The Kanas travel photography guide mainly includes the choice of photography time, recommended photography locations, and photography tips and suggestions.?
Choice of photography time:?
Spring: March, melted snow makes the lake water clear, with captivating lighting in the morning and evening, suitable for taking photos of the glittering lake surface.?
Summer: From June to July, with long sunshine hours, it is suitable for taking photos of sunrises and sunsets; in July, wildflowers bloom by the lake, allowing for photos of flower seas and lakes.?
Autumn: September, with red leaves covering the mountains contrasting sharply with the lake water, and early morning mist creating a mysterious atmosphere, it is the best time for photography.?
Winter: December, the ice-covered lake and snowy mountains constitute a fantasy world, suitable for taking photos of ice and snow landscapes and sunrises in extreme cold.?
Recommended photography locations:?
Shenxian Bay: In the morning, there is often fog, and sunlight shines through the fog onto the lake surface, creating a dreamlike scene. You can take photos of fog-covered valleys, cattle and sheep by the lake, and reflections of trees.?
Moon Bay: With its unique S-shaped bend, you can overlook the entire view from the observation deck, or go down to the wooden boardwalk to take close-up shots and reflections of trees in the water.?
Wolong Bay: Deep pools, dense forests, and green grasslands constitute a beautiful picture scroll. You can take photos of fish swimming in the pool and reflections of trees by the pool.?
Guanyu Platform: Climbing up to Guanyu Platform offers a panoramic view of Kanas Lake. In the morning, there is often a sea of clouds, which, combined with the lake surface under morning light, is very spectacular.?
Birch Forest: With dense forests and beautiful flowers, you can take photos of couples under the birch trees and scenery on the forest trails to create a fairy tale atmosphere.?
Photography tips and suggestions:?
Using light: Make good use of the soft light in the morning and evening to take bright landscape photos. When the light is strong, use a hood or graduated filter to balance the light.?
Angle and composition: Use the rule of thirds to compose, placing the subject at the intersection, and also try creative compositions such as symmetrical composition and mirror composition.?
Combining play and photography: Buy tickets in advance, navigate to the Jiadenyu Stereo Parking Lot, take the shuttle bus to the entrance of the scenic area; take the scenic area bus into the park, and play and take photos in the order of Wolong Bay – Moon Bay – Shenxian Bay – Guanyu Platform.?
In addition, you can also taste local specialty foods such as roast whole sheep and hand-grabbed rice, experience ethnic customs, and add more fun to your travel photography journey.?
. During the travel photography process, please keep warm, protect yourself from sunburn, and arrange your itinerary reasonably to fully enjoy the beautiful scenery of Kanas.?