The photographer used an upward angle to shoot from below the south gate of the White Cloud Temple. In terms of composition, vertical lines were used to highlight the main subject. Travel Tips: Ticket Price: No reservation needed, buy on arrival, 10 RMB per person. Opening Hours: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM, last entry at 4:00 PM. Best Time for Photography: 1:00 PM.

Baiyun Temple (South Gate) - Entrance

Photo by Beijing Baiyun Temple - Three Deity Statues and Lanterns

Beijing Baiyun Temple - Three Deity Statues and Lanterns

The photographer stands below the building, with the main focus on the overhanging eaves and roof ornaments positioned on the left side of the frame. The right side of the image is left blank with clear blue sky to enhance the contrast and highlight the detailed roof carvings. The framing includes the eaves, roof ornaments, and part of the building's roof on the right, with a clean blue sky as the background to ensure that the details are clear.

Beijing Baiyun Temple - Ancient Architectural Roof Eaves

Place the red curtain and the "White Cloud Fairyland" inscription, along with the statue inside the door, at the center of the frame. The symmetrical golden couplets and door frames on both sides enhance the sense of balance. The framing should include the upper curtain, the side door curtains, and the statue inside the door, fully capturing the core scene inside the hall.

Beijing Baiyun Temple - Photographing the statue of the Jade Emperor inside the Hall of Jade Emperor

Photo by Beijing Baiyun Temple - Entrance Archway and Red Gate Architecture

Beijing Baiyun Temple - Entrance Archway and Red Gate Architecture

The model stands in front of the door frame, and the photographer is in front of the model, using a standard lens to capture the model, stone lions, lanterns, and red door in the frame, with the model positioned at the bottom of the frame. Travel Tip: The admission fee is 10 RMB per person.

Beijing Baiyun Temple - Stone Lions and Red Lanterns

The photographer stands in front of the subject, using an eye-level shooting angle. Employing the rule of center composition, the subject is placed at the center of the frame, making them the focal point. A standard lens is used to accurately depict the scene, ensuring a natural proportion between the subject and the background.

Beijing Baiyun Temple - Take a photo with the red walls and railings.

The photographer uses framing composition, balancing the layers of the image to ensure the architectural details are vertically stable. The scene includes a foreground incense burner, mid-ground beams and wooden plaques, and background eaves, highlighting the textures of the ancient building and compressing the space to emphasize local details.

Beijing White Cloud Temple - Shooting the Yellow Wooden Plaque through the Incense Burner

Highlight the layers of the ancient pavilion and trees, incorporating an incense burner in the foreground, people in the middle ground, and branches and sunlight in the background. Adjust the exposure as needed to capture the smoke and enhance the atmosphere of the scene.

Beijing Baiyun Temple - Incense Burner and Foliage

Photo by Beijing Baiyun Temple - Detail of a Large Copper Incense Burner

Beijing Baiyun Temple - Detail of a Large Copper Incense Burner