Photo by Nanjing Jiming Temple - Take a photo with the flight of steps, eaves architecture, and greenery.

Nanjing Jiming Temple - Take a photo with the flight of steps, eaves architecture, and greenery.

Photo by Ancient Jiming Temple - Take a photo with the stone carving wall and temple buildings.

Ancient Jiming Temple - Take a photo with the stone carving wall and temple buildings.

The photographer stands below the temple structure, shooting upward to highlight the upturned eaves and the vertical lines of the walls. The composition includes details of the yellow walls and tiles, with leaves and blue sky at the top, adding depth. A wide-angle lens is recommended to capture the atmosphere where architecture and nature blend. Admission price: 10 RMB.

Jiming Temple - Eaves of the temple and yellow walls

The model stands beside the stone railing, and the photographer takes a level shot with the model positioned slightly to the right of the center. The composition uses a foreground-background layout, incorporating the stone railing in the foreground and the eaves of the ancient buildings and greenery on the left in the background, adding depth to the image. The model’s right hand is gently raised to her ear, while her left hand hangs naturally by the railing, creating a natural pose that fully showcases the combination of the railing, model, and eaves. Travel Tips: ① Ticket Price: 10 RMB per person; ② Opening Hours: 7:00 AM - 5:30 PM.

Gujiming Temple - Take a group photo with the temple buildings next to the stone railings.

Photo by Gu Jiming Temple - Take a photo with the indoor window-side incense burner.

Gu Jiming Temple - Take a photo with the indoor window-side incense burner.

Using a centered composition, the subject is positioned in the middle of the frame. The photographer shoots from an overhead angle, with the model leaning against a stone-carved wall, looking to the side with a profile view. The model’s hands are gently folded on their lap, creating a natural and serene pose. The shot includes details of the yellow wall and the intricate carvings on the stone wall.

Nanjing Ancient Jiming Temple - Take a photo with the stone carving wall

Shoot from a low angle, standing directly underneath the archway, looking up. Use a framing composition technique, utilizing the lintel of the archway as the foreground frame to include the distant modern skyscrapers, trees, and clouds within the frame, creating a contrast between ancient and modern. The framing should include the inscription “Ancient Cockcrow Temple” and the full view of the background buildings. A wide-angle lens is recommended to showcase the spatial layers. Travel Tips: ① Ticket Price: 10 yuan; ② Opening Hours: 7:00 AM - 5:30 PM.

Gu Jiming Temple - Memorial Archway and Distant Modern Architecture

Photo by Jiming Temple - Jiming Xianghai Archway

Jiming Temple - Jiming Xianghai Archway

Using a centered composition, the subject is positioned slightly to the left of the center. The photographer shoots from a low angle, with the model standing sideways and hands in pockets, looking toward the plaque with the character "Buddha." The pose is natural, and the background includes the temple wall, the plaque, part of the roof, and the blue sky, enhancing the environmental atmosphere. Travel Tips: ① Admission: 15 RMB; ② Opening Hours: 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM.

Gǔ Jīmíng Temple - Taking a photo with the staircase and the Buddhist character plaque.

From the perspective of the photographer's position, the camera is at eye level, parallel to the yellow wall, plaque, and partial architecture of the Ancient Jiming Temple, fully showcasing the relationship between the subject and its surroundings. In terms of composition, the plaque is placed at the center of the frame, using the solid yellow wall as a background to focus the viewer's attention. Travel Tips: 1. Ticket Price: 15 RMB per person. If you want to take photos at the entrance, you can purchase a paper ticket and receive three incense sticks upon entry. 2. Opening Hours: 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM. From the first to the fifteenth day of the lunar month, the temple opens at 5:30 AM.

Gu Jiming Temple - Plaque on the Yellow Wall