The model is seated on a stone platform by the lotus pond, positioned at the left one-third of the frame, using the rule of thirds to balance the subject with the lotus leaves and flowers on the right. The shot is taken from a level angle, maintaining eye level with the model. The model holds lotus leaves and flowers, naturally turning to look into the flower bed, enhancing a sense of soft interaction and integration with nature. The background is compressed to make the lotus leaves more dense, highlighting the subject and the natural setting. Additional suggestion: Take safety precautions when shooting near the water.

The Old Summer Palace - Lotus Flower Pond

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No. 28 Tsinghua West Road, Haidian District, Beijing, within the Yuanmingyuan Ruins Park.

Photography Tips

The model is seated on a stone platform by the lotus pond, positioned at the left one-third of the frame, using the rule of thirds to balance the subject with the lotus leaves and flowers on the right. The shot is taken from a level angle, maintaining eye level with the model. The model holds lotus leaves and flowers, naturally turning to look into the flower bed, enhancing a sense of soft interaction and integration with nature. The background is compressed to make the lotus leaves more dense, highlighting the subject and the natural setting. Additional suggestion: Take safety precautions when shooting near the water.

Walking Guide

Navigate to the Ruins of the Old Summer Palace (28 Qinghua West Road, Haidian District, Beijing). The lotus pond is located within the park, and it is also the shooting location.