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In Sichuan


In Sichuan
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Copyright: Malgorzata Kopczynska (emka) Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 395 W: 17 N: 936] (6779)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2006-09-10
Categories: Nature
Exposure: f/5.6, 1/100 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version, Workshop
Date Submitted: 2008-05-16 0:43
Viewed: 571
Points: 38
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
The main attraction of the Jiuzhaigou National Park (UNESCO World Heritage Site) is its dozens of blue, green and turquoise-colored lakes.The remote region was inhabited by various Tibetan and Qiang peoples for centuries, but was not officially discovered by the government until 1972. Nearly 300 km˛ of the core scenic area are covered by virgin mixed forests. Those forests take on attractive yellow, orange and red hues in the autumn, making that season a popular one for visitors. They are home to a number of plant species of interest, such as endemic varieties of rhododendron and bamboo.

Local fauna includes the endangered giant panda and golden snub-nosed monkey. Both populations are very small (less than 20 individuals for the pandas) and isolated. Their survival is in question in a valley subject to increasing tourism. Jiuzhaigou is also home to approximately 140 bird species.

After rather tiring days, when we visited big cities and a lot of temples,the days spent so close to the nature in Jiuzhaigou were fantastic.It is difficult to access by land. The valley can be reached by a 10 hour bus ride from Chengdu along the Minjiang River canyon, prone to frequent rockslides and mudslides that can add several hours to the trip. Quite a scary ride! So only a few western tourists go there.
The road goes just through the area hit by earthquake.So this wonderful site probably will be inaccessible now.


The colour of water is like on this photo. it is also crystal clear, you can see everything many meters deep.
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What a wonderful blue for a lake water. I have seen similar colour in the South Island of New Zealand and it impressed me a lot. It is a nice shot with a very interesting light reflexion on the left side.
Antonio

Hi Malgorzata,
Splendid colour in this beautiful nature shot! The emerald green water is a real treat to watch.
Regards
Avishek

I really love the colors of this water, and the lighting and reflections are beautiful as well. Paradise!! Have a happy day!

Dear Malgorzata Kopczynska!
Amazing landscape.
Amazing natural colors.
Wonderful point of view.
Great effect.
TFS!

Hello Malgorzata,
Excellent landscape photo well captured from Sichuan!
great pov with perfect colour balanced, sharpness and superb details in the shot
my compliment for this wonderful image
regards
from NZ, Tony

I want to go here in October (they say that than all the trees are colored orange and yellow etc). Hopefully the roads are restored at that moment in time. Someone told me recently you can fly now from Chengdu to Jiuzhaigou...

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  • mikeo Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1059 W: 91 N: 1048] (7497)
  • [2008-05-16 2:39]

O kurcze!
Ale kolory - az mnie zatkalo! Cudowne!
No i do tego Chiny, czyli totalna egzotyka jak dla mnie...Prawdziwa z Ciebie podrozniczka!

Szkoda tylko, ze (pewnie z powodu blasku slonka) po lewej stronie 'wypalila' sie taka biala plama. Ale co tam - turkus cudowny!

Pozdrowionka,
Mikeo

Witaj!
Wspaniały widoczek,fantastyczne kolor,doskonała ostrość,interesujące WS i ciekawa notka.
Pozdrawiam
Tadeusz

Piekne turkusowe jeziorko, w Lubinie kolo Miedzyzdroji jest bardzo podobne , tak jakos mi sie skojarzylo.
Swietna prezentacja w ladnych kolorach.
Pozdrawiam

Widoczek... Ładny... Kolorowy... Z Chin...

Hello Malgorzata,
Wonderful varieties of green and emerald and a splendid view.
Regards,
Gert

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  • Gustaw Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2262 W: 695 N: 181] (18636)
  • [2008-05-16 10:26]

Emko! Widziałaś kawał świata! Pięknie tam musiało być!? Świetne kolory i dobre światło. A jaka woda!!!
Pozdrawiam.
marek

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  • Fis2 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2352 W: 137 N: 1355] (31033)
  • [2008-05-16 12:17]

Cześć Małgośka!
Chinska kolorystyka robi wrażenie. Super miejsce i klimacik. Ładnie skomponowane. Woda świetna szkoda tylko tego przepalenia ;).
Pozdrawiam
Krzysztof

Witaj Malgorzata,
piekny kolor wody,ladny krajobraz,urocze miejsce,pozdrawiam
Jurek

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  • Graal Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 4632 W: 120 N: 429] (40749)
  • [2008-05-17 2:04]

Czesc,
piekne miejsce tutaj a te uzupelniajace zdjecia z WS plus opis daja w sumie ciekawa opowiesc z Twojej chinskiej wyprawy. Solidna robota. Podoba mi sie.
Pozdr. Al.

Hi Malgorzata,
An excellent landscape.... The light, colours and POV are beautiful. well done.
Good evening.
Ahmet

Hi Malgorzata
China have his hiden beauty and i like this lake and the forest next her
Very great nautre image
great work
TFS
Cheers,Braca

ciao Malgorzata,splendidi colori e meraviglioso scenario naturale.brava,complimenti

Olá Malgorzata, this one shines from the first page of your gallery. Because it was dificult to reach I decided not to go there, but now I regret it :( The color of the water it's absolutely amazing. In WS you also have two splendid extra photos that could be easily be main posts. Thanks for sharing the beauty of this place.
ricardo

Ola Malgorzata ,
Que lugar de grande beleza natural parece a Suíça esses pinheiros a cor da agua , as cores ficaram lindas , boa luz , parabéns!!
Um abraço Gonçalo

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