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Tourists visiting Forbidden City in Beijing

Tourists visiting Forbidden City in Beijing

Beijing, China – October 10, 2012: Visitors in the southern section (Outer Court) – with The Hall of Supreme Harmony (Tài Hé Diàn) – of The Forbidden City (or Palace Museum) north of Tiananmen Square. Nikon D800E and Nikkor 24-70mm (with a polarizer) at 24mm, f/8, 1/200 sec and ISO 200. The image may be [...]

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Fish eye view of Lisbon from Four Seasons Hotel Ritz

A fish eye view of Lisbon from Four Seasons Hotel Ritz near the Eduardo VII Park

Lisbon, Portugal – July 1, 2012: The view from the balcony of a guest room at Four Seasons Hotel Ritz near the Eduardo VII Park (shot with Nikon D3X with a 16 mm fish eye lens). The image may be licensed at istockphoto.  

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Tower of London

Entrance to the Tower of London

Her Majesty’s Royal Palace and Fortress, more commonly known as the Tower of London, is a historic castle on the north bank of the River Thames in central London, England, United Kingdom Nikon D800 and Nikkor 24-70mm 2.8G at 34mm, ISO 200, f/8 and 1/80sec. Processed in Aperture and Photoshop. It was founded towards the [...]

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Erhu player in Temple of Heaven Park

Erhu Player in Temple of Heaven Park

An Erhu (Chinese violin) player and a listener at the entrance of the Temple of Heaven Park in Beijing, China. Nikon D3X and Nikkor 70-200 mm 2.8G at 70mm, ISO 200, f/11 and 1/60 sec. Processed in Aperture The erhu is a two-stringed bowed musical instrument, more specifically a spike fiddle, which may also be called a [...]

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