The photographer takes a low-angle shot in front of the bus stop sign, with the illuminated sign and map as the foreground, and incorporates leaves above to create a natural frame, enhancing the sense of depth in the image. The drum tower is centered in the frame, capturing the fully lit roof and walls, with a dark night sky as the background. A wide-angle lens is used to shoot, and the exposure is adjusted to balance the lighting of the foreground sign with the background drum tower lights.

Beijing Drum Tower - Night View of Drum Tower and Bus Stop Signage

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No. 9 Linzi, Zhonglouwan Hutong, Dongcheng District, Beijing (240 meters northwest of Shichahai Subway Station Exit A2)

Photography Tips

The photographer takes a low-angle shot in front of the bus stop sign, with the illuminated sign and map as the foreground, and incorporates leaves above to create a natural frame, enhancing the sense of depth in the image. The drum tower is centered in the frame, capturing the fully lit roof and walls, with a dark night sky as the background. A wide-angle lens is used to shoot, and the exposure is adjusted to balance the lighting of the foreground sign with the background drum tower lights.

Walking Guide

Take the Subway Line 8 and get off at Shichahai Station, Exit A2. It's a 350-meter walk from there.