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Door Latch in The Forbidden City, Beijing, China
What to Say about China China is difficult to describe to those who haven’t been. I have a bit of trouble describing it to myself and I have been many times now. It is a vibrant place…there is an...
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Traditional Chinese Dress in the Forbidden City, Beijing, China
People on Vacation I almost never include people in my photos. I tend to focus on the history of a place, it’s details and what it feels like, but I generally exclude people. I couldn’t help myself on...
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Forbidden City Artwork
Ancient Outdoor Artwork The thing that struck me while wandering The Forbidden City (after ALL THE PEOPLE) was the vast amount of ancient artwork with was around the palace exposed to the elements....
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Fire Cauldron in The Forbidden City, Beijing, China
Form and Function Beauty has its place. Function is evident all around us. Perhaps that is why I so enjoy the ideas of Pop Art (sometimes the execution was lacking). Finding beauty in the form and...
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Global Digital Pandemic
Merry Christmas! I find today’s photo both amusing and sad, all at the same time. It was a cold and rainy morning and I had gotten up early to see the flag raising ceremony in Tienanmen Square. I...
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Temple of Heaven Tile Details
Construction Materials The Temple of Heaven is a massive site…one that can easily take a day of your time. It is also one of the preordained visits you have to make on your first visit to Beijing...
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Forbidden City Railing, Beijing China
Sans Tourists The Forbidden City in Beijing is PACKED with throngs of tourists. Despite this, there tends to be peak areas of concentration where the masses congregate in places as truly sprawling as...
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Door Accent in the Forbidden City Beijing China
Blessings of Wind Each time I visit China, I am reminded of the blessings of the elements. Wind is most usually the element that occupies my thoughts. The air in China is something out another time. I...
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Less, but Longer Travels With the demise of some of my favorite travel schemes, I find myself in unknown territory as of late. In years past, I would have had to make a HUGE number of these instagram...
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The Forbidden City Roof Details
Plans Already Defined When you visit Beijing for the first time, or go with someone who is going for the first time, your itinerary is almost designated for you by the historical and cultural...
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Temple of Heaven Fire Baskets
Favorite Historical Sites If I had to pick between the big three UNESCO sites in and around Beijing my preference, BY FAR would likely be with the Temple of Heaven. While in antiquity this was a temple...
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