The photographer uses a straight-on angle and composes the shot with the river as the leading line, allowing the water's lines to naturally extend towards the setting sun, focusing the viewer's gaze. The composition should include a red boat in the foreground, boats in motion in the midground, and the sunset and clouds in the background, with buildings and willow trees on either side of the frame. Use a wide-angle or 1x lens on a phone, and when shooting against the light, slightly reduce the exposure to preserve the layers of the sky and the golden reflections on the water.

Shichahai - Capturing the Dusk Sunset on Yin Ding Bridge

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Intersection of Qianhai and Houhai, Xicheng District, Beijing (250 meters northwest from Exit A2 of Shichahai Subway Station)

Photography Tips

The photographer uses a straight-on angle and composes the shot with the river as the leading line, allowing the water's lines to naturally extend towards the setting sun, focusing the viewer's gaze. The composition should include a red boat in the foreground, boats in motion in the midground, and the sunset and clouds in the background, with buildings and willow trees on either side of the frame. Use a wide-angle or 1x lens on a phone, and when shooting against the light, slightly reduce the exposure to preserve the layers of the sky and the golden reflections on the water.

Walking Guide

Navigate to Shichahai Station, exit at A2. Turn left upon exiting and follow Wannian Alley to its end. Turn right onto Qianhai East Street and walk straight for 200 meters to reach Yinding Bridge. Turn left onto the bridge to arrive at the shooting spot. — step-by-step photo guide

Navigate to Shichahai Station, exit at A2. Turn left upon exiting and follow Wannian Alley to its end. Turn right onto Qianhai East Street and walk straight for 200 meters to reach Yinding Bridge. Turn left onto the bridge to arrive at the shooting spot.