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At first glance, your brain will not contest that the sculptures made by a Beijing artist are made of solid yet delicate porcelain. But, wait until he demonstrates his sculpture's full effect -- your mind will surely be blown!
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The richness of its culture, the language I speak as my mother tongue, the diversity of sights and sounds, and the familiar yet strange feeling -- these are all the reasons why China is one of my favourite holiday destinations.
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Beijing in two days? Yes, please! This October, accompanied by my faithful Fuji Instax Wide, I set out on a frenzy around the Northern Capital. I had just started learning Chinese and thought that would be the best China: 101.
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The UK Band Exile Parade just had a road show tour in Beijing this August. We met him and gave them an LC-Wide, hoping to explore the backstage more and interesting live shots when they are standing on the stage. Let us see what they have shot so far!
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We're not talking about the most loved/hated photo editing software; we're talking about an actual photo shop! While looking for antique cameras on eBay, we found a vintage photograph depicting a pharmacy-slash-camera shop from way back in 1910! How does it compare to today's photo stores?
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If we ask you where the most bustling, hopping, spot in Beijing was, where would you have guessed? Sanlitun, perhaps? Well, for cultural life it's got to be a former Hong'en Daoist Temple! The Zajia Lab is a project space which focuses on video, interdisciplinary, and performance art. After the jump, find out what cinephile's dream event is gracing the interior of the stone walls!
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Earlier this summer I was fortunate enough to be asked to play percussion with the Bard Conservatory Orchestra on their greater China tour. We played 7 concerts in 7 different cities over the course of 3 weeks! Luckily, there was also just enough down time to explore a bit. Read on to hear about the highlights of my trip!
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Just want to share with you guys the joyous and artistic atmosphere that art masterpieces bring us - especially to our beloved stomach. DaDong is no ordinary roast duck restaurant but a living museum with edible masterpieces!
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In September 2011, I was lucky enough to visit a small part of China. This was an unforgettable adventure which, amongst other things, rewarded me with a century of lifespan. Read below to find out at what cost I got such reward.
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Can you believe that these city silhouette photos are not multiple exposures? Beijing photographer Jasper James' technique was to superimpose the portraits with the cityscapes using light and reflected glass! See more photos below and create shots like these with the La Sardina's handy MX switch!
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Visiting the Summer Palace in the winter invokes a different feeling from when I visited it in the summer.
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Sanlitun is a swanky shopping village in Beijing that's loved by foreigners and locals alike.
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A couple of days in the capital of China brings endless thrill and enchantment
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Beijing welcomes you! Let's take a tour of the Beijing Olympic Green! The largest venue at the Beijing Olympic Green in terms of seating capacity was the Beijing National Stadium, also known as the Bird's Nest. It can hold up to 91,000 spectators and was the site for the 2008 Olympics' opening and closing ceremonies.
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The Forbidden City is located in the heart of Beijing with Tiananmen Square on the south side. For nearly 500 years, the Forbidden City had housed the emperors of the Ming and Qing dynasties up until 1911.
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In the city of Beijing lies a place that's different from all the common tourist areas in China, The 798 Art District. Inside that district, one can see a wide array of exhibits and various art forms. There are also several souvenir and art shops within the district.
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Beijing Roast Duck is a famous dish from Beijing which is now considered one of China's national foods.
Have you ever tried this menu?
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Blue skies, yellow tiles, red walls, green trees. For someone like me who had never tried this film, I am blown away by its powerful saturated colors when cross processed!
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Have you tried the newly launched Lomography X-pro Chrome 100?
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One of China’s greatest historical treasures is the magnificent Summer Palace in Beijing. The Summer Palace is the largest and best-preserved imperial garden in China. Its Chinese name, YiHeYuan, translates as 'Garden of Nurtured Harmony' or 'Garden for Maintaining Health and Harmony'. If you go in the depths of winter, you’re in for a big surprise…