Photo by Ditan Park - Take a photo with the red walls, green tiles, eaves, and trees.

Ditan Park - Take a photo with the red walls, green tiles, eaves, and trees.

The photographer should take a low-angle shot with the drum tower as the main background, include a lilac tree in the foreground, retain the blue sky portion, and ensure the image is fresh and full of spring vibes.

Zhihua Temple - Drum Tower Architecture

Photo by Ditan - Stone Steles, Incense Burners, and Rockery Waterfalls

Ditan - Stone Steles, Incense Burners, and Rockery Waterfalls

The photographer stands below the building and takes an upward shot to highlight the details of fallen leaves on the tiles and the window lattice. Using the rule of thirds, the eaves with fallen leaves and the red and green window frames are placed in the lower third of the frame. The upper two-thirds include the interlaced branches and yellow-green leaves, creating a sense of depth. The composition should include the tile leaves, red window frames, green window lattices, and the branches above. The background should incorporate the sky to enhance the sense of transparency.

Beiluo Guxiang - Window eaves and fallen leaves on trees

Photo by Beijing Drum Tower - Ancient Architecture with Eaves and Trees

Beijing Drum Tower - Ancient Architecture with Eaves and Trees

Model stands in front of the stairs next to the blue shop, with the photographer facing the model about 2 meters away, with the camera lens level with the model or slightly tilted upwards.

1. Equipment Information: Fujifilm XT5, lens is AF 27mm f2.8.

2. Photography Pose: The model stands naturally, with relaxed hands, hair draped over the shoulders, avoiding stiff movements to enhance the comfort of the image.

3. Travel Tips:
   ① In spring and summer, the light in Wudaoying Hutong is parallel to the alley's orientation, recommended to shoot before 16:30.
   ② On cloudy days or when the lighting is poor, it is suggested to use a flash.
   ③ Admission Fee: Free.

Wudaoying Hutong - Blue Shop

The photographer uses a low-angle shot, capturing from below the sign and looking upward to include the ancient building's eaves and blue circular decorations above. Employing a centralized composition, the "I'm in Ditan" orange sign is placed at the center of the frame to highlight the text as the main subject. The shot includes the complete sign text and the detailed painted eaves above, preserving the characteristics of the ancient architecture, while compressing the background to make the subject clearer.

Ditan Park - I'm at the Ditan Bookstore sign

Photo by Beiluo Guxiang - Take a photo with autumn trees and architecture.

Beiluo Guxiang - Take a photo with autumn trees and architecture.

Use a framework composition with the arched window as a natural frame, place the model in the central left of the image, shoot from a flat angle, include the complete red brick wall and the warm light inside the window in the background to enhance the atmosphere. The model stands sideways, lightly holding the backpack strap, and naturally looks to one side. 

Travel Tips: The neighborhood is open for free all day.

Beijing Drum Tower East Street - Take a photo with the red brick walls and arched windows.

Photo by Ditan Park - capturing red-leaf trees with building rooftops

Ditan Park - capturing red-leaf trees with building rooftops