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Avery EllingtonUnited States

An impulsive decision at dawn rewarded me with the orange sea sunrise at Kunming Pool

But the sun, every moment, is both sunset and sunrise. Who understands! Woke up at six to rush to Kunming Pool, filling a 9-grid photo layout relying on just these few spots, original photos straight out of the camera with no filters, truly legendary 🌅 ✅ Spot 1 (Top choice for cover photo): Middle section of Sixian Bridge Stand in the middle of the bridge facing the lake, the sunrise light falls on the side shoulder, the background is the lake shimmering with golden fragments + the silhouette of the Magpie Bridge, a blend of ancient style and the orange sea, lift your hand to brush your hair, look sideways at the lake, the atmosphere is instantly maximized, even the shadow comes with a soft light filter~ ✅ Spot 2 (Atmospheric close-up): Lakeside wooden boardwalk Squat on the boardwalk, shoot from a low angle, with some reeds/lakeside weeds in the foreground, focus on the face, let the morning glow fall on the face, the light and shadow effect is amazing! Suitable for side profiles, looking down with a gentle smile for a relaxed photo, perfect for soft-toned ootd. ✅ Spot 3 (Panoramic masterpiece): Open lawn by the lakeshore Stand on the lawn and step back, frame the lake surface, red sun, and the distant Yunhan Pavilion together, the composition is grand and photogenic, suitable for full-body shots, capture dynamic moments while walking to avoid stiff poses. ✅ Spot 4 (Detailed atmosphere): Bench Sit on the bench with your back to the lake, hands resting on the backrest, look up at the sunrise or down at your phone, use the dappled light from tree shadows to create a naturally “healing” vibe, perfect with props like coffee or a straw hat. 📌 Additional Tips (Blogger exclusive): 1. Navigate from Gaoxin to "Kunming Pool Qixi Park Parking Lot," 1 hour direct drive, then a 5-minute walk to the first spot, no detours 2. Best shooting time: 20 minutes before sunrise (blue hour) for silhouettes, 10 minutes after sunrise (orange sea peak) for light and shadow close-ups 3. Outfit suggestions: light-colored dresses, knit cardigans, straw hats, avoid dark clothes for better photos
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Posted: Dec 12, 2025
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