Tips for Photography in Yunnan
1. Portrait Photography
If you are interested in portrait photography, then you should first choose sites that have good light intensity, minimal cloud over, and direct overhead sunlight, and the best time to photograph. Compared with other places, Yunnan is a place that is suitable to travel all year round. Filters are not a good idea in portrait photography either, as they tend to blur the image too much. Overhead sunlight is the best option, with a good 1.4/200mm lens for the clearest shots. Use a good DSLR for the photos, so that you can take multiple shots at once on each desired scene, to get the best of all the photos printed.
Please Note: If you want to take photos of people, you should ask for their permission first, and do not take photos without permission
2. Local Customs Photography
If you want to take photos of local customs, you should check related information in advance making good preparation. Yunnan has the largest number of ethnic population in China with 26 ethnic minorities including Bai, Yi, Dai, Naxi, Hani, Miao, Tibetan, Hui, Yao,etc. The unique ethnic minorities culture make Yunnan the most colorful and majestic region in China. You definitely will have great fun by discovering the ethnic villages, enjoying the local performance and taking parting in the local big event. For more details, please refer to Yunnan Culture.
3. Natural Scenery Photography
When you plan to travel in Yunnan, there are many attractions that make you enjoy yourself so much as to forget to leave. The only problem you need to concern is insufficient memory, too many attractions will run out of your memory.
Top Places to Photograph in Yunnan
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