The Orient - a Photographer's Dream
The Orient - a Photographer's Dream
Photography was always my hobby, but only 9 years ago I would never have even in my wildest dreams thought I would at my age start a new beginning, a whole new adventure in China, a place that has more fantastic things to photograph than I would ever be able to accomplish if I were to live even to the age of 200. These photos are only a tiny taste.
1. Washing vegetables
2. Kung Fu demonstration at Shaolin Temple, where Chinese Kung Fu originated
3. I'll take the higher path if it's okay with you. This hillside path is an access to the original ancient Shaolin Temple on the top of the mountain.
4. This is one of the buildings at Shaolin Temple. Joss sticks are burning in front.
5. A closer view of another Shaolin Temple building. Notice the decor under the eaves.
6. On the Yellow River, the cradle of Chinese civilization.
7. These goats were feeding right below my window when I lived at a college where I was teaching.
8. A typical street market scene - so colourful.
9. There are so many steps to climb. The people here love to climb mountains so steps like these are standard fare. The building by-laws here require a building to have an elevator if it is more than 8 stories high.
10. China is so colourful that even the flowers are incandescent.
11. This is an ancient astronomical instrument, located in a museum here.
12. This is a bronze statue of the astronomer who used that complicated instrument.
13. The Human Resources staff member at the college where I taught.
14. Another museum piece - carved jade in relief.
15. A pagoda in Pudong, a suburb of Shanghai. Unfortunately it was closed for repairs so we didn't get to go inside.
16. A bridge on the way into a Geological Park. They hang those red banners wherever they can.
17. A street in Xi'an, previously known as Chang'An, the location of the Terra Cotta Warriors 
18. Back to the cradle - the Yellow River.
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