Photographer devotes entire life to creativity
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BUZZ NOTE: The talent of Chinese Photographers makes me jealous.
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Photographer devotes entire life to creativity
[Photo by Jian Qingfu/cpanet.org.cn]
Jian Qingfu, who was born in 1921 in Zhongshan of Guangdong province, has dedicated his whole life in photography. Since the 1930s, Jian has never stopped his creative efforts in photography. He has climbed mountains and crossed rivers to take photos, even after he turned 90, earning him the title of "Evergreen Pine in Photography Circles".
He has traveled around China and the world, engaging in social documentary photography during his earlier years, and later focusing more on scenery. His photographs have won many awards. Meanwhile, Jian said that he feels more satisfied when capturing a good picture than getting an award.
In July of 2012, Jian's masterpieces Clouds at Huangshan Mountain , Scenery of Xiapu and Red Land were printed on silk and sent to outer space along with the Shenzhou 9 spacecraft.
Jian was honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award by the Photographic Society of America in October 2012.
Now, 108 photographs by Jian are on permanent display at the China Art Museum in Shanghai.
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Snow scenery in Northeast China's Jilin province [Photo by Jian Qingfu/cpanet.org.cn]
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[Photo by Jian Qingfu/cpanet.org.cn]
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Melody of Water Wave [Photo by Jian Qingfu/cpanet.org.cn]
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[Photo by Jian Qingfu/cpanet.org.cn]
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[Photo by Jian Qingfu/cpanet.org.cn]
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[Photo by Jian Qingfu/cpanet.org.cn]
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Clouds at Huangshan Mountain [Photo by Jian Qingfu/cpanet.org.cn]
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[Photo by Jian Qingfu/cpanet.org.cn]
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[Photo by Jian Qingfu/cpanet.org.cn]
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Beautiful! Great feeling in each one!
What a shame it is that you and I appear to be the only ones who have interest in truly professional fantastic photography.
The photo of Clouds at Huangshan Mountain almost replicates many ancient paintings by Chinese artists.
It is troubling that this hasn't gotten the attention it warrants.
Great photos.
I just saw this article/essay.
What an amazing eye.