Jing'an Temple Hallway

This image is of a hallway corridor inside the Jing'an Temple. It's easy to navigate through the area, as it's the only major temple located right in the middle of the city. Once you locate the ticket counter, buy a ticket and head inside. Then, turn left and follow the columns until the hallway veers right and you'll see this view. By Metro: - Closest station: Jing'an Temple Station (Line 2 or 7) - Leave at Exit 1 Address: Jing'an Temple, 686 Nanjing W Rd, JingAnSi, Jingan Qu, Shanghai, China, 200000

All months of the year are suitable to photograph this magnificent Buddhist temple.

The natural sunlight will be shinning through the columns from morning thru late-afternoon.

I recommend using a 50mm lens, which allows you to capture the columns while maintaining the depth of the hallway.

Experiment with the mid-day light and play with the shadows that come through the columns. The shadows will add another element to your image.

Be patient and wait for a monk to pass through the frame. It usually takes a few minutes, as they walk through the hallways after praying.

Enjoy the temple! There's so much to learn and see — whether you're there for the architecture, paintings and calligraphy displayed in the Exhibition Hall of Buddhist Relics or to explore your own spirituality, this temple is a must do if you're in the area.