[M35]

Originally Posted by .anshuman

Hi M35, lovely photographs. The night shots look similar to Guangzhou, i guess all of the Chinese cities have similar lightning.

Thanks anshuman. Agree with you on the lighting.
Here is one night shot taken some 3 years back @ Tianjin.


And this one @ Chongqing.

Originally Posted by Ddrive

Great photos.. couldn't believe they are out of a Sigma 150-500. So sharp.

Thanks Ddrive.
Third time got lucky.
Yes, this copy yields acceptably sharp images but needs good light. I am thinking of getting a Tamron 150-600 for better reach on a FF body.

Originally Posted by NomadicLife

please post some photos to get the mood of the city and its culture.

Sure.
Meanwhile please do check out this thread.
http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/travel...ive-china.html

Coming back to Hua Yan, this large golden Buddha overlooks the whole place. This is what you see once you enter the large front gate.



Some common sights captured infront of the Golden Buddha @ Hua yan.

[abhii176]

Beautiful shots M35. The close up shots are absolutely stunning. To a photography novice like me, you'd be nothing short of a pro. Given your passion for this, am sure this must be a great stress buster. Keep it going mate.

[Fly8843]

Brilliant photography M35. These pictures speak a 1000 words and brings life to each and evry frame. The close ups a breath taking, especially the close up of the Bee. Beautiful depiction of life and the city landscape. Let them flow.

[M35]

Originally Posted by abhii176

Beautiful shots M35.

Originally Posted by Fly8843

Brilliant photography M35.

Thanks abhii176 & Fly8843. Glad that you liked my pictures.

After a couple of rounds of walk, these benches are definitely a boon.


I love these tiny little birds and love getting closer to them to capture their expressions. It's quite challenging to shoot these at proximity but that is exactly what drives me out with my camera whenever there is some free time available.

[vinayrathore]

Lovely! The pictures are just fantabulous!

In awe of your skills, I am glued. Keep it coming M35!

[M35]

Originally Posted by vinayrathore

Keep it coming M35!

Thanks vinayrathore.

A few more macros !


This one was taken with a 50mm on an extension tube + D7000





And more action @ Hua Yan !




Edit: Click on the images for a better view !

[avingodb]

Interesting and thanks for sharing.
Chongqing came into prominence as the biggest beneficiary of the Three Gorges Project. It came into news again during the Bo Xilai affair, the biggest political scandal to have rocked China in the recent times when Bo, a budding Chinese star politician was booked for various crimes.

[Theyota]

Hi M35, nice to see a Team-Bhpian in China? How long have you been here? I live in Nanjing. Been here for a little over 3 years now. I drive a VW like almost every other car owner here . I wonder how many other bhpians live in China?

[M35]

Originally Posted by Theyota

Hi M35, nice to see a Team-Bhpian in China? How long have you been here?

8 Years and counting.

Originally Posted by Theyota

I live in Nanjing. Been here for a little over 3 years now. I drive a VW like almost every other car owner here.

Just been there once, that too way back in 2008.

Originally Posted by Theyota

Been here for a little over 3 years now. I drive a VW like almost every other car owner here.

Never drove a car in China. Didn’t have the guts to go through the hassle of getting a Chinese driving license here. Don’t speak Chinese as well.

Originally Posted by Theyota

I wonder how many other bhpians live in China?

Not many I guess. Moderator .anshuman used to be in Guangzhou for a while I thought.

[.anshuman]

Originally Posted by M35

Moderator .anshuman used to be in Guangzhou for a while I thought.

I frequently visit Guangzhou on business trips, roughly 3-4 times/year, 60-70 days/year.

Some pictures from Guangzhou, January 2015.

[benbsb29]

Originally Posted by .anshuman

Hi M35, lovely photographs. The night shots look similar to Guangzhou, i guess all of the Chinese cities have similar lightning.

So true. I felt like i was watching pics from Dalian where i had visited in 2011.

[psurelia]

Beautiful pictures and excellent narration! We often overlook the places we spend most of our time. You just filled that gap. Great thinking!

People outside China, especially I guess we Indians, know very little about China. Thanks for bring the beautiful city, which is apparently not in any popular Chinese tourist circuit, to us. Many thanks for that.

[M35]

Originally Posted by psurelia

Beautiful pictures and excellent narration! We often overlook the places we spend most of our time. You just filled that gap. Great thinking!

Thanks. Sorry for the late response though.

Adding some more images from a recent shoot.