The photographer stands slightly behind and to the side of the subject, shooting at eye level. A medium focal length lens is used to clearly capture the subject's movements, clothing details, and the patterns on the mural. Ticket Prices: Full price ticket is 2 RMB per person, half price ticket is 1 RMB per person. Opening Hours: Tuesday to Sunday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM. Closed on Mondays (except for legal holidays and winter/summer vacations). Temporary closures will be announced officially.

Labor People's Cultural Palace - Tai Miao Mural

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Temple of Heaven - Ridge Beam

1. Angle: The photographer should get close to the ground and use a low angle shot, slightly tilting the camera upward to emphasize the texture of the tiles and the sense of space. 2. Composition: Use leading lines to guide the viewer's eye to the central figure by utilizing the lines of the tiles, adding depth to the image. 3. Lens Focal Length: Recommend using a 35mm focal length or the 1x setting on a phone, which retains the detail of the tiles while capturing the full scene and the contrast between warm and cool tones. 4. Other Shooting Techniques: Adjust the white balance to highlight the contrast between warm and cool tones, and slightly reduce the exposure to prevent overexposure in the highlights, maintaining the layers of the lighting.

The Imperial Ancestral Temple - The ground of the Hall of Sacrifice with gold bricks

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Beijing's Imperial Ancestral Temple - Take a Photo with the LV Billboard

The photographer positioned themselves under the covered walkway, slightly to the back and right, using an eye-level angle to capture the model in the light. A medium telephoto lens was used to blur the background and highlight the subject. The framing makes use of the covered structure in the foreground to create a natural frame, directing the viewer’s focus to the model.

Temple of Heaven - Right side of the Hall of Supreme Harmony

Using a symmetrical composition, place the circular decoration at the center of the door in the middle of the frame, with the symmetrical patterns on both sides fully displayed to highlight the traditional symmetry of the design. The photographer should be directly facing the door ornament, and a straight-on angle ensures that the composition is balanced and not skewed. Focus the framing on the central door ornament and the surrounding symmetrical patterns, avoiding any distracting elements. Travel Tip: Admission is 10 yuan.

The Temple of Heaven - Circular Decorative Ceiling

The photographer uses a straight-on shot with a frame-within-a-frame composition, utilizing the wooden frame and blue background of the display case to highlight the central spirit tablet. The shot captures the ornate carvings at the top of the display case down to the golden base at the bottom, with a clean and uncluttered background.

The Temple of Heaven - Replicas of the Deified Ancestors in Display Cases

1. Positioning: The model stands in the center of the path under the magnolia tree. The photographer shoots from a low angle, slightly looking up to emphasize the tree branches extending outward. 2. Composition: Use leading lines by utilizing the path and the direction of the tree branches to guide the viewer's gaze. The red wall in the background adds depth to the scene. 3. Lens Focal Length: Use a 50mm focal length or the 2x zoom on a phone to blur the background slightly, highlighting the magnolia flowers and the model. 4. Interaction: The model reaches out naturally to touch the magnolia flowers, with a slight upward gaze, creating a sense of interaction between the person and nature. Additional Tips: Best to shoot in late March.

Beijing Tai Miao - Magnolia Alba

The photographer uses an upward shooting angle, with the bronze bird as the main subject in the foreground and the chandelier and wooden roof beams in the background. By composing the shot with a foreground and background, the bronze bird is sharply focused while the background chandelier is blurred, enhancing the sense of depth. A telephoto lens is recommended to highlight the details of the bronze bird and incorporate the chandelier and wooden structure, enriching the layers of the image.

Beijing's Tai Miao - Close-up of Bronze Bird and Chandelier

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Take a photo with the red wooden door at the Temple of Heaven.