1. Positioning Angle: The photographer stands slightly above the subject and to their side, shooting downward from a higher angle. 2. Composition Technique: Utilize a framing composition, where the foreground subject is blurred, framing the ancient architecture in the background. This guides the viewer's focus to the ancient structure, creating a contrast between the blurred foreground and the sharp background, thus highlighting the main subject in the background. 3. Lens Recommendation: Use a medium to long telephoto lens to compress space, making the relationship between the background ancient architecture and the foreground subject more compact. This also blurs the foreground subject, emphasizing the background ancient architecture. Additional Experience: Near the public restroom next to the bicycle lane at Gulou intersection, one can capture most of the structure of the drum tower.

Beside the bicycle lane at Gulou Intersection

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

Photography Tips

1. Positioning Angle: The photographer stands slightly above the subject and to their side, shooting downward from a higher angle. 2. Composition Technique: Utilize a framing composition, where the foreground subject is blurred, framing the ancient architecture in the background. This guides the viewer's focus to the ancient structure, creating a contrast between the blurred foreground and the sharp background, thus highlighting the main subject in the background. 3. Lens Recommendation: Use a medium to long telephoto lens to compress space, making the relationship between the background ancient architecture and the foreground subject more compact. This also blurs the foreground subject, emphasizing the background ancient architecture. Additional Experience: Near the public restroom next to the bicycle lane at Gulou intersection, one can capture most of the structure of the drum tower.

Walking Guide

Navigate to No. 9 Zhonglouwan, Dongcheng District, Beijing. The spot is by the bike lane at the intersection.