[Honor of Kings Sun Quan Cosplay] One Strategy Can Rival a Thousand Brave Warriors; With the Bowstring in Hand, the Aura Comes Naturally

This time doing Sun Quan, quite a lot of thought went into it from the initial preparation to the final photos. For the costume, I chose this blue, white, and purple ranger-style design; the white fur at the collar and the golden hollowed-out patterns on the shoulder armor look exceptionally three-dimensional in texture under the sunlight. Especially that topknot, to restore the character's temperament, I repeatedly adjusted the direction of the bangs and wisps of hair during styling. Paired with light blue colored contact lenses, the sharpness of my gaze instantly emerged. The prop bow feels very solid, and the feedback of the string tension when pulling it is highly authentic. Although my arms were trembling from soreness while maintaining the drawing posture during the shoot, I gritted my teeth and held through to capture that moment of readiness as an archer. The outdoor location was chosen in a Chinese garden; the natural rocks, wooden corridors, and bamboo leaves perfectly echoed the character's calm, confident, and strategizing atmosphere. The light changed very quickly on the day of the shoot, and the photographer snapped many different angles—both the leisure of sitting on a rock plucking bamboo leaves and the serenity of leaning against a railing with folded arms. Besides color grading and light correction in post-processing, a set of blue energy light effects was added in image five, actually aiming to reinforce the nimble feel of skill release. Honestly, the character Sun Quan in the game gives off more of a feeling of winning through stability, so I deliberately restrained any flashiness in my expression, adding more composure and determination. Being able to cooperate so tacitly with the photographer this time to express that temperament of 'deliberating thrice to ensure safety' through the lens was truly a joyful experience. Equipment wearing, movement guidance, and emotional communication—every stage requires a sufficient understanding of the character. Hair and accessories easily get messy in the outdoor wind, but it ended up adding a touch of chivalrous aura to the shots. The maintenance of the bow is also very important; I wiped the string for a long time before going on camera. From makeup setting to actual shooting and then to post-processing, every pixel of this whole work represents our sincerity.