Photo by Beijing Zhihua Temple - Stained Glass Exhibition

Beijing Zhihua Temple - Stained Glass Exhibition

Photo by Beijing Zhihua Temple - Close-up of Painted Wooden Sculpture of Bodhisattva

Beijing Zhihua Temple - Close-up of Painted Wooden Sculpture of Bodhisattva

The photographer stands on the indoor ground, using a low-angle shot, and it is recommended to use a wide-angle lens. The ceiling's wooden carvings and the wooden carvings on both sides of the wall are symmetrically distributed, highlighting the balanced beauty of the architectural patterns. The framing includes the entire view of the ceiling and the wooden carvings on both sides of the wall, fully displaying the carving details on the top and the wall.

Travel Tips:
① Ticket price: 20 yuan per person;
② Opening hours: 9:00-17:00, closed every Tuesday during the summer.

Zhihua Temple - Detailed Wood Carvings on Walls and Ceiling Alcoves

The photographer adopts a slightly upward angle, shooting from below to highlight the towering feel of the red wooden sculpture installation. Using symmetrical composition, the structure on both sides of the door is balanced, emphasizing the neat arrangement of the Buddha statue reliefs. The framing includes the entire view of the door and the carved details above, while preserving the columns on both sides to enhance the three-dimensional effect.

Travel tips: Open from Tuesday to Sunday, 9:00-17:00, with last entry at 16:30, closed on Mondays.

Zhihua Temple - Taking photos of the red Buddha relief sculpture installation.

Use a centered composition with the Buddha statue at the center of the frame. The photographer employs a low-angle shot to display the solemn posture of the Buddha and the details of the ceiling pattern above. The frame includes the main body of the Buddha statue, the golden shrine background behind it, and the ceiling pattern above, enhancing the sense of depth and ensuring clarity of the subject and the background decoration.

Beijing Zhihua Temple - Photography of the Tathagata Statue

The photographer should shoot the niche wall, ensuring that the grid lines are horizontal and vertical. Place the entire grid of the niche in the frame, with symmetrical distribution left and right, and top and bottom, to highlight a sense of solemn order. The framing should fully include the niche structure on the wall, without adding a foreground, and with the background being the entire niche wall, avoiding clutter that interferes with the main subject.

Travel tips: The ticket price is 20 yuan.

Zhihua Temple - Wall Niches and Buddha Statues

Photo by Zhihua Temple - Statue of Vajrapani Bodhisattva

Zhihua Temple - Statue of Vajrapani Bodhisattva

The photographer should take a low-angle shot with the drum tower as the main background, include a lilac tree in the foreground, retain the blue sky portion, and ensure the image is fresh and full of spring vibes.

Zhihua Temple - Drum Tower Architecture

Photo by Zhihua Temple - Plaque of the Ten Thousand Buddhas Pavilion and Eaves of the Building

Zhihua Temple - Plaque of the Ten Thousand Buddhas Pavilion and Eaves of the Building

Photo by Beijing Zhihua Temple - Wanfo Pavilion architecture and incense burner

Beijing Zhihua Temple - Wanfo Pavilion architecture and incense burner