Nikon D7000 18-200mmNikkorVRII ISO200 20mm F8 Aperture Priority
Perfection Pavilion, Lotus Pond
Diamond Hill, Hong Kong
Shot in HDR 12-25-11
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WHAT A VIEW! This is the only way to describe it. This temple was sitting in between a lake filled with luscious tree’s and this grabbed my attention as soon as we were walking passed it.
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nan_Lian_Garden
Nikon D7000 18-200mmNikkorVRII ISO200 18mm F9 Aperture Priority
Seven Star Crags
Zhaoqing, China
Shot in HDR 1-1-12
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You wouldn’t even believe me if I told you how amazing the scenery was at Seven Star Crags which is about an hour and a half from Guangzhou. This was the first thing you encounter with before walking about a half mile into the main entrance. Seven Star Crags craved into the mountain. Hope this picture does this place some justice.
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seven_Star_Crags
Nikon D7000 18-200mmNikkorVRII ISO100 93mm F13 Aperture Priority
CSU Cal State East Bay
Hayward, California
Shot in HDR 2-3-12
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Shot from the same location as the one uploaded before this. Just a different view out to the bay area, alameda county. ( pollution was edited out )
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cal_State_East_Bay
Nikon D7000 18-200mmNikkorVRII ISO100 52mm F11 Aperture Priority
CSU Cal State East Bay
Hayward, California
Shot in HDR 2-3-12
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After a RIGOROUS 5 minute hike ( just kidding, but it was steep ) We were finally at top of a hill that not only gave us this view of Cal State East Bay but also the view of parts of Alameda County. Here are two photos, one shot in HDR and the other converted into Black and White.
Nikon D7000 18-200mmNikkorVRII ISO200 18mm F3.5 Aperture Priority
The Nian Lian Rocks
Diamond Hill, Hong Kong
Shot in HDR 12-25-11
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These rocks were simply amazing to look at in real life. Decided that all of you needed to also see how these were all put together at this site. While everyone were going to more festive things in Hong Kong, we decided to check out the Nian Lian Garden in Diamond Hill. More to come, stay tuned.
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nan_Lian_Garden
Nikon D7000 18-200mmNikkorVRII ISO200 18mm F10.0 Aperture Priority
Tallest Tower
Guangzhou, China
Shot in HDR 1-1-12
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Shot as the same day as the previous tower in guangzhou, but this is a landmark for Chinese people. Known as the their tallest building. It was a neck breaker looking up but it was sure worth getting this shot; even though I had to lay on the ground in order to capture the entire building =P
Nikon D7000 18-200mmNikkorVRII ISO200 29mm F8.0 Aperture Priority
Temple of Six Banyan Trees
Guangzhou, China
Shot in HDR 1-1-12
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This building is as tall as it looks in the photo, as it does in real life. This thing is humongous. Our uncle was driving us to have dinner with the family when I saw this tower from afar, we had to pull up to the gate (shown on the bottom of the picture) and I shot as fast as I could not knowing if we were allowed to be there.
Nikon D7000 18-200mmNikkorVRII ISO200 18mm F9.0 Aperture Priority
Tree,
——, China
Shot in HDR 12-28-11
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When I looked at this huge tree, it just struck me and I knew I had to somehow compose this shot. The sky was very muggy that day, as in the pollution was noticeable even with the sun beaming down. This might be my favorite photo throughout the whole trip, as this was taken in one of the old villages we visited that day.
Nikon D7000 18-200mmNikkorVRII ISO200 20mm F9.0 Aperture Priority
Harbor
Tsing Yi, Hong Kong
Shot in HDR 12-26-11
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We were visiting some family friends who lived near the harbor. Of course as you travel, number one rule is to always carry your camera with you. After dinner, it was nightfall and that’s when you automatically start looking for photos, and how you’d compose them. Here is a shot I did as we were strolling along the boardwalk.
Nikon D7000 18-200NikkorVRII ISO1600 44mm F8.0 Aperture Priority
Global Winter Wonderland
Santa Clara, CA
Shot in HDR 11-25-11
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This is one of those shots that you get really lucky with. Catching the sky within its last moments known as the “golden hours.” We were strolling along this “festival of lights” at California’s Great America and I just happened to have turned my head, saw the sky and took as many shots as possible. This is my end result.
Nikon D7000 18-200NikkorVRII ISO200 18mm F3.5 Aperture Priority
The View From the Peak
Central, HongKong
Shot in HDR 12-31-11
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That night was very cold, yet grabbing this shot was well worth the wait. It was also extremely foggy that night and It took me a while to figure out how I would be able to cut through the fog and this is my end result.
