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2 Bridges in the Summer Palace


2 Bridges in the Summer Palace
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Copyright: Chris Jules (chrisJ) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3951 W: 219 N: 3785] (28213)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2007-05
Categories: Nature
Camera: Pentax Me Super, Pentax 28mm f:2,8, Fuji 100, Polarizer ø28mm
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2008-08-10 6:39
Viewed: 268
Points: 38
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
The Summer Palace in Beijing offers a cool respite from the torrid humidity & heat. I liked the reflections here. From Wikipedia:

"The Summer Palace or Yi he yuan (traditional Chinese: 頤和園; simplified Chinese: 颐和园; pinyin: Yíhé Yuán; literally "Garden of Nurtured Harmony") is a palace in Beijing, China. The Summer Palace is mainly dominated by Longevity Hill (60 meters high) and the Kunming Lake. It covers an expanse of 2.9 square kilometers, three quarters of which is water. The central Kunming Lake covering 2.2 square kilometers was entirely man made and the excavated soil was used to build Longevity Hill. In its compact 70,000 square meters of building space, one finds a variety of palaces, gardens, and other classical-style architectural structures.

The Summer Palace started out life as the Garden of Clear Ripples (traditional Chinese: 清漪園; simplified Chinese: 清漪园; pinyin: Qīngyī Yuán) in 1750 (Reign Year 15 of Emperor Qianlong). Artisans reproduced the garden architecture styles of various palaces in China. Kunming Lake was created by extending an existing body of water to imitate the West Lake in Hangzhou."
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Bonjour Chris
Bel enchainement de ces ponts sur cette eau devenue verte par le reflet des arbres.Un bon scan d'argentique.
Bonne journée
Amicalement
Gildas

Hi Chris
great and original pov.
beautiful colors.
good composition.
tfs
tsilla

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  • linus Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1410 W: 10 N: 692] (9623)
  • [2008-08-10 7:00]

Hi Chris,
Great composition with the two bridges and the trees. It loooks like a Chinese painting.
Sunil

hello chris!
great view on this bridges, very nice colors.
tfs
zoran

Hi Chris,
Beautiful composition,congratulation.
Ralf

Love the criss cross of these two bridges Chris.
Fabulous capture of this relaxing scene,
the trees are well placed and provide balance.
Nice work.
- Vincent

Chris Hi: Welcome back
Marvelous POV of this composition. Excellent details and colors.
Thanks for the educational note, as always
Congratulations, very nicely done.
Larry
USA-tfs

Hi Chris,
Perfect angle of wiew, brillant green tones.
Peaceful atmosphere..
TFS
Selahattin E

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  • gnada Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2156 W: 58 N: 2598] (14437)
  • [2008-08-10 10:48]

Hi Chris...
Fantastic shot - Wonderful composition, colors and feelings.
Fine image and details...
Well done.
Best regards,
George

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  • Kiwis Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1590 W: 0 N: 184] (12916)
  • [2008-08-10 15:23]

Hi Chris,
Great angle and composition of these two bridge.
The colors and the light are excellent.
Well done. Thanks
Regards
Diane

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  • MLINES Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1195 W: 90 N: 958] (6810)
  • [2008-08-10 15:32]

Hi Chris, A fine perspective to include several very good elements - the curved bridge, the trees including a willow and the carved fence. I like this oriental theme very much indeed. TFS. Murray.

Wonderful shot! I love the composition, the colours and the lines of that bridges. Well done.
Best wishes,
Achim

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  • harpya Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor [C: 5079 W: 180 N: 6240] (32948)
  • [2008-08-11 5:11]

Hello Chris


Beautiful place, excellent in the colors and details of these 2 bridges,
and still I win of my gift favorite tree the " Willow." Congratulations


Sérgio

Hello Chris

I really love this POV, nice angle on the steps and beautful detail in the trees. I would just adore to have a miniture like this in my garden :-) I have a few small trees but thats about as far as I have got

TFS regards Helen

Good colour Chris and tyhe light well handled. Nice detail in teh stonework and the sky contrasts well with the differing greens,
David

Hello Chris,

I like the perspective, the colors and the lightness!
Congratulations and TFS,
Sergio

Hello Chris! Wonderful bridges. Good perspective and composition. Good capture. Nice picture, very nice. Good luck!

Hi Chris,
The view and perspective are very beautiful.
Excellent colours and composition.TFS
Greetings
H.Ayhan

amazing and beautiful view of the Summer Palace bridge, Chris.. beautiful POV and composition.. thinking of going there myself.. hehe.. when? don't know yet.. tfs..

regards, terry

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