Photo by Xishiku Catholic Church - Take a photo with the greenery at the Stone Path Church.

Xishiku Catholic Church - Take a photo with the greenery at the Stone Path Church.

Photo by Xishiku Catholic Church - Tile and Shingle Wall

Xishiku Catholic Church - Tile and Shingle Wall

Photo by Xishiku Catholic Church - Take a photo with the red gate brick wall building

Xishiku Catholic Church - Take a photo with the red gate brick wall building

Photo by Xishiku Catholic Church - Church spire with Gothic architecture and trees

Xishiku Catholic Church - Church spire with Gothic architecture and trees

The photographer captures the scene inside the church nave from a low angle, using leading lines to guide the viewer’s eye. The red and gold lines of the vaulted ceiling converge upward from both sides, directing the gaze to the center of the ceiling. The frame should include the golden pillars on both sides, the continuous vaulted structure, and the distant stained-glass windows, enhancing the sense of depth.

Xishiku Catholic Church - Main Hall Dome

Photo by Xishiku Catholic Church - Eave Sculptures and Triangular Building Gold Statues

Xishiku Catholic Church - Eave Sculptures and Triangular Building Gold Statues

Using a frame-within-a-frame composition, the photographer utilizes the surrounding leaves to naturally form a foreground frame around the edges of the shot. Standing at a lower position in front of the church, the photographer shoots upward to emphasize the height of the spire. The composition includes the church spire, part of the building, and the background sky, with the foreground leaves adding depth and layers to the image.

Xishiku Catholic Church - Capturing the gray spire through the foliage.

Photo by Xishiku Catholic Church - Taking a photo with the interior decorations of the church.

Xishiku Catholic Church - Taking a photo with the interior decorations of the church.

The photographer stands at a lower position in front of the church, using an upward angle. The two spires on either side are symmetrically arranged, while the golden sculpture and the white gable in the center are prominently placed in the middle of the frame, highlighting the architectural details. The composition includes both spires, the central gable, and the top sculpture, with the sky in the background adding depth and enhancing the spatial compression to emphasize the main subject. Travel Tips: - Admission: Free - Opening Hours: Monday to Saturday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (last entry at 4:30 PM); Sunday 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM (last entry at 6:30 PM)

Xishiku Catholic Church - Capture the top spires and golden sculptures.

Using an upward shooting angle, the photographer stands below the painting, placing the main subject of the painting at the intersection of the right third line in the frame. Utilize the golden frame of the painting and the surrounding golden pillars to create a frame-within-a-frame composition, enhancing the sense of depth. Include part of the church’s walls and pillars in the background while ensuring the painting is fully in the frame. A telephoto lens is recommended to compress the background and highlight the details of the subject.

Xishiku Church - Religious Paintings and Golden Pillars