Photo by Tongjiao Temple - Red Big Drum

Tongjiao Temple - Red Big Drum

Use a straight-on shooting angle and recommend a standard lens. Center the composition, placing the main rockery in the middle of the frame to highlight its layered form and green plant details. Include the entire rockery in the shot, with the red wall and small windows in the background. On the left, leave some of the light-colored wall and blue decorations. In the foreground, include the moss and small ornaments on the platform to add depth to the image.

Temple of Heaven Park - Rockery Landscape and Red Walls

Photo by The Forbidden City - Red Walled Architecture and Eaves

The Forbidden City - Red Walled Architecture and Eaves

The statue of the deity is positioned on the left side of the frame, with the photographer using an upward angle to emphasize its three-dimensional quality and intricate details. On the right, the red walls and gray-tiled roof of the temple, the sign reading "Tongjiao Temple," and the arched entrance are included. Foreground elements such as leaves add depth to the composition.

Tongjiao Temple - Architecture and Deity Sculptures

Photography Tips: Have the model stand in front of the painting, and the photographer should position themselves behind the model to capture both the model and the painting in the frame. Posing Ideas: The model can stand sideways in front of the painting, looking at the artwork, or turn their head to look at the camera.

Beijing Shanxi Design Gallery - In front of the green hanging painting

Photo by Take a photo with the red pillars and golden roofs of the Forbidden City corridors.

Take a photo with the red pillars and golden roofs of the Forbidden City corridors.

Photo by Tongjiao Temple - Capturing the temple architecture's eaves detail

Tongjiao Temple - Capturing the temple architecture's eaves detail

It is recommended to use a medium telephoto lens or the 3x zoom on your phone to focus on the intricate details of the glazed tile ridge animals. Then, use a diagonal composition, with the tiles arranged from the lower left to the upper right, guiding the viewer's eye to highlight the dragon carvings. Shoot from a straight-on angle to ensure the texture of the tiles is clear. The frame should include the main part of the tiles, overhanging branches, and a blue sky background to balance the layers of the image.

Temple of Heaven Park - Eaves with Blue Tiles and Dragon Carvings

Using a centered composition, the incense burner is placed at the center of the frame, highlighting its symmetrical structure and lotus pattern details. The photographer shoots from a level angle, at the same height as the incense burner, to ensure the subject is upright. The background includes red walls, pillars, and part of the trees, adding to the environmental ambiance.

Beijing Tongjiao Temple - Incense Burners and Temple Architecture

Photo by The Forbidden City - Red Walled Architectural Courtyards

The Forbidden City - Red Walled Architectural Courtyards