Author: rainbow

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Gulangyu Island

30 June 2014

Gulangyu is a small island of around 2 sq km about a 10 min ferry ride from Xiamen, China.

Its creation is the result of China’s loss in the opium wars of 1842 and it became a treaty port housing many European nations. This explains the Victorian style architecture around the island. There are no cars but lots of paths for pedestrians.

We came across this bride and groom getting their wedding photos done. Naturally I joined in as well…….

I must say that the setting is better (in my opinion) than the Hong Kong setting shown in my blog. And the bride, she looked stunning but I think the groom needs a haircut! Normally ornate coloured wedding gowns don’t appeal to me (maybe I am a traditionalist) but she looked very very nice. Very. Any comments girls?

reference Wikipedia

Gulangyu Island

23 Dec 2009 Nikon D3 iso400 24mm f4.8 1/180sec Nikon 24-70mm f2.8

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Tulou

Tulou Fujian China

In December 2009 we planned to visit China for sight seeing and photography. We were limited in our choices as it was winter and the “frozen” theme did not appeal to us. So our choices narrowed down to either Hainan Island which is a tropical holiday beach resort, or Xiamen. We chose Xiamen (Wellingtons sister city) and found it to be a great choice. Lots of character, good food and friendly people. Definitely not as fast as Shanghai! One reason for going to Xiamen is the close proximity of the earthen houses (called tulou) built by the Hakka people since the 12th century.

Tulou Fujian China

Chengqi lou 25 Dec 2009 Nikon D3 iso 200 14mm f4.8 1/125sec Nikon 14-24mm f2.8

Tulou Fujian China

tulou house 25 Dec 2009 Nikon D3s iso 200 28mm f8 1/10sec Nikon 24-70mm f2.8

Tulou Fujian China

Photographic Competition Recognition

Tulou Fujian China

26 Dec 2009 Nikon D3 iso200 24mm f8 1/45sec Nikon 14-24mm f2.8

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2018

Cosplay

Post author By rainbow
Post date June 19, 2014
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18 June 2014

Armageddon Westpac Stadium, Wellington.

“Cosplay” is short for costumeplay. Some people get their “kicks” by holding big cameras and pretending to be professional photographers.

While others dress up as their favourite anime, manga, comic book, video game or movie character. Armageddon is a great place to go to photograph an alternative culture. This is where fantasy meets reality. I think Wonder Woman was there………

I photographed babes in fur, babes in uniform, babes in short skirts, but Captain America saved the day.

Cosplay

31 May 2014 Nikon D3s iso 1100 24mm f2.8 1/180sec Nikon 14-24mm f2.8

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