By the MOOK Scenic Spots editorial team
Taking photos at landmarks has become one of the must-do activities when traveling nowadays. Many tourists want to capture memories at beautiful spots, but there are some taboos to be aware of when you’re out and about. Even taking photos has its considerations, as not every location is suitable for photos.
There are taboos to travel photography too (Photo / Pexels)
1. Don’t use cemeteries as a backdrop
When taking photos, try to avoid using graves or places with tombstones as your background. It can easily capture something negative or attract spirits, especially during sensitive times like tomb-sweeping or the Hungry Ghost Festival. So whether you're taking a group photo or landscape shots, you should be cautious.
Don’t use cemeteries as a backdrop (Photo / Stocksnap)
2. Avoid taking photos near high-voltage lines or in corners
Try to avoid taking photos near high-voltage lines or in corners, as it may bring you hard-to-explain bad energy or wandering spirits.
3. There’s an art to three-person group photos
It’s said that ancient painters would refuse to include three people in a single painting because the person in the middle was likely to be alienated by the two on the sides. If it can't be avoided, have the friends on either side hold clothing in the photo to imply there are more people to join.
There’s an art to three-person group photos (Photo / Pexels)
4. Don’t take photos directly under a pagoda
According to common folk beliefs, pagodas are used to suppress evil spirits, so taking a photo directly beneath one may give off a feeling of being suppressed. Also, if you visit a temple, try to avoid taking photos with the Buddha statues.
5. Avoid random photos during night outings
Late at night is when you’re more likely to encounter wandering spirits. When wandering outside at night, not only should you avoid certain things, but you should also try not to take random photos, in case you capture something you shouldn’t see.
Avoid random photos during night outings (Photo / Stocksnap)
6. Be careful where you take photos while traveling during pregnancy
Traveling should generally avoid places heavy with yin energy, such as hospitals, graveyards, funeral homes, long-abandoned buildings, or vacant houses where accidents have occurred. Pregnant women, in particular, should be cautious. Taking photos in such places may negatively affect both the mother and the fetus.
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