Macau Photography | A one-to-one replica of the National Geographic photo spot at the Grand Lisboa Hotel

I've been eyeing this spot for a long time! After much research on how to capture a blockbuster effect, I'm here to share some solid experience with my buddies! 🏢Let's start with what this is🏢 It's the flower of the Macau Peninsula, the Grand Lisboa Hotel, you know it, right? There's a photo that went viral claiming to be taken by a National Geographic photographer, capturing a century of Macau's streetscape and this enchanting building in one frame, and I'm here to replicate that shot! 🖍️But to be honest, as meticulous as I am, I tried to find the original photo for comparison, but couldn't find it 🤷🏻‍♂️, so I'm not sure about its authenticity. If anyone has that photo, please post it in the comments, thanks. 🗺️Next, where is it🗺️ On 【Rua da Esperança】 in the Macau Peninsula, this is the address most guides will give you. But Rua da Esperança, no matter how short, is still a street, and not every angle is beautiful～ Tested: Search for 【Hotel Royal】 in your navigation🧭, a very small hotel, and the area near this hotel offers a view of the elegant curve of the street and the complex facades of buildings, especially with a pedestrian crossing in the foreground, highlighting the urban vibe～ (If you mind the Vita Milk advertisement nearby, you might want to give up the zebra crossing) 📸Photography Tips📸 1️⃣Have the person stand close to or slightly in front of the zebra crossing, and when taking the shot, make sure the person occupies a smaller proportion of the composition, which means the camera should be positioned further away, to give a more imposing feel with the Grand Lisboa in the background. 2️⃣For an empty street shot, wait for one or two motorcycles with Macau characteristics to pass by (there are many) to add a sense of story to the scene. 3️⃣Post-processing and color grading are very important. 4️⃣A better position for portraits is in the middle of the road, but please be very careful ⚠️ about safety and not to cause trouble by blocking the road. 🧿Other Tips🧿 However, take your time to walk and look around, and discover your own favorite angles, which might be a more meaningful way to check in～ There are also other popular photo spots on this street, worth trying out, and of course, many other scenes worth capturing. (These few shots are basically raw phone photos + template color grading, just to give an idea, I'll edit them properly in the official travelogue later. flag)