The photographer stands on a small path by the lake, slightly crouches to lower the camera, and uses the rule of thirds to place the boat at the intersection of the right third of the frame. The left side of the image retains the path as a leading line. Using a 24mm lens on a camera or the 1x setting on a phone, they maintain a moderate wide angle to capture both the boat and the surrounding environment in detail.

Summer Palace - Lakeside Path along the Back Lake

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No. 19, Xinjian Palace Gate Road, Haidian District, Beijing, Summer Palace

Photography Tips

The photographer stands on a small path by the lake, slightly crouches to lower the camera, and uses the rule of thirds to place the boat at the intersection of the right third of the frame. The left side of the image retains the path as a leading line. Using a 24mm lens on a camera or the 1x setting on a phone, they maintain a moderate wide angle to capture both the boat and the surrounding environment in detail.

Walking Guide

Get off at Beitogongmen Station on Line 4 of the subway, and navigate to Banbi Bridge. There's a small path by the willow trees on the bridge. Walk 30 meters down the path, and you'll reach the back lake of the Summer Palace, where you can capture the "Green Wild Maze" shooting location.