Use an upward shooting angle to position the dragon-shaped roof ornaments and figurines on the left side of the frame, highlighting the details. Leave the right side of the frame open to include distant buildings, mountains, and the sky, enhancing the sense of depth. Ensure the composition includes the detailed roof ornaments in the foreground and the distant background. Compress the background to emphasize the main subject.

Tanzhe Temple - Close-up of Roof Ridge Animal Decorations

Use a centered composition to place the teapot fountain in the middle of the frame, highlighting the main subject. Shoot from a straight-on angle to ensure clear layers between the fountain, the foreground pink flower bed, and the background greenery. Include the flower bed, the full view of the fountain, and some trees to add depth to the image. Travel Tip: It's recommended to visit on a sunny day.

Tanzhe Temple - Lotus-shaped courtyard pond and kettle-shaped fountain

The photographer used a low-angle shot, standing slightly below the red wall and looking up to highlight the main subject, the "Zi Lin Chan Yuan" plaque. The foreground includes bamboo leaves and a bamboo forest to add depth, while the background features the red wall and blue brick decorations. The plaque is positioned slightly left of center in the frame, balancing the environment and the main subject. Travel Tip: The entrance ticket costs 50 RMB per person.

Tanzhe Temple - Purple Forest Zen Courtyard Plaque and Blue Brick Red Walls

Use a horizontal shooting angle with the red wall positioned at the bottom of the frame, and green trees covering the top to form a natural frame. The diamond patterns on the red wall are arranged horizontally, guiding the viewer’s gaze to extend, while the eaves’ lines enhance the sense of depth. The composition includes the main red wall, the eaves, and the green trees above, with green plants on the ground adding layers and balancing the natural and architectural elements. Travel Tip: Admission is 50 CNY.

Tanzhe Temple - The rotating Dharma wheel, large red walls, and green plants.

For the photo, use a level angle with the Tanzhe Temple plaque positioned on the left side of the frame, and include the complete stone arch on the right side to balance the composition. Make sure the shot captures the plaque, the arch, and the texture of the brick wall, while retaining the play of light and shadow through the leaves to enhance the depth. Travel Tip: The admission fee is 50 RMB.

Beijing Tanzhe Temple - Tanzhe Temple Plaque and Entrance Archway

Photo by Take a photo with the ancient ginkgo tree next to the stone railing at Tanzhe Temple.

Take a photo with the ancient ginkgo tree next to the stone railing at Tanzhe Temple.

The model stands beside the incense burner, centered in the frame. The photographer uses a level shot with a centered composition to highlight the subject and the surrounding atmosphere of smoke. The foreground includes the incense burner on the left, while the background retains elements of the courtyard, trees, red umbrella, and architectural details. The shot captures the moment when the smoke starts to drift, using side-back lighting to enhance the layers of the smoke. The exposure compensation is slightly reduced to avoid overexposure.

Beijing Tanzhe Temple - Take a photo with the courtyard architecture.

Photo by Tanzhe Temple - Take a photo with the brick wall and the tree.

Tanzhe Temple - Take a photo with the brick wall and the tree.

Using a reflective composition with a slightly lower shooting angle, capture the clear reflection of the flower beds in the water pool, creating a symmetrical balance with the actual flower beds. The frame should include the foreground water pool, the mid-ground pink flower beds and green shrubs, and the background with red walls, diamond-shaped decorations, and blue rooftops to enhance the depth. Adjust the exposure appropriately to avoid overexposure and highlight the color contrast between the red walls and the flower beds.

Tanzhe Temple - Red Walls, Flower Clusters, Greenery, and Ponds

The photographer stands at a lower position in front of the Great Hall of the Buddha, emphasizing the layers of the multi-tiered eaves. The plaque of the Great Hall of the Buddha is placed at the center of the frame, with the symmetrical eave decorations on both sides balancing the composition. The framing includes the upper tiles, the central plaque, and the lower eave structure, while incorporating some green plants on the sides to add a natural atmosphere.

Tanzhe Temple - Temple Architecture Plaques and Greenery