The photographer stands in front of the Bell and Drum Towers, capturing the towering sensation of the architecture. They use a foreground composition, including red rose installations and green circular plants to enhance the sense of depth, guiding the viewer's gaze to the main subject of the Bell and Drum Towers. The framing includes both the foreground decorations and the full view of the architecture (from the top to the central arch), ensuring the integrity of the structure. 1. Travel Tips: - Ticket Price: A combined ticket for 30 yuan (Drum Tower 20 yuan, Bell Tower 10 yuan); - Opening Hours: 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM. 2. Other Experiences: Nearby city walks include Nanluoguxiang, Beiluoguxiang, and Shichahai.

Drum Tower Cultural Relics Conservation Office - Main Building and Greenery Installation

The photographer should position themselves diagonally in front of the subject, maintaining a certain distance to capture the subject's posture, clothing details, and the red wall backdrop from a flat perspective. Utilize central composition by placing the subject at the center of the frame. Take advantage of color contrast, with the red wall and the subject's light-colored clothing creating a visual impact. It is recommended to use a standard lens to authentically reproduce the scene, clearly showcasing the subject's expression, clothing textures, and the texture of the red wall, resulting in a natural and textured image. Outfit suggestion: Opt for vintage or national trend styles.

Beijing Drum Tower - Take a photo with the red wall corner

1. Positioning Angle: The photographer stands slightly above the subject and to their side, shooting downward from a higher angle. 2. Composition Technique: Utilize a framing composition, where the foreground subject is blurred, framing the ancient architecture in the background. This guides the viewer's focus to the ancient structure, creating a contrast between the blurred foreground and the sharp background, thus highlighting the main subject in the background. 3. Lens Recommendation: Use a medium to long telephoto lens to compress space, making the relationship between the background ancient architecture and the foreground subject more compact. This also blurs the foreground subject, emphasizing the background ancient architecture. Additional Experience: Near the public restroom next to the bicycle lane at Gulou intersection, one can capture most of the structure of the drum tower.

Beside the bicycle lane at Gulou Intersection

The photographer is positioned directly in front of the model, capturing the shot from a straight-on perspective. The model stands to the left of the road sign, placed slightly to the left center of the frame, while the road sign is positioned slightly to the right center. It is recommended to use a standard lens for the shot. Props: You can bring your own candied hawthorns as a prop for the photo. Travel tips: Open all day, no reservation required, free admission, but there is a charge to access the city tower.

Beijing Drum Tower - Take a photo with the red walls and the signboard of Gulou East Street.

The photographer adopts a frontal standing position, using a mid-range lens for shooting. In terms of composition, the photographer employs a subject-centered layout, placing the person at the center of the frame. By using the "Gulou" architectural background, the sense of scene is enhanced. The contrast between the black and white of the character's clothing is utilized to highlight the simplicity and beauty of the image. Admission Price: Free.

Gulou - Plaque at the Entrance

1. Positioning Angle: The model stands right in the center of the Clock Tower, with the photographer shooting straight at the model from a slightly elevated angle to emphasize the towering nature of the architecture. 2. Composition Method: Central composition, with the model positioned slightly below the center of the frame, enhancing the stability of the image with the symmetrical structure of the building. 3. Lens Focal Length: Use a 24mm camera lens or a 1x smartphone lens for medium-distance shooting, suitable for capturing the details of the architecture and the atmosphere of the scene. Travel Tips: ① Ticket Price: Drum Tower ticket is 20 yuan, and a combined ticket for both Drum and Bell Towers is 30 yuan. ② Opening Hours: 09:30-17:30.

Group photo under the Beijing Drum Tower.

The model leans against the balcony railing, and the photographer slightly squats down, framing the shot from the front side at eye level to capture the spatial relationship between the model and the drum tower. Place the drum tower at the top left one-third of the frame, with the model occupying the right side of the image to enhance the sense of balance. Travel Tips: ① Ticket Price: 20 yuan; ② Opening Hours: 09:30-17:30 (stop selling tickets at 17:00, stop ticket checking 10 minutes before closing).

Beijing Drum Tower - Taking a group photo in front of the railings with the Drum Tower and surrounding buildings.

Photo Tips: The photographer should stand 2 meters in front of the model and use the flash. Be mindful of reflections from signs, and take the photo while squatting halfway. Posing Tips: The model should stand sideways facing the photographer. Check-in Guide: Reservations: No reservations needed for the Drum Tower, but try to avoid holidays as it gets very crowded and you might need to wait in line for photos. Photography Time: Around 8:00 PM on July 22nd. Photography Equipment: iPhone 14.

Gulou - Night view of the drum tower across the road railings

采用居中构图，模特站立于红墙中央，自然形成的光影矩形框架将人物凸显出来，增强画面聚焦感。摄影师选择平拍角度，适当保留红墙上方的屋檐和下方的砖墙，增加场景的古典氛围与层次感。建议使用标准焦段镜头拍摄，确保模特与背景比例协调，画面简洁利落，同时利用自然光线与阴影形成对比，突出服饰质感和环境氛围。 1. 拍照姿势：模特可以参考图中单手轻触额头微笑的姿态，或者侧身站立，一手轻抚头发。如果准备了糖葫芦作为道具，模特也可以手持糖葫芦，单脚抬起，身体略微倾斜，头微歪，看向镜头并微笑。此外，还可以尝试身体倚靠墙面，一手轻触墙壁，头部略微扬起的姿势。 2. 拍摄道具：可以考虑准备糖葫芦作为拍摄道具，增添照片的趣味性和北京特色。 出行攻略：建议在外围拍摄，因为鼓楼外围是免费开放的。如果计划进入鼓楼内部参观，门票价格为10元，并且需要在“北京钟鼓楼”微信公众号上提前进行预约。鼓楼的开放时间会根据淡旺季有所调整：淡季通常为上午9:30至下午16:30，旺季则为上午9:30至下午17:30。 3. 穿搭建议：建议选择浅色系或纯色的服装进行搭配，这样可以更好地突出人物，并与古朴的红墙背景形成和谐的对比。 4. 其他经验：建议的拍摄时间为上午8:00至下午18:00点。特别是在春季，下午3点到6点之间的光线条件通常更佳，更容易捕捉到理想的光影效果。

Beijing Drum Tower - Take a photo with the red courtyard walls

1. Positioning Angle: The photographer stands in front of the subject at an angle, using a frontal view for the shot. 2. Composition Techniques: Contrast composition is used, where the modern attire of the person contrasts with the ancient red walls and gray tiles; Rule of Thirds, with the subject positioned near the right vertical third line, highlighting the main body while ensuring a balanced layout of the image. 3. Lens Usage: A wide-angle lens is used to include environmental elements such as the red walls, signboards, and candied haws, showcasing the overall atmosphere of the scene while emphasizing the main subject. Ticket Price: No reservation or ticket required. Additional Tips: Drum Tower signboard is a popular spot for photo打卡; there are signboards on both Dong Dajie and Xi Dajie, choose the less crowded one. The feel of the photos varies between day and night; at night, you can use flash for a different effect.

Gulou - No Entry Sign