Photo by Praying for Good Harvests Hall - Take a photo with the red walls, steps, and the snowy scene of the Praying for Good Harvests Hall.

Praying for Good Harvests Hall - Take a photo with the red walls, steps, and the snowy scene of the Praying for Good Harvests Hall.

Photo by Temple of Heaven - Taking a photo with the stone railings

Temple of Heaven - Taking a photo with the stone railings

1. Positioning: The photographer should stand slightly to the left of the peach tree, using a low angle to capture a flat shot that showcases the tree’s layers and incorporates the distant wall lines. 2. Composition: Use the rule of thirds, placing the peach tree in the right one-third of the frame, leaving the left side open to balance the composition. 3. Lens Usage: Use a 50mm lens (for a camera) or the 2x zoom on a smartphone to highlight the details of the peach tree and compress the background layers. Additional Tips: The Temple of Heaven is not just about the Hall of Abstinence’s magnolias in March. There are also service trees near the East Gate, and lilacs and violets near the Double Ring Pavilion. You might also capture the occasional squirrel, and the area is usually quiet with few tourists.

Temple of Heaven - Dongmen Dali

Photo by Temple of Heaven Park - Take a photo with the stone railings and lake water.

Temple of Heaven Park - Take a photo with the stone railings and lake water.

Photo by Temple of Heaven Park - capturing the local greenery and architectural eaves.

Temple of Heaven Park - capturing the local greenery and architectural eaves.

Photo by Temple of Heaven - Taking a portrait through a stone archway of a human statue.

Temple of Heaven - Taking a portrait through a stone archway of a human statue.

Photo by Temple of Heaven - Take a photo with the red wooden lattice windows.

Temple of Heaven - Take a photo with the red wooden lattice windows.

Photo by Temple of Heaven - Close-up of the red walls and the park's plaque

Temple of Heaven - Close-up of the red walls and the park's plaque

Photo by Temple of Heaven - Take a group photo with the indoor glass windows and corridors.

Temple of Heaven - Take a group photo with the indoor glass windows and corridors.

Framed by the natural backdrop of the purple bougainvillea in the foreground, the blue roof of the Circular Mound Altar is centered in the view. Highlight the golden spire and the layers of the architectural top. Include the red walls, red lanterns, and green roofs to add more elements to the composition. Compress the space to seamlessly blend the foreground flower clusters with the main structure, enhancing the ambiance.

The Temple of Heaven - Qian Nian Hall framed with Bougainvillea flowers.