Photo by Kaiyuan Temple - Main Hall, Quanzhou

Kaiyuan Temple - Main Hall, Quanzhou

Photo by Kaiyuan Temple in Quanzhou - In Front of the Yellow Window

Kaiyuan Temple in Quanzhou - In Front of the Yellow Window

Photo by Quanzhou Kaiyuan Temple - Crooked-Necked Tree

Quanzhou Kaiyuan Temple - Crooked-Necked Tree

Photo by Quanzhou Kaiyuan Temple - Forest Paths and Ancient Pagodas

Quanzhou Kaiyuan Temple - Forest Paths and Ancient Pagodas

The photographer stands at a lower position, using an upward angle to make the ancient tower appear even more majestic and grand. At the same time, this angle allows the cherry blossom branches to extend naturally in the frame, creating a harmonious relationship with the tower. By employing foreground composition, the cherry blossoms in the foreground complement the ancient tower in the background, blending the real and the illusionary to add depth to the image. Using the frame-within-a-frame technique, the cherry blossom branches frame the tower, guiding the viewer’s focus to the main subject. A medium telephoto lens is used to compress the space, blur the background sky, and highlight the details of the cherry blossoms and the ancient tower, meticulously showcasing the delicate colors of the blossoms and the rustic textures of the tower. Opening hours: 06:30-17:30.

Quanzhou Kaiyuan Temple - Western Pagoda and Cherry Blossoms in the Same Frame

The photographer should stand more than 3 meters away from the stone railing and use a medium to long focal length lens. Use the leaves on the left as the foreground to add depth to the image. Shooting Tips: Come on a clear day to capture the sunlight shining on the golden roof, which will make the picture even more beautiful.

Kaiyuan Temple (Renshou Pagoda) - Under the Bodhi Tree

Photo by Quanzhou Kaiyuan Temple - Red Wall

Quanzhou Kaiyuan Temple - Red Wall

Photo by Quanzhou Kaiyuan Temple - Carved Flower Windows

Quanzhou Kaiyuan Temple - Carved Flower Windows

Photo by Quanzhou Kaiyuan Temple - Red Walls and Bamboo Windows

Quanzhou Kaiyuan Temple - Red Walls and Bamboo Windows

Photo by Quanzhou Kaiyuan Temple - Taking a photo with the red walls

Quanzhou Kaiyuan Temple - Taking a photo with the red walls