A China Affair

[orangedial]

We had some quick shopping at Beijing's Wangfujing shopping street one of the nights. Although the shopping malls here are gigantic and the walking streets very wide, but for a man like me, the shopping experience was not very difference from Orchard Road :bsmilie: I only took a few shots here as the temperature at night was freezingly cold (near-zero)...

#90. One of the expensive shopping malls at Wangfujing

#91. You get all the big brands here

#93. A christmas tree built up with the green 7-Up bottles

#94. The famous food street at Wangfujing, where you can find many weird local delicacies like bugs

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[orangedial]

Some more night shots of the Beijing streets

#95. 8-lane Motor Way shot from a pedestrian overhead bridge

#96. Juxtaposition of the Old and New Worlds...
The modern structures in the background pose a stark contrast against the ancient rice stores in the foreground

#97. This is a famous restaurant on 'Gui Jie' (簋街, sounds like 'ghost street')...
The restaurant sets in a squarish 'hutong' style compound with elaborate decors. It serves great traditional Beijing dishes, with the famous Beijing Duck being most popular. It also provides variety shows, e.g. magics, acrobatics, singing and the traditional 'changing faces' show, to entertain its customers. We had great experience dining here!

#98. Rows of lanterns lit up the front porch of the restaurants along 'Gui Jie'

#99. Passengers battled the freezing coldness while waiting for the arrival of their buses

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[ultravioletta]

Simply awesome, especially those of the Great Wall!!! Looking forward to seeing more.... :thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup:

 

[orangedial]

Simply awesome, especially those of the Great Wall!!! Looking forward to seeing more.... :thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup:

Thanks!

 

[mimik07]

I love your Great Wall series! Very nice tones :thumbsup:

 

[orangedial]

I love your Great Wall series! Very nice tones :thumbsup:

Great that you love it! Thanks!

 

[orangedial]

<< Bird Nest >>
It was not in our itinerary to visit the famous Olympic Stadium. However we managed to squeeze some time for a quick visit after our Great Wall trip, just before our scheduled dinner. The visit was extremely short though due to the chilly wind and the near-zero temperature.


#100. On the way back from Mutianyu

#101. This shot was taken from the car when our driver was circling the parameter of the gigantic stadium compound trying to search for a car park.
Personally, I like this photo a lot as it is a rather special way to portrait the unique structure behind the moving trees and fences ;p

#102. Night profile of the Bird Nest

#103. Unbearable coldness despite fully geared up with all necessary warm clothings

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[DinoSG]

did u use tripod? wat is the camera settings? len n body use? nice pics..

We had some quick shopping at Beijing's Wangfujing shopping street one of the nights. Although the shopping malls here are gigantic and the walking streets very wide, but for a man like me, the shopping experience was not very difference from Orchard Road :bsmilie: I only took a few shots here as the temperature at night was freezingly cold (near-zero)...

#90. One of the expensive shopping malls at Wangfujing

#91. You get all the big brands here

#93. A christmas tree built up with the green 7-Up bottles

#94. The famous food street at Wangfujing, where you can find many weird local delicacies like bugs

To be continued...

 

[orangedial]

did u use tripod? wat is the camera settings? len n body use? nice pics..

Hi DinoSG, I used a D700 & 28-105mm lens for these night shots, and nope, no tripod. You may check the exif for settings. Cheers!

 

[NikonSG]

Hi DinoSG, I used a D700 & 28-105mm lens for these night shots, and nope, no tripod. You may check the exif for settings. Cheers!

how can i check the EXIF settings? download pics and see in photoshop? or is there a special software? thanks

 

[orangedial]

how can i check the EXIF settings? download pics and see in photoshop? or is there a special software? thanks

Hi, you may download a free software called Opanda

 

[orangedial]

Views of Beijing city from my hotel room...

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[gglankie]

beautiful series..

 

[orangedial]

beautiful series..

Thanks!

 

[orangedial]

<< Beijing Street >>


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[orangedial]

<< Beijing Street >>


#111. Boutique

#112. Hotel

#113. Pollution

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[orangedial]

<< Beijing CCTV Building >>


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<< The Destroyed TV Cultural Centre >>
This building is located adjacent to the CCTV Building. It was burnt down in an accident caused by a fowled firework display in the last day of CNY in Feb 2009, just before its expected completion in May the same year.


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[orangedial]

#118. Propaganda

#119. &#31168;&#27700;&#34903; - One of the biggest marketplace for silk products, gem stones and handicrafts

#120. On the way to &#22825;&#22363; (Temple of Heaven)

#121. Hundreds of dance enthusiasts gathered at the Garden of the Temple of Heaven

#122. First glimpse of the Temple of Heaven

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[orangedial]

#123. Temple of Heaven and the Ancient Wood

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[rickygck]

Visually pleasing for me, you handle the colors pretty well. :thumbsup: