Using a bird's-eye view, the photographer stands slightly higher in front of the stone carving, with the lens directly aligned with the central axis, placing the stone carving in the center of the frame. The symmetrical steps and railings on both sides balance the composition. The shot includes the full view of the stone carving, the railings on both sides, and the distant red wall, maintaining the symmetrical structure.

The Forbidden City - Stone Carvings on Steps and Ground

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No. 4 Jingshan Qianjie, Dongcheng District, Beijing

Photography Tips

Using a bird's-eye view, the photographer stands slightly higher in front of the stone carving, with the lens directly aligned with the central axis, placing the stone carving in the center of the frame. The symmetrical steps and railings on both sides balance the composition. The shot includes the full view of the stone carving, the railings on both sides, and the distant red wall, maintaining the symmetrical structure.

Walking Guide

Take the Subway Line 1 or Batong Line to Tiananmen West Station, then walk 1.1 kilometers to the destination.