Using the rule of thirds, the character "爨" is positioned on the left side of the frame, while the metal door ring and latch are placed on the right to balance the composition. The shot is taken from a straight-on angle, focusing on a section of the wooden door while retaining the wooden texture as the background, highlighting the contrast in texture between the text and the metal components.

Cuan Di Xia Village - the character "Cuan" on the wooden door and metal fixtures.

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Mentougou District, Beijing

Photography Tips

Using the rule of thirds, the character "爨" is positioned on the left side of the frame, while the metal door ring and latch are placed on the right to balance the composition. The shot is taken from a straight-on angle, focusing on a section of the wooden door while retaining the wooden texture as the background, highlighting the contrast in texture between the text and the metal components.

Walking Guide

Take the M12 bus from Huangling West Village to Cuandixia Village, then walk 291 meters to reach Cuandixia Village.