The photographer positioned themselves below the wood carving, centering the top canopy and the Buddha carvings on the red wooden door in the frame, ensuring symmetry and complete details. The composition included the Buddha on the red wooden door, intricate wood carvings, and the full view of the canopy, compressing the space to emphasize texture and slightly increasing exposure to avoid losing details in the shadows.

Zhihua Temple - Buddhist Statue and Wooden Architectural Sculptures

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5 Lumicang Hutong, Dongcheng District, Beijing, Southeast corner of Zhihuasi

Photography Tips

The photographer positioned themselves below the wood carving, centering the top canopy and the Buddha carvings on the red wooden door in the frame, ensuring symmetry and complete details. The composition included the Buddha on the red wooden door, intricate wood carvings, and the full view of the canopy, compressing the space to emphasize texture and slightly increasing exposure to avoid losing details in the shadows.

Walking Guide

Take the Subway Line 2 and get off at Chaoyangmen Outer Ring. Walk 1.2 kilometers to the final destination.