The photographer stands at a lower position beside a pear tree, shooting from a low angle to capture the scene with a standard lens, faithfully reproducing the proportions and spatial feel of the setting. This technique clearly showcases the details of the pear blossoms, the ancient architecture, and the surrounding environment.

Using a low-angle shot with the camera positioned low, the photographer employs the rule of thirds, placing the pear blossoms in the upper left and the ancient architecture in the lower right of the frame. This composition balances the image and uses the foreground branches to guide the viewer's eye. A wide-angle lens is used to capture a rich array of details, while a large aperture blurs the background to emphasize the main subjects. This approach results in photos that beautifully highlight the delicate pear blossoms, the grandeur of the ancient architecture, and the essence of spring.

The Temple of Heaven - Pear Tree Southeast of the North Slaughtering Pavilion

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No. 1A, Tiantan East Road, Dongcheng District, Beijing, inside the Temple of Heaven Park

Photography Tips

The photographer stands at a lower position beside a pear tree, shooting from a low angle to capture the scene with a standard lens, faithfully reproducing the proportions and spatial feel of the setting. This technique clearly showcases the details of the pear blossoms, the ancient architecture, and the surrounding environment. Using a low-angle shot with the camera positioned low, the photographer employs the rule of thirds, placing the pear blossoms in the upper left and the ancient architecture in the lower right of the frame. This composition balances the image and uses the foreground branches to guide the viewer's eye. A wide-angle lens is used to capture a rich array of details, while a large aperture blurs the background to emphasize the main subjects. This approach results in photos that beautifully highlight the delicate pear blossoms, the grandeur of the ancient architecture, and the essence of spring.

Walking Guide

Exit at C gate of Tiantan East Gate Station on Subway Line 5, walk for 5 minutes to Tiantan East Gate, and then walk 200 meters south from the east gate to the southeast side of the Northern Slaughter Pavilion.