The photographer uses a top-down angle, with the koi pond as the main subject, employing a layered composition to highlight depth. The foreground focuses on the swimming koi and the water ripples, while the mid and background incorporate rock formations, greenery, and stone walls. Large plants are retained on the left side, and stone wall elements are included on the right. It is recommended to use a wide-angle or 1x phone lens to fully capture the pond, the rock formations, and the surrounding environment, enhancing the depth and natural atmosphere of the image.

Gu Jiming Temple - Koi Pond and Rockery

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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)

Photography Tips

The photographer uses a top-down angle, with the koi pond as the main subject, employing a layered composition to highlight depth. The foreground focuses on the swimming koi and the water ripples, while the mid and background incorporate rock formations, greenery, and stone walls. Large plants are retained on the left side, and stone wall elements are included on the right. It is recommended to use a wide-angle or 1x phone lens to fully capture the pond, the rock formations, and the surrounding environment, enhancing the depth and natural atmosphere of the image.

Walking Guide

Take the Subway Line 4 to Jiming Temple Station (exit 5), then walk about 550 meters to reach the ancient Jiming Temple.