Photo by Lantern Palace - Take a photo with the ancient building rooftops and sunset.

Lantern Palace - Take a photo with the ancient building rooftops and sunset.

Photographer uses a low-angle shot to focus on the roof and eaves of ancient architecture, using the surrounding green trees as a natural frame to highlight the carved details and color of the building. The foreground incorporates leaves to add depth. The main building is centered in the frame, ensuring clarity of the decorative ridges and painted designs, showcasing the exquisiteness and three-dimensionality of ancient architecture. Travel tip: It is recommended to shoot on a sunny day for better lighting.

Beijing Lama Temple - Small Building Opposite

From a positional perspective, the photographer stands parallel to the golden lotus decoration, with the camera level with the top of the decoration, ensuring that the main subject details are clear. In terms of composition, the golden lotus is placed as the main subject in the foreground, with the background naturally blurred to highlight the subject. By utilizing the faint candlelight in the background and the subdued environment, a contrast is created to emphasize the texture and atmosphere of the golden lotus. Opening hours: 9:00-17:00.

Lama Temple - Golden Lotus in the Hall

The model stands against the wall at the center of the frame with arms crossed and relaxed. The composition uses a centralized layout to highlight the color contrast between the figure and the red wall. The background includes details of the eaves carvings and ground bricks to add depth. Ensure that the large area of the red wall background and the eaves details are fully presented.

Take a photo with the red walls and eaves at the Lama Temple.

Photo by Yonghe Temple - Take a photo with the ginkgo trees and red walls.

Yonghe Temple - Take a photo with the ginkgo trees and red walls.

Recommend that photographers use a low-angle shot with central composition to place the subject in the middle of the frame. Suggest incorporating branches in the foreground as a natural frame and including ancient temple architecture in the background to enhance the sense of depth. Advise the model to clasp hands together and point upwards, creating a natural pose that fits the scene of praying. When shooting against the light, adjust exposure appropriately to retain sun spots and incense smoke, and recommend using a wide-angle lens to capture more environmental elements. Opening hours: 9:00 to 17:00 (stop ticketing at 16:30).

The Lama Temple - Taking a Photo with the Temple Courtyard and Smoke

Photo by Lama Temple - by the yellow railings

Lama Temple - by the yellow railings

Photo by Beijing Lama Temple - Taking a photo with the Incense Burner

Beijing Lama Temple - Taking a photo with the Incense Burner

The photographer chose a position close to the stone lion, using it as a foreground to highlight the main subject. By employing a framing composition, the signboard of the Northern Building of Yonghe Temple was included in the frame, creating a sense of depth and layering. The foreground and background combination also adds a sense of depth to the image. Travel Tips: ① Ticket Price: Adults 25 yuan/person, Seniors and Children 12 yuan/person; ② Opening Hours: Summer and Autumn 9:00-17:00, Winter and Spring 9:00-16:30.

Lama Temple - Stone Lions and Inscribed Northern Building Plaque

Using the rule of thirds, place the main body of the incense burner at the bottom one-third of the frame, with the symmetrical red walls and door frames in the background to enhance the depth and contrast of the image. When composing the shot, include the flame at the top of the ding and the decorative patterns at the bottom, as well as the decorations on the red wall in the background, to reflect the environmental atmosphere and cultural texture. Adjust the exposure to preserve the highlights of the flame and the shadow details of the incense burner. 1. Travel Tips: - Opening hours: November 1st to March 31st from 09:00 to 16:00, April 1st to October 31st from 09:00 to 16:30. - Admission: Regular ticket is 25 yuan, electronic tickets can be purchased by scanning a QR code with WeChat, and entry is granted by scanning the QR code at the ticket inspection point. 2. Dressing Suggestions: Pay attention to neatness in attire and avoid overly revealing or inappropriate clothing. 3. Additional Tips: Free incense can be collected at Zhao Tai Gate, one bunch per person. It is advocated to offer incense in a civilized manner, with three sticks being appropriate. When lighting the incense, do not blow out the flame with your mouth; instead, use your hand to fan or wave it out. When turning the prayer wheels on both sides of the hall, always turn clockwise. Photography is prohibited inside each hall of the Lama Temple.

Lama Temple Street - Lama Temple character incense burner