Use a low-angle shot with the camera aimed at the plaque of "Manjushri Hall," centering the composition to place the plaque in the middle of the frame. Include green leaves and pink flowers in the foreground, and retain part of the ancient architectural eaves in the background to enhance the sense of depth in the image. Travel Tips: ① Ticket Price: No reservation required, free entry; ② Opening Hours: 8:00-17:00.

Daxingshan Temple – Wenshu Hall Plaque & Green Plant

The photographer stands to the side and slightly in front of the subject, maintaining a level angle with the subject and the ancient architecture, placing the person dressed in traditional clothing at the center of the frame to become the visual focus, highlighting the character's clothing and headwear style, and using a mid-range lens for the shot. Travel Tips: Open for free all year round, no need for reservation, just walk in.

Daxingshan Temple – Before Sanzhou Sensing Hall

Include the entire red cluster of flowers in the foreground, highlight the golden calligraphy on the stone wall in the middle ground and the relief on the right to enhance the sense of depth in the image. The photographer should stand in front of the flower sea and shoot horizontally to ensure that the wall and the flower sea are parallel. The frame should include the main body of the wall, the foreground flower sea, and the eaves above and the green trees on the left to show the environmental atmosphere and the details of the main subject. Travel Tips: ① Ticket Price: Free; ② Opening Hours: 8:00 - 17:00.

Daxingshan Temple – Calligraphy Stone Wall

The peak blooming period is in September, and currently, only some white flowers have opened. You can squat down for a low-angle shot, take a photo from an overhead perspective, or switch to a telephoto lens to capture close-ups of the flower stamens.

Xi’an Daxingshan Temple – Red Spider Lily

From a positioning perspective, the photographer is positioned slightly to the front side of the subject, at approximately the same height, capturing the scene from a frontal angle, which naturally displays the subject's posture and expression. In terms of compositional techniques, a central composition is used, placing the subject at the center of the frame to become the visual focus; the red pillars and walls of the building form a framing composition, guiding the viewer's gaze towards the subject; meanwhile, a vertical line composition is employed, with the vertical lines of the red pillars enhancing the stability and sense of order in the image. In terms of lens usage, a medium to long focal length lens is utilized, compressing the space and blurring the background to highlight the subject, clearly presenting the details of the subject's clothing texture, hairstyle, and movements, creating an atmosphere of classical elegance. Travel Tips: ① Admission is free; ② Opening hours are from 08:00 to 17:00.

Daxingshan Temple – Corridor by Beams & Columns

Use a central composition, place the golden carving decoration in the center of the frame to highlight the symmetrical beauty of the subject, maintain the clarity of the carving details, and use a gray brick wall as the background for a simple and clean look, which sets off the texture and luster of the golden carving. Shooting time: It is recommended to choose a sunny day when the light is good, making it easier to get good shots.

Daxingshan Temple – Golden Carved Decoration

1. Shooting Perspective: The photographer stands behind and to the side of the subject, capturing the image at eye level. 2. Composition Technique: A background composition is used, with the King Kong plaque as the backdrop to enhance the cultural atmosphere of the scene. 3. Lens Usage: A mid-telephoto lens is employed to blur the background, making the subject more prominent while clearly displaying the details of the subject's clothing and headwear. 1. Travel Tips: It is recommended to shoot on sunny days with sunlight. 2. Dressing Suggestions: Hanfu (traditional Chinese clothing).

Daxingshan Temple – In Front of Diamond Plaque

As shown in the diagram, the photographer and the model are 2 meters apart for the shoot. The photographer should take the shot horizontally. Be mindful to avoid pedestrians to keep the frame clean. Pay attention to avoid distortion! It is recommended to use a camera with a zoom lens of 24-70 for the shoot. A focal length of 50 and an aperture of around 4 are suggested. The best time for shooting is around 10 a.m.

Daxingshan Temple – Under Siddhi Plaque

By taking photos with a 2x zoom on your phone and getting close to the floor, you can capture a reflection effect. 1. I recommend going on weekdays in the morning. Personally, I feel that it looks better during the day than at night, with fewer people and many camera positions that have favorable lighting in the morning. 2. On the 4th floor, there's a place called Sunny Pavilion. Enter through Gate 7 and go straight up. You can frame the Tree of Life with the triangular floor-to-ceiling windows, and by shooting from a lower angle, you can also capture the reflection of the tree.

Mixc – Sky Pavilion, Tree of Life

The photographer is positioned slightly lower, capturing an upward angle shot. The composition follows the rule of thirds, with the sky occupying the upper third of the frame to showcase the blue sky and white clouds; the middle and lower two-thirds present elements such as buildings and greenery landscapes. The towering modern architecture on the left contrasts with the natural "Tree of Life" landscape on the right. A wide-angle lens is used to expand the field of view, capturing more scene elements and enhancing the sense of space and depth in the image, showcasing the unique blend of modern architecture and natural landscapes.

Mixc – Tree of Life