The model is positioned slightly to the left in the center of the frame, with the photographer employing a low-angle shot. A frame composition is utilized, with red window lattices serving as a natural frame to encase the ancient architectural rooftops outside the window, enhancing the sense of depth in the image. The shot includes indoor chandeliers, small table decorations, and beverages, with the background featuring the ancient building's rooftops. It is recommended to use a medium to long focal length lens to highlight the integration of the subject with its surroundings.

Beijing Drum Tower - Take a photo with the red windows and ancient architectural rooftops.

Standing on the zebra crossing, use a low-angle shot with the stripes as a leading line in the composition, extending from the foreground to the main subject, the drum tower. Include green leaves in the foreground to add depth, capture the side building of the drum tower, the blue sky background, and pedestrians on the street. Highlight the grandeur of the architecture and the atmosphere of daily life, and adjust the exposure to ensure the red walls and blue sky are vivid. Travel Tips: ① Ticket Price: 20 yuan for the drum tower only, 30 yuan for a combined ticket of the bell and drum towers, half price for students; ② Opening Hours: 9:00-16:30 (stop selling tickets at 16:00).

Beijing Drum Tower - Side view of the Drum Tower on the zebra crossing

The photographer stands slightly lower in front of the display board, using a low-angle shot to highlight the three-dimensional effect of the red display board and the background wall. By employing a foreground composition, the branches and leaves above the frame are included to add depth to the image. The frame is centered around the red display board, with the background capturing the red wall and arched window, preserving the details of the brick and stone wall.

Beijing Drum Tower - Photographing the Drum Tower exhibition board and red walls

The photographer stands below the drum tower, using a low-angle shot. The composition includes dense green branches on the left to add depth, with the red wall and roof of the drum tower as the main subject on the right side of the frame, preserving the architectural details and colors. The view includes the red wall, roof, and a portion of the sky. Best time for shooting: It is recommended to take photos during clear weather and when the sunlight is good.

Beijing Drum Tower - Branches with the Red Walls and Gray Roofs of the Drum Tower

Photo by Beijing Drum Tower - Ancient Architecture with Eaves and Trees

Beijing Drum Tower - Ancient Architecture with Eaves and Trees

Use a framework composition with the arched window as a natural frame, place the model in the central left of the image, shoot from a flat angle, include the complete red brick wall and the warm light inside the window in the background to enhance the atmosphere. The model stands sideways, lightly holding the backpack strap, and naturally looks to one side. Travel Tips: The neighborhood is open for free all day.

Beijing Drum Tower East Street - Take a photo with the red brick walls and arched windows.

Photo by Beijing Drum Tower - Drum Tower

Beijing Drum Tower - Drum Tower

Photographer stands beneath the drum tower, with the main body of the building on the right side of the frame. Using a leading line composition, the top left corner includes tree branches to add depth, and the background preserves the blue sky to highlight the red walls, carved details, and eaves. Travel Tips: It is recommended to travel on a sunny day for better photography results.

Beijing Drum Tower - Partial view of the Drum Tower building and tree branches.

Photo by Drum Tower - Taking a photo with the key cultural heritage sign at night.

Drum Tower - Taking a photo with the key cultural heritage sign at night.

The photographer stands at the base of the building, using a low-angle shot to highlight the details of the eaves. The symmetrical composition, with the dougong brackets and colored paintings evenly distributed on both sides, enhances the solemnity. The focus is on the local structure of the eaves and the golden decorations, with a deep blue night sky in the background to avoid distractions and highlight the delicacy of the ancient architecture and the atmosphere of the night.

Beijing Drum Tower - Upward shot of the building's painted eaves at night.