The Forbidden City - Shunzhen Gate and Shenwu Gate in the same frame.
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No. 4 Jingshan Front Street, Dongcheng District, Beijing, The Palace Museum, Beijing
Photography Tips
Composition Rules: Use the Rule of Thirds to balance the Forbidden City with modern architecture, enhancing the harmony of the scene. Utilize the Forbidden City's structures as leading lines to guide the viewer's gaze. Angles and Lenses: Shoot from a low angle to showcase the grandeur of the Forbidden City. Use a wide-angle lens to capture the full scope and add depth to the image. Model Integration: Position the model in the foreground, with the photographer 3-5 meters away shooting from a low angle to add a human touch. Design interesting poses to increase the photo's appeal. Choose to shoot during the golden hours of early morning or dusk. Use the soft light to highlight the layers of the Forbidden City. Perform color correction to enhance the characteristic colors of the Forbidden City. Adjust the contrast to make the details stand out more clearly.
Walking Guide
Take Exit B at Tiananmen West Station on Subway Line 1. Enter from the West Gate of Zhongshan Park and exit from the East Gate. Walk straight for 150 meters to reach the Wumen (Meridian Gate) entrance.
After entering the Meridian Gate of the Forbidden City, follow the central axis all the way to the Imperial Garden.
Enter the Imperial Garden through the Tianyi Gate, which leads to the central courtyard of the garden, where the Qinan Palace is located.
Pass by the Hall of Devotion.
Head to the palace gate behind Qin'an Palace, known as Chengguang Gate.
Walk straight for 10 meters after exiting the Chengguang Gate.
