The model stands in front of a red archway, centrally located in the frame. The photographer uses a low-angle shot from a slightly lower position to include the green eaves above, with a centered composition. The red circular door and the figure are centrally highlighted to emphasize the subject. The green eaves create a color contrast at the top of the image. Ensure the full view of the round door and the details of the eaves are captured. The model has their arms spread and one foot slightly raised, adding a sense of dynamism to the shot.

Zhihua Temple - Take a photo with the red archway building

Three Buddha statues are arranged symmetrically in the center, enhancing the sense of solemnity and stability. The photographer takes a frontal shot from in front of the Buddhas to highlight their three-dimensional effect. The complete red wall is retained in the background, with offerings such as vases and fans in the foreground to add depth. Ensure that the details of the Buddha statues are clear and avoid distortion. Travel Tips: ① Ticket Price: 20 yuan; ② Opening Hours: 9:00-16:30, closed on Mondays.

Zhihua Temple - Red walls with three Buddha statues and offerings

The photographer positioned themselves below the wood carving, centering the top canopy and the Buddha carvings on the red wooden door in the frame, ensuring symmetry and complete details. The composition included the Buddha on the red wooden door, intricate wood carvings, and the full view of the canopy, compressing the space to emphasize texture and slightly increasing exposure to avoid losing details in the shadows.

Zhihua Temple - Buddhist Statue and Wooden Architectural Sculptures

Photographers should position themselves directly in front of the building at a close distance, capturing the scene from a low angle looking up. By employing central and symmetrical composition, place the most exquisitely carved parts of the building at the center of the frame, with the patterns on either side of the carving being essentially symmetrical, achieving a balanced visual effect. Travel Tips: 1. Opening Hours: 9:00-16:30 (closed on Mondays); 2. Admission Fee: 20 yuan.

Zhihua Temple in Beijing - Buddhist Statue Carving

Use a low-angle shot, employ foreground composition, incorporate the blooming pear blossoms in the upper half, retain the texture of the ancient building's eaves and tiles in the midground, and center the "Zhihuadian" plaque at the bottom to highlight the integration of the subject with nature. The shot should include pear blossoms, eaves, plaque, and red door frame, with distinct layers. Additional suggestion: pear blossoms are very fragrant when in full bloom.

Zhihua Temple - Zhihua Hall Pear Blossoms

The photographer is positioned lower down, capturing the Buddha statue from a low angle to highlight its grandeur and solemnity. The statue is placed at the center of the frame, drawing the viewer's attention and emphasizing the subject. The compressed space allows for a clear presentation of the statue's details, while the background is blurred, further highlighting the main focus. 1. Opening hours: Open from 9:00 to 17:00, closed on Mondays. 2. Additional experiences: The Intangible Cultural Heritage Beijing Music performance times are 10:00 and 15:00, and the volunteer guided tour times are 09:30 and 14:00.

Zhihua Temple - Sakyamuni Buddha Statue

The photographer stands directly in front of the entrance to the Zhihua Hall, slightly raising their head to look up, ensuring that the "Zhihua Hall" plaque and the eaves' colored paintings are fully captured in the frame. In the foreground composition, use the blurred leaves in the upper part of the image to frame the main subject, adding depth to the photograph. Utilize a camera with a 16-50mm or 50-250mm focal length to highlight the details of the plaque and the eaves' colored paintings. 1. Equipment parameters: Camera Nikon Z30, with lenses of 16-50mm or 50-250mm focal length. 2. Post-processing: Use snapseed for post-adjustment.

Zhihua Temple - Entrance of Zhihua Hall, photographing the plaque and eaves with colored paintings of Zhihua Hall.

The photographer stands at the northeast corner with the camera slightly lower, keeping parallel to the ground. Choose the pillar as the foreground to capture the effect of light and shadow passing through the pillars and projecting onto the prayer wheel. Use a framing composition with the light and shadow of the pillars as the foreground, and use the patterned obstructing object in the foreground to form a frame, guiding the viewer's focus to the Buddhist shrine. It is recommended to use a 50mm prime lens or a 2x focal length on a phone to highlight details and the texture of light and shadow, avoiding a too wide frame that would disrupt the focus of the subject.

Zhihua Temple - Tibetan Pavilion Buddhist Niche

The photographer stands on the side of the Buddha wall and captures the wooden carved Buddha statues with a flat perspective. A standard lens is used to realistically reproduce the scene. Travel Tips: Admission fee is 20 yuan.

Zhihua Temple - Red Wooden Buddha Wall

The photographer stands under the caisson, with the camera lens directly facing the caisson pattern, capturing the entire pattern. Use central composition to precisely place the circular pattern of the caisson in the center of the frame, highlighting its symmetry and exquisite details. Equipment settings: Camera Nikon Z30, lens 16-50mm or 50-250mm.

Zhihua Temple - Ceiling Patterns