The photographer selects a higher vantage point for an overhead shot, using a frame-within-a-frame composition with the natural frame of green trees on both sides to encase the Jianming Temple architecture. The background is primarily blue sky and white clouds, while the foreground includes leaves and walls, placing the main temple structure at the golden ratio point in the frame. Shooting Time: It is recommended to choose a sunny day when the light is good, as this makes it easier to capture quality photos.

Gu Jiming Temple - Main Structure and Trees

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No. 1 Jiming Temple Road, Xuanwu District, Nanjing City, Jiangsu Province (410 meters walk from Exit 5 of Jiming Temple Subway Station)

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The photographer selects a higher vantage point for an overhead shot, using a frame-within-a-frame composition with the natural frame of green trees on both sides to encase the Jianming Temple architecture. The background is primarily blue sky and white clouds, while the foreground includes leaves and walls, placing the main temple structure at the golden ratio point in the frame. Shooting Time: It is recommended to choose a sunny day when the light is good, as this makes it easier to capture quality photos.

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