Photo by Shooting the Tianning Temple Pagoda in Shi Zhuan Hutong near Beijing Tianning Temple.

Shooting the Tianning Temple Pagoda in Shi Zhuan Hutong near Beijing Tianning Temple.

Photo by Beijing Tianning Temple - Shooting Tianning Temple Pagoda through the eaves.

Beijing Tianning Temple - Shooting Tianning Temple Pagoda through the eaves.

Using a centered composition, the stone lion is placed in the middle of the frame, highlighting the sculptural details and three-dimensionality. The photographer shoots from a level angle, at the same height as the stone lion. The scene includes red walls, gray brick walls, and a lantern in the upper left corner, enhancing the environmental atmosphere. A medium telephoto lens is used to clearly showcase the texture of the stone lion and the color contrast with the red walls.

Beijing Tianning Temple - Stone Lion Sculpture in Front of the Red Wall

Photo by Beijing Tianning Temple - Photographing Tianning Temple Pagoda and courtyard under the eaves of the front yard.

Beijing Tianning Temple - Photographing Tianning Temple Pagoda and courtyard under the eaves of the front yard.

Stand in front of the plaque and shoot upward at an angle, using branches as a foreground frame to naturally surround the edges of the image. Highlight the central Tian Ning Temple Pagoda and the temple roof, ensuring the composition includes the top of the pagoda, the yellow temple roof, and part of the red door lintel to enhance the sense of depth. Travel Tips: ① Admission: Free, no reservation required; ② Opening Hours: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM.

Beijing Tianning Temple - The entrance building's eaves and pagoda in the same frame.

The photographer uses an upward shooting angle, with the large tree branches as the background, naturally blocking part of the sky to enhance the depth of the image. The main subject, a section of the temple building (red walls and eaves), is positioned at the center of the lower part of the frame, highlighting the architectural details. The composition includes the top of the building and the dense foliage above, avoiding the inclusion of surrounding irrelevant structures to keep the frame clean. A telephoto lens is recommended for this shot. Travel Tips: ① Admission: Free; ② Opening Hours: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM.

Beijing Tianning Temple - Bell Tower architectural details framed with large trees

Photo by Beijing Tianning Temple Pagoda - Yellow Little Flowers and Tianning Temple Pagoda

Beijing Tianning Temple Pagoda - Yellow Little Flowers and Tianning Temple Pagoda

Photo by Beijing Tianning Temple - Red Gate Frame and Buddha Statues

Beijing Tianning Temple - Red Gate Frame and Buddha Statues

The photographer places the Tanning Temple Pagoda centrally in the frame to ensure its completeness. In the foreground, a golden dragon sculpture is included, while the background captures the full view of the pagoda and the sky. Green leaves are retained on both sides to add depth, highlighting the grandeur of the pagoda and the detailed contrast with the foreground sculpture.

Beijing Tianning Temple - Tianning Temple Pagoda and Golden Roof Beasts

The photographer stands below the entrance and takes a shot looking up, using a centered composition to place the “Solemn Pure Land” plaque in the center of the frame. The shot includes the green tiled eaves above, the red latticed doors on both sides, and the Buddha paintings inside the doors, highlighting the architectural details and depth.

Beijing Tianning Temple - Plaques and Buddha Murals