The photographer takes a low-angle shot in front of the bus stop sign, with the illuminated sign and map as the foreground, and incorporates leaves above to create a natural frame, enhancing the sense of depth in the image. The drum tower is centered in the frame, capturing the fully lit roof and walls, with a dark night sky as the background. A wide-angle lens is used to shoot, and the exposure is adjusted to balance the lighting of the foreground sign with the background drum tower lights.

Beijing Drum Tower - Night View of Drum Tower and Bus Stop Signage

The photographer uses a low-angle shot and suggests using a medium to long focal length lens. Leave white space on the right to include the flying pigeons, which balances the frame and adds a sense of movement. The composition should include a full view of the rooftop, a blue sky background, and the pigeons, capturing the natural flight of the pigeons.

Beijing Drum Tower - Ancient Architecture Roof

The model is positioned at the center of the frame, with a central composition that highlights the subject. The background includes ancient architectural rooftops and a blue sky, creating a sense of depth. The model holds a flower umbrella, gently gripping the handle with both hands, exuding an elegant and natural posture that resonates with the classical background, enhancing the overall charm of the image.

Beijing Drum Tower - Take a photo with the brick wall, door, and roof of the architecture.

Photo by Beijing Drum Tower - Take a night photo with the red walls, grey tiles, and cobblestone paths.

Beijing Drum Tower - Take a night photo with the red walls, grey tiles, and cobblestone paths.

Photo by Beijing Drum Tower - Take a photo with the red walls

Beijing Drum Tower - Take a photo with the red walls

Photo by Beijing Drum Tower East Street - Take a photo with the red-walled architecture and street signs.

Beijing Drum Tower East Street - Take a photo with the red-walled architecture and street signs.

The model sits on a red drum, her body naturally relaxed, with her right hand lightly resting on the surface of the drum beside her, creating a natural sense of interaction. The photographer uses a flat angle, with the model centered in the frame, highlighting the contrast between the red drum and the blue tiles and white walls. The frame includes the group of drums, the blue-tiled roof above, and a portion of the sky, preserving the ambient atmosphere. It is recommended to use a wide-angle lens for the shoot.

Beijing Drum Tower - Take a photo with the red drum and white walls.

Photo by Gulou (South Gate)

Gulou (South Gate)

The model stands in front of the railing, with the photographer slightly below the model's line of sight shooting horizontally, placing the drum tower in the center of the frame as the background, which highlights the figure while preserving the details of the architectural background. Outfit suggestion: It is recommended to wear a sweater or yellow clothing.

Drum Tower - Take a photo with the Drum Tower by the fence.

The photographer stands at a lower position in front of the stone tablet, with the tablet in the foreground, the "Gulou" plaque in the middle ground, and the green tiles and red walls in the background to enhance the sense of depth. The stone tablet and the plaque are positioned at one-third of the way from the left side of the frame, with the red wall and window elements retained on the right to balance the composition. The frame includes the stone tablet, the plaque, and the details of the roof above. Travel Tips: ① Ticket price: 30 yuan per person; ② Opening hours: 9:00-17:30.

Beijing Drum Tower - Capturing the Plaque Stele of the Drum Tower