The photographer uses an upward angle, shooting from a low position. Employing a framing composition, the green leaves on the sides and below serve as a natural foreground frame, highlighting the main subject, which is the red roof of the ancient building in the center. The framing should include the foreground leaves, the mid-ground red roof, and the gray city wall, with a portion of the sky left in the background to enhance the depth of the image. It is recommended to use a medium to long focal length lens to compress the space, making the foreground and subject more compact and emphasizing the details of the roof.

Shichahai - Capturing the red ancient architectural rooftops through the trees.

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No. 49, Di'anmen West Street, Xicheng District, Beijing

Photography Tips

The photographer uses an upward angle, shooting from a low position. Employing a framing composition, the green leaves on the sides and below serve as a natural foreground frame, highlighting the main subject, which is the red roof of the ancient building in the center. The framing should include the foreground leaves, the mid-ground red roof, and the gray city wall, with a portion of the sky left in the background to enhance the depth of the image. It is recommended to use a medium to long focal length lens to compress the space, making the foreground and subject more compact and emphasizing the details of the roof.

Walking Guide

Take Metro Line 8 and get off at Shichahai Station, Exit A2 (northwest). Walk 20 meters along Di'anmen Outer Street, turn right at the pedestrian crossing, and continue for 90 meters. Turn left into Qianhai East Side, and walk 140 meters along Qianhai East Side. Leave Qianhai East Side and turn right into Qianhai South Side. Walk 400 meters along Qianhai South Side, turn left into Di'anmen West Street, and walk 40 meters to reach Shichahai Park.