Use a centered composition with the glass exhibit placed in the middle of the frame, highlighting its transparency and the colorful butterfly decorations. Recommend the photographer use a straight-on angle to ensure the exhibit appears vertically stable. Incorporate a mural in the background to enhance the cultural atmosphere, and include the explanatory sign on the display stand in the foreground to add an informational layer. Shoot with a standard lens to avoid distortion and clearly showcase the details.

National Museum of China - photographing butterfly glass art exhibits

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16 Dong Chang'an, Dongcheng District, Beijing, East Side of Tiananmen Square

Photography Tips

Use a centered composition with the glass exhibit placed in the middle of the frame, highlighting its transparency and the colorful butterfly decorations. Recommend the photographer use a straight-on angle to ensure the exhibit appears vertically stable. Incorporate a mural in the background to enhance the cultural atmosphere, and include the explanatory sign on the display stand in the foreground to add an informational layer. Shoot with a standard lens to avoid distortion and clearly showcase the details.

Walking Guide

Take the Subway Line 1 or Batong Line and get off at Tiananmen East. Exit from the C (Southeast) entrance and walk 276 meters to the National Museum of China according to the navigation.