Photo by Beijing Wanshou Temple - Take a Photo with the Red Wall and Arched Windows

Beijing Wanshou Temple - Take a Photo with the Red Wall and Arched Windows

The photographer uses an upward shooting angle from a low position to capture a partial view of the Drum Tower. It is recommended to use a telephoto lens to focus on the roof ridge beasts, tiles, and red wall details. In composition, utilize the diagonal lines formed by the roof's slanted edges to guide the viewer's gaze towards the ornamental beasts and carvings at the eaves. The frame should include a portion of the building, with a small amount of green trees in the background and some tiles and plants in the foreground, enhancing the depth of the image.

Wanshou Temple - Drum Tower Roof Ridge Beast Tiles and Red Walls in Beijing

Use a centered composition, placing the porcelain plate in the center of the frame to fully display the patterns on the plate and the central figure. Shoot from a slightly overhead angle, ensuring the camera is level with the plate to avoid distortion. Keep the background simple and uncluttered to ensure the patterns are clear.

Beijing Wanshou Temple - Porcelain Plate Exhibits

Photo by Beijing Wanshou Temple - Trees and Eaves Wind Chimes of the Architecture

Beijing Wanshou Temple - Trees and Eaves Wind Chimes of the Architecture

Photo by Beijing Wanshou Temple - Taking a photo with the red walls and temple architecture.

Beijing Wanshou Temple - Taking a photo with the red walls and temple architecture.

Use a low angle shot, standing in front of the stone sculpture and shooting upward. Frame the composition with the stone sculpture on the left side of the image, and include the temple roof, surrounding green trees, and the sky above in the background. This will add depth and compress the space, making the foreground sculpture and background roof more tightly integrated while retaining the texture of the architecture and the natural atmosphere.

Beijing Wanshou Temple - Carved Incense Burner and Greenery on Temple Roof

Photo by Take a photo with the intricately carved roof and graffiti walls at Beijing's Wanshou Temple.

Take a photo with the intricately carved roof and graffiti walls at Beijing's Wanshou Temple.

Using a centered composition, the round window is placed at the center of the frame, with the gray-tiled roof and red decorations above it, and gray brick walls and a red bench below. The foreground includes flower walls and green plants to add depth. The photographer shoots from a level angle, compressing the space to tightly integrate the elements, highlighting the harmony between the ancient architecture and its surroundings. Other information: Free admission to the public from September 13-16 (closed on Mondays).

Beijing Wanshou Temple - Shooting peach-shaped windows and benches

The photographer stood on the temple floor and took a wide-angle shot, using leading lines to make the bracket arms appear to radiate outward from the bottom to the top, focusing on the apex. The composition includes multiple layers of bracket arm details and the colored ceiling pattern on the right, enhancing the sense of depth and highlighting the structural details while avoiding distractions from the surroundings.

Beijing Wanshou Temple - Tall Pagoda Inside the Hall

Place the statue of Vairocana Buddha at the center of the frame to highlight its solemnity. Incorporate the lotus and prayer beads decoration on the left in the foreground, and include the ceiling pattern at the top in the background to enhance the depth of the scene. Travel Tips: Ticket Price: 20 RMB

Beijing Wanshou Temple - Vairocana Buddha Statue