Photo by Tanzhe Temple - Tanzhe Temple Zen Tea House Plaque Building and Ginkgo Tree

Tanzhe Temple - Tanzhe Temple Zen Tea House Plaque Building and Ginkgo Tree

Photo by Tanzhe Temple - Filming the eaves and chime吻 decorations on top of the incense burner

Tanzhe Temple - Filming the eaves and chime吻 decorations on top of the incense burner

Photo by Tanzhe Temple - Red walls and eaves on both sides and the exterior view of the main building.

Tanzhe Temple - Red walls and eaves on both sides and the exterior view of the main building.

Photo by Tanzhe Temple - Water Tanks, Pools, Stone Railings, and Distant Mountains

Tanzhe Temple - Water Tanks, Pools, Stone Railings, and Distant Mountains

Photo by Tan Zhe Temple - Inscribed Large Bronze Bell

Tan Zhe Temple - Inscribed Large Bronze Bell

The photographer places the door and eaves at the center of the frame, with symmetrical red pillars and carved windows and doors on either side, enhancing the solemnity of the architecture. Adding leaves above introduces depth, while the dense forest in the background highlights the integration of the ancient building with nature. The focus is on the details of the main subject, avoiding distractions from surrounding clutter.

Tanzhe Temple - Temple architecture with green plants on the eaves

The photographer stands below the roof, near the bamboo, aiming the camera upwards to capture the tiles and bamboo, compressing the space to highlight the details. The composition uses a diagonal line, with the roof tiles sloping from the lower left to the upper right, forming a leading line. The bamboo branches and leaves spread out at the top, complementing the roof. The background includes a clear blue sky, while the midground clearly captures the intricately carved tiles and bamboo, avoiding any extraneous elements.

Tanzhe Temple - Upward shot of the temple roof's drip tiles and bamboo.

The photographer stands below the roof, using an upward angle to emphasize its height. The ridge beasts are arranged diagonally from the left to the right side of the frame, guiding the viewer's eye to focus on the main ridge beast on the right, enhancing the sense of movement. The background is kept clear, showing only the sky to avoid clutter.

Tanzhe Temple - Roof Tiles and Roof Ornamentals

Photo by Tanzhe Temple - Photography of temple architecture, greenery, and lamp stands

Tanzhe Temple - Photography of temple architecture, greenery, and lamp stands

Photo by Tanzhe Temple - Group photo with the reed marsh path and house buildings.

Tanzhe Temple - Group photo with the reed marsh path and house buildings.