river on the right guides the viewer’s gaze to the person holding the flag on the left, enhancing the sense of depth. The shot is taken from an overhead angle, capturing the foreground rocks and the crowd enjoying the view, the steep mountains in the middle ground, and the river and buildings in the distance, adding richness to the layers. Additional tip: The light is better on sunny days, making for better photos.

Beijing Pearl Lake Scenic Area - Observation Deck

The photographer captures the scene from a high vantage point using the rule of thirds, placing the deep blue sky in the top third of the frame, with a thin crescent moon faintly visible. The middle and lower two-thirds of the frame showcase the full view of Pearl Lake. Travel Tips: ① Admission: Free ② Opening Hours: 24/7 ③ Best Photography Time: 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM ④ Other Tips: Be sure to wear protective eyewear to prevent branches from scratching your face or eyes.

Pearl Lake - Panorama

Photo by Pearl Lake - Panorama

Pearl Lake - Panorama