The photographer uses a bird's-eye view angle, with the model positioned slightly left of center in the frame, gently holding and sniffing a lotus flower, creating a natural and engaging scene. The composition employs a foreground technique, incorporating green lotus leaves to add depth, while the background is blurred to highlight the lotus pond and greenery, emphasizing the main subject. Travel Tip: Visit in the morning! The lotuses open fully in the morning light, making for a stunning sight.

Beijing Yuanmingyuan - Lotus Flower Pond

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The Old Summer Palace Site Park, within the Xiaojiahe Bridge area, Haidian District, Beijing.

Photography Tips

The photographer uses a bird's-eye view angle, with the model positioned slightly left of center in the frame, gently holding and sniffing a lotus flower, creating a natural and engaging scene. The composition employs a foreground technique, incorporating green lotus leaves to add depth, while the background is blurred to highlight the lotus pond and greenery, emphasizing the main subject. Travel Tip: Visit in the morning! The lotuses open fully in the morning light, making for a stunning sight.

Walking Guide

Navigate to the Summer Palace in Beijing and enter through the Zhaoyuan Gate. From there, make your way to the Lotus Base. There are few people along the way, and you'll find both large areas of lotus flowers up close and smaller, more diverse patches. It's a great spot for taking photos.