[Herta Cosplay] Fenglong Bay Fairy Tale Town Shatters the Dimension Wall of Honkai: Star Rail

The steam train and European castle architecture of Fenglong Bay Fairy Tale Town inherently provided an exceptionally brilliant foundation for this Cosplay location shoot. Choosing to shoot Herta's sorcerer look this time creates an overall visual that coordinates beautifully with this playful yet slightly fantastical backdrop.

The itinerary on the shooting day was packed relatively tight, but the scenes at Fenglong Bay are quite centralized, allowing us to switch between different styles without draining too much footwork. That black retro steam train in the pictures is indeed highly eye-catching, with its metallic texture combining with the surrounding green plants and tracks to instantly bring out that "sense of travel." To capture the train element, we specially staked out a relatively early time slot, which not only offered soft light but also successfully avoided the subsequent tourist flow. A clean, cleared-out venue feel was shot, saving a lot of peace of mind during post-processing.

This costume has a lot of thought invested in its design and materials. Although the large brimmed hat on the head looks very grand visually, if the brim's shape isn't set enough, it easily collapses or flips its edges when it's windy outdoors, so hardening treatment was done on the internal brace. Carrying the staff prop into the park was a bit strenuous, but it was well worth it for the effect; we selected a pipe material with a relatively nice painted texture surface, making it lightweight in hand and shatterproof. The white ruffled sleeve covers paired with a black cutout vest top, along with the loop buckle design on the legs—the entire color scheme of the outfit is dominated by deep purple, black, and white. Paired with the original light purple-grey wig, it looks very brightening against the outdoor blue sky and green grass background, while also highlighting the layers of magical elements for this Magical Girl cosplay piece.

Many friends might worry that such a large skirt hem and sleeves would appear cumbersome during real-scene shooting. The hands-on experience shows that you can use some movements like lifting legs or holding the hat brim to let the fabric float naturally. For example, a pose like half-leaning against the railing or train in the picture uses body lines to prop open the skirt hem, making the captured dynamic feel look more lightweight and natural, rather than standing rigidly. Packed with purple-red contact lenses and a relatively elegant makeup style, once the eye glint is caught right, the overall temperament surfaces.

The European pavilion with a glass dome and that row of white buildings are also places where it is exceptionally easy to produce good photos. The sunlight passing through the colored glass or hitting the building exterior walls directly creates mottled light and shadow, and the unedited raw photos possess a great texture. The color palette of the entire town itself is very macaron fairy tale style, forming an excellent visual contrast when paired with this slightly dark-toned, mysterious sorcerer look, preventing the image from looking messy. We brought two sets of costumes as alternatives, but facts proved that this set alone was enough to shoot for a long time, utilizing every scene highly efficiently.

If any friends want to bring heavy costume props here for shooting in the future, a small tip: it is recommended to do the layering, teasing, and styling of the wig at home in advance. The wind direction in the park is variable, so simple grooming outdoors is enough to maintain the fluffiness. Also remember to prepare water and mini fans during shooting breaks, especially since wearing this gear during summer shoots can feel quite stifling. Overall, this place has high inclusivity for a coser's hair and makeup; no matter what the style is, as long as you reasonably utilize the surrounding architecture, it's very easy to achieve great results. I hope these first-hand location shoot experiences can provide some reference when you visit.