The photographer stands slightly below the stone stele, using an upward angle. The rule of thirds is applied, placing the stele on the right one-third of the frame, while the red wall building occupies the left side, creating a balanced composition. The shot includes the main stele, the full view of the red wall building, and incorporates the foreground with railings and prayer ribbons. The upper part of the frame retains some foliage to add depth.

Beijing Fayuan Temple - Steles and Red Walls

Photo by Fayuan Temple - Filming Stone Carvings of Dragon Patterns

Fayuan Temple - Filming Stone Carvings of Dragon Patterns

Using a bird's-eye view, the stone-carved column base is positioned at the center of the frame, employing a centered composition to highlight the intricate carvings. Focus on a close-up of the column base, incorporating elements like the red doorframe in the background to enhance the atmosphere. Get close to the subject to ensure that details like the seaweed and cloud patterns are clear, and fine-tune the exposure to emphasize the texture of the stone carvings.

Fayuan Temple in Beijing - Close-up of Stone Carved Column Base

Place the brick carving at the center of the frame to highlight its intricate details and overall integrity. Use the surrounding brick wall textures as the background to enhance the three-dimensional effect of the subject. Focus the composition on the carving itself and parts of the brick wall above, below, and to the sides, preserving the environmental texture. Compress the background to clearly showcase the carving’s patterns and layers.

Beijing Fayuan Temple - Lotus Relief Brick Carving

Using a frame-within-a-frame composition, with the circular doorway serving as a natural frame to highlight the interior scene. Center the composition by placing the characters holding hands and walking towards the red door in the middle of the frame, enhancing the visual focus. Shoot from a straight-on angle, incorporating the green leaves above as the foreground. The background should include the red door and brick wall, adding depth and ensuring the image is tight and detailed.

Fayuan Temple in Beijing - Round Archways and Red Buildings

The photographer stands below the stone carving and uses an upward angle, with the leaves on both sides naturally forming a frame to highlight the details of the central stone carving. The main subject is symmetrically arranged, with horizontal patterns and bas-relief Buddha figures clearly visible. The blue sky in the background adds depth to the composition.

Fayuan Temple in Beijing - Carved Buddha Statues, Ornamental Patterns, and Pagoda-like Decorative Structures

The photographer captures the scene from a slightly lower angle, emphasizing the vertical lines and solemnity of the building. The use of green leaves in the foreground creates a natural frame, focusing on the subject, Minzhong Pavilion, while the symmetrical composition reinforces a sense of stability. The lens precisely captures the details of the building and its relationship with the environment, with depth of field control ensuring that the foreground leaves are clear, the main building is sharp, and the background is gently blurred, highlighting the layers of the image. 1. Travel Tips: ① Admission Fee: Free; ② Opening Hours: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM; ③ Best Time to Photograph: The light in the afternoon is particularly beautiful, making it ideal for photography. 2. Additional Tips: ① Despite being in the bustling Second Ring Road, the temple is very quiet with few visitors. Many people sit on the ground to meditate and read, creating a serene atmosphere perfect for relaxation and mindfulness; ② You can enjoy the lilac flowers and pet the cats.

Beijing Fayuan Temple - Plaque of Min Zhong Ge Pavilion

The door curtain and the red carved window frames on both sides are symmetrically arranged. The signboard of the meditation hall is located at the center top of the image, with the door curtain as the main focus. The shot should include the full view of the door curtain, the window frames on both sides, and the signboard above, ensuring that the symmetrical structure is complete.

Fayuan Temple in Beijing - Zen Hall Curtain and Plaque

Using an upward shooting angle, the wooden Buddha statue is positioned slightly to the left of the center of the frame, employing the rule of thirds to highlight the facial expression and texture details. The composition includes the colorful ceiling above, preserving the architectural decoration to enhance the environmental atmosphere.

Fayuan Temple in Beijing - Close-up of Wooden Buddha Statues

Photo by Fayuan Temple in Beijing - Golden Buddha Offerings and Bouquets

Fayuan Temple in Beijing - Golden Buddha Offerings and Bouquets