[Yat Sen cosplay] Serene tea plantation hours in Azur Lane - Image 1
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Who else shoots a set of photos in two days? Actually, it took traveling out of town twice in two days to get it done, getting up at 4:00 AM to rent out an entire tea plantation. To restore Yat Sen's gentle yet slightly cool and aloof temperament, we specially chose a tea mountain right after the rain cleared, where the air was filled with the scent of moist grass and wood. This outfit has many layers, and the white and green color scheme is highly photogenic against the green fields. However, the skirt hem is truly heavy, and with all the various small accessories, I didn't dare to make too large a range of movement during the shoot.

The photographer really understood the vibe I wanted and captured many relaxed moments, like stretching while sitting on the wooden veranda, the side profile of holding a teacup, and finally, that lazy state of fanning myself with a round fan while sitting on a bamboo chair. A tea plantation outdoor photoshoot most tests one's mindset; the light changes rapidly, and there are many mosquitoes. But seeing the natural light, shadow, and background bokeh in the final photos made getting up early and the grueling travel feel completely worth it.

Walking back and forth on the wet wooden floor in wooden geta and flats rubbed the soles of my feet raw, but these details are necessary for character restoration. I didn't bring too many props this time—just a cup of clear tea and a round fan to keep the frame clean, focusing on the combination of the character and the tea plantation scene. The photographer's composition was very clever, blending the distant tea mountains and nearby wooden structures into the frame. The overall color tone leans soft and is not overly saturated, which perfectly matches the impression Yat Sen gives me. I hope to find such an amazing real-scene location next time to capture more interesting Anime-style photography and Traditional Chinese style cosplay works.