Persongalleriet #650: Sunset at the Water Cube

Or Beijing, day 18. July 1st, 2016.
I woke early and just stepped into pants and shoes and started streeting right away! Two hours of enjoyment in the glorious morning light and comfortable temperature and still it was just 8 in the morning! But I'll save these pictures for later blog entries.

I took a good long rest before heading out again at around four in the afternoon. Now, I started at Houhai lake and made my way to the ancient drum and bell towers.  Had a wonderful hutong walk north of these towers. But I'll save these pics for later also.

I decided to see the sunset at the Olympic stadiums, since the weather had been, and still was really beautiful on this day. Came upon some lovely scenes at the mighty Bird's Nest Olympic Stadium! But I'll even save those photos for later!

What I will show now is some shots of the beautiful Olympic Swimming Stadium, the Water Cube, as it sails into the sunset. Here's an overview of the scene:

See that warm glow at the far end of the Water Cube? I did, and I wanted to do something more with it!

Maybe add some interesting circles in the foreground?

Street it up a bit with some people closer to the camera?

Another try at that...

Something more abstract? I'll call it "Multiple Sunsets"!

As I was wrapping this up, two guys with cowboy hats walked by me. Of course I spinned around and let the camera work! Title: "Into the Sunset".

Be well, everybody!

/Niklas

Persongalleriet #649: Beijing, Day 17

June 30th, 2016.
I did my photographic rounds, as always! Here's what I found on this day:

A Little Bit of Green.

At the Kiosk.

Come to Granny!

Big Hat?

Fashion.

Bao Zi Buns.

In the Scorching Sun.

Be well, everybody!

/Niklas

Persongalleriet #648: Beijing, Day 16

June 29th, 2016.
Took subway line 6 to Dongsi and went on a hutong tour north of that point. Four hours of street fun followed!  :-) In the evening I did another photo-walk, but I'll save those pics for future blogs.

Team Building.

Met these wonderful ladies, who ran a cat shelter. 29 cats in a small courtyard! The younger woman on the left spoke good English and asked me many questions about me and about Sweden.

Spent some time in an indoor market place I found. I always love to shoot in this kind of place!

Found an ongoing game of ping-pong. The first one I've seen on this trip. I was asked to participate, but declined. A pity I haven't kept my skills alive, I used to be a decent hobby ping-pong player.

Jump!

The Old & the New.

Bubble Girl.

Workers.

Twice Connected.

Be well, everybody!

/Niklas

Persongalleriet #647: Beijing, Day 15

June 28th, 2016.
It was a rainy day. After the morning walk, I tried to go out several times, when the weather looked better, but the showers immediately started. Here's some of what I managed:

Man with Pigeon.

Yellow Star.

Breakfast.

At the Fishmonger.

Suitcases.

Chinese Dreams II.

Bunny.

Teamwork.

Showers.

Be well, everybody!

/Niklas

Persongalleriet #646: Beijing, Day 14

June 27th, 2016.
Time for some big business in Beijing CBD and more than that, some big architecture! Started out with Beijing's most spectacular example: The CCTV building. Approached from the north and found some shots on the way:

Well Spaced.

Granny Football.

Lunch Break.

Getting closer. There is "Big Underpants" in the background.

Umbrella Blues.

Playing with Angles.

Fit the Frame.

Triangle of Squares.

Be well, everybody!

/Niklas