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Chinese night rush


Chinese night rush
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Copyright: Hans Spruijt (GreenBaron) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3139 W: 795 N: 9675] (38599)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2005-04-13
Categories: Daily Life, Transportation, Architecture, Decisive Moment, Nocturnal
Camera: Minolta Z1
Exposure: f/8.2, 2 seconds
Details: Tripod: Yes
Photo Version: Original Version
Travelogue: China 2005
Date Submitted: 2007-01-23 12:47
Viewed: 1131
Points: 58
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Chinese night rush….

This picture I took in Xi’an, while first looked around down town the city together with my nice Chinese guide Ma Li Ping . We had a delicious Chinese meal in the Muslim quarter, delicious skewers with meat from unknown origin for me. When I asked Li Ping what it was she murmured something like “cjickesnake” which sounds for me as chicken and snake…I didn’t asked further because it tasted great and exactly knowing what you eat in China might spoil your appetite :) Also I learned here in Xi’an really how to use the chopsticks when eating rice. After half an hour practising I managed to put more rice in my mouth than on my pants ;)

Anyhow, while I carried my tripod with me, I took several pictures at the Xi’an South gate, which is a wonderful building inside the still complete wall around the inner city. The traffic was madness as usual but it gave me the opportunity to make nice nocturnal shots. You even can see the green laser beam behind the wall.

Hope you like it too!

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Xi’an

Xi'an (pinyin: Xī'ān; Wade-Giles: Hsi-An; Postal System Pinyin: Sian), is the capital of Shaanxi province in China and a sub-provincial city. Known as one of the most important cities in Chinese history, Xi'an is listed as one of the Four Great Ancient Capitals of China because it has been the capital of 13 dynasties, including the Zhou, Qin, Han, and Tang. Xi'an is also the eastern end of the Silk Road. The city has more than 3,100 years of history. It was called Cháng'ān; literally "Perpetual Peace", in ancient times. Xi'an is the largest and most developed city in the central to north-western part of China and is ranked among the 10 largest cities in China.

The city is surrounded by a well-preserved city wall which was re-constructed in the Ming Dynasty. The area in which Xi'an sits is a relatively flat place, making travel on the wall relatively easy unlike the steep inclines of the Great Wall. It is also plenty wide enough to rent a bicycle and cruise along the wall without ruffling anyone's feathers.


The Mausoleum of Qin Shi Huang and his Terracotta Army are located 40 km to the east of the city's suburbs.

The city's Muslim quarter is home to the Great Mosque of Xi'an. The Big Wild Goose Pagoda and Small Wild Goose Pagoda are both spectacular towers and both are well over 1000 years old and have mostly survived great earthquakes. The former is next to a large square with many fountains that rise and fall in time to music during one of the daily performances. (Text Wikipedia.com)
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  • csuebele Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 865 W: 170 N: 655] (5139)
  • [2007-01-23 13:43]

Beautiful night scene. Really nicely done. Out of points again!

Chuck

i like this chinese night rush
great POF and excellent light
mooi gedaan Hans
Groet
Marco

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  • Juliet Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 711 W: 34 N: 1525] (9418)
  • [2007-01-23 13:45]

Hi Hans,
Great posting ! Lights, camera and LOOK at your photo. Well captured. TFS Julie

Hi Hans,
At least you were able to put some rice with the chopsticks IN your mouth. I can't even do that! :D
This photo is very beautiful. I love the vivid colors and the rays of the spotlights behind the building. Very nicely framed.
TFS
Regards,
Lurdes

Hi Hans, wonderful nocturn composition, great light, splendid colors, very well done, ciao Silvio

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  • jan515 Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2518 W: 48 N: 2993] (14124)
  • [2007-01-23 15:54]

Hi Hans,
That is however interesting architecture of the buildings and clear is photo with very good detail and colors. the composition excellent.
Regards my friend.
Well composed posting.
Janusz

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  • Ejtaan Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1092 W: 119 N: 1914] (9484)
  • [2007-01-23 16:40]

Kennelijk een prachtige plek om zo'n mooi plaatje te schieten. Die driepoot bewijst zijn dienst maar weer.

Mooie foto, duidelijk en kleurrijk. Verder weer een leuke compositie Hans!

Groet,
Anneke

Hans,
Your note is so very informative, and kept me interested with the witty humour in it. It certainly shows your efforts with the photo and the note. I agree with you .. sometimes is better not to ask.

DAM

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  • limba3 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1113 W: 430 N: 391] (10905)
  • [2007-01-23 17:21]

Hi Hans
I remember, I was in this city. Nicely there to go back one more time examining your photograph. In it is this city I took a photo seller of postcards .
You are doing wonderful descriptions.
Regards
Anna

What a great shot. The colors and motion effect are just perfect. And the lighting is wonderful. Well done.

hi! hans great shot.. nice composition and framing... thanks for sharing (",)

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  • ttreen Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1576 W: 118 N: 3599] (14407)
  • [2007-01-23 22:37]

Hi Hans...
What a great night shot...
I love all your links to your trip...
Great notes.. did you rent a bike?

Tricia

That is a very nice shot, very colorful for a night shot. Very impressive! Thanks for sharing!

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  • Konie Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 384 W: 29 N: 300] (2904)
  • [2007-01-24 0:17]

Hi Hans,

I think this is best nocturnal photo I have seen. The lighting is simply so good. It has I think the right softness too. Bravo! TFS.

Konie

Wat een prachtig nightshot Hans de kleuren zijn verbluffend en de vlakverdeling sterk. Ook die stralen in de lucht en de strepen van het verkeer werken erg goed in deze plaat.
TFS
Grtz Pim

Hier zijn de punten.!

Beautiful night shot. Very sharp and colorful.
Well done
Pierre
:) later

WOW Hans! very nice! LOVE the night shots! The motion, the colors!....B-)
Linda
pt

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  • SkyF Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1666 W: 136 N: 1263] (6138)
  • [2007-01-24 8:35]

Hello Hans,
I love the notes that come with your photos, they give a little glimpse behind the camera.

RExcellent night shot, I love the colors and the the dynamic. POV, details and exposure are very well done.
Very well composed and as usual perfectly presented.
Sky

Hi Hans,

Great night shot! Very colorful, well balanced exposure and good detail.
Well done!
Vassilis

Impresive night shoto. Well composed with fine trracks of traffic

Hi Hans,
Good urban night shot in a Chinese mood :)
I like teh sign which contrasts so much with the traditional monuments !
Sylvie

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  • hester Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1380 W: 31 N: 1561] (9603)
  • [2007-01-24 16:25]

lol best not to ask about the food. Hans. Just enjoy it. Ignorance is bliss and as long as it tastes good that is all that matters :)

Lovely night scene, great handling of the light and a nice composition

TFS

Karan

Hi Hans,

What a beautiful night photo!! Love the colours and the traditional, oriental spirit you've captured here! Nice POV!

Well done and TFS
Constantinos

Hello Hans !

You indeed have a good reserve of great shots ! Love this night scene. And for a change , we do not see skyscrapers! They are all over the place now in all major chinese cities.

Love the motion and colors. Well done.
Robert

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  • lucbus Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2439 W: 92 N: 2012] (10484)
  • [2007-01-26 8:05]

Hello Hans,
I like the mood and the excellent management of llight in this beautiful nocturnal photo. The colors and sharpness are excellent.
Greetings.
Luc

hello Hans,
thought I had commented on this one before!
It's brilliant. I like the streaks ;-))

Best regards, Daniel

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  • kateb Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 566 W: 168 N: 346] (2963)
  • [2007-02-06 18:38]

You've captured the colours here very well, and I like the combination of movement in the foreground with calmness in the background. Nice photo.

Hello Hans,
It is not easy to choose from your big variety of shots from different place - not at all.
I choose this one because you did a good job transfering this historic building into a modern and chaotic traffic scenery. Nice colours and good contrast. TFS Thomas

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  • redol Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Silver Note Writer [C: 269 W: 33 N: 12] (2216)
  • [2007-10-28 10:02]

Very good fotographie.

Hans,

A lovely image full of vibrant colours. You have captured the action and ambiance well.

TFS :-)
Chris

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  • lavan Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 567 W: 2 N: 83] (2250)
  • [2008-01-24 4:36]

nice capture
Good Night Photography
regards
Lavansj

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  • Dingo Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3254 W: 375 N: 2703] (11618)
  • [2008-04-27 7:50]
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Nice architecture, Hans, and a well exposed night shot. I'm glad none of the cars got captured, only their lights... The laser beam looks a bit unearthy, but I like the way it creates a "cone" of green hues to its left.
One nit-pick: why didn't you clone out the bright spot near the right edge?
Anyway, I'm glad this one turned up on tl's portal.
TFS

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