With the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvest as the core background, position the person in the foreground near the railing of the surrounding architecture. This highlights the subject while fully preserving the iconic structure of the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvest. 1. Equipment Settings: Device: Fuji Camera. 2. Travel Tips: ① Ticket Prices: Individual ticket 15 RMB, Combo ticket 34 RMB. ② Opening Hours: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM, last entry to attractions at 5:30 PM.

Take a photo with the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests near the fence at the Temple of Heaven.

The photographer used an upward angle to capture the top details of the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvest from below. The rule of thirds was applied, with a partial view of the hall located in the right one-third of the frame, while the left side includes the contrail of an airplane for visual balance. The background captures clouds to enhance the atmosphere, clearly showcasing the top of the building and the airplane’s trail. A medium to long focal length lens is recommended to compress the space and blend the subject with the background. Travel Tips: 1. Ticket Prices: Adult ticket 15 RMB per person, student ticket at half price. Combination ticket (recommended: park entry + attractions) adult ticket 34 RMB per person, student ticket 17 RMB per person. 2. Opening Hours: Peak Season (April 1 - October 31): Park opens at 6 AM, no entry after 9 PM, park closes at 10 PM. Attractions within the park open at 8 AM, no entry after 5:30 PM, attractions close at 6 PM. Off-Season:

Temple of Heaven Park in Beijing - Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests detail and airplane.

Using a low-angle shot, the photographer stands slightly below and in front of the exhibition board, shooting upwards to place the Temple of Heaven and the exhibition title at the center of the frame, highlighting the main information. The shot includes the full view of the exhibition board and the dragon-patterned blue ceiling above, enhancing the depth of the environment and presenting the details of the board and the top architectural elements in full.

The Temple of Heaven Park in Beijing - Meet the Temple of Heaven Exhibition Panel, Temple of Heaven Exhibition Text Wall

The photographer uses a centered composition, placing the subject in the middle of the frame to highlight the embroidery on the clothing and the classical details of the handheld fan. The shooting angle is level, ensuring the subject's posture appears natural and relaxed. The frame retains a clean red wall background, avoiding any distracting elements. Travel Tips: 1. Opening Hours (Closed on Mondays): Park 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM (last entry at 9:00 PM); Hall 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM (last entry at 4:30 PM). 2. Admission: High season 15 RMB, low season 10 RMB.

Temple of Heaven Park - Red Wall

The model stands in front of a stone wall, positioned at the right one-third of the frame, with the photographer using a level angle. The composition follows the rule of thirds, balancing the model with the red wall and green-roofed ancient architecture in the background. The shot includes the stone wall in the foreground and the complete top of the ancient building, enhancing the depth of the image. The model’s hands are naturally spread, holding a small object in a relaxed and natural pose. Travel Tip: Admission is 15 yuan.

Temple of Heaven Park - Take a photo with the red walls and ancient architecture.

When photographing ancient structures like the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests, you can stand in open areas around it or beside specific garden paths to fully capture its magnificent appearance while incorporating surrounding ancient trees and other landscapes into your frame. In terms of composition, follow the rule of thirds to ensure the main subject, the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests, is proportionally balanced in the frame. You can choose a level angle to showcase the solemn and steady nature of the building, or a slight upward angle to emphasize its grandeur and majesty. For lenses, a medium to long focal length lens can highlight the exquisite details and unique colors of the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests while blurring out distracting backgrounds. A wide-angle lens, on the other hand, can capture both the building and its surroundings, presenting the overall atmosphere. 1. Equipment Settings: Use the Fujifilm XH2, which delivers outstanding image quality and color reproduction, finely restoring the beauty of ancient architecture. 2. Dressing Suggestions: Wear light-colored clothing, such as pink, light blue, yellow, or white, which complement the dignified tones of ancient buildings and make your photos stand out. 3. Additional Tips: It is recommended to photograph in the afternoon, around 3 or 4 PM, when the light is soft and casts a beautiful glow on the ancient buildings, creating enchanting light and shadow effects that enhance the ancient charm.

Temple of Heaven Park - Dusk

The photographer shoots at eye level with the subject from a relatively close distance, placing the person at the center of the frame with the ancient architecture of the Forbidden City as the background. Using a medium telephoto lens, the background crowd is blurred to highlight the subject, creating an atmosphere that blends classical and modern elements.

Tian Tan - Entrance of the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests

The photographer stands below the eaves of the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvest, using an upward angle to focus on the group of ridge beasts on the right side of the eaves. The composition employs a diagonal line, with the roof ridge extending from the lower left to the upper right, guiding the viewer's eye to the unique shapes of the ridge beasts. The shot retains a clear blue sky as the background, with the close-up emphasizing the intricate details of the ridge beasts and the texture of the green glazed tiles. In the distance, a small portion of the building's roof is included to add depth.

Beijing Tiantan Park - The architectural complex with green-glazed ridge creatures on the eaves

Photo by The Central Stone of the Circular Mound Altar at the Temple of Heaven

The Central Stone of the Circular Mound Altar at the Temple of Heaven

The photographer captures the scene beside the red wall using an upward angle and the rule of thirds. The lower half of the photo is dominated by the red wall and green tiles, while the upper half features green trees and the sky. The camera captures the spatial layers and proportions of the red wall, green tiles, and green trees accurately. 1. Travel Tips: ① Admission Fee: 15 RMB; ② Opening Hours: 6:30 AM - 10:00 PM; Entry stops at 9:00 PM. Note that the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests closes at 6:00 PM, so shooting is limited to the exterior area. 2. Other Tips: Bring food and water, and use sunscreen.

Temple of Heaven Park - Red Walls and Green Tiles