Yuan Dadu City Wall Ruins Park - Under the Crabapple Trees
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No. 24, Anwaixiaoguan Street, Xiaoguan Subdistrict, Chaoyang District, Beijing (near Yuhuinan Road)
Photography Tips
The model stands sideways under a crabapple tree, looking at the tree. The photographer stands opposite the model, shooting at eye level with the model centered in the frame. The upper two-thirds of the image feature the crabapple flowers as the main subject, using the rule of thirds to place the model in the lower third of the frame. The branches and flowers fill the upper part of the image, enhancing the balance of the composition. Use a 50mm lens on a camera or the 2x zoom on a phone to moderately compress the background, highlighting the subject and flower details. 1. Equipment: Fuji X-H2. 2. Posing: The model can either stand sideways looking at the tree or face the camera directly. 3. Travel Tips: It's best to shoot on a sunny afternoon when the light is softer, avoiding the harsh midday sun. The Crabapple Flower Stream is quite long and perfect for a leisurely walk. 4. Outfit Suggestions: Light-colored clothing will photograph better.
Walking Guide
Turn left and you'll see the camera position.
Go straight down the stairs and turn left.
Continue straight for about 70 meters, then turn right and cross the bridge.
After getting off the bridge, go straight and take the stairs. At the intersection, turn left.
Exit from D口 of Beitaicheng Metro Station and turn right.
Go straight for about 20 meters, then turn right and walk to the path by the shore.
We've arrived at the perfect spot for photos. Let's take some pictures and mark the moment!
