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Mystic River II


Mystic River II
Photo Information
Copyright: Hans Spruijt (GreenBaron) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3083 W: 778 N: 9427] (37689)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2005-04-27
Categories: Nature, Transportation, Mood
Camera: Minolta Z1
Map: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Travelogue: China 2005
Theme(s): Travelling China 2005, World in the fog [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2007-04-24 5:07
Viewed: 592
Points: 68
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Mystic River

Today again one of my pictures shot during my China trip. Yes Anneke, even with misty conditions there are plenty of opportunities to make picture. So I hope this view makes you even more eager to go to China! This shot is taken in Yangshuo the early morning, the sun had just risen above the horizon and China is awakening. A solely boat drifts down the river to pick up tourists in Gulin.

PP-talk: Removed some electric power wires, increased slightly the contrast (+5) framed and add text. Click on Map:[view] and you wil find the spot were I took this picture.


River Li

The Li River or Li Jiang (pinyin: Lí Jiāng) is a river in Guangxi Province, China. The Li River originates in the Mao'er Mountains in Xing'an county and flows through Guilin, Yangshuo and Pingle, down into the Xi Jiang, the western tributary of Pearl River in Wuzhou, its course of 437 kilometers is flanked by green hills. Cormorant fishing is often associated with Lijiang river. Its unique hillsides was often make a comparison for their similar shape and geographical structure with Halong Bay, Vietnam.

Along the 100-kilometer stretch of the Li River, mountain peaks rise into the sky. It is one of China's most famous scenic areas.
1. Reed-Flute Rock: a limestone cave with a large number of stalactites, stalagmites, stalacto-stalagmites, rocky curtains, and cave corals.
2. Seven-Star Park: the largest park in Guilin.
3. Mountain of Splendid Hues: a mountain consisting of many layers of variously colored rocks.
4. Elephant-Trunk Hill: a hill that looks like a giant elephant drinking water with its trunk. It is symbol of the city of Guilin.
5. Lingqu Canal: dug in 214 BC, is one of the three big water conservation projects of ancient China and the oldest existing canal in the world.
6. Other attractions include: Duxiu Peak, Nanxi Park, the Taohua River, the Giant Banyan, and the Huashan-Lijiang National Folklore Park.
The imagery of the Li River is featured on the 20 yuan note.
Yangshuo
Yangshuo (pinyin: Yángshuň) is a small town in Guilin, Guangxi Province, China, and the seat of Yangshuo County. Surrounded by towering karst peaks, bordered on one side by the Lijiang River it is easily accessible by bus or by boat from nearby Guilin. Over the years, it has become extremely popular with foreign backpackers as a place to unwind. Nowadays, it is rare to visit this city without finding throngs of local and foreign tourists.
The town borders the Li river on one side, and is situated on a small plain between a number of karst peaks. Two main roads run away from the water and form the central part of the town, Chinese Street (Dei Chui Lu) and West Street. Most foreign-oriented businesses, such as hostels, hotels, rock climbing companies, restaurants and entertainment venues, are situated on West Street or the pedestrian only Xian Qian Street which runs between Chinese and West Street. (Text: Wikipedia)
Alba, Hitbit, samansarraf, tjutjut, Janice, moli, Hendrika, chiping59, cstathoulis, jamfest, PierreFrigon, shelbeesmom, milas, vsinopoulos, CallMeMaria has marked this note useful
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To SunToucher: Bedankt en TL-meetGreenBaron 2 04-24 07:53
To Ejtaan: Dank...en what about the flight over the bollen?GreenBaron 1 04-24 06:15
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Hello Hans!
Great view!I like perspective and magical misty mood.
Cheers.
Cezar

It definitely deserves the name Hans, your presentation of it excellent too..
thanks

aK

Hoi Hans,
Kwam toevalling even op TL. De sfeer van deze foto is echt super. Heerlijk hoe de mist een zacht silhoutte geeft aan deze bijzondere bergen. De boot geeft de grootheid van de bergen en rivier perfect weer.
Groeten,
Niek

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  • Alba Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 577 W: 0 N: 207] (2762)
  • [2007-04-24 5:27]

Hi Hans,
Nice view of the river Li, mist is very convenient for that landscape, well done!
Mary

Hello Hans
Actually, it’s a nice shot. Well captured and well seen.
Go on seriously and Thanks a lot for sharing. I find perfect your comment about this photo.
Thank a lot and have a good time
Saman SARRAF

Lekker sfeertje neergezet Hans, mooie dieptewerking door de gelaagdheid. Denk dat ik ook maar eens die kant op moet;-)

Grtz Pim

BTW 2 juni gaat niet lukken voor mij. Ben ik als alles goed gaat in Frankrijk;-)

Hi Hans,

Lovely image. Great view of mountains. I am planning to visit this area mid year.

Tfs,
Tjutjut

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  • pozaru Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3301 W: 663 N: 1895] (15853)
  • [2007-04-24 5:48]

Congrats for this great moody shot and my belated birthday wishes.


all the best my friend,
v

Lovely, lovely Hans... 18 more nights!

A great view... can't wait to get there!

Thanks for giving me the butterflies again! hihi

Cheers,
Anneke

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  • jawa Gold Star Critiquer [C: 1660 W: 0 N: 1] (10681)
  • [2007-04-24 6:16]

Prachtige sfeerfoto Hans.
Vooral de soft kleur en het beetje mistige.
GR Jos

I like
Congratulations
Luc

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  • Janone Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3299 W: 85 N: 2619] (17527)
  • [2007-04-24 7:41]

Great atmosphere in this landscape shot, Hans.
Well done.
Jan

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  • Janice Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3164 W: 213 N: 6672] (26358)
  • [2007-04-24 7:55]

Very grey and misty - but still a very good composition Hans. WELL DONE!
Janice

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  • moli Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1186 W: 285 N: 1315] (7065)
  • [2007-04-24 8:04]

Hello Hans.
Wonderful composition. Mystic for sure. Beautiful effect in the air. Good perspective. Very interesting.
My compliments.
Janek J-23

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  • Juliet Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 694 W: 34 N: 1473] (9113)
  • [2007-04-24 10:08]

Hi Hans,
Yes- misty conditions are good ! This is super- with the little patch of green and the boat, it gives this photo much contrast. Very mystical and magical. Well done my friend, TFS Julie

Hoppa, dat haalt even de power wires weg !! Die gasten waren net blij dat ze power HADDEN !! ;-)
Mooi werk ! Ik ga ook maar eens naar buiten als het mistig is ... is haast nog mooier dan een zonnige dag.
groeten,
Joop!

The solely boat accentuates the magnificence of the mountains and the river.Good composition!
Regards,
chiping

Hi Hans,

A very atmospheric photo, my friend! The title is very well chosen! :)
China is definitely one of the countries I'd really like to visit soon. :)

Take care
Constantinos

Nice POV. Very moody shot. Excellent composition.

TFS,
David

Hallo Hans.
Inderdaad wat mistics, maar toch ook wel een grauwe dag met weinig fleur.
Als je dit morgens ziet krijg je de neiging om je nog eens om te draaien.

Groet Frans

Beautiful. I guess David (Refugee) has some competition now :-).
Excellent view (though a wet one) on this landscape.
TFS
Pierre

O ja!
Zijn wij even jaloers op Anneke.
Heerlijke sfeerfoto.
:)morgen
Els

Beautiful mystical capture and I love the framing it sets off the image perfectly

TFS kind regards Helen

Hi Hans, great shot of mistic mood. I can imagine the moist air and the expactation what will reveal in the haze by the next curve.
The frame fits well.
TFS
Jityna

Hi Hans, fascinating dreaming composition with wonderful misty view, splendid presentation, very well done, ciao Silvio

This is a very nice shot Hans! Love th layering effect that the fog makes! How interesting to travel to such a great place! Very good shot!
Linda
B-)
I'll be back.........

an atmospheric imsge full od excotism and mystery, beautiful, Hans, thanx, M, (*_*)

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  • milas Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2102 W: 379 N: 2059] (22132)
  • [2007-04-25 14:06]

hi Hans;
This is a very nice shot Hans! Love th layering effect that the fog makes! How interesting to travel to such a great place! Very good shot!super..
selamlar

Hi Hans,

A lovely scene, with a very mysterious mood, captured very nicely. The minimalistic composition, the softness and lighting are excellent.
TFS,
Vassilis

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  • Beger Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2984 W: 553 N: 3292] (14628)
  • [2007-04-25 15:37]

Hi Hans,
I would like get lost in this misty and mystic river. And to be found by angels. Is it their wings which I see floating gently around the mountains?
Beautiful and inspiring photo, Hans! Congratulations! Annie

Hi Hans,
Very relaxing view due to its delicate colors and texture.
TFS this nicely framed wonderful view.
Kind regards,
Lurdes

excellent composition
Karl

magnificent.. i have no more words

WOW ....... GREAT SHOT

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