Absolutely stunning! You can enjoy the beautiful red maple scenery without leaving Shanghai!

Who says you have to leave Shanghai to see red maples?! At Qiuxiapu, I was mesmerized by this fiery autumn color that made my heart skip a beat. Every frame looks like a spilled palette of colors 🎨 —————— 📸【Must-shoot spots recommendation】 1️⃣ Red Maple Reflection (Photo 7) The water surface is like a mirror with symmetrical composition. Recommended to shoot from a low angle; the connection between the reflection and the real scene is the most beautiful. In the morning, when the light is soft, the maple leaves glow! 2️⃣ Ancient Architecture and Maple (Photo 12) A dialogue between the black eaves and red maples, blending ancient and modern. The upward shooting angle is perfect to include the sky in the frame. When sunlight slants, the eaves’ shadows are full of charm. 3️⃣ Winding Path and Maple Shadows (Photo 8) The winding stone steps create a deep perspective, perfect for portraits. Recommended to wear solid colors; the red maples act as the most natural light reflector. 4️⃣ Maple Leaf Close-up (Photo 11) Bring a telephoto lens! Backlit shots reveal the translucent veins of the leaves perfectly (if you don’t have a telephoto lens, like me, get as close as possible). The mottled light and shadow look like the maple leaves are dancing~ —————— 🕒【Best viewing times】 ✅ 8:00-10:00 AM: Morning light penetrates the maple leaves like amber. ✅ 2:00-3:00 PM: The slanting sun outlines golden contours. (From experience, these two time slots also make skin tones look softer in photos!) —————— 🚇【Travel guide】 Address: 314 Dongdajie, Jiading District, Qiuxiapu Transport: Metro Line 11 to Jiading North Station → Bus Jiading Route 12 Admission: 10 RMB —————— 📷【Lens recommendations】 ▪️ Wide-angle lens: For panoramic shots of the maple forest (Photos 2-4) (If you don’t have a wide-angle lens, use a standard lens equivalent to 24-70mm and shoot at 24mm, making the most of spatial layers) ▪️ Telephoto lens: For close-ups/compressing space (Photos 9/11) (If you don’t have a telephoto lens, use the longest focal length of your lens and get as close as possible in the maple forest) ▪️ Polarizing filter: Reduces reflections and makes the maple colors more saturated (If you don’t have one, lower the exposure in-camera and adjust in post-processing) —————— Standing on the stone steps covered with red leaves, watching the sunlight burn the maples into different layers of red, from orange-red to molten gold, every leaf tells an autumn fairy tale. There are no noisy tourists here, only the rustling sound of wind through the maple leaves. Honestly, compared to shooting in surrounding areas, this place is more healing~ —————— 📷: Sony 6700 + Sigma 17-40mm