The photographer stands across the street from Tiananmen, slightly angled to shoot, avoiding a direct frontal shot to add more depth to the image, with the camera height parallel to the main gate of Tiananmen. Using the rule of thirds, the main subject of Tiananmen is placed at the right third of the frame, leaving the left side for dynamic street scenes to enrich the content. A telephoto lens is used to compress the distance between the foreground and background, highlighting the architectural subject of Tiananmen.

Tiananmen - Taking a photo of Tiananmen across the street.

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50 meters southeast of the intersection of West Chang'an Street and West Square Side Road, Dongcheng District, Beijing.

Photography Tips

The photographer stands across the street from Tiananmen, slightly angled to shoot, avoiding a direct frontal shot to add more depth to the image, with the camera height parallel to the main gate of Tiananmen. Using the rule of thirds, the main subject of Tiananmen is placed at the right third of the frame, leaving the left side for dynamic street scenes to enrich the content. A telephoto lens is used to compress the distance between the foreground and background, highlighting the architectural subject of Tiananmen.

Walking Guide

Take the Subway Line 1 and get off at Tiananmen East Station (Exit B/C) or Tiananmen West Station (Exit B). Walk for about 5 minutes to pass through security and enter the square, then head to the street opposite Tiananmen to take your photos.