The model stands against the railing, with magnolias and trees forming the background, highlighting the layers of the flowers. The photographer is in front of the model, using a standard lens to capture the scene. The model is positioned at the bottom of the frame, with magnolia branches above. Travel Tip: Open Tuesday to Sunday from 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM, closed on Mondays.

Take a photo with the magnolia flowers by the railings at the Beijing Wanshou Temple.

The photographer stands under a tree, choosing a lower angle to shoot upward to highlight the layers of the eaves and the flowering tree. Using a medium to long telephoto lens, the depth of field is compressed, with the white magnolia tree occupying the left side of the frame and the temple's eaves on the right. Travel Tip: The site is open from Tuesday to Sunday, 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM, and closed on Mondays.

Beijing Wanshou Temple - Magnolia Blossoms and Red Eaves

To capture the Wanshou Pavilion through the trees, use a foreground composition technique. Utilize the trees as a natural frame to encase the main subject, the Wanshou Pavilion, in the center of your shot, enhancing the depth and atmosphere of the environment. Position yourself near the Qianlong Imperial Stele Pavilion, adjusting your stance to avoid cluttered leaves while still retaining an appropriate amount of tree cover. Shoot from a low angle to elevate the grandeur and three-dimensionality of the Wanshou Pavilion, ensuring a clean and uncluttered frame. 1. Travel Tips: ① Book tickets in advance for the “Beijing Art Museum.” The ticket price is 20 RMB per person. The first 200 visitors on Wednesdays can enter for free. ② The museum is open from 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM on Tuesdays through Sundays, and it is closed on Mondays. 2. Additional Tips: Choose a sunny afternoon for your visit. The light and shadow effects are optimal during this time, better showcasing the thickness and solemnity of the red walls and eaves.

Beijing Wanshou Temple - Wanshou Pavilion

The model stands between an arch and an arched window, while the photographer stands on a bench opposite the model, about 5-6 meters away, with magnolia flowers in the foreground and the arched window and red wall as the background, with the model positioned to the left of the composition. 1. Travel Tips: ① Admission is 20 RMB per person, and tickets can be purchased up to 7 days in advance on the Beijing Art Museum's official WeChat account. ② Opening hours are 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with the last entry at 4:30 PM. The museum is closed on Mondays. 2. Equipment: This photo was taken with a FujifilmXT-5 and an 18-55mm lens.

In front of the Mountain Gate Hall at the Wanshou Temple in Beijing

The model stands in an open space in front of a green round door, while the photographer is positioned on a fake hill in front, at a considerable distance from the model. The photographer shoots from a high vantage point, using a corner of a building on the left as the foreground, capturing the round door and hexagonal window in the background. 1. Tips for Visiting: ① Admission is 20 RMB per person, and tickets can be purchased up to 7 days in advance on the Beijing Art Museum WeChat account. ② Operating hours are 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with entry prohibited after 4:30 PM. The museum is closed on Mondays. 2. Photography Equipment: This photo was taken with a Fuji XT-5 and an 18-55mm lens.

Beijing Wanshou Temple - Green Circular Gate

The photographer stands directly in front of the building at eye level, at a moderate distance, using the walls and fallen leaves on the ground to aid in composition. The symmetrical window frames and the extended eaves lines create a sense of antiquity. Travel Tips: ① Admission Price: 20 RMB per adult, 10 RMB per college student. ② Opening Hours: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (last entry at 4:30 PM), closed on Mondays.

Beijing Wanshou Temple - Hexagonal Window Grilles and Roof Eave Beasts

1. Positioning: The model should stand on the right side of the red door frame, with the photographer shooting straight at the red door frame from a slightly lower angle than the model’s eye level to ensure the magnolia flowers and the door frame are fully captured. 2. Composition: Use a frame-within-a-frame composition, where the red door frame naturally frames the background, enhancing the depth and contrast of the image. 3. Lens Focal Length: It is recommended to use a 50mm lens on a camera or a 2x zoom on a smartphone to compress the depth of field, emphasizing the subject and the background. 4. Opening Hours: Tuesday to Sunday, 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM; closed on Mondays. 5. Outfit Suggestions: Opt for simple, light colors, such as a white dress or a beige trench coat.

Beijing Longevity Temple - Red Walls and Magnolia Flowers