Found the best camera settings for capturing Shangri-La!

After countless adjustments, I finally found the best parameters for photographing Shangri-La... (listed at the end) "Three Myths of Milky Way Photography" Lessons learned from six consecutive nights of observation: ① Fake Reflections: Many popular starry sky reflection photos rely on Photoshop. The actual lake surface often fogs up at night, making it difficult to capture clear reflections. Those stunning starry sky reflection photos you see on social media are often heavily edited. In reality, the lake surface at Lugu Lake often fogs up at night, making it nearly impossible to capture clear starry sky reflections. ② Equipment Lies: Can a phone capture the Milky Way? Tests show that even the iPhone 14 Pro can only capture blurry light spots. Don't be fooled by those ads and tutorials claiming that you can capture the Milky Way with a phone. For example, even the most advanced phone camera, like the iPhone 14 Pro, can only capture blurry light spots when photographing the Milky Way, and cannot produce clear, detailed images. ③ Location Trap: The Riggu Observation Deck has a light pollution level of 4, making it less ideal than the hills behind Nise Village (requires a local guide). The Riggu Observation Deck is a popular spot but suffers from severe light pollution, making it difficult to capture ideal starry sky photos. The hills behind Nise Village, on the other hand, are an excellent location for starry sky photography, with minimal light pollution and clear visibility. However, this spot is quite remote and requires a local guide to find. "Portrait Photography Cheats" ▶️ Water Hyacinth Foreground: Use a camping light to illuminate the petals (set color temperature to 2800K), and position the subject in side backlight. When photographing portraits, use a camping light to illuminate the water hyacinth petals, setting the color temperature to 2800K to create a warm, romantic atmosphere. Position the subject in side backlight to create a rim light around the subject, adding depth and dimension to the image. ▶️ Prayer Flag Portrait Technique: Stand on the east side of the flag array at sunrise, and the shadows of the flags will naturally outline the face. At sunrise, stand on the east side of the prayer flag array, and the shadows of the flags will naturally outline the subject's face, creating a unique light and shadow effect that adds an artistic touch to the portrait. ▶️ Dugout Canoe Composition: Shoot reflections at low tide, with the bow pointing towards the brightest part of the Milky Way. When photographing the dugout canoe at low tide, use the water's reflection and point the bow towards the brightest part of the Milky Way to create a visually striking image, with the Milky Way and the canoe's reflection complementing each other beautifully. "Mosuo Photography Taboos" ❌ No Drone Flying: The entire village opposes aerial photography during the Zhuanshan Festival. During the Zhuanshan Festival, the Mosuo people strongly oppose aerial photography, considering it disrespectful to their culture and religion. Therefore, do not use drones for aerial photography during this period to avoid unnecessary trouble. ❌ No Front-Facing Elderly Photos: Use a telephoto lens to capture their backs and clothing details. In Mosuo culture, privacy and dignity for the elderly are highly valued. When photographing, avoid capturing the elderly's faces directly. Instead, use a telephoto lens to capture their backs and clothing details, respecting local customs while still obtaining valuable photos. ✅ Proper Gratitude: Give villagers printed photos (they love family portraits the most). When photographing the Mosuo people, if you receive their permission and cooperation, remember to show your gratitude. The best way is to give them printed photos, especially family portraits, which they cherish the most. This not only expresses your thanks but also fosters friendship with the local residents. Parameters☞ 1️⃣ Film Simulation: NC 2️⃣ Color Effect: Weak 3️⃣ Color FX Blue: Weak 4️⃣ White Balance: White Priority (1, -4) 5️⃣ Dynamic Range: 400 6️⃣ Tone Curve: H-2, S-1 7️⃣ Color: +2 8️⃣ Sharpness: 2 9️⃣ Grain Effect: Weak 🔟 Adjust exposure by +1-2 stops as needed during shooting