2008/12/28

buddhist temple, beijing

buddhist temple, beijing
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that christmas hiatus was not planned (not to self: better write holiday posts in advance...), so ex post my best christmas wishes, alternatively seasons greetings to you all. there is a small number of china pictures left which i would like to share, starting with this view of the buddhist temple in the summer residence of the emperor together with the 21. century skyline of beijing.

posing for a friend walking and sightseeing in the middle of the crowd sometimes offers the opportunity to profit from posing meant for others, and this way i got the picture to the right. A lot of joy is in this pose, that's why i like it.

this photo on flickr
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5 Kommentare:

a passion 'n frames said...

I really enjoy these post such beautiful images...thank you for posting them.

Ilan said...

Amazing scenery. I love the way you composed this frame half building and peeking waters.
Great stuff!

Thomas said...

The contrast between the ancient temple and the modern city lurking in the back - that's what makes the photo for me... Great! Very symbolic, huh?

Laurie said...

Lovely shots here. Love the architecture there. Gorgeous.

bryan said...

I like this. The old temple, clear in the foreground. The new city skyline, obscured by fog/smog in the background. Well done.