Four Seasons Guangzhou Swimming Pool

This photo of the pool was taken inside the Four Seasons Guangzhou, which is above the Guangzhou International Finance Center building. The two best ways to get there are either by taking public transportation (stop at Zhujiang New Town station) that leads directly into the Guangzhou IFC building or by renting a car and then parking in the nearby Guangzhou Four Seasons Hotel Parking Lot (23.117284, 113.323073). To get to the pool, you'll need to be a guest at the hotel. Check into your room and then take the elevator to the top where the swimming pool is. Stand at the edge of the water and then snap away! Address: 5 Zhujiang West Road, Pearl River New City, Tianhe District, Guangzhou, China 510623

You can photograph the interior swimming pool at the Four Seasons Guangzhou during any month of the year.

If you only want to capture your model and not other swimmers in your shot, then I recommend visiting in the late afternoon. I also think its best if it's slightly overcast outside because when it's too bright, your photo can appear over exposed.

Be respectful of the other hotel guests. If there are people swimming, try to take your photos quickly and get in and out as fast as you can.

Having the pool empty will not only help to focus on your subject, it'll also allow you to capture the model's solo reflection in the water.

You have a great view of the Canton Tower from the pool. Aligning the tower to be in between the windows and not blocked off will add another element to the image.

Get creative with the space and see what other compositions you can come up with — the possibilities are endless.

Take full advantage of the other amenities the hotel has to offer. They have a spa, an abundance of dining options (don't miss out on the views of the Pearl River Delta from Kumoi), a gym, an executive club lounge and more.

I recommend checking out the Zaha Hadid-designed Guangzhou Opera House. It's just a quick walk south of the hotel and is a must-see when you're in the area.