The photographer stands slightly above the bronze bell, using a bird's-eye view angle. Employing a frame-within-a-frame composition, the curved stone arch functions as the frame, highlighting the bronze bell as the main subject. The inscription "Wofeng Bridge" at the top is included in the upper part of the frame. The composition encompasses the archway's brick walls, the bronze bell, and scattered coins on the ground, enhancing the scene's atmosphere. New Travel Tip: Admission is 10 yuan.

Beijing Baiyun Temple - Stone Archway and Bronze Bell

The photographer uses an upward shooting angle from a low position, framing the scene with the foreground. The stone pillar on the left is placed at the lower left corner of the frame, while the rooftops and door of the building on the right serve as the midground. The background captures the orange-pink twilight sky, enhancing the depth and compressing the space to highlight the architectural details and the contrast with the sky. The exposure is adjusted to balance the light and dark areas.

Beijing Baiyun Temple - Two stone steles in front of the building

Photo by Beijing Baiyun Temple - Roof of temple architecture and trees

Beijing Baiyun Temple - Roof of temple architecture and trees

Adopting a centered composition, the Buddha statue is placed in the center of the frame, with symmetrical plants and decorations on both sides to enhance the sense of solemnity. The photographer shoots from directly in front of the Buddha statue, looking up to include the painted ceiling above and the columns on either side. The foreground retains the altar, offerings, and plants to add depth. Travel Tips: ① Admission fee: 10 RMB; ② Opening hours: 8:30-16:30 (closed on Mondays).

Beijing Baiyun Temple - Indoor Buddha Statues and Offering Tables

Use a level angle to place the main subject of the stone stele relief in the center of the frame. Employ a centered composition to fully display the relief and text details, maintaining symmetry on both sides to enhance stability. The framing should include the entire stele and the surrounding wall borders, avoiding any distracting elements. It is recommended to use a medium telephoto lens to ensure that the textures of the relief and the text are sharp and clear. Travel Tips: ① Admission Fee: 10 yuan, with free incense included. ② Photography Hours: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM (Closed on Mondays).

Beijing Baiyun Temple - Stone Stele Reliefs

Photo by Beijing Baiyun Temple - Stone Bridge with Copper Coin Decorations and Stone Balustrades

Beijing Baiyun Temple - Stone Bridge with Copper Coin Decorations and Stone Balustrades

The wall carvings are centered in the frame, with green plants distributed on both sides to enhance the balance of the composition. The photographer used a straight-on angle, capturing the full view of the carvings, the green plants on either side, part of the gray brick wall, and the top of the eaves. The stone pavement and tree shadows add depth to the environment.

Beijing White Cloud Temple - Bonsai and Wall Reliefs

The前景 bringing in pine tree branches forms a natural frame, enhancing the depth of the image. The incense burner is positioned at the lower part of the frame, with ancient architecture and a red door on the right side. The background captures the warm tones of a sunset sky, balancing the main subject with the environment to ensure the intricate patterns of the incense burner, architectural details, and sky colors are clearly visible. Additional tips: Wear comfortable shoes, as there is a lot of walking within the scenic area.

Beijing Baiyun Temple - Evening courtyard with incense burner, architecture, and greenery.

Photo by Beijing Baiyun Temple - Copper Coin Bell and Wo Feng Bridge

Beijing Baiyun Temple - Copper Coin Bell and Wo Feng Bridge

The photographer is positioned to the side and slightly in front of the stone lion, capturing it at eye level. The stone lion is placed on the left side of the frame, serving as the focal point. A standard lens is used to accurately represent the proportional relationship between the stone lion and the surrounding potted plants and architecture, creating a natural and realistic scene.

Beijing Baiyun Temple - Photographing the stone lion relief wall and landscape greenery.