Photo by Beijing Drum Tower - Ancient Architectural Eaves Lantern Night View

Beijing Drum Tower - Ancient Architectural Eaves Lantern Night View

1. Perspective: The model sits on the steps while the photographer stands at a lower position shooting upwards, enhancing the depth and grandeur of the subject against the red wall background. 2. Composition: A centered composition is used, aligning the model with the circular window frame in the background, highlighting the symmetry and balance between the subject and the architecture. 3. Lens focal length: It is recommended to use a 50mm focal length or a 2x zoom on a smartphone to avoid wide-angle distortion while emphasizing the detail contrast between the model and the background. 1. Photo poses: ① Stand on the steps, with one hand on the railing, slightly turned and looking up towards the "Gulou" characters; ② Sit on the steps with legs bent, hand supporting the chin, and eyes focused on the plaque; ③ Or, while ascending the steps, the photographer captures the back view with the "Gulou" characters as the background, creating a very meaningful image.

Beijing Drum Tower - Red walls and plaques for a photo with the model.

1. Perspective: The photographer stands beside the peach blossom tree, using a low-angle horizontal shot to keep the drum tower centered in the frame, ensuring that the branches of the peach blossom extend from the left side into the picture. 2. Framing Composition: Employ a framing composition technique, using cherry blossom branches to frame the upper left part of the image, while using the rule of thirds to place the drum tower at the right intersection point. 3. Lens Recommendation: Use a 50mm prime lens or a smartphone's 2x zoom to capture the shot.

Jiugulou Street - Peach Blossom Trees

Photo by Beijing Drum Tower - Capturing a Close-up of the Drum Tower

Beijing Drum Tower - Capturing a Close-up of the Drum Tower

Using the rule of thirds composition, the photographer adopts a low-angle shot that includes the hand-painted patterns on the coffee shop's glass door and the flowers on the flower stand, highlighting the warm atmosphere of the shop. It is recommended to use a wide-angle lens for shooting, which can not only showcase the details of the environment but also harmoniously blend the subject with the background. Pose suggestion: The model holds a coffee cup and stands naturally, with relaxed movements that convey a sense of everyday life.

Drum Tower - shooting exteriors of a coffee shop

The photographer uses a level angle and central composition, placing the main body of the bronze bell in the center of the frame to ensure its integrity and solemnity. The frame includes the full view of the bronze bell, the red roof above, and the patterned display sign on the right, enriching the visual layers and compressing the background to highlight the details of the subject. Travel Tips: ① Ticket Price: Joint ticket is 30 yuan (Drum Tower 20 yuan, Bell Tower 10 yuan); ② Opening Hours: 9:00-16:30.

Beijing Drum and Bell Towers - Bronze Bell Exhibition

The photographer stands directly below the drum tower, using a low-angle shot. The composition focuses on the roof details against a blue sky background, creating a clean and simple image. It is recommended to use a standard focal length to clearly display the eaves structure and decorative lines.

Beijing Drum Tower - A Corner of Ancient Architecture

Photo by Jiugulou Street - Photograph the plaque of Jiugulou Street and the white walls.

Jiugulou Street - Photograph the plaque of Jiugulou Street and the white walls.

Photo by Beijing Drum Tower - Take a photo with the brick walls and bicycles by the windows.

Beijing Drum Tower - Take a photo with the brick walls and bicycles by the windows.

Photo by Beijing Drum Tower - Taking a Photo with the Check-in Wall

Beijing Drum Tower - Taking a Photo with the Check-in Wall